He went on to play for the first team over 30 times and scored several goals helping the Cumbrians avoid relegation from the old Division Three.
This culminated with two goals against Northwich's nearest challengers, Stafford Rangers, on the penultimate day of the 2005–06 season.
The game saw Northwich clinch the league, witnessed by over 3,000 spectators (a new Conference North record).
However, he stayed at the club determined to overhaul the ten-point deduction the Vics faced for the Conference North campaign.
[6] In May 2016 he joined local club Carlisle City as assistant manager for the upcoming North West Counties League First Division season.