 He left the Abbey Stadium in August 1977, after scoring just 1 goal in 17 league games, to return to Exeter City.Once more he found a regular place in the Grecian's side, playing 102 times in the league over the next 3 seasons, scoring 28 goals.In August 1980 he signed for Torquay United, where he was to play 53 league games (scoring 9 goals) before joining North Devon side Bideford.