Director of Football
On 23 January 2007 Atkinson returned to Kettering Town, the club he had managed more than 30 years previously, as Director of Football. However it was announced on 19 April 2007 that he had left the post at the Conference North club following his disapproval over the sacking of manager Morell Maison.
On 18 October 2007, it was announced that the 68-year-old Atkinson had been appointed as consultant at Halesowen Town, assisting Morell Maison the new manager. Atkinson, apparently, left his role at Halesowen in order to pursue business interests.
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