Belford joined former club Atherstone Town in July 2008 as assistant-manager and resigned from the role in April 2009, after guiding them to the play-offs of the Southern League Midland division.
In July 2008, Belford took on the role of assistant-manager at Atherstone Town and subsequently left this position in April 2009, having assisted the club to the play-offs of the Southern League Midland division.