Gaffer’s Greatest Gaffer: Guy Hadland

Who inspires the inspirations in the ever-changing world of football? Which traits stand the test of time?

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Thornbury Town 2-4 Roman Glass St. George

The Fox comes up with a cracking plan for Saturday: Cheltenham U-19s at 11am followed by Thornbury Town of the Hellenic...

Lee Fowler: Dragons are set to pounce

Wrexham's win against Stockport County last weekend was more than an FA Trophy semi-final – it was also them saying to...

TONY INCENZO: Crowds rise to viral bait

I’ve been following the FA Sunday Cup with avid interest this season after I heard about an extraordinary crowd of 2,000-plus...

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Desford 2-2 Burbage Old Boys

There is nothing that grabs the imagination of a Groundhopper more than a club playing on a ‘rare pitch’. Such an...

DIARY OF A HOPPER: Mattishall 4-4 Norwich Ceyms

I AM on my way to Scotland. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am going via Norfolk. As you do!

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Cleator Moor Celtic 0-2 AFC Darwen

THE North West Counties League is one I like dipping into, so Cleator Moor Celtic has been on my radar for...

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Framlingham Town 2-1 Diss Town

I AM in Suffolk so I bid farewell to the wife on Saturday afternoon and drive the 12 miles or so...

TONY INCENZO: Rival clubs live in peace

An interesting story is currently unfolding in Lancashire where, theoretically, there could be two Bury teams playing within the Non-League ranks...

My Non-League Experience

Last Saturday, I was lucky enough to be at Bower Fold to watch Stalybridge Celtic versus Warrington Town. Even though I...

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Ascot United 1-1 Virginia Water

THE ‘Magic’ has gone from Romford FC – but they’ve wasted no time in conjuring up his replacement.

NICK ROBINSON: At last, clubs have control!

Dan Perry continued his recent rich vein of form with a late winner as Three Bridges took the points at The...

TONY INCENZO: A game for all fans to enjoy!

I WAS lucky enough to visit York City’s fantastic new LNER Community Stadium last month and was particularly impressed with the...

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Folkestone Invicta 1-0 Bognor Regis Town

I’VE been inexorably drawn to a trip to Folkestone Invicta ever since I was thwarted by a 20-mile lorry stack on...

STUART FULLER: Friendly rivals have it Suss-ed

YOU might think that a clash of local rivals, both vying for promotion honours, would have all the makings of a...

FA VASE FACTFILE: History is assured for Vase last four

THE last eight clubs in this season’s FA Vase are now just two wins from Wembley and of the octet of...

ADAM VIRGO: Make the most of your big moments

NLP columnist and BT Sport pundit Adam Virgo takes a look at the key areas if Luke Garrard’s side are to...

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Bedfont Sports 4-0 South Park

THE Fox (wrongly) tells me that Hayes & Yeading’s new stadium has an artificial pitch. He also remembers that I’ve only...

STEVE HILL: It’s more than just a stadium

NOSTALGIA is a thing of the past, and home is where the heart is. But what if that home is dismantled...

Let’s help, not hinder, clubs

Up and down the land, hundreds of volunteer working parties are putting in extra hours every week, to move this, paint...

GROUND HOPPER: Littlehampton Town 3-3 Brockenhurst

THE site of a couple of rare birds dictates where I will be travelling today. Eastbourne is hosting waif and stray...

TONY INCENZO: Our place in history

Given the ever-changing workings of the National League System nowadays, it’s very unusual for clubs to stay in one particular league...

ADAM VIRGO: FA Cup duo did us proud!

BOREHAM WOOD and Kidderminster Harriers gave a reminder to the wider football world that Non-League football is very strong.

GROUND HOPPER: Gloucester City 0-1 Brackley Town

I NEED one more ground to complete a league but it has remained unvisited for quite a while because everyone I...

TOUGH EARLY BLOW FOR SPIREITES BOSS COOK

Adam VIRGO EXPERIENCE: Paul Cook PAUL COOK and his promotion know-how should prove to be a good appointment for Chesterfield. I...