Project Swans flourishing in a school of hard knocks at Walton & Hersham

The announcement nearly two years ago that seven 19-year-old university students – believed to be the youngest owners in world football...

JD Cymru Premier League: Wilde goes goal mad to fire up the Nomads

Wilde’s ruthless finishing before the break allowed his team to come away with three points on the road, which puts Andy...

Chesterfield striker Akwasi Asante sets sights high despite injury blow

And the defining moment – during the second half of an otherwise uneventful 0-0 draw with Boreham Wood – was as...

Newark agree a mystery groundshare ‘lifeline’

Club officials are hoping to negotiate a new lease with landlord Charles Collier, who has generated local controversy with plans to...

Adam Jones steps down at Stockport Town

Jones was appointed by the North West Counties Division One South outfit in November 2019 after retiring from playing.

Promotion chasing Hartlepool United push on with triple swoop

The Pools chief has boosted his side’s squad ahead of the National League run-in by landing Brad James, Zaine Francis-Angol and...

Lewes delight at landing new manager Tony Russell

Russell and assistant Joe Vines left the Wands this summer following a successful spell that had seen them guide the club...

Boss Adam Bessent ends Bedfont & Feltham reign

Bessent, who took over at the Combined Counties Division One club in May 2018, said: “It is clear that the club...

Time to swap the big six for step six – West Didsbury and Chorlton secretary

One of their supporters made his feelings known by erecting a banner on the perimeter fence, much to the amusement of...

Cooke prepares a feast after penning new deal at Atherton Collieries

Since his appointment, Cooke has overseen the club’s transition into Step 3 football for the first time in the NPL Premier...

Chesterfield new-boy Danny Rowe is no bank-breaker

Former AFC Fylde goal-getter Rowe is back in Non-League having joined the Spireites on an initial two-year deal from Bradford City...

“You’ve all stood up to be counted” says Head of National League System

Clubs across the National League System (NLS) have stood up to be counted time and time again. From setting up food...

Coby Rowe has aced a miracle return at Sutton United

Rowe had played every minute for the U’s at the start of the season as they made their early mark on...

Andy Hessenthaler sticks with Dover Athletic as Whites prepare appeal

Chairman Parmenter is leading Dover’s appeal against a 12-point deduction and £40,000 fine for failing to fulfil fixtures, which led to...

There’s Scopes to upset ’em as Concord Rangers prepare for FA Trophy Final

The National League South Beach Boys have been busy preparing for the long-awaited Buildbase FA Trophy final against Harrogate Town a...

Diary of a Ground Hopper

Several leagues have initiated cup competitions to ease clubs back into the swing of things. What an excellent idea! I have...

FA deserve praise says Hashtag United manager Spencer Owen

The Northern Premier League will administer a new division at Step 4, with two created at Step 5 while Step 6...

Lee Frecklington ready to retire before family phone call led to Frickley Athletic move

Frecklington, 35, the nephew of Blues boss Dave, 44, was released by Lincoln City in 2020 after an injury-hit spell and...

Non-League Restructure explained: Striving towards a bright new era

The plans, which include two additional divisions at Step 5 and a reduction of Step 6 divisions from 20 to 17,...

Time to honour your FA Cup heroes!

In the build-up to this season’s FA Cup final, the FA are looking to celebrate some of the inspirational stories of...

Former Darlington chairman George Reynolds dies at 84

Sunderland-born Mr Reynolds, a former safe cracker, took over Darlington FC in 1999 and built a 25,000-seat stadium on the edge...

United Counties League chairman says there are still questions to be answered over FA leagues restructure

The United Counties League runs two divisions at Step 5 and 6 and is set to administer a new league at...

Terry Spillane back in the game with Walthamstow

The former Aveley, Maldon & Tiptree, Thamesmead and Stanway Rovers boss has been with the club since last June but will...

Champagne is still on ice for Plymouth Parkway

The Western League club hold the best unweighted points-per-game average across Step 5, with 2.6111, having accrued 94 points from 36 games...

Combined Counties League chief: League restructure has given a new lease of life

By David Richardson The National League System restructure will give leagues and clubs fresh impetus going into the new season, says...