 On 24 January 2004 Ramsden came on as an 89th-minute substitute for Darren Williams in the club's FA Cup victory over Ipswich Town, this was his first and only first team appearance for Sunderland.Following the conclusion of the 2003–04 season, Ramsden was released by Sunderland.Ramsden signed with Football League Two side Grimsby Town in July 2004.