After two goals in five games he returned to the "Cobblers". Finding out he had no future at Northampton under Colin Calderwood, he had a trial with Bristol Rovers, before joining Barnsley in August 2005.
Following two goals in five matches, he rejoined Northampton Town. After realizing his prospects were limited under Colin Calderwood at Northampton, he participated in a trial with Bristol Rovers and ultimately signed with Barnsley in August 2005.