 On 19 January 2018, Rushall Olympic manager Liam McDonald announced the return to Michael Townsend to the club.It was announced on 8 August 2019, that Chasetown has signed Michael.Townsend signed for Hinckley, and was named in the matchday squad for a Midland League Division One fixture away at Nuneaton Griff on 2 November 2019, a game in which his new side won 2-1.