 He was a regular in his first season, but in 2002–03 played only nine times due to a serious knee injury.He was given a short-term 'prove your fitness' deal at the end of the season, which was extended as he returned to form.He later helped Leroy Rosenior's side win promotion to League One, and remained a significant player in the side relegated the following season and who battled to avoid a second successive relegation in the 2005–06 season.