After time out with a back injury, he joined Torquay United on trial in January 2002, but left requiring further treatment. In February 2002 he joined Leroy Rosenior's Merthyr Tydfil, before finally signing for Torquay a month later, making his Gulls debut in 0–0 draw with Mansfield Town. This was his only appearance for Torquay as he asked to be released from his contract just a few days later due to his lack of fitness. After leaving the Gulls, he briefly joined non-league Andover, playing in the final game of the season as Andover drew 1–1 away to Fleet Town to clinch the Wessex League title and promotion to the Southern League.