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Merry cross the Mersey!

Neil Danns hailed the Merseyside magicians as his Southport – and near neighbours Marine – go all out to reach Wembley.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 March 2026

NEIL DANNS hailed the Merseyside magicians as his Southport – and near neighbours Marine – go all out to reach Wembley.
By Matt Badcock

SOUTHPORT v SOUTHEND UNITED

Saturday March 28, ko 3pm
The National League North neighbours are the Step 2 teams still standing in the final four.
Danns’ Port host Southend United in front of a capacity crowd – and the boss isn’t taking their participation for granted.
“We understand that it’s never easy to get to a semi-final of a national trophy,” Danns told The NLP.
“A big shout-out to Marine as well. Both of us are part-time teams. We’ve had to play a...

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