Career
Batty began his career as an apprentice with Swindon Town, turning professional in January 1982. He lost his place late in 1985 and was released at the end of the season. He joined Chesterfield but left to join Exeter City in 1986.
After five years with Exeter he dropped out of league football, joining Yeovil Town in March 1991.
In 1992 he scored a hat-trick as then non-league Yeovil knocked then league side Torquay United out of the FA cup. He struggled with a knee injury towards the end of the season and left to join Salisbury City in July 1994.
