Complex sentence: He was re-instated to the team at the start of the 2006--07 campaign and ultimately retained his status; however, when new club manager Peter Grant took over, he lost his place to versatile midfielder Andy Hughes.
Split into simpler sentences: He was re-instated to the team at the start of the 2006--07 campaign and ultimately retained his status. However, when new club manager Peter Grant took over, Colin lost his place to versatile midfielder Andy Hughes.