HURT GIVES KED’S BOYS EXTRA FUEL

ISTHMIAN S.EAST By John Lyons AFC Croydon Athletic boss Danny Kedwell is hoping the pain of last season’s near-miss inspires his...

TOM’S PREP IS PITCH PERFECT

SLIMBRIDGE joint-manager Tom Deakin went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure last Saturday’s pre-season friendly with League Two...

STEP 2 GAMES ARE THE TOP TV CHOICE

By Neil Harvey DAZN and the National League have confirmed the first group of National League North and South fixtures to...

YOU SAID IT…

“This decision has not been taken lightly. Over the last six months, we do not feel the club has made the...

National League North: Five things to watch out for in the 2026/27 campaign

From Jamie Cooke’s new attacking role at Hednesford Town to South Shields’ promotion ambitions under new ownership, here are five storylines...

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IN these challenging times for print media, and as an independent family-run company, we are not immune to ever increasing cost...

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National League South: Five things to watch out for in the 2026/27 campaign

From ambitious newcomers Walton & Hersham and Farnham Town to KSI’s growing influence at Dagenham & Redbridge, here are five National...

STRONG SEE OFF SUTTON KHALSA

GRITTY Sutton United celebrated a perfect start to life at Step 5 with a 2-1 win at fancied Sporting Khalsa. MIDLAND...

NORTHERN LEAGUE

BLYTH Town are the only side with a 100% record after three games following a narrow 1-0 win at Marske United....

Paul Hurst aims to continue momentum at Boston United

Paul Hurst has experienced enough pre-seasons to know he won’t have all the answers come kick-off on August 8 – but...

Jermain Defoe just ‘couldn’t carry on’ as Woking boss as director of football hits back

Jermain Defoe walked away from his role as Woking head coach on Thursday after just 116 days in charge, insisting it...

Non-League is the right path insists Henry

Non-League legend Ronnie Henry has urged young players to leave the bubble of academies to get crucial experience lower down the...

Forest Green Rovers ace Laurent Mendy after our own Hearts

It's not often that you hear of 29-year-old Non-League stalwarts making mega-bucks moves to one of Scotland’s top club - but...

Legend lives on at Moors

Spennymoor Town striker Glen Taylor may have established himself as one of the most feared strikers in Non-League football – but...

Jon Couch: The day I played in a World Cup

The NLP's Jon Couch reflects on creating a memory to tell the Grandkids after he played in the World Cup.

Iron tribute to King Kev

Scunthorpe United have led the tributes to their ‘iconic’ and ‘inspirational’ former player Kevin Keegan.

Bates’ Robins bobbin’ along

Steve Bates has challenged his Carshalton Atheletic players to prove he was right to do his transfer business early this summer.

Story of a Season – 2013-14 – When wily John Still finally led Luton Town to sweet EFL return

When Luton Town were relegated from League Two in 2009, not even the most pessimistic Hatters supporter imagined they’d still be...

Old boys Fav are Tom’s tip

Experienced boss Tommy Warrilow is tipping former club Faversham Town for promotion – despite his disappointment at how his time in...

Kelvin learns on the job for next quest!

Upbeat boss Kelvin Langmead is confident the lessons he learned last season will stand him in good stead as he prepares...

It’s a point apiece as new term kicks off

The 2026/27 Non-League season officially got underway in a small corner of the North-East as two Northern League Division Two rivals...

Mark Harris: Time is the key to clubs

Every summer, the same questions come around. ‘Why are the fixtures out so late? Why can’t we find out sooner if...

NEW BOYS GET OFF TO A FLYER AS TADDY FALL

By David Lawrence NORTHERN COUNTIES EAST PROMOTED Dearne & District made the perfect start to life in the Premier Division with...

SHRIMPERS BOSS DYER GIVES RYAN A CHANCE

By Jon Couch SPLITTING OPINION: Ryan Colclough KIERON Dyer is backing winger Ryan Colclough to silence his doubters and become a...