National League

Waddock’s the Newton meter

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 June 2026

JOE Newton says he proudly became Wealdstone’s first signing of the summer – after hearing good things about his new manager. The versatile left-wing-back arrives at Grosvenor Vale offering considerable experience in Non-League’s top-flight, notably having spent two years at Solihull Moors and last season at Boreham Wood, who he led to the play-off final.
But now the 25-year-old says he has been inspired to moving on by the reputation of Stones boss Gary Waddock.
Newton said: “All the players I spoke to said Gary Waddock is the best manager they’d ...

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