 In July 2002, Attwell was on trial at Tranmere Rovers, but moved to Torquay United later that month.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.His next game came on 22 October 2002, a 4-0 defeat in the Football League Trophy at home to Wycombe Wanderers, followed 4 days later by a 5-1 defeat away to Scunthorpe United.