The Big Interview: Kelvin Davis – Virgil van Dijk’s exit taught me you must live for the moment

The moment Burton Albion signalled their intention to sign Tyrese Shade, Eastleigh manager Kelvin Davis knew the game was up -...

We must get to grips with timewasting

FANS’ FORUM ON Tuesday night, I watched Margate away to Sittingbourne and noticed a number of bad habits that are being...

Turning two into three is way forward

FANS’ FORUM A LIFELONG Southport FC supporter has sounded the klaxon over a growing crisis in Non-League football – the relentless,...

The Big Interview: Aaron Wildig – Shrimps’ saga just shows that you must live for the moment

Aaron Wildig spent the best years of his career at Morecambe and is heartbroken to see the chaos currently engulfing the...

The Big Interview: Adam Le Fondre still has targets after goal-laden career

Adam Le Fondre scored 12 goals in his solitary season as a Premier League footballer. That’s a better minutes-per-goal ratio than...

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Richard Brodie – my mission is to stop my players from repeating my big mistakes

Richard Brodie was not, by any stretch of the imagination, the sort of footballer you’d peg as a future manager. Yet...

The Big Interview: Hartlepool United manager Simon Grayson

Simon Grayson is no mug. After 784 games, four promotions and an abundance of boardroom drama, he knows exactly what he’s...

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Danny Crow – my glory days at the top gave me something to crow about

My glory days at the top gave me something to crow about

The Big Interview: Steve Pitt – Whatever the task, I’m willing to get my hands dirty

There can’t be many National League managers helping out with a kitchen fitting when The NLP calls but Steve Pitt needs...

3G pitches affect fans’ experience

FANS’ FORUM SEND YOUR VIEWS TO: FANS’ FORUM, THE NON-LEAGUE PAPER, TUITION HOUSE, ST GEORGE’S ROAD, WIMBLEDON SW19 4EU or e-mail...

Fantasy Non-Football League 2025-26 – Enter Now

INTRODUCTION TO FANTASY NON-LEAGUE Well, here we go again. It only feels like yesterday that we were finishing last season’s competition....

Watch: Non League Paper Roundup – Oldham vs Southend Reaction and Summer transfer news

The Non-League Paper has launched its brand-new YouTube series, bringing non-league fans closer to the biggest stories, debates, and developments in...

The Big Interview: Graham Coughlan – I’m a tight Irishman, it’s not all about money!

By CHRIS DUNLAVY By CHRIS DUNLAVY GRAHAM COUGHLAN GRAHAM Coughlan’s bid to rebuild Boston United has unfortunately required several fruitless trips...

The Big Interview: Richard Pacquette – I’m ready for my next step

If there’s one thing that much-travelled striker Richard Pacquette has learned over the last quarter of a century playing football at...

Gash ‘n’ grab! Turbines driven by empowered boss with a plan – Michael Gash interview

Once upon a time, it wasn’t unusual to see prolific forwards become central defenders in the sunset of their careers.

Oldham Athletic: Micky Mellon has masterplan for the big occasion

When David Unsworth was sacked as manager of Oldham in September 2023, the Latics compiled a blueprint of the ideal candidate.

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Jake Ash – our jack in the box prankster Yettsy gave us all a surprise!

From the Devon League to Wembley – Jake Ash didn’t dare dream of the career he went on to have when...

Gaffer’s Greatest Gaffer: Tim Sills – Buckle prepared me for the ride!

Even one of the most feared strikers outside the Football League needs an arm around the shoulder from time to time.

We lost fair and square on the day

FANS’ FORUM AS A York City fan and in response to Cliff Wild (Fans’ Forum, June 1), I would like to...

The Big Interview: Jefferson Louis – Love of game kept me going

He changed clubs 51 times over 28 years, made over 900 career appearances and scored 257 goals, but Jefferson Louis can...

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Danny Scopes -If I get Danny, Nicky & Co will follow!

Danny Scopes didn’t really want to go into management when he was offered the chance at Concord Rangers.

Gaffer’s Greatest Gaffer: Ryan Beswick – Bigs helped us all get better!

Ryan Beswick would be forgiven for thinking management is a piece of cake as he prepares to take Quorn into Step...

Hold FA accountable – not our volunteers

I GAVE up my role as a Step 5 match secretary of over 15 years in 2019, mainly because of The...

A neutral venue was fairer

THE Combined Counties Premier South play-offs went from one controversy to another. A hastily-arranged Wednesday night final meant that Cobham had...

Time to set a standard

LAST week’s NLP (May 25) highlighted a number of issues which have left Non-League clubs unhappy. Firstly, there’s the National League...