As an academy graduate, Skuse was given his senior debut by player-manager Brian Tinnion as a substitute away at Colchester United on 19 February 2005. He later described the moment as the best of his career.
Skuse, who was an academy graduate, got his first senior appearance as a substitute for player-manager Brian Tinnion when they played away against Colchester United on February 19, 2005. Later, he considered this moment to be the pinnacle of his professional career.