He then owned some greyhounds with a trainer called Joe Booth who ran on the independent circuit, known as flapping (unregulated racing).

[2] After learning his trade on independent tracks he applied for a National Greyhound Racing Club C-licence.

He was then gained a professional trainers licence and was awarded a contract at Leicester Stadium by Mick Wheble.

The following year Taylors Sky was crowned champion and in the 2013 Sidaz Jack extended Lister's record to seven wins.

[6] Lister retired in September 2018, handing the kennels and licence to head man Chris Akers.