At Newton Heath, which was renamed Manchester United in 1902, he scored a goal in the club's first Football Alliance match against Sunderland Albion on 21 September 1889. On 7 April 1890, he scored Newton Heath's first ever hat-trick against Small Heath. In the 1892–93 season, he helped the club gain League status.
Manchester United's early history began at Newton Heath, where he scored a goal in their inaugural Football Alliance match against Sunderland Albion on September 21, 1889. He also achieved a hat-trick for Newton Heath against Small Heath on April 7, 1890. The following season, he contributed to the club's successful bid for League status.