Adam Virgo: The National League is still all to play for!

Adam Virgo provides a half term report for all 24 National League clubs.

Matt Badcock column: A recap of 2018… and a look ahead to the New Year!

There is plenty to look forward to over the next 12 months!

NLP Christmas Gifts….

We have several presents to dish out this year!

The NLP says… a big thank you!

I don’t think there has been a greater collective effort than what was needed this year with the weather battering the...

Kick it out for good!

At first, the most striking thing is the pure venom and anger on the face of the so-called Chelsea fan as...

Club Focus Preview: Taunton Town

The club raced to promotion from Step 4 last season.

When Histon put themselves on the map

The National League side pulled off one of the greatest FA Cup shocks by beating Leeds United in 2008.

Strikers make it happen!

The division’s top scorers being linked with moves higher up the ladder is nothing new. In fact it would be worrying...

The FA Trophy is a competition worth fighting for!

For many National League sides, the Trophy appears to be nothing more than a hindrance.

Matt Badcock column: When Edgar Davids ruled Barnet

Matt Badcock looks back on some of the international superstars who have tried their hand at Non-League management.

Ian Ridley meets Burton Albion chairman Ben Robinson – Climbing the footballing pyramid

Ben Robinson speaks about his remarkable journey as Burton Albion Chairman.

Adam Virgo column: FA Cup shocks are no surprise – Non-League sides have caught up

The professionalism shown by the players right throughout the Pyramid is a lot better.

Gregor Robertson column: Memories of FA Cup success never fade

In 15 years as a professional, a last-16 tie against Tottenham Hotspur, when I was a fresh-faced youngster at Nottingham Forest,...

Matt Badcock column: The future is bright for Mikey Harris

Fair to say, a phone call to the Football Conference’s HQ wasn’t exactly on Mikey Harris’ sightseeing list.

Nige Tassell column: Who’d be a manager! Bosses under more strain

In the football world, autumn is a time of both reflection and projection.

Ian Ridley meets Jefferson Louis, the man who has played for 37 clubs

Award-winning writer sits down with Non-League's great journeyman.

Salford City: Access All Areas – The NLP’s Matt Badcock goes behind the scenes for two days at the Peninsula Stadium

The Ammies opened its doors to The NLP for unrestricted access to learn about their vision – and how things are...

Football Matters: We only do positive – A strong message must be sent out!

By Nathan French, National Respect Project Manager A lot has been said over the years about disrespect in grassroots football – now it’s about...

Ian Ridley meets Chesterfield manager Martin Allen – Is the stress and strain really worth it? You bet it is!

A third consecutive relegation down from League One? Unthinkable.

The NLP says… Behind the scenes with Salford City

Our senior writer Matt Badcock headed north for a two-day visit at the club.

Ridley column: Nip the trouble in the bud to prevent the image of Non-League football from being soured

Are individuals failing to self-police to the detriment of the grassroots' reputation?

Jeff Stelling column: The feelgood factor is back at Hartlepool United

By Jeff Stelling, Soccer Saturday anchorman It’s the international break which means I could have gone away for a bit of...

Matt Badcock column: You can’t beat the real thing

The revolution will not be televised – but it may well be streamed live on the internet.

Kevin Nicholson column: You can’t rise to the haters

The former Torquay United manager says you must block out the noise.

Football Matters with The FA’s Head of Judicial Services, Mark Ives: Sin bins could well be the way forward

Last season, The FA piloted the use of sin bins for dissent at various levels across the English game. This year...