 He had a spell on loan to Mansfield Town in September 1989, but went on to make over 100 appearances for County.Including scoring a terrific goal against Tottenham Hotspur in an FA Cup Quarter-final at White Hart Lane, a match Notts County lost 2–1 live on the BBC.His role as a front sweeper (in front of the defence) was particularly pivotal in Notts County's rise to the top flight in the 1990–1991 season.