 A skilful midfielder/inside forward, he was signed by Newcastle United in 1956, and made his debut against Luton Town on 6 October 1956, in a match which finished 2–2.He spent four seasons with the Magpies and during his time there he won caps for the Football League and the England U23 side.He played 125 games for Newcastle, scoring 34 goals, their best finish during this time being eighth in 1959–60.