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TONY INCENZO: Fans provided a festive treat

YOU couldn’t help but be impressed by the bumper attendances at Non- League matches over the festive period. Could it be that floating fans have seen the light as to what is on offer at our level of the national gam

LEE FOWLER: A festive feast for the fans!

When you’ve been brought up on the history of British football, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day games are massive for the fans. It’s a family occasion. Meet up, have a few drinks, go the game – the atmosphere is great. As a player you can feel that.

Steve Hill: Like Father, like Son!

I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way. Not my words, reader, the words of tragically deceased songstress Whitney Houston.

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Ilkley Town 4-3 Ashton Town

I know many football folk who like to pile up at a game as late as possible. My view is that if I am travelling a fair distance – and let’s face it, the majority of grounds I ‘need’ are now 150 miles or more away! – it makes sense to have a look round the town or some nice countryside nearby. Each to his/her own.

MARK HARRIS: Volunteers are priceless

Amidst all the mis-guided optimism around the Crouch Review, the biggest challenge facing Non-League football barely warranted a mention. Namely the reliance of NLS clubs on volunteers to perform every task bar playing and management, up to and including the boardroom.