He helped the club to the Second Division championship under Steve McMahon in 1995–96, ahead of initial first choice left-back Jason Drysdale, before leaving the club at the end of that season despite being named on the PFA Team of the Year for the second time in his career.
He played a part in guiding the club to the Second Division championship under Steve McMahon in 1995–96, before departing the club by the end of that season despite being recognized as one of the best players in the league for the second consecutive year.