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Wealdstone boss Gary Waddock craves a Wembley push after reaching the Isuzu FA Trophy final

Gary Waddock has laid down a Wembley challenge to his Wealdstone players: You need to be bang at it to make the final squad!

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 April 2026

By Matt Badcock

Gary Waddock has laid down a Wembley challenge to his Wealdstone players: You need to be bang at it to make the final squad!
The Stones booked their Isuzu FA Trophy final date with Southend United by beating Marine last weekend.
It means a return to the home of football for the club that famously won the Non-League double back in 1985.
Boss Waddock, who only took over as manager last month, was proud to see his side navigate their semi-final but he wants his side to build towards the big day.
Motivation
They smashed Hartlepool United 7-0 on Tuesday before a 5-1 defeat to Bor...

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