On leaving school he began a traineeship with Torquay United Football Club, although continued to play rugby for Paignton [REF].
He turned professional in July 1999, but made just one further appearance, as a substitute for Chris Brandon in a 3-0 win away to Gillingham in the Football League Trophy on 7 December 1999, before being released by Torquay manager Wes Saunders the following February.