 He played only 3 league games for the Foxes before moving to Mansfield Town in December 1978.He was released by the Field Mill side after 73 games, joining Bournemouth in August 1981

In February 1984 he joined Torquay United from Weymouth and began the most successful spell of his career, becoming a great favourite of the Plainmoor crowd.Won Player of the Year in 1986.His versatility was put to the test in May 1987, with Torquay at home to Crewe and in danger of losing league status, he played out of position in the centre of the Torquay defence, playing his part in the Gulls survival.