[12] He returned to Stamford, helping them to promotion to the Southern League Premier Division with a play-off victory against Wivenhoe Town.
He accepted a further one-year contract and on 12 April 2008 made his professional debut, replacing the injured Alan Marriott in the 2–1 victory against Chester City.
[15] He moved on to join Gainsborough Trinity on non-contract terms as cover for the injured Phil Barnes, appearing in the 2–2 friendly home draw with Boston United on 1 August 2009,[16] but was unable to play for the club in the Conference North as The FA ruled that Corby Town still held his registration.
[18] He made a further appearance in Hyde's 1–1 home draw with Gloucester City two days later before departing the club to join Grantham Town.
[21] He joined Staveley Miners Welfare for the 2011–12 season, debuting in the club's 1–0 Northern Counties East League victory at Brighouse Town on 6 August 2011.
[22] Ayden Duffy is a physical education teacher and is joint head of enrichment at Hills Road Sixth Form College[23][24]