Released by City in 2007 after coming through the Academy and Reserves, Nuneaton born Belford joined Bury FC.
Although, he had limited opportunities for first team football at Gigg Lane, he has continued to push for a place in the starting eleven.
Belford, whose father kept goal for Nuneaton Borough amongst others, got his debut against Crewe and has made eleven appearances for Bury's first team.