His second spell at the club was as a stopgap defender, brought in to help ease an injury crisis under Steve Cordery towards the end of 2002/03.

His third spell with the club was the biggest surprise, as in Summer 2003 Boothe returned as player/manager. An unfortunately poor start meant that his tenure was short lived, and he was replaced by Kevin Wilson in October 2003.

After leaving the Ducks he went on to have a successful playing spell with probably his final club, Yeading.