had made thirteen appearances, scoring once in all competitions. After three years of failing to establish himself in the first team due to a run of minor injuries, returning chairman Rupert Lowe decided not to renew Powell's contract. Derby County He trained with Charlton Athletic whilst searching for a club and was handed a trial at Derby County in November 2008. On 21 November 2008, Powell signed an initial two-month contract for Derby, and made his debut in the 2–0 defeat to Ipswich Town a day later. However, Powell was released by Derby on 21 January 2009, after new manager Nigel Clough decided against extending his contract, Powell played eight times for the club. Brentford (second spell) On 11 March 2009, Powell joined Leeds United on a trial basis. However, after making two reserve appearances, the club decided against offering him a contract. He re-signed for his first professional club, Brentford, on 21 March 2009 on a contract until the end of the season. Powell made his second Brentford debut on 28 March 2009, where he came on as a late substitute and received a positive reception from Brentford supporters, in a 1–1 draw against Gillingham. He managed only a handful of appearances before being sent–off on 14 April 2009, in a 1–0 win over Bournemouth following an altercation with teammate Karleigh Osborne. Powell never played for the side again; he had made four appearances and was released at the end of the season. Milton Keynes Dons On 7 August 2009, Powell agreed a one-year contract with League One team Milton Keynes Dons. He played his first game for the club in a 0–0 draw against Hartlepool United on 8 August 2009. Powell was involved in the next two matches against Swindon Town and Tranmere Rovers, where the team kept two clean sheets. He became a first team regular at the club, under the management of Paul Ince. Then, on 3 October 2009, Powell played a vital role when he set up the only goal of the game, in a 1–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. However, he was plagued by injuries during the season. At the end of the 2009–10 season, Powell had made twenty–seven appearances, scoring once in all competitions. Along with three other players, he was released by MK Dons at the end of his contract on 30 June 2010. Hampton & Richmond Borough In January