 However, he only made three appearances in the 1956–57 season as the "Valiants" were relegated in last place in the Second Division.He was sold by new manager Norman Low to Accrington Stanley for "a small fee" in June 1957.Walter Galbraith's "'Owd Reds" finished as the Third Division North runners-up in 1957–58, seven points behind champions Scunthorpe & Lindsey United.