Non-League Paper

It’s Rover and out for Jamie

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
31 May 2026

STANWAY Rovers must negotiate their first ever Step 3 season with a new manager following the departure of boss Jamie Shaw. Shaw led Rovers to a second successive promotion following victory over Redbridge in last season’s Isthmian North play-off final. Now, however, the former Rovers player and AFC Sudbury captain has decided to step down, leaving the club looking to fill the void ahead of their first ever Isthmian Premier Division campaign.
Chairman Jerry Carter said: “Jamie has masterminded the most successful period in the club’s history. The foundation set du...

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