A lot was expected of him at his new team, but he appeared only 20 times (all competitions) for the club in the first year and a half, being placed with the reserve team for the rest of his spell and finally reaching an agreement to leave in January 2003, having not featured for the main squad since 11 February 2001, against Charlton Athletic.
At his new team, many high expectations were placed upon him. However, he only made 20 appearances (all competitions) for the club in the first year and a half. He was then assigned to the reserve team for the rest of his time there and left in January 2003 after not featuring for the main squad since February 11, 2001, against Charlton Athletic.