 He was part of the squad for the final months of the 1999–2000 season and the 2000–2001 campaign, but failed to make an appearance for the Diamonds, and was released in the summer of 2001.In October 2001 he signed for Southern League side Kettering Town who had suffered relegation in the previous season from the Conference National.After helping the club back to an instant promotion, Butcher went on to depart the club in November 2002.