 He was part of the team which made the final of the Second Division play-offs in 1991, but during his time at the Goldstone Ground Brighton also twice suffered relegation, and dropped into the Football League Third Division in 1996.Immediately after Brighton's relegation, he was transferred to Gillingham, who had just gained promotion from the Third Division.He only made 23 League appearances for the "Gills", however, before he was forced to retire from professional football due to injuries.