He then began his coaching career at Altrincham U18s before working at a number of clubs at both youth and first team level, including Curzon Ashton, Macclesfield and Stockport County.
[1] He then worked with Pete Wild in the Oldham Athletic academy after meeting whilst studying together for their UEFA A License.
[3] The pair worked together at the West Yorkshire club for three seasons until Wild moved to manage League Two side Barrow in May 2022.
[5] In his first season with the Shaymen, he led them to an 11th placed league finish and victory in the 2023 FA Trophy final at Wembley.
His side ultimately lost 4-2 in the quarter finals to eventual finalists Solihull Moors.