Non-League Paper

SUCCESS GOING BACK TO BASICS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 April 2018

Old-school methods suit Carruthers

By Matt Badcock

GOLDEN BOYS: Basford United celebrate their promotion
PICTURE: Will Kilpatrick

BASFORD UNITED may have been at their swashbuckling best on their way to Step 4 promotion – but boss Martin Carruthers says their success has been built on the boring stuff!
Carruthers’ side have the EVOSTIK South title in their sights having guaranteed a top two finish and their place at Step 3 last weekend with a 1-1 draw against Alvechurch.
It confirmed the inevitable with United in sensational form all season having started with a 28-game unbea...

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