November 2009 during a 2–1 defeat to Ipswich Town, coming on as a substitute for Chris Burke. On 8 December, he made his first League start for Cardiff against West Brom at the Hawthorns, as Cardiff won 2–0. Cardiff reached the Championship play-off final at Wembley, and Etuhu played in the game, coming on for an injured Jay Bothroyd. Cardiff took the lead twice, but eventually lost the game 3–2. Etuhu was not included in Manchester City's Premier League squad for the 2010–11 season. and was released from his contract in March 2011, following his jailing for an assault outside a Manchester casino. Portsmouth On 19 January 2012, Etuhu signed for Portsmouth. He made his debut in the 3–2 defeat to Cardiff City on 21 January. He scored his first Portsmouth goal in his side's 4–1 victory over Birmingham City at Fratton Park on 20 March 2012. After the season's final game with Portsmouth relegated, Etuhu expressed his desire to stay at the club and try to help them bounce back. Both Bradford City and Barnsley expressed an interest in signing him, while Portsmouth offered him a two-year contract. Barnsley However, on 8 June 2012, Etuhu agreed to sign for Barnsley on a one-year contract. He made his debut for the club in the opening game of the season, coming on as a substitute in the 17th minute, in a 1–0 win over Middlesbrough. However, under the management of Keith Hill, Etuhu's playing time decreased, but after Hill's replacement by David Flitcroft, he was selected more often, with Flitcroft placing him in the central-midfield. In a 1–0 win over Watford on 16 March 2013, his performance earned him a man of the match award. In his first season, Etuhu made thirty appearances in all competitions. At the end of the season, Etuhu was retained for another season, after which he signed a two-year deal. After two years at Barnsley, Etuthu was among ten players to leave the club. Bury On 27 June 2014 Bury announced that Etuhu had signed a two-year deal after his release from Barnsley. Upon joining the club, Etuhu was given number six shirt this season. Etuhu made his Bury debut on 16 August 2014, in a 2–0 win over Hartlepool United. Having established himself in the first team at Bury throughout the season, playing in various midfielder position, Etuhu scored his first goal for the club