 His goal scoring exploits saw him attract attention from several clubs, including Cambridge City and Royston Town, and he eventually moved up The Football League pyramid to join St Ives Town.However he suffered an injury hit season and was unable to establish himself in the side and left at the end of the season to join Godmanchester Rovers.After scoring 53 goals for Godmanchester, including 34 in the league, in his only season at the club, Meechan was handed another opportunity at a higher level and went on to score 21 for St Neots Town.