 He made his senior debut in February 1969, coming on as a substitute in a 3–1 victory over Queens Park Rangers.He made five First Division appearances for the Midlands club, scoring one goal, before signing for Norwich City, then of the Second Division, in October 1969 for £25,000.He played in the Canaries' promotion-winning team of 1971–72, his eight goals helping the team to the league title.