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Now we know Wadd is possible!

Wealdstone boss Gary Waddock is hoping last season’s surprise run to the FA Trophy final can boost his side’s belief ahead of the new campaign – and attract fresh faces to Grosvenor Vale.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 July 2026

Wealdstone boss Gary Waddock is hoping last season’s surprise run to the FA Trophy final can boost his side’s belief ahead of the new campaign – and attract fresh faces to Grosvenor Vale.
By CHRIS DUNLAVY

POSITIVE: Gary Waddock, right, pictured with chairman Rory Fitzgerald, wants Wealdstone to build on last season’s run to the FA Trophy final against Southend, pictured right
PICTURE: Alamy

The Stones – who finished 15th in the National League – beat Cheshunt, Dagenham & Redbridge, Forest Green, Kidderminster and Marine to seal a first trip to Wembley since the legendary double-win...

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