 He took up the vacant number 5 shirt following the sale of David Mirfin to Scunthorpe United.He made his Town debut in their 3–1 defeat by Milton Keynes Dons at the Galpharm Stadium on 23 August 2008.His first goal for the Terriers was the winning goal in their 2–1 win over Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road on 6 September 2008.