 However, he made only three further appearances before being released by the club at the end of the season.He commenced the 1999–2000 season training with Northwich Victoria from where he was recommended to Winsford United, debuting for the club in the 0–0 Northern Premier League draw at Spennymoor United on 21 August 1999, scoring his first goal for the club in the 2–2 draw at Whitby Town a week later.He moved on to join Lancaster City in November 1999, debuting in the 4–1 away Northern Premier League defeat to
Hyde United on 12 November 1999.