In July 2002, Attwell was on trial at Tranmere Rovers,[9][10] but moved to Torquay United later that month.
[11] He made his league debut in place of the injured Kevin Dearden on 17 August 2002 in a 4–3 defeat away to York City.
[14] He made one further appearance for Torquay, on 19 November, as a half-time substitute for Arjan van Heusden in the 2–2 draw at home to [[Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
[16] Jamie was not helped by a poor defence who collectively conceded 15 goals in the equivalent of less than four games.
Jamie's career finished upon the arrival of his first child following a good crack at becoming a professional footballer.