 He signed for Altrincham in December 2013.Born in Salford, Greater Manchester, Griffin started his career as a trainee with Oldham Athletic, making his debut against Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the 2001–02 season, before joining Football Conference side Chester City in January 2003 for a temporary spell on work experience.He secured a regular place in the Oldham first team in November 2003, making 27 appearances in all competitions in the 2003–04 season, and was rewarded with a new 12-month contract in May 2004.