He made 24 appearances for Blackpool in all competitions in the 2005–06 season, but was allowed to leave in January 2006 to join Football League Two side, Rochdale, on loan before signing a permanent contract with them ten days later.
He participated in 24 games for Blackpool throughout the 2005–06 campaign, but was permitted to depart in January 2006 to join Rochdale Football Club on a temporary basis before committing to a permanent agreement with them ten days later.