He made 24 appearances for Blackpool in all competitions in the 2005–06 season, but was allowed to leave in January 2006 to join Football League Two side, Rochdale, on loan before signing a permanent contract with them ten days later.
During the 2005-06 season, he played 24 times for Blackpool across all competitions. He left in January 2006 and joined Rochdale on loan before signing a long-term deal with them just ten days afterwards.