It's not because he came from Barnsley though is it, THIS is why he is seen as a lower league journeyman:
Leicester City 24 (1)
2004–2005 → Notts County (loan) 9 (0)
2005–2006 → Rushden & Diamonds (loan) 22 (4)
2007–2008 Rotherham United 51 (13)
2008–2009 Oldham Athletic 13 (0)...