 In August 2009, he was appointed player-manager at Welsh Premier League side Gap Connah's Quay.The 2009–10 season ended in relegation to the Cymru Alliance in 14th place, as a restructuring of the Welsh league meant six places were cut from the Premier League from 18 to 12.They finished level on points with Newtown (who avoided relegation), who finished above them on goal difference.