 Abbey subsequently signed a contract with Brentford

He made his full debut in the next game, a 1–0 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Macclesfield Town in which he was given the Man of the Match Award.However, after the signing of Kevin Miller on loan from Southampton, Horsell returned to being second choice goalkeeper.With Torquay relegated to the Conference National at the end of the season, Horsell was offered a new contract.