 He moved to Torquay United on loan in September 2001, making the move permanent the following month at a cost of £5,000 for Torquay.His spell at Torquay began with his as regular, although he was later mainly used as a substitute, competing with the likes of David Graham, Eifion Williams and Tony Bedeau for a place up front.He moved to Hartlepool United in October 2002 and would be joined at Hartlepool by Eifion Williams who had joined seven months earlier.