He became first-team coach at Bramall Lane in 1969, a position he retained until 1983, helping the Blades to promotion in 1971 along with manager John Harris. He also had two stints as acting manager in 1975 and 1977–78.
He took up a first-team coaching role at Bramall Lane in 1969, a position he held until 1983, assisting the Blades to promotion in 1971 alongside manager John Harris. He also had two periods as interim manager in 1975 and 1977–78.