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Hero Mick rewarded for loyalty

Non-League stalwart Mick Joiner says he was lost for words after being honoured with the Unsung Hero award at the National Game Awards, in association with Isuzu.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
18 May 2025

HONOURING A LEGEND: Mick Joiner, left, receives his award from Isuzu’s Tom Davis
PICTURE: Matt Bristow

Isuzu Unsung Hero Mick Joiner
NON-LEAGUE stalwart Mick Joiner says he was lost for words after being honoured with the Unsung Hero award at the National Game Awards, in association with Isuzu.
Joiner has been an ever-present within Non-League after a staggering 70 YEARS spent in service of Northern Premier League Division One West outfit Chasetown.
Joiner helped the club blossom from humble beginnings in the Cannock & District League to become FA Cup giantkillers and a spot among th...

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