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My Life in Non-League: Andy Preece – I’ve enjoyed the ride, but there’s no place like home

Without Worcester City, I wouldn’t have had the career I have. I was 17 when I made my debut against Scarborough at home from the bench – says Chorley boss Andy Preece ahead of next weekend’s FA Cup tie between his past and present employers.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
11 October 2026

By Matt Badcock

Without Worcester City, I wouldn’t have had the career I have. I was 17 when I made my debut against Scarborough at home from the bench – says Andy Preece.
I could not breathe! The game was so fast. I probably touched the ball four times. But what an incredible buzz.
I supported Villa but Worcester were my Non-League team.
I watched them all the time as a kid and remember great Welsh Cup games against Hereford and Newport County.
Surreal
To play for my hometown team was unbelievable. Alongside players I’d been watching – Graham Selby, Bryan Mogford.
It was surreal.
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