His league debut came on 2 December 2000 when he was a first-half substitute for the injured Alan Marriott in the 1-1 draw away to Carlisle United.
In March 2001 Ghent joined Forest Green Rovers where he made 2 appearances for the club as well as sitting on the bench for the club in the 2001 FA Trophy final where Rovers lost out 1-0 against Canvey Island [REF].