 His time at Everton saw him play 74 games and score 13 goals and be part of the team which won the 1927–28 First Division.Signing for Hull City for £1,000 in December 1929 he remained there until 1931 when he moved south to play for West Ham United.He made his debut on 29 August 1931 in a 1–0 away win against Bolton Wanderers; his debut goal coming in his next game, a 3–1 home win against Chelsea.