He later played for Almer Hall's Margate back in the Southern League, before he was forced to retire due to persistent knee injuries. He returned to Stoke-on-Trent after retiring from football, and settled in Northwood.
After playing for Almer Hall's Margate in the Southern League, he was forced to retire due to recurring knee problems.  He then moved back to Stoke-on-Trent and settled in Northwood.