 He also scored in the Scottish Cup against St Johnstone, and in the Scottish League Cup against Queen of the South.He returned to England and signed for Second Division club Blackpool on an 18-month contract in November 2002, but was released from his contract at the end of the 2002–03 season.Thornley signed for Bury in September 2003, but was released less than two months later after making just five appearances.