He made 3 appearances that season, and impressed enough to earn a move to FA Premier League side Coventry City.
He scored once for Coventry; his goal coming in a League Cup tie against Rushden & Diamonds in October 2002.
[1] The 2003–04 season saw Betts move between three clubs, having spells at Rochdale, Kidderminster Harriers, Hereford United.
He was released by Hereford in the summer of 2004 and linked up with the Dr Martens League side Racing Club Warwick on non-contract terms.
He soon secured a month's contract with Forest Green Rovers but this was not extended and, in October 2004, he rejoined Racing Club Warwick.