He left the club at the end of the season, and rejoined Southend United two months into the 2001–02 season, making 17 appearances that season. Another season at Southend followed, during which he made 42 appearances, before leaving the club at the end of the 2002–03 season.
He left the team at the close of the season, and rejoined Southend United two months into the 2001–02 season, playing in 17 games that year. He then had another stint with Southend, making 42 appearances before leaving the club at the end of the 2002–03 season.