National League talking points: Get ready for a title showdown

With almost a third of the season in the books, we decided to look at some of the talking points from...

National League Rundown: What did we learn from Round 14?

Round 14 of the National League delivered drama at both ends of the table, with statement wins, late twists, and a...

National League: Managerial merry-go-round clicks into overdrive with all change at the top

It was a good week to be a manager named Chris as Millington and Agutter landed new jobs the National League...

National League Rundown: What did we learn from Round 13?

The latest round of the National League will be one to forget for Morecambe, who suffered a nightmare start to their...

Quick subs turn Cup into a farce

FANS’ FORUM HOW can Robbie Savage and Andy Peaks making a raft of substitutions in the very first minute of their...

Hinsh was held back by a ruthless regime

FANS’ FORUM AS a long standing York City season ticket holder, I find myself somewhat conflicted over the current management model...

The FA on Non-League game: Clubs set to enter new era

The FA recently opened their doors for an annual discussion on the National League System.

The FA on Non-League game: Working to better Step 5 and 6 is a priority

The Football Association have once again opened their doors for an in-depth chat on the National League System.

The Big Interview: Spencer Gore – I’ve got this big hairy ambition, to take Chelmsford City to the Premier League!

Spencer Gore calls them BHAGs – Big Hairy Audacious Goals. “With EMJ (European Medical Journal) we’ve got a mission to elevate...

The FA on Non-League game: A new era, but we are as ambitious as ever

The Football Association have once again opened their doors for an in-depth chat on the National League System.

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

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...

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...

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.