Although he enjoyed some success at the club over five seasons he never gained the full popularity of the fans. In 1934, he returned to London briefly as a chief scout for Arsenal, having declined their offer to manage them.
Despite achieving moderate success at the club spanning five seasons, he failed to attain widespread acclaim among the fans. In 1934, he made a brief return to London as the head scout for Arsenal, after turning down an opportunity to take charge of the team.