 He signed his first professional contract in May 2007, a one-year deal with an option of another year.On 17 January 2008 Stone joined Brentford on a one-month loan, which was later extended for a second month.On his return to Priestfield Stadium he still could not command a regular place in the team and he was released at the end of his contract and joined non-League club Ebbsfleet United in time for the 2008–09 season.