 He retired from football in the summer of 1924 to concentrate on his medical practice, only to make a surprise return to the Arsenal side two years later after being persuaded by Herbert Chapman.Against Newcastle United on 13 February 1926, he scored his only ever league goal, in a 3–0 win, and he then played in three FA Cup ties against Aston Villa (twice, scoring in the replay) and Swansea Town.In all he made 77 appearances for Arsenal, scoring two goals.