Mark Ricketts reckons he had “the best job in the world” after the 39-year-old earned himself legendary status at Ebbsfleet United, Woking and Boreham Wood over a stellar 19-year career.
On Tuesday night, Paul Fairclough will deliver his 74th team talk as the boss of Non-League’s Three Lions – known as the National Game XI in his early days before being renamed England C in 2007 – when they take on Cymru C at Llanelli Town.
Chesterfield are just one point away from clinching the National League title after battling rivals Oldham Athletic ensured the champagne remained on ice.