He played 33 times in the 1982–83 season scoring nine goals but his run in the side was cut short due to a near fatal car crash in February 1983. It took him seven months to regain fitness and struggled to get back into the side due to his injuries causing him to be easily short of breath. He played in just seven matches in 1984–85 and was sold to Norwich City.
He participated in 33 games during the 1982–83 season, scoring nine goals, but his involvement with the team was halted abruptly due to a severe car accident in February 1983. It took him seven months to recover from his injuries and struggled to rejoin the squad because of breathing difficulties caused by his injuries, ultimately playing only seven matches in the 1984–85 season before being transferred to Norwich City.