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JOB ON HIS HANDS: Simon Grayson will need all of his 20-year experience to turn things around at Hartlepool United, in action below PICTURE: Alamy

Chris Dunlavy: Simon Grayson’s got his work cut out!

Hartlepool United fans can be forgiven for affording Simon Grayson the sort of welcome reserved for cold-callers and travelling salesmen.

MARKED IN HISTORY: Centurion John Dennett pictured outside his impressive mural

Tony Incenzo: John Dennett’s tribute is just Ton-derful

One of my highlights during the past season was visiting Ashville FC on the day of their 75th anniversary celebrations where 100-year-old club founder John Dennett delivered an...

HISTORY MAKERS: Oldham Athletic are the first fifth-placed team to reach the EFL PICTURE: Garry Griffiths

Chris Dunlavy: Is this play-off system fair? Stats certainly stack it up!

How fair are the National League play-offs? Not very according to York City, who last week published an open letter criticising the current system and calling for “immediate...

ALL SMILES: Ian Watson is unveiled at South Shields and, inset, with Mike Williamson PICTURE: South Shields FC

Mark Carruthers: South Shields’ appointment of Ian Watson is great news for Mariners

Timing is everything in football – so they say. That is why Ian Watson’s appointment as the new manager of National League North club South Shields should be...

National LeagueMore National League

Sam Cox succeeds Neil Gibson as the manager of National League side Wealdstone PICTURE: Alamy

Sak Hassan signs on as Sam Cox continues Wealdstone rebuild

Wealdstone have made their second summer signing with the arrival of “exciting” winger Sak Hassan on Monday, as manager Sam Cox continues putting his stamp on the squad...

Alun Armstrong named as new Gateshead manager

Gateshead have confirmed the appointment of former Ipswich Town and Stockport County striker Alun Armstrong as their new manager.

Adam Lakeland joined King's Lynn Town back in 2023

FC Halifax Town: Shaymen go for Adam Lakeland

National League club FC Halifax Town have confirmed Adam Lakeland as their new manager.

Oldham Athletic owner Frank Rothwell has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List

Non-League trailblazers are honoured!

Non-League trailblazers have been rewarded for their tireless work off the pitch by being recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

National N & SMore National N & S

Mahon’s ready to roll with Coasters

Craig Mahon wants to be part of something special at AFC Fylde after being tasked as the manager to take them back to Non-League’s top flight.

Happy Harri’s flying the flag

Calum McIntyre is convinced Harrison Burke can shine in the Football League – after becoming the latest academy graduate off the Chester production line to make the jump.

Talent Clarke gets a leg up

Courtney Clarke says he will be flying the flag for ‘Non-League gems’ in the EFL next season – and is determined to make the most of his dream...

Rich is lapping up the Dubai dream

From the West Midlands to Palm West Beach – Richard Peniket isn’t a man who does things by halves.

Southern LeagueMore Southern League

Busy Bees ready to reign in Spain

Harborough Town manager Mitch Austin believes their upcoming pre-season trip to Madrid is another sign the Bees are ‘breaking the mould’.

NEW ERA: Boss Josh Gallagher is excited to get going at Chertsey Town PICTURE: Karl Lang

Chertsey Town boss Josh Gallagher plans an early Curfew

Chertsey Town boss Josh Gallagher is so pleased with the club’s summer recruitment that he’s now plotting a play-off push!

Saints to become Austin’s maestros

Harborough Town have made a statement of intent for next season – by completing a double raid on Step 2 champions Brackley Town.

NEW ROLE: Bobby Wilkinson has taken charge at Swindon Supermarine PICTURE: Alamy

Bobby Wilkinson’s got a Super aim

Bobby Wilkinson admits even his own family were surprised to see him take the vacant manager’s job at relegated Swindon Supermarine – but he’s determined to show them...

Northern PremierMore Northern Premier

Oldham Athletic owner Frank Rothwell has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List

Non-League trailblazers are honoured!

Non-League trailblazers have been rewarded for their tireless work off the pitch by being recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

Russ gains a champion in Crookes

Russ Wilcox says luring National League player Adam Crookes to Gainsborough Trinity signals a “massive signing” for the club.

VISION: Hyde boss Nick Spooner

Hyde United: Nick Spooner leads the joy of six

Hyde United manager Nick Spooner says he has support from other clubs in calling for the introduction of a six-team National League-style playoff format for the Step 3-4...

TREBLE TOPS: Hebburn Town boss Daniel Moore, right, parades his three new signings PICTURE: Tyler Lopes

Hebburn Town: Hornets are buzzing for 3G switch

Hebburn Town manager Daniel Moore is excited by ‘game-changing’ plans that have been put in place to develop the NPL Premier Division club’s home.

Isthmian LeagueMore Isthmian League

Steward rousing with Ricay

Ben Steward believes the heartbreak of Billericay Town’s promotion near-miss can drive the Blues’ bid for redemption.

Josh’s set for next Shinn-dig

Josh Coulson promised Newmarket Town boss Michael Shinn he would sign for him one day – and now the two-time promoted defender has done just that!

Brett has his Millers mojo

Brett Munyard admits he had no interest in applying for the manager’s job at Aveley – until the intervention of predecessor Danny Scopes.

Jersey Bulls 2-1 Cobham: Bulls charge into Isthmian League

Elliot Powell believes Jersey Bulls have what the island has been “craving” by finally securing promotion to the Isthmian League.

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Sam Cox succeeds Neil Gibson as the manager of National League side Wealdstone PICTURE: Alamy

Sak Hassan signs on as Sam Cox continues Wealdstone rebuild

Wealdstone have made their second summer signing with the arrival of “exciting” winger Sak Hassan on Monday, as manager Sam Cox continues putting his stamp on the squad...

Alun Armstrong named as new Gateshead manager

Gateshead have confirmed the appointment of former Ipswich Town and Stockport County striker Alun Armstrong as their new manager.

Unique Football

What the Odds Say: Who Are The Favourites to Go Up from the 2025/2026 National League 

With the opening day for the new National League season scheduled for Saturday, August 9th, 2025, teams and fans alike are already looking forward to what promises to...

David Stockdale last played for York City before coaching spells with Blyth Spartans and Farsley Celtic PICTURE: Alamy

David Stockdale steps up! Farsley Celtic boss agrees takeover deal to secure club’s future

First-team manager David Stockdale and his family have agreed a deal to secure the takeover of Farsley Celtic Football Club from FC 2010 (Holdings) Ltd.

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