[1] In need of first-team experience, he joined Cambridge United on loan on 9 March 1989,[3] making his league debut two days later in a 3–0 away win against Exeter City.
[3] He finally made his debut for Tottenham later that season, coming on as a substitute for the injured Erik Thorstvedt in a 2–1 defeat against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
[5] He left White Hart Lane in September 1993,[3] joining Brentford on a free transfer and quickly becoming a regular at Griffin Park, acquiring the nickname "The Flying Pig".
[7] He lost his place in 1998–99 season,[8] joining Barnet on loan on 4 February 1999, before moving to Huddersfield Town on a free transfer on 11 March, having played 213 league games for Brentford.
[11] He signed on non-contract terms for Torquay United on 9 August 2001 to enable him to be registered in time to play in the opening game of the season away to Bristol Rovers.