 His loan spell at Stockport County was extended until the end of the 2004–05 season in April, making 10 appearances in League One.After Stockport County's unsuccessful attempt to re–sign Horwood, He joined Scunthorpe United of League One on loan in August 2005. but made no appearances for the club as he only made the substitutes' bench for the opening game of the 2005–06 season against Brentford on 6 August.He made his debut for Sheffield United on 25 October 2005, coming on as a substitute in a League Cup third round tie at Reading.