He was made captain in the absence of the injured Brian Healy, but in February 2001 he was sold to Darlington for £15,000, helping Darlington against their battle against relegation instead of doing the same for Torquay.
He was made captain in the absence of the injured Brian Healy and soon became a favourite of the crowd. On February 19,2001, much to the surprise of many Torquay fans, he was sold to Darlington for £15,000, helping Darlington against their battle against relegation, instead of doing the same for Torquay.