 This was followed by back to back Championship titles as Yeading swiftly moved up the Isthmian League and into the Conference South.His reputation as manager of Yeading increased with the prestigious FA Cup tie of Newcastle United in the third round of the 2004–05 FA Cup, which was held at Queens Park Rangers' Loftus Road.He brought FA Cup glory to Maidenhead almost as soon as he arrived at York Road, taking the club to a first round appearance for the first time in 25 years, he then set about winning promotion at the first attempt which was achieved via the playoffs following a late season run of victories.