 He was allocated squad number 32 upon his return.Green made his first team return as a late substitute in a 2–0 defeat against Hull City on 19 November 2011, making his first start in a 3–1 defeat at West Ham United on 26 November.Green then became a regular starter, scoring in a 2–1 win at home to West Ham United on 31 December 2011, only missing the 3–2 defeat at Barnsley on 31 January 2012 and the final two games of the season at Portsmouth and home to Peterborough United.