In 2004 Dunford left Everton[4] and became CEO of Plymouth Argyle, a role he remained at until 2009.
[5] He had succeeded Karren Brady to the post, which he resigned from in April 2010, only six months after his appointment.
In January 2017 he became CEO of National League 1 rugby union side Plymouth Albion, a role he resigned from after less than 6 weeks in the job, in protest to the club making all non-playing staff redundant.
[7] From November 2017 til May 2018 he served as CEO at Chesterfield as they got relegated from EFL League Two.
[8] In June 2023, Tiverton Town FC announced that they had appointed Michael as their Chairman.