 Despite verbally agreeing a new contract with Wrexham, he moved to First Division club Burnley on a free transfer in July 2001.He made just two appearances in the 2001–02 season under Stan Ternent, though he went on to play 37 games in 2002–03.He had surgery on his knee at the start of the 2003–04 campaign, before recovering to post 26 appearances

He moved on to League One side Blackpool in July 2004, after manager Colin Hendry offered him a twelve-month deal.