 He missed the start of the 2005–06 campaign with a foot injury.Upon his recovery he joined Swindon Town on a one-month loan deal on 19 January 2006, making his debut for the club two days later in a 4–2 victory over Bournemouth.Having made one start and three substitute appearances in his initial month at the club, his loan was extended for a second month, before he returned to Brighton.