NLP columnist Neil Jensen has some doubts but wants to keep an eye on Billericay Town

I MUST admit, I went to Billericay Town with no small amount of doubt in my back pocket. I’ve always been...

Davies column: England age groups are progressing, it’s time we gave them a chance

Success has come to England at youth level, so how can we utilise them when their clubs are stunting their development

Nicholson column: The FA Cup and its essence of ‘giant killings’

(Photo: Media Image) By Kevin Nicholson I love the FA cup and I think if you ask any player or manager...

CUP GLORY IN ALL ITS GUISES

FAIRYTALES BEGIN AWAY FROM THE GLARE FOOTBALL AUTHOR It’s that time of the year when Donald Trump’s chief foe – the...

PARISH COUNCIL RESIST CITY PLAN

By Richard Mullen WORCESTER City’s quest for a new stadium starts in earnest tomorrow – but the homeless club are facing...

Football Matters – FA digital director Russell James

Russell James outlines how the FA are going to help clubs through the launch of their app 'FULL-TIME'

The NLP says: Sutton United and Paul Doswell offer inspiration in National League

Football matches are about so much more than what happens in the 90 minutes of action.

Gregor Robertson column: “When Craig Disley spoke, we listened”

The National League play-off winger turned journalist talks to his ex-Grimsby teammate Craig Disley about his upcoming testimonial

Don’t ignore grassroots – former Anfield star hails class of Non-League

Nick Tanner shares his journey from the Western League to Anfield in his new book

Former Torquay manager Kevin Nicholson: “As one door closes, another opens”

FOOTBALL is a funny old industry. If you’re a solicitor and you lose your job, you apply for a vacancy at...

Scott Davies column: Chelmsford City midfielder on what makes a successful manager

Players want fire in the belly, and the best gaffers understand how their squad ticks.

Maidenhead United’s Sam Barratt drawing on experience to juggle art with football

IT’S often said the best footballers can paint pictures on the pitch. In the case of Maidenhead United’s Sam Barratt, he...

Adam Virgo – “National League title is there for the taking!”

The BT Sport pundit gives his expect opinion as the National League campaign starts to gather pace

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder showing the way after Non-League beginnings

Chris Wilder's Sheffield United are flying in the Championship at the moment - but the Blades boss hasn't forgotten his Non-League...

NLP Columnist Scott Davies picks his three best National League South talents

THERE is so much talent in Non-League football with more and more players getting deserved moves into the Football League.

Talking Tactics: Stocksbridge Park Steels boss Chris Hilton on his coaching philosophy

Former player and Guernsey manager Kevin Graham speaks to Stocksbridge Park Steels boss Chris Hilton on his coaching philosophy...

Football Matters: Building a better future for all

In partnership with the FA, this week's column is brought to you by Paul Elliott

NLP says… trim down FA Cup prize money for latter stages and pump it into early rounds

NLP editor Alex Narey suggests the £1.8m handed to the FA Cup winners – likely a Premier League side – is...

Steve Hill column – Please just let Chester win at home!

Please, please, just let us win at home! Steve Hill gives us his take on the sacking of Jon McCarthy following...

Ex-Lincoln City and Darlington ‘keeper David Preece: Powers of recovery key at this early stage

Former Darlo shot-stopper David Preece says his old club must keep calm and stay focused after their first blip of the...

A loan move I didn’t want to Aldershot turned out to be huge learning curve

Scott Davies reflects on being shipped out by Reading in 2007 and into the care of Gary Waddock

Ridley column: Harmony will grow if referees are allowed to admit to mistakes

Referee respect is a two-way street in football

NLP says: Hartley Wintney are an example to us all…

NLP Editor Alex Narey says Hartley are an example to us all.

Adam Virgo column: The grass is not always greener – managers are being asked to work miracles

BT Sport pundit Adam Virgo gives his opinion on the managerial merry-go-round in the National League, and they need for patience...

Davies column: Nobody wants to hear a fan shout out ‘break his legs’ to a player

Clarets midfielder Scott Davies on hearing crass comments from the stands and his visit to The Meadow to be a spectator...