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Setch has got his mojo back

Gary Setchell says he is delighted to be back in the manager’s dugout – even if it means the return of sleepless nights!

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
16 August 2026

By Jon Couch

GO FETCH SETCH! Gary Setchell is back in the manager’s dugout, at Basford United
PICTURE: Mike Capps

GARY Setchell says he is delighted to be back in the manager’s dugout – even if it means the return of sleepless nights!
The 51-year-old has returned to management at Basford United after spending the last six months as director of football at National League North new boys Harborough Town.
Setchell took his first game in charge on Wednesday night – a 5-3 defeat at Rugby Borough – and the former King’s Lynn Town, Bedford, Wisbech and Corby Town boss says it’s great to be in ...

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