 He was offered a new contract at the end of the season but rejected the offer.He later returned to England, playing for Bristol City and Plymouth Argyle before joining Brighton & Hove Albion.At Brighton, he was involved in the club's relegation battle during the 1996–97 season when they avoided dropping out of the Football League on the last day of the season after drawing 1–1 with Hereford United, who were relegated instead.