 In the summer of 2001, Battersby agreed a new three-year contract with Lincoln City.In October 2002, Lincoln announced that a severance package had been agreed with Battersby and he duly left the club, quickly linking up with neighbours Boston United on a three-month contract.He scored on his Boston debut in the 4–2 Football League Trophy home victory over Yeovil Town on 23 October 2002 before marking his league debut with another goal in the 3–1 victory over Rochdale at York Street just three days later.