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Tony Incenzo: 2025 – It’s been my pleasure!

I’ve greatly enjoyed a myriad of amazing adventures watching 70 Non-League matches throughout 2025.

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Tony Incenzo
28 December 2025

I’ve greatly enjoyed a myriad of amazing adventures watching 70 Non-League matches throughout 2025.

My travels have taken me from Dublin to Cornwall and up to Northumberland – and I’m always impressed by how our wonderful clubs continually offer a warm welcome at affordable prices.
Following my Non-League Paper column of last May reviewing the early part of this year, here are my top ten highlights for the second half of 2025 in date order...
FA of Ireland Cup – Thursday, May 15 to Sunday, May 18 2025
I was attracted to Dublin by four Non-League teams staging national FA of Ireland Cup firs...

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