Dale Belford

Gresley Rovers Belford joined Gresley Rovers in September 2003, and was voted the club's Players' Player of the Year at the end of the 2003–04 season. He rejoined Hinckley United on loan in February 2005 for a second spell with the club.

Return to Sutton Coldfield Town again Belford then moved on to the steps of a coaching role when he rejoined Sutton Coldfield Town in May 2005 as a player-goalkeeping coach.

Returning to Tamworth again At the start of the 2006–07 season, Belford re-joined Tamworth for his third spell occupying the same role as player-goalkeeping coach. He and club captain Adie Smith took charge of the first-team following the departure of manager Mark Cooper and assistant- manager Richard Dryden in January 2007.

Shepshed Dynamo and Coalville Town In 2007, Belford followed former Lambs Assistant Manager Richard Dryden to Northern Premier League First Division side Shepshed Dynamo, where he became the oldest player make his Shepshed debut in February 2007. Belford's stay at Shepshed Dynamo was a short one with him following former manager Adam Stevens to Midland Football Alliance side Coalville Town in June 2007.

Hinckley United and Atherstone Town Dale then re-joined Hinckley United, now in the Conference North, for his third spell in September 2007, occupying a familiar role as player/goalkeeping coach. 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.

Managerial career Atherstone Town On 2 February 2010, it was announced that Belford was to become the new manager at Atherstone Town following the resignation of the previous manager Darren Fulford. After just over a year with the club, Belford left his post as manager.

Tamworth (caretaker)

Belford once again returned to Tamworth as a player-coach in March 2011. Following Des Lyttle's departure as Tamworth manager in April 2011, Belford was appointed caretaker manager for the four remaining league games. His first game in charge was away at play-off chasing York City in which he won 2–1. His second game in charge ended in 1–0 defeat at home to fellow league strugglers Southport. The game ended with three Tamworth players receiving red cards (Liam Mitchell, Richard Tait and Michael Wylde). Belford's next game in charge was an away fixture at promotion chasing Wrexham. Due to the suspensions from the previous match Belford named himself as a substitute. Tamworth goalkeeper Louis Connor got injured in stoppage time and saw Belford donning the goalkeeper jersey once again for the last few minutes of the game. Belford is now the only player to play for Tamworth in four decades (1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s). Belford's fourth and final game in charge saw him take on Forest Green Rovers in a must win game. In a very edgy 90 minutes, Tamworth did win the match 2–1 thus meaning Belford had kept the club in the Conference National at the expense of Southport who eventually stayed up due to Rushden & Diamonds entering liquidation.

Following a meeting with chairman Bob Andrews on Monday 14 January 2013 that saw Marcus Law was relieved of his manager duties, Dale Belford was once again appointed as caretaker-manager for the foreseeable future with former Lambs player Scott Lindsey as his assistant.

Rugby Town Early into the 2015–16 season, Belford replaced Gary Mills as manager at Rugby Town. Belford left the club after a 9th-placed finish, in April 2016.

Stratford Town On 25 January 2020, Belford was confirmed as assistant manager to Paul Davis at Stratford Town.

Stafford Rangers In October 2024, Belford was appointed manager of Stafford Rangers.

Return to Stratford Town

On 14 January 2025, Belford returned to Stratford Town as first team coach.

Personal life He is the son of Tamworth kitman Buster Belford and the father of professional goalkeepers Cameron Belford and Tyrell Belford. His cousins are Stafford Rangers striker Kyle Perry and Bilston Town defender Todd Perry. Belford's maternal grandfather, Bill Scattergood also played for Nuneaton Borough, between 1947 and 1952.

Honours Tamworth FA Vase: 1988–89