However, his combative style got him into disciplinary trouble. He was sent off for throwing a punch in the game against Cardiff City in December 2000 and could have almost cost the Gulls their league status when he was sent off at Plymouth Argyle in a vital game towards the end of the 2000–01 season, and was suspended for the final game against Barnet, which Torquay won to stay up at Barnet's expense.
However, his aggressive behavior led to disciplinary issues. He was ejected from a game against Cardiff City in December 2000 after throwing a punch and nearly jeopardized Torquay's league position when he was expelled at Plymouth Argyle towards the end of the 2000–01 season, resulting in a suspension for the final match against Barnet, which Torquay won to secure promotion.