 He played in a friendly for Cambridge United (away to Watford) on 7 August, but opted to join Northampton Town.He failed to make the "Cobblers" first team and on 18 October 1996, he returned to Wycombe Wanderers on non-contract terms, before moving to Colchester United on 28 November.He helped Colchester win promotion from Division Three via the play-off final at Wembley against former club Torquay.