Joe was captain of the successful 1996/97 youth team that won the South East Counties League Championship. However his first team opportunities at Norwich were limited and he did not break into the first team for the Canaries. He joined hometown club Wisbech (Dr Martens Midland Division) on loan in the early part of 1998 and was eventually released by the Canaries in May 1998. He joined Wisbech permanently in the summer of 1998 and has been involved in their summer soccer school.

Joe was released by Wisbech as he was unable to sustain a place in the first team under new manager Tony Godden. The June 1999 edition of Team Talk reported that Joe had joined Spalding United of the Uhlsport United Counties League.

In December 1999, Joe and Kori Davis moved to Soham Town Rangers. In June 2000, Joe returned to Wisbech for the 2000/01 season but their diabolic season and poor financial situation saw Joe submit a transfer request in March 2001 with United Counties leaguers Holbeach United his eventual destination. He departed from Holbeach during the summer of 2003.

Joe spent the 2003/4 season with Emneth Seniors of the Peterborough League, playing in their 5-0 Norfolk Senior Cup defeat against Diss Town. Due to a persistent knee injury. Joe gave up playing on a regular basis but has assisted Wisbech Town Reserves manager Stuart Webb, playing only when absolutely necessary!

In June 2008, Joe was appointed manager of Wisbech Town's reserve team

In June 2010, Joe joined New Zealand side Richmond Athletic FC but has since returned to England