 Griffin was released from his contract with Stockport after the club was promoted at the end of the 2007–08 season and joined Darlington in July 2008.He rejoined Stockport in July 2009.In May 2011 he was informed that he would not be offered a contract by the club for the 2011–12 season, despite winning Stockport's 'player of the year' award for the 2010–11 season and making 48 appearances.