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...

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...

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...

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.

Geordies unite in King Kev tribute

Gateshead were denied victory over Premier League Newcastle by a late Ben Williams own goal on a day Tyneside united to...

Iron tribute to King Kev

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

Hero Jordan hits the spot

After Droylsden’s thrilling play-off final victory, Jordan Latham was left in no doubt how fans felt about his decisive contribution.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

TOP TUDORS MAKE THE POPPIES PAY

By David Ballheimer KETTERING TOWN 1 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD T 3 HEMEL Hempstead Town proved just too canny for Kettering – the...

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...

Walker earns a Magpies move

MICHAEL Clegg has added to his Hyde United squad with the signing of experienced striker Tom Walker. Starting his career at...

TOWN’S DISPLAY SIGN OF INTENT

By Dan Pugsley HARROGATE TOWN 2 DONCASTER R 2 HARROGATE Town saw their two-goal half-time lead cancelled out as Doncaster Rovers...

STEVE SEALS SAM RETURN

STEVE Watson has secured the return of midfielder Sam Hetherington to his Darlington squad on a one-year deal. The 20-year-old spent...

Reds turmoil as Fowler era comes to end

REDDITCH United’s preparations for the new season have been rocked by the shock and sudden departure of manager Mike Fowler. Fowler...

SAV SHOWS HIS DELIGHT FOR MENDY AFTER LOSS

By Alfie Ryan FOREST GREEN R 1 CARDIFF CITY 5 FOREST Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage has praised Laurent Mendy on...

Bees new boy is a Britt of alright

AMBITIOUS Step 2 newcomers Harborough Town have pulled off a major coup ahead of their first-ever National League North campaign with...

BEES’ STAR JOSH COMES IN FROM THE WILDERNESS

By Tom Blackett BACK IN BUSINESS: Ex-Brentford player Josh Clarke has ended a four-year hiatus to join Grimsby Borough PICTURE: Alamy...

FIVE ALIVE!

We’re back underway for new season CAL KICKS IN: Bovey Tracey’s Cal Leech can’t hide his delight after scoring on the...

MARINERS GIVE CLARK FOOD FOR THOUGHT

By Paul Fraser HARTLEPOOL UTD 0 GRIMSBY TOWN 3 HARTLEPOOL United’s pre-season momentum was brought to an abrupt halt by a...