 However, he made no appearances for Oldham before joining Stockport County on loan in March 2006.He signed a permanent two-year contract with Stockport County in August 2006, and then signed a new two-year in January 2007, with manager Jim Gannon saying, "He has all the attributes in terms of stamina and work-rate, plus he is mobile and we keep trying to add to his game.He has grown in confidence and he could be a fantastic player.