As an academy graduate, Skuse was given his senior debut by player-manager Brian Tinnion as a substitute away at Colchester United on 19 February 2005. He later described the moment as the best of his career.
As a graduate from an academy, Skuse received his senior debut as a substitute by player-manager Brian Tinnion during a match at Colchester United on 19 February 2005. He later referred to the occasion as the highlight of his career.