three match suspension following his foul on Reading's Kevin Doyle. On 22 November 2005, he returned to the starting line-up after a month away, in a 1–1 draw against Hull City. However, Powell soon lost his first team place following the appointment of George Burley, as well as, his own injury concerns. At the end of the 2005–06 season, Powell had made 26 appearances, scoring once in all competitions. In the 2006–07 season, Powell, was sidelined until the end of the year. While on the sidelines, Powell was the subject of a transfer bid from Leeds United, which was rejected by the club. He did not make his return to the first team until 6 January 2007, where he played the whole game, in a 2–0 win over Torquay United in the first round of the FA Cup. This was followed by keeping another two clean sheets against Burnley and Queens Park Rangers. However, Powell was once again sidelined with another injury that kept him out throughout February. Once again, Powell helped the side keep two clean sheets in a row against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Luton Town between 31 March 2007 and 7 April 2007. Following this, Powell was incurred an injury that ultimately ruled him out for the rest of the season. At the end of the 2006–07 season, Powell had made ten appearances. In the 2007–08 season, Powell missed the first three matches, due to suspension. His suspension came after he was sent–off for violent conduct after reacting angrily to a heavy challenge from Phil Mulryne, in the club's win at AFC Bournemouth the previous month. After serving a three-match suspension, he made his return to the first team against Stoke City on 25 August 2007, in a 3–2 win. His return, was short–lived though, as he suffered an ankle injury during the match. After returning to training from injury in early–December, Powell did not make his return to the first team until 29 December 2007, where he came on as a second–half substitute, in a 2–2 draw against Barnsley. After being sidelined on three separate occasions throughout January, Powell scored his second goal for the club with a first minute tap in from Adam Hammill's cross in a 3–2 home defeat to Queens Park Rangers. However, Powell continued to be plagued with injuries towards the end of the season. At the end of the 2007–08 season, Powell