Non-League Paper

Lessons learned

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
31 March 2019

THESE last couple of weeks, we’ve read stories of Nuneaton Borough and North Ferriby United fighting for their very existence. Nuneaton have been saved by last-minute investment, while Ferriby have been wound up, perhaps due to over-spending from their FA Trophy final victory in 2015. Both clubs need to lear n from their experience.
Spend only what you have and focus on youth team and community development.
T hat way, you’ll have a presence in the local area and with homegrown players in your squad, crowds may go up and you stand more chance of survival.
PAUL CAULFIELD via email...

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