 On 21 August 2001 he signed for Scarborough, who had tried to sign him a year earlier, but made only 4 appearances as a substitute in their Conference side before joining Stalybridge Celtic on 20 October 2001.He moved to Harrogate Town in 2002, and was player of the year in the 2003–04 season.He was linked with moves to Hucknall Town and Barrow in the 2004 close season, but chose to remain with Harrogate.