Steve Claridge: Play-off heartache is nothing new – it’s made me stronger

RECKON the play-off hangover is only a myth? Just try convincing Salisbury manager Steve Claridge.

Reel in a bargain! Step 4/5 young guns you should know about

EVERY football manager loves a bargain buy, especially at this time of year.

Anwar Uddin: Increased Asian involvement in football will be huge boost to Non-League

FORMER Sporting Bengal United and Ware boss Anwar Uddin reckons increased Asian involvement in football will hugely benefit Non-League.

Ilkeston chief is stung over ‘missing’ Che Adams sell-on fee

NIGEL HARROP points to the ‘missing’ £200,000 from the Che Adams sell-on they were owed for the reason Ilkeston were wound...

Cadbury dabble gave new England C star George Carline the sweet taste of success

WHEN George Carline didn’t get picked for Birmingham University’s football teams, he decided to look elsewhere on his doorstep. 

Alex Narey: Non-League players continue to make the step up – but managers must be more patient

SO Chester’s Sam Hughes has become the latest in a growing line of Non-League starlets to catch the attention of a...

He’s gone from Blackpool to Darlington but defender David Ferguson is still aiming high

THIS time last year, David Ferguson was without a club having been released by Blackpool and unsure which way to turn.

John McGrath sees exciting future for Mickleover Sports after boss signs two-year deal

JOHN MCGRATH reckons there is an "exciting future ahead" for Mickleover Sports after the player-boss signed a new two-year deal.

Northwich Victoria say they need to raise £5,000 in 48 hours to avoid closure

NORTHWICH VICTORIA say they must raise £5,000 in the next two days to settle historic debts and satisfy the Football Association...

New Bradford PA signing Steven Drench is ‘best keeper in Non-League’, says boss Mark Bower

BRADFORD PARK AVENUE boss Mark Bower believes he has signed the best goalkeeper in Non-League in Steven Drench.

Mitre announced as Official Football Partner of Powerleague

The deal will see all leagues across the Powerleague Community Clubs play with a unique Mitre football.

MAGNIFICENT SEVEN!

Play-off extension will ignite season By Alex Narey AN extension to the play-offs from four teams to six will make next...

ROBINS CHIEF IS STUNG OVER MISSING ADAMS SELL-ON FEE

By Sam Elliott IT’S BEEN A BATTLE! Ilkeston are facing a rocky future but the club remains hopeful of a takeover...

HEATH FACTFILE

2001: At 28, began life as a manager at Bridlington Town, alongside assistant Mark Carroll, and the pair won three promotions....

LITTLE REDS’ BOSS HUNT

AFC LIVERPOOL are interviewing applicants for the first team manager’s job after Kevin Dally suddenly quit the Hallmark Security North West...

Seventh heaven for some – but not for me!

I JUST don’t understand the reasons for the proposed changes to the National League play-off system. While it is no surprise...

IN TRIBUTE TO GRAHAM

FANS, players and officials of Staines Town are planning a colourful tribute to award-winning groundsman Graham Gould –who sadly passed away...

DANYLYK’S GOT IT NAILED ON

ANTHONY DANYLYK says the decision to take over the reins at Belper Town was a “no-brainer” – and has already targeted...

AMAZING JOURNEY – THAT SAYS IT ALL!

Book Special I’VE been a Boreham Wood supporter since April 2008 and have recently written and self-published a book called “Amazing...

NATIONAL LEAGUE IN BRIEF

KIERAN MURTAGH has made the hop round the M25, leaving Woking and joining fellow National League side Boreham Wood on a...

Why has our fate been left so late?

AS a Haywards Heath Town fan, I feel saddened that after a long, hard and competitive season, ourselves and Shoreham have...

SPORTS IN FOR LEON

BURGESS Hill Town’s Leon Redwood has left the club to join local rivals Eastbourne Borough. The defender, who came through the...

VIKINGS LIVE TO FIGHT AGAIN!

GOOLE chairman Steve Shorthouse says the club are determined to make the most of their Evo-Stik NPL Division One North reprieve....

DON’T BE CAUGHT OUT BY HUSTLERS

IS IT purely philanthropy or is there something tangible about investing in a Non-League football club? It is hard to justify...

SMITH LANDS TREBLE BOOST

BROMLEY boss Neil Smith has been handed a triple boost after tying three players down to deals for next season. The...