 He played an integral part in United's 7–3 defeat of Sheffield Wednesday in the Steel City derby at Bramall Lane on 8 September 1951, scoring an equaliser and a fourth goal in a match never to be forgotten by Blades fans.In total, he played 255 league matches for Sheffield United, and scored 88 league goals in his seven years at Bramall Lane.He was transferred to Huddersfield Town in 1958 in an exchange deal, which saw Ronnie Simpson moving to United.