He signed professional terms towards the end of the 2009–10 season, penning a one-year deal following the conclusion of his two-year scholarship.

[4] He marked his full debut on 8 January 2011 against Hartlepool United in the FA Cup with a fine goal, curling in from 25 yards.

He made his league debut for Watford in the 3–0 home win against Derby County a week later, as an 81st-minute substitute for Marvin Sordell.

[3] He took no part in any matchday squad for the club, and returned to Watford a week before his loan spell was due to end.

[11] On 31 January 2013, he joined Boreham Wood on loan until the end of the season, stating that he "wanted to go back to basics and enjoy playing football again".