Non-League Paper

LAVERY AIMS TO WIPE OUT THE POPPIES DOWNTURN

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
4 May 2025

By Peter Short

ACE: Jonny Edwards got two at Telford
PICTURE: Peter Short

TWO sides who firmly believe they belong in the National League North will do battle at Latimer Park tomorrow as Kettering Town try to round off an incredible first season under new owner George Akhtar.
Memories of taking Doncaster Rovers all the way in the FA Cup second round will count for very little if the Poppies don’t end the season with promotion, particularly having looked like cantering to the Southern League Premier Central title for most of the year.
Richard Lavery’s side held top ...

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