 In September 1986 he joined Cardiff City, and helped the Welsh club to win promotion out of the Fourth Division in 1987–88.In August 1989 he was sold on to Notts County for a £50,000 fee, and helped the "Magpies" to win promotion out of the Third Division via the play-offs in 1990.He joined Leicester City in July 1991, following a loan spell at Port Vale.