He signed on pro terms at the beginning of the 1995–96 season but soon after joined York City where he remained for two years.
He produced some good performances in the reserves and was eventually rewarded with his first start in the 3–0 home win against Hartlepool United.
The highlight of the 1997/98 season for Pouton undoubtedly came at Roots Hall in a 4–4 draw with Southend United in which he scored twice.
Despite not starting a game during his month-long loan spell, Pouton impressed sufficiently in his six substitute appearances to prompt Grimsby to pay £150,000 to secure him on a permanent basis.
He became a cult hero for his Never Say Die attitude, and his repeat step-overs, although he suffered increasing disciplinary problems, missing many games through a combination of injury and suspension.
[1][7][8] Pouton came out of retirement in June 2007 to sign on a semi-professional basis for Dover Athletic,[9] however injuries again restricted him in claiming a regular first team place.
During his spell at Dover Athletic, Pouton gained two promotions to the Isthmian League Premier Division[10] and then the Conference South.
[11] At the end of the 2008–09 season Pouton decided against signing a new contract with Dover due to work commitments and further travelling.
[13] In late August 2009 Pouton left Maidstone after just four appearances to join Isthmian League Premier Division rivals Sutton United.
On 18 March 2011, Pouton was named caretaker assistant manager at Maidstone United, who at the time were eight points adrift at the bottom of the Isthmian League Premier Division.