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Pal Cal gives hope to all

Mark Dacey says he has been inspired to chase his own dreams by the astonishing rise of his old pal Calum McFarlane.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
14 June 2026

Mark Dacey says he has been inspired to chase his own dreams by the astonishing rise of his old pal Calum McFarlane.
By Chris Dunlavy

Six years ago, McFarlane quit his role as assistant to Harry Hudson at Isthmian South East side Whyteleafe to take up a dream job with Manchester City’s academy.
Last summer, after two years at Southampton, he joined Chelsea as Under-21s manager and was twice promoted to interim head coach following the dismissals of Enzo Maresca and then Liam Rosenior.
The second stint saw him notch a 2-1 Premier League victory over Spurs and lead Chelsea out at Wembley for ...

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