 In 2004 he started the final as Blackpool won the 2003–04 Football League Trophy.In September 2004 Flynn signed an 18-month contract with Accrington Stanley, and was with the club when they were crowned champions of the Conference National in the 2005–06 season.He played 45 games for Accrington before leaving for Conference North club Hyde United in November 2005 and then in December 2006 Stalybridge Celtic.