His league debut came four days later in a goalless draw away to Bury. He was one five players transfer-listed by City manager Danny Wilson in April 2002 after City had failed to reach the end-of-season promotion play-offs.
In his first league match, he played for City against Bury and scored no goals. Four days later, he was among five players transferred by City manager Danny Wilson in April 2002 because City had not qualified for the end-of-season promotion playoffs.