briefly before signing for Aston Villa for a transfer fee of £30. He played ten times for them in the 1892–93 season, scoring on seven occasions, and followed that up with one goal in four games before Notts County signed him.
He made a brief appearance for Aston Villa shortly before agreeing to join them at a transfer fee of £30. During his time with the club, he played ten times in the 1892-93 season and scored seven goals, before being transferred to Notts County after scoring one more goal in four games.