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Southern League vice-chairman Anthony Hughes: Contingency framework is on agenda

28 February 2021 0 comments

With a second campaign brought to an end by the Coronavirus pandemic, the leagues are keen to use the time to put together a plan if a third also runs into issues

Basingstoke Town chairman Kevin White: Now’s the time for a restructure

28 February 2021 0 comments

An eighth Step 4 division in the North is due to be created which would result in a reshuffle among other leagues

Paul Wotton signs long-term deal at Truro City

21 February 2021 0 comments

The 43-year-old says staying was a “no-brainer”

Trident Leagues stand by for PM’s roadmap

21 February 2021 0 comments

The Alliance Committee board will weigh up their options on the future of the Step 3 and 4 season this week

Magpies Michele was just ‘simply the best’

21 February 2021 0 comments

By Andy Mitchell HOST: Michele Govier WIMBORNE Town is mourning the untimely death of “simply the best” boardroom host Michele […]

Jacob Adams: From Step 7 to the Premier League – in just 16 months!

14 February 2021 0 comments

It’s fair to say that Jacob Adams’ rise to the top has been as rapid as they come

Steps 3-6 waiting on direction from Boris Johnson

14 February 2021 0 comments

Most of Steps 3 and 4 haven’t kicked a ball since the start of November

Dean Clarke gets the nod at Merthyr Town

31 January 2021 0 comments

The Southern League Premier South Martyrs have been “mothballed” for the entire 2020-21 season due to Covid travelling restrictions from the Welsh base

Fans may turn back on Truro City as stadium saga goes on

31 January 2021 0 comments

Truro supporter Simon Birch fears fans will refuse to travel 55 miles to watch home games in Plymouth next season as their stadium hell continues

Government confirms £10 million emergency support for Steps 3-6 – but Steps 1-2 is loans, not grants

27 January 2021 0 comments

Clubs at Steps 3-6 will receive £10 million worth of grants but funding at Step 1-2 will only be distributed […]

Truro City move out of Treyew Road ground while new 10,000-capacity stadium is built

20 January 2021 0 comments

Truro City have left their Treyew Road home and have struck an agreement to groundshare at Plymouth Parkway Truro City […]

BOSS NUNN IS THE WISER

20 December 2020 0 comments

SOUTHERN LEAGUE Chris is at home with the Waders By David Richardson WELCOME RETURN: Chris Nunn is revelling in his […]

STEP 5 & 6 ACTION

20 December 2020 0 comments

STEP 5 ROUND-UPS NORTHERN COUNTIES EAST GARFORTH Town are now second following their 2-0 win at fellow high-fliers Grimsby Borough. […]

ALPORT’SRESOLVEENSURESVICTORY

20 December 2020 0 comments

Allcock’s strike seals a first win of season NORTH WEST COUNTIES By David Lawrence OPENING SALVO: Jud Ellis of Whitchurch […]

CHRIS STEPS DOWN

20 December 2020 0 comments

GUILDFORD City boss Chris Balchin resigned after last Saturday’s Combined Counties Premier 5-2 defeat at Knaphill – his 150th game […]

IT’S TAKING THE PEE!

20 December 2020 0 comments

JORDAN Stocks has been forced to step down as manager of Swallownest – after being banned for urinating in a […]

BEING FRANK, FA JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND

20 December 2020 0 comments

By Mark Carruthers WEMBLEY BOUND: Consett players celebrate reaching the FA Vase final CONSETT chairman Frank Bell reckons the FA […]

LENNARD SEALS KEY POINT FOR BENFIELD

20 December 2020 0 comments

NEWCASTLE BENF’LD u19 1 BLYTH SPARTANS u19 1 WEDNESDAY’S game at Coach Lane saw eighth-placed Newcastle Benfield and thirdplaced Blyth […]

LOZA BACK AT CARDS

20 December 2020 0 comments

WOKING have brought Jamar Loza back to the club from King’s Lynn Town for an undisclosed fee. Loza, 26, has […]

HUGHES’ DOUBLE IS LIFT-OFF FOR FLINT

20 December 2020 0 comments

WELSH ROUND-UP By James Candy ROB Hughes was the toast of Flint Town United after he fired in two late […]

NICK’S CITIZENS STILL SO ACTIVE

13 December 2020 0 comments

By David Richardson IRONING THINGS OUT: Welwyn Garden City are heading in the right direction under manager Nick IrontonPICTURE: Will […]

TROPHY HAS BEEN MADE A MOCKERY OF

13 December 2020 0 comments

By Tom Scott TAMWORTH boss Gary Smith reckons the most recent announcement about fans returning to grounds has ‘made a […]

KEEPER PAUL IS HITTING ALL NEW HEIGHTS

13 December 2020 0 comments

By Tom Scott LANDMARK: Paul HathawayEVERGREEN Coleshill Town goalkeeper Paul Hathaway says he’s cherishing every minute he plays after clocking […]

Supporters to return to Step 3-6 matches in Tier 3 areas

10 December 2020 0 comments

A statement from the Football Association: We have today received approval from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport […]

Isthmian, Northern Premier and Southern Football League clubs vote in favour of season pause

4 December 2020 0 comments

Following the statement issued by the Isthmian, Northern Premier and Southern Football Leagues yesterday, further clarification can now be given […]

FEY’S WAY IS A NEW START

22 November 2020 0 comments

SOUTHERN LEAGUETown chief aims to kickstart his seasonBy David Richardson SLOW STARTERS: Melksham Town have failed to emulate last season’s form […]

National League System Steps 3-6 to be suspended from Thursday

3 November 2020 0 comments

The Football Association has provided an update for ‘non-elite’ football in England following the UK Government’s announcement on new national […]

New Covid crackdown made mothballing only option for Merthyr Town

21 September 2020 0 comments

Merthyr Town chairman Howard King insists they had to pull out of the new Southern League season of face going bust because of the coronavirus.

Step 3 and 4 bosses hail the start of the Pitching In era

9 September 2020 0 comments

Trident’s Nick Robinson, Mark Harris and Anthony Hughes welcome on board Step 3-4’s new partners

Dean Holdsworth signs on for Stratford Town as club ambassador

5 September 2020 0 comments

Stratford Town will definitely have a touch of the ‘Crazy Gang’ spirit about them this season after adding ex-Wimbledon striker Dean Holdsworth to their line-up as a club ambassador.