Career
He made 20 league appearances in both the 1985-1986 and 1986-1987 seasons, but endured the disappointment of Villa"s relegation in 1987 and made just two appearances the following season as they were promoted. He did not form part of Villa"s return to the First Division, as he was transferred to Third Division N ottinghamshire County. He helped the Magpies reach the First Division in 1991 following back-to-back promotions (both via the playoffs) but once again he dropped down two divisions, this time signing for a Hull City side who had just fallen into the Third Division.
He spent three years at Boothferry Park before beginning a two-year spell in the league"s lowest division with Northampton Town in 1994.
He signed for Hereford United in 1996, but had to endure the disappointment of relegation from the Football League the following year and he retired soon afterwards due to injury. He moved on firstly to Yeovil Town and then to Forest Green Rovers where he became joint-manager alongside former England international Nigel Spink.
He helped lead Forest Green to the 2001 FA Trophy final where they lost to Canvey Island at Villa Park. He had further spells at Tamworth and finally Gainsborough Trinity.