 His stay with the Yeltz was to be the longest of his career to date, as he became a popular figure at the Grove.He was named club captain the following season after their relegation to Southern League West, but fell out of favour at the start of the 2004–2005 season, and moved to newly promoted Conference North side Redditch United.He enjoyed two years of success at the Valley, making seventy appearances for United as they established themselves at step two in English non-league football.