The Big Interview with Dave Syers: ‘Non-League shaped the career I’ve loved…’

By MATT BADCOCK Dave Syers holds Graham Potter responsible for one of the worst hangovers he’s ever had. “We went to...

Pull out your No.1 cracker!

HUCK NETS Goal of the Season There’s simply nothing like a wonder goal to wow the crowds – and once again...

It’s time to vote your cup kings

THE FA Cup Run of the Year There’s nothing like a good old Cup run to get the juices flowing, is...

Which No.1 has safest of hands?

REUSCH GK of the Year Never let it be said that here at The Non-League Paper, we don’t always look after...

Fantasy Non-League 2022-23: Update to Saturday April 15

Welcome to the latest update of the 2022/23 Fantasy Non-League. Today’s update covers the period Sunday, April  9 through to Saturday,...

Who will reign as top team?

ACERBIS Team of the Year At some point in your lifetime, your club will enjoy a purple patch or play out...

At the heart of the community

OUR GAME Community Club of the Year While results may be the be-all-and-end-all for some in the professional game, the emphasis...

High-end performers from the lower tiers

Step 3 & 4 Player of the Year Promotions are now being won and the play-off picture is beginning to get...

Give your Young Gun the big vote

SPORTSBEAT Young Player of the Year To be eligible for the Sportsbeat Young Player of the Year award, the nomination must...

Extra-time please, to make it fair

FANS’ FORUM I HAVE to disagree with Martin Waring (Fans’ Forum, April 2) in respect of the FA Trophy and FA...

Give your main man the honour

OUR GAME Player of the Year Another rollercoaster season still needs to be settled – but the National Game Awards doesn’t...

Top boss gong is wide open again

TOP CONTENDER? Dean Brennan has performned wonders at Barnet this season SPORTS GROUND DEVELOPMENT Manager of the year Who would be...

Quickfire Alfie set a league 40-year best

FANS’ FORUM I WAS at the Eastleigh v Dorking Wanderers match on New Year’s Day when Eastleigh’s Alfie Lloyd scored a...

Unsung heroes deserve reward

ISUZU Unsung Hero Undoubtedly, one of our most important National Game Awards, year on year, is the Isuzu Unsung Hero. That’s...

Shout out to a No.1 superfan

WILLIAM HILL Fan of the Year It’s very rare that the William Hill Fan of the Year isn’t one of the...

National Game Awards are back bigger and better than ever!

In many ways, AFC Wimbledon are the ultimate Non-League success story - so what better way to celebrate their fairytale rise...

Ninety-minute ruling leaves a bitter taste

FANS’ FORUM WHY, oh why, are the Football Association devaluing their own competitions? Last Saturday, no fewer than six of the...

GAFFER’S GREATEST GAFFER: Tempo was the trick for Steve

In the latest in our series we pick the brains of ex-Northern Ireland international playmaker Jamie Ward whose first shot at...

My cup final angst started with anthems

FANS’ FORUM IN regards to last season’s FA Trophy Final (Fans’ Forum, Feb 26), I too was sat in the neutral...

Family Lee so grateful to well-wishers

FANS’ FORUM ON behalf of my family, I would like to express our thanks for Matt Badcock’s kind article in last...

Programme purchase is a deal breaker

FANS’ FORUM I HAVE been a massive fan of Rugby League for over 50 years but about seven years ago I...

Diary of a Groundhopper: Ashville FC’s Villa Park

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH ASHVILLE 4 STAFFORD TOWN 0 Groundhoppers know the feeling; you get within touching distance of finishing off a...

Government’s plan to protect English football: The Verdict

PUT RULES IN PLACE Dulwich Hamlet chairman Ben Clasper hopes government reforms will level football’s financial playing field but insists authorities...

The dawn of a new era!

National League chief backs plans to safeguard the future of our game By Matt Badcock Mark Ives says the National League...

It’s not easy to compile a fixture list

FANS’ FORUM I READ with interest the letter headed ‘A congested schedule is just not fun’ (Fans’ Forum, February 12). Fixture...