 In August 1992, he joined Hyde United on loan, debuting in the 1-1 Northern Premier League draw at Goole Town on 22 August 1992 and appearing twice more for the club before returning to the Drill Field.He moved on to join Leek Town before signing for Barnsley in March 1997.He struggled to hold down a regular first team place and left for Macclesfield Town in 2000 on a free transfer.