He was released after only six games and was playing for Whitley Bay when he was appointed youth coach at Carlisle United in January 1988. He played 14 times for the Cumbrians that season before retiring to concentrate on his coaching duties under manager Clive Middlemass.
He was let go after six games and was playing for Whitley Bay when he became the youth coach at Carlisle United in January 1988. He played 14 times for the Cumbrians that season before deciding to concentrate on his coaching role under manager Clive Middlemass.