Tony Battersby
| Date of birth | 30 August 1975 |
| Place of birth | Doncaster |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Forward |
This skilful striker was one of a number of Lincoln City players who experienced an upturn in fortunes following the arrival of new manager Alan Buckley at the start of March 2000.
After struggling to cope with the style of the previous management, Tony showed a dramatic change fitting in well with the system adopted by Buckley.
He began to find the net again and started to create chances for colleagues with his ability to hold up the ball and turn his man.
Tony's contract at Lincoln City was terminated in October 2002 before joining local rivals Boston United in a three-month deal then moving on to a brief stint at Rushden & Diamonds on non-contract terms.
Tony finished the 2002-03 season at Stevenage Borough.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 05 Jul 1993 | 08 Jan 1996 | |
| Southend United | 23 Mar 1995 | 07 May 1999 | L |
| Notts County | 08 Jan 1996 | 03 Mar 1997 | |
| Bury | 03 Mar 1997 | 08 Aug 1998 | |
| Lincoln City | 08 Aug 1998 | 18 Oct 2002 | |
| Northampton Town | 24 Sep 1999 | 24 Oct 1999 | L |
| Boston United | 23 Oct 2002 | 23 Jan 2003 | |
| Hucknall Town | 27 Jan 2003 | 07 Feb 2003 | |
| Rushden and Diamonds | 07 Feb 2003 | 20 Mar 2003 | |
| Stevenage | 24 Mar 2003 | 27 Feb 2004 | |
| Gravesend and Northfleet | 27 Feb 2004 | 19 Mar 2004 | |
| Cambridge City | 01 Apr 2004 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| King`s Lynn | 01 Jul 2004 | 01 Oct 2004 | |
| Grays Athletic | 01 Oct 2004 | 21 Mar 2006 | |
| AFC Wimbledon | 21 Mar 2006 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Chelmsford City | 01 Jul 2006 | 08 Dec 2006 | |
| Welling United | 08 Dec 2006 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1996-97 | Notts County | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Bury | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Lincoln City | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Lincoln City | LDV Vans Trophy | 5 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Lincoln City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Lincoln City | League Division 3 | 24 | 11 |
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| 2001-02 | Lincoln City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Lincoln City | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Lincoln City | League Division 3 | 28 | 11 |
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| 2002-03 | Boston United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Boston United | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Boston United | League Division 3 | 7 | 4 |
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| 2002-03 | Lincoln City | League Division 3 | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Rushden and Diamonds | League Division 3 | 2 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Stevenage | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2000 | Lincoln City v Hartlepool United | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Sheffield United v Lincoln City | L | 6-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Hull City v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Lincoln City v Southend United | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Lincoln City v Sheffield United | W |
1-0 Agg: 2-6 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Torquay United v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Macclesfield Town v Lincoln City | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Lincoln City v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Lincoln City v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Barnet v Lincoln City | L | 4-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Lincoln City v Chesterfield | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Lincoln City v Bracknell Town | W | 4-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 22 Nov 2000 | Cardiff City v Lincoln City | L | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Nov 2000 | Lincoln City v Morecambe | W | 3-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Lincoln City v Dagenham and Redbridge | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Lincoln City v Rochdale | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Darlington v Lincoln City | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Lincoln City v Scunthorpe United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Jan 2001 | Lincoln City v Blackpool | W | 3-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Lincoln City v Hull City | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Lincoln City v Darlington | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Jan 2001 | Lincoln City v Hartlepool United | W | 1-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Southend United v Lincoln City | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Lincoln City v Torquay United | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Feb 2001 | Lincoln City v Chesterfield | W | 4-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Semi-final - northern section |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Blackpool v Lincoln City | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Lincoln City v Macclesfield Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Lincoln City v Leyton Orient | L | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Mansfield Town v Lincoln City | W | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Lincoln City | W | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Lincoln City v Cardiff City | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Mar 2001 | Lincoln City v Port Vale | L | 0-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final - northern section (1st leg) |
| 17 Mar 2001 | York City v Lincoln City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Mar 2001 | Port Vale v Lincoln City | D | 0-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final - northern section (2nd leg) |
| 23 Mar 2001 | Lincoln City v Shrewsbury Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Apr 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Lincoln City | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Apr 2001 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Lincoln City | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Lincoln City | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Lincoln City v Barnet | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Chesterfield v Lincoln City | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Apr 2001 | Rochdale v Lincoln City | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Lincoln City v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Lincoln City v Halifax Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 May 2001 | Lincoln City v Carlisle United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Exeter City v Lincoln City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Lincoln City v Halifax Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Aug 2001 | Rushden and Diamonds v Lincoln City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Grimsby Town v Lincoln City | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Lincoln City v Swansea City | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Scunthorpe United v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Sep 2001 | Lincoln City v Darlington | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Mansfield Town v Lincoln City | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Lincoln City v Bristol Rovers | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Luton Town v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Carlisle United v Lincoln City | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Lincoln City v Hartlepool United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Lincoln City v York City | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Oct 2001 | Cheltenham Town v Lincoln City | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Macclesfield Town v Lincoln City | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Lincoln City | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Lincoln City v Exeter City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Shrewsbury Town v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Nov 2001 | Lincoln City v Hull City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Lincoln City v Bury | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Lincoln City v Kidderminster Harriers | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Rochdale v Lincoln City | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Nov 2001 | Bury v Lincoln City | W | 1-1 (3-2) | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Lincoln City v Torquay United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Leyton Orient v Lincoln City | L | 5-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Lincoln City v Rushden and Diamonds | L | 2-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Halifax Town v Lincoln City | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Darlington v Lincoln City | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Lincoln City v Macclesfield Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Feb 2002 | Lincoln City v Mansfield Town | L | 1-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Oxford United v Lincoln City | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Lincoln City v Luton Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Lincoln City v Carlisle United | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Hartlepool United v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Torquay United v Lincoln City | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Mar 2002 | Lincoln City v Cheltenham Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Lincoln City v Plymouth Argyle | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Mar 2002 | York City v Lincoln City | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Exeter City v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Apr 2002 | Lincoln City v Shrewsbury Town | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Apr 2002 | Kidderminster Harriers v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Lincoln City v Rochdale | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Hull City v Lincoln City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Boston United v Lincoln City | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.