After saving the club from relegation, he set about improving the squad for the 2011-12 season, bringing in experienced players. Striker Ben Mills, signed from Stafford Rangers went on to score 12 goals for the club until his January move to Macclesfield Town. After defeating Ramsbottom United, Northwich Victoria, Kendal Town and Nuneaton Town, Nantwich reached the First Round of the FA Cup for the first time. They played Milton Keynes Dons F.C. away, losing 6–0 in front of 4070 fans. In the NPL, Nantwich finished 10th, but also won the Cheshire Senior Cup beating Stalybridge Celtic in the final.