the start of the 2008–09 season saw capaldi sidelined due to a knee problem. after sitting out the first fortnight of the season, he returned to first-team action on 26 august in a 2–1 league cup victory over milton keynes dons, only for him to suffer a recurrence of the problem. capaldi spent over three months on the sidelines with the injury and, after being named on the bench for several games, made his return as a substitute for chris burke during a 0–0 draw with arsenal in the fourth round of the fa cup on 25 january. he featured in just five matches for the club throughout the season.