He played in the Blackburn Rovers youth system before joining Port Vale. He joined Stafford Rangers on loan towards the end of the 2004–05 season, making five appearances. He rejoined Stafford on loan in August 2005, again making five appearances.
Before joining Port Vale, he played for Blackburn Rovers' youth team. Towards the end of the 2004–05 season, he was on loan at Stafford Rangers and made five appearances. In August 2005, he returned to Stafford Rangers on another loan and again made five appearances.