 He went on to make a further ten league appearances in the 1963–64 season and scored one goal, in a 3–2 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Bloomfield Road on 30 March 1963.In 1964–65, Rowe was a regular in the defence, making 23 league appearances and scoring four goals.The following season, 1965–66, saw him make limited appearances, just thirteen overall.