 In July 2007, Battersby returned to Lincolnshire to link up with Stamford.In February 2008, Stamford's manager Graham Drury departed to manage Corby Town and Battersby was one of seven Stamford players to follow him to the Northamptonshire club.In August, Battersby moved to Bourne Town on loan, debuting in the 2–0 home defeat to Deeping Rangers on 19 August 2008.