 He retired from playing in October 2006 at the age of 33.He had a testimonial match with former club Nottingham Forest, in which Chesterfield won 1-0 thanks to a goal by veteran striker Wayne Allison.In 2007 Blatherwick joined former Chesterfield teammate Dave Reeves on the coaching staff at Gainsborough Trinity, with new manager Steve Charles installing Reeves as Assistant Manager, and Blatherwick as a Coach.