 After a run of four games, Davis lost his place to Micky Adams, who was returning from injury.Davis only made two further appearances for Southampton, and then, after a short loan spell at Notts County, in August 1991 he returned to Burnley on a permanent basis for a fee of £60,000.At Burnley he helped the club to the Division Four championship in 1991–92 and to promotion via the play-offs in 1993–94.