Jon Couch

Jon is The NLP’s Executive Editor, a role he has held for almost a decade in a stellar journalistic career spanning 31 years.

‘Couchie’, as he is affectionately known, has actually been on board with The NLP almost from the beginning, covering the likes of Aldershot Town and Farnborough Town as a freelance reporter.

During that time, Jon was Sports Editor of the award-winning News & Mail series for 12 years, over two separate stints, having initially learned his trade as a news reporter.

Jon was Sports Editor of London business title CityAM for four years from 2006 and has also undertaken a number of freelance roles over the years, serving the likes of the Sunday Times, iPaper and Reading Post as well as Golf Monthly and Zoo magazines.

Non-League football, though, is in Jon’s blood with his musings often heard on talkSPORT radio and The Non-League Football Show podcast.

Jon is also Executive Editor of sister titles, The Cricket Paper and Racing Ahead magazine.

News By Jon Couch

AFC Fylde
/ 1 week ago

Final day drama: Rochdale v York City headlines Non-League’s season finale

Amidst the highs and the lows, the thrills and the spills, of another spell-binding Non-League season, it all boils down to...

By Jon Couch
Isthmian League North
/ 2 weeks ago

Final day showdown: Titles, promotion and play-off places all on the line across the Non-League pyramid

Amid the highs and the lows, the thrills and the spills, of another spell-binding Non-League season, it all boils down to...

By Jon Couch
Isthmian League South Central
/ 3 weeks ago

Leatherhead crowned champions as Ian Selley completes stunning turnaround

Ian Selley believes preparations to fulfil Leatherhead’s long-term promotion aim actually started at the beginning of LAST season.

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 1 month ago

Ossett United super fan Danny lives out the dream as boss on Non League Day

Die-hard Danny Burkey enjoyed a Non-League Day to remember after leading his beloved team for a crucial game from the manager’s...

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 1 month ago

New Torquay United boss Jimmy Ball is relishing the challenge ahead

Jimmy Ball insists he can handle the expectation of managing a club the size of Torquay United – in fact, he...

By Jon Couch
FA Vase
/ 1 month ago

Isuzu FA Vase preview: Cockfosters vs Punjab United – Chipie Sian has a stable diet!

Punjab United have picked up some tips from the top ahead of the biggest game in their history – from current...

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 2 months ago

Reverend And The Makers rock up with big plans for Sheffield FC

Indie star Jon McClure wants to celebrate Sheffield’s proud heritage as the birthplace of football – starting with bringing the world...

By Jon Couch
Combined Counties League Premier South
/ 2 months ago

Craig Lewington leads Cobham to Combined Counties Premier South title glory

Craig Lewington says atoning last year’s play-off heartbreak played an inspirational role in Cobham becoming English football’s first league champions.

By Jon Couch
Dagenham & Redbridge
/ 2 months ago

Dagenham & Redbridge buckle up for a glory ride as KSI has big plans

Global superstar KSI met his new army of Dagenham & Redbridge fans for the first time yesterday – heralding the start...

By Jon Couch
Dagenham & Redbridge
/ 2 months ago

KSI completes Dagenham & Redbridge takeover as YouTube star joins Andy Carroll as shareholder

KSI has sensationally completed his takeover of Dagenham & Redbridge – and has vowed to bring the glory days back to...

By Jon Couch
FA Vase
/ 2 months ago

Isuzu FA Vase preview: Punjab United’s Chipie Sian closes in on Wembley final dream

Chairman and manager Chipie Sian admits he can no longer play down the excitement of a potential Wembley appearance to his...

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 3 months ago

Mark Crossley: Wombwell Main becomes the next stop in Premier League legend’s career

He's represented his country and played in an FA Cup final - but Mark Crossley loves nothing more than to get...

By Jon Couch
Billericay Town
/ 3 months ago

Billericay Town’s Macauley Bonne is determined to become a big-hitter again

Macauley Bonne jokingly suggests he’s had more clubs than Tiger Woods – but now he’s determined to become a big-hitter again...

By Jon Couch
Anstey Nomads
/ 3 months ago

Jack Colback joins Anstey Nomads to boost NPL Midlands playoff push

Ambitious Anstey Nomads have completed yet another top Premier League coup after securing a deal to sign midfielder Jack Colback.

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 3 months ago

Morecambe’s Jim Bentley calls for supporters’ help to avoid National League relegation

Jim Bentley has called on the Morecambe fans to generate a “carnival atmosphere” as he looks to steer the Shrimps away...

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 3 months ago

Jimmy Dean urges Spalding United to rekindle promotion form

Jimmy Dean has urged his unlikely Spalding United title chasers to rediscover their promotion form, and fast, if they are to...

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 3 months ago

Merthyr Town boss Paul Michael delighted for Cole Jarvis after sealing EFL move

Merthyr Town boss Paul Michael has spoken of the club’s pride after academy graduate Cole Jarvis completed a move into the...

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 3 months ago

Mark Harvey credits pre-season jolly as a factor in Carlton Town’s success

Joint-boss Mark Harvey pinpoints a pre-season jolly to Benidorm as a key factor behind Carlton Town’s storming campaign – and they’re...

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 3 months ago

Jimmy McNulty on the role of fans in Rochdale’s National League title push

Rochdale’s supporters can help boost their side’s National League title bid – according to manager Jimmy McNulty.

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 3 months ago

Chris Millington urges focus as Solihull Moors eye late National League play-off push

Chris Millington believes this next month is crucial if Solihull Moors are to launch an unlikely late play-off push.

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 3 months ago

Non-League Paper Programme: When the weather wins – the frustration of last-minute postponements

If there’s one thing we dread at NLP Towers on a Saturday, it’s attempting to keep abreast with the raft of...

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 4 months ago

Non-League Paper Programme: Longevity in the dugout – a rare footballing feat

In a week remembered for sudden managerial dismissals, it’s somewhat refreshing to hear Alan Dowson talk so enthusiastically after celebrating his...

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 4 months ago

Non-League Paper Programme: Tony Incenzo’s dream nears the final whistle

Forty-four years on from his debut TV appearance on a BBC1 news report, Tony Incenzo is closing in on fulfilling a...

By Jon Couch
Latest News
/ 4 months ago

Macclesfield’s Ethan McLeod had such a warm heart!

Macclesfield have received an overwhelming outpouring of support following the tragic death of young player Ethan McLeod.

By Jon Couch
FA Cup
/ 5 months ago

Macclesfield assistant manager Francis Jeffers out for big FA Cup moment

On paper, he may go down as a two-time winner, but Francis Jeffers admits the FA Cup is not exactly a...

By Jon Couch