 At the start of the 1984–85 season, he moved on loan to Newcastle United, making five appearances, scoring one goal, and was booked in all of his appearances.In March 1985 after only 22 appearances and five goals for Southampton he moved to Leeds United for £75,000, having turned down transfers to Manchester City and Middlesbrough earlier in the season.He made his debut for the club in a 3–1 defeat to Portsmouth on 12 March 1985, scoring his first goal in his fourth appearance, a 2–1 victory over Manchester City one month later.