Husbands, a forward, began his career at Aston Villa as an associated schoolboy in 1998, and he was a member of the FA Youth Cup winning team of 2001–02.

[2] He had a trial at Macclesfield Town before he joined Hereford United on loan in December 2002, he made five substitute appearances over his two months at Edgar Street.

[2] He was allowed to join Southend United in July 2003; he spent two years at the club but played only 16 games due to several injuries, including a pelvic problem.

[4] In August 2005 he joined Bristol Rovers for a short spell on a non-contract basis[5] before moving on to Walsall the next month[6] and then Port Vale in October 2005.

The highlight of his time at Vale Park was on 26 September 2006 against Nottingham Forest, he scored within 14 seconds[7] – the fastest goal of that season.

He rejected the opportunity to sign permanently at the end of the campaign[13] and so after a trial at Cheltenham Town in July,[14] he opted to join Oxford United in the Conference National in August 2008.