He made his debut in August, in "the Seasiders"' 4–1 victory over Premier League side Wigan Athletic in the second round of the 2009–10 Football League Cup. His league debut came two days later when he was an 80th-minute substitute in a 3–0 home win over Coventry City. In September 2009 he signed a one-year contract with an option for a further year with "the Seasiders". After three substitute appearances his first league start came in a 3–0 win at home over Sheffield United in October. He was released at the end of the season.