He returned to running the line in the Premier League, and refereed just one match in 2005–06, the Football Conference North game between Stafford Rangers and Northwich Victoria on 31 December 2005.
He resumed officiating in the Premier League, and officiated just one match in the Football Conference North during the 2005-2006 season, which was a game between Stafford Rangers and Northwich Victoria on December 31, 2005.