Hurst was the man who ended Grimsby’s five-year exile from the EFL when he masterminded victory over Forest Green Rovers in the National League play-off final of 2016.
Local plumbing company? A week working in the family business? Not for Paul Jones. The goalkeeper’s work experience included starting in goal in the FA Cup third round at Manchester United.
It has been a bruising 12 months for the whole of Non-League football since the Covid-19 pandemic with Step 1 of the Pyramid the only division set to complete a full season, albeit behind closed doors.
“It’s reassuring people outside of Bromley have appreciated what we’ve done as well. All I’ve ever wanted is to make sure the supporters are proud of their football club.”
Harry Beautyman thinks the strong mindset behind Sutton United’s promotion push is best summed up with a tale of Monday morning at training following their 4-1 win over Wealdstone