In May 1895, he signed for Liverpool (who had just been relegated to the Second Division) for a fee of £60, making his debut in a 2–3 defeat at Notts County on 7 September.[20] His first goals came when he was one of three players who scored twice in a 6–0 victory over Crewe Alexandra on 7 October.[21] He made a total of 19 league appearances in 1895–96, scoring 11 goals as Liverpool took the Second Division title.