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Wrexham complete signing of League Two player of the year Paul Mullin

23 July 2021 0 comments

The 26-year-old frontman netted 32 goals in 46 games to help Cambridge United to promotion into League One last season also landed the division’s Player of the Year award.

Connor Kirby hoping to shine after making Altrincham return

18 July 2021 0 comments

The 22-year-old midfielder has returned to the Robins on a temporary deal until January 3 and will hope to make a big impact for Phil Parkinson’s men.

FC Halifax Town boss Pete Wild shocked at National League spending

18 July 2021 0 comments

Suggestions that the pandemic would re-align the finances of clubs appear to be wide of the mark in the view of Wild.

Weymouth boss Brian Stock has a Terra vision for former team-mate

18 July 2021 0 comments

The Weymouth manager played with the 22-year-old centre-back at Havant & Waterlooville and has now brought him from AFC Bournemouth to shore up his Terras defence.

Notts County swoop for Chesterfield star Joel Taylor

18 July 2021 0 comments

The 25-year-old only joined the Spirietes last December from National North club Chester on an 18-month contract for a fee believed to be around £25,000.

Coalville Town 0-2 Notts County: Magpies get the job done

18 July 2021 0 comments

Second-half goals from Dan McCrory and star man Kyle Bennett earned victory for National League Notts County but Coalville, in their first meaningful game since November, certainly played their part in an end-to-end encounter.

Chorley 1-0 Morecambe: Harry keeps it spot on in impressive Magpies win

18 July 2021 0 comments

Harry Scarborough, signed from the Magpies’ under-18s squad last month, produced the telling contribution with a penalty, just as it looked like the game was heading for a stalemate.

Stockport County quick to land Barrow striker Quigley

18 July 2021 0 comments

The striker, who scored 35 goals in 78 games for the League Two Bluebirds and spearheaded promotion to the EFL in 2019-20, has signed a three-year deal.

Stockport County owner buys share in NWCFL neighbours

18 July 2021 0 comments

Stott, a property entrepreneur and multi-millionaire, bought PFA last week, thus becoming the de facto owner of Stockport Town.

Pre-season round-up: Baggies claim Cup revenge

18 July 2021 0 comments

A second-half Tim Buzaglo hat-trick at the Hawthorns in the third round of the competition in 1991 gave the Isthmian League Cards a memorable 4-2 victory.

‘Good pros and people can bring us success’ – Grimsby Town boss Paul Hurst

18 July 2021 0 comments

Hurst was the man who ended Grimsby’s five-year exile from the EFL when he masterminded victory over Forest Green Rovers in the National League play-off final of 2016.

Gary Brabin fires warning to Grimsby Town and Southend United ahead of National League challenge

18 July 2021 0 comments

The duo dropped out of League Two in May on the back of desperately disappointing seasons and will be determined to bounce back at the first attempt.

New signing Shaun Brisley targeting Football League with Wrexham

11 July 2021 0 comments

The 31-year-old is new boss Phil Parkinson’s first summer signing after joining on a two-year deal following his departure from League Two outfit Port Vale.

Grimsby Town boss ready for National League challenge

11 July 2021 0 comments

Grimsby Town are set for a baptism of fire on their return to Non- League with an opening day trip to face Bromley.

Bromley boss relishing old pals reunion in National League this season

11 July 2021 0 comments

The Ravens begin at home against National League newboys Grimsby Town, managed by Paul Hurst, on August 21.

Chorley mourn passing of former England star Paul Mariner

11 July 2021 0 comments

Bolton-born Mariner began his career with the Magpies in 1971 when the club were in the Northern Premier League – the highest level of Non-League at that stage, before the advent of the Conference eight years later.

Wealdstone boss calls for supporters to aid survival bid

11 July 2021 0 comments

There was no relegation from the division last season, but Wealdstone finished outside of the bottom three.

Altrincham call for live streams to carry on

11 July 2021 0 comments

The Robins have written to league officials appealing for a change in contractual broadcasting rights to allow clubs to host hybrid matches.

Grimsby Town’s National League return to open BT Sport’s live coverage

11 July 2021 0 comments

Their coverage starts with Grimsby Town’s first game back in Non-League, at Bromley, on August 21 with South-end’s home clash with Stockport County being shown a week later.

Bromley boss Andy Woodman ‘immensely proud’ of best mate Gareth Southgate

11 July 2021 0 comments

Southgate has led the Three Lions to their first major tournament final since Sir Alf Ramsey’s boys of ’66 landed the World Cup on home soil.

Phil Parkinson opens up on Wrexham appointment

4 July 2021 0 comments

Three promotions, a League Cup final and an FA Cup quarter-final appearance may suggest things have been plain sailing for the 53-year-old.

Wrexham ready to go viral with TikTok deal

4 July 2021 0 comments

The audience of the short video social platform is expected to reach one billion this year and the name will be emblazoned across the Red Dragons’ shirt.

Altrincham must launch Plan B after postponing full-time move

4 July 2021 0 comments

Assistant manager Neil Sorvel and manager Phil Parkinson were handed full-time deals in March, with the playing staff slated to move to a hybrid model before following suit next season.

Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler ready for toughest test yet

4 July 2021 0 comments

The vastly experienced Hessenthaler, 55, already produced one rescue mission when he returned for his second spell in charge three years ago with Dover marooned at the bottom with seven points from 15 games.

Boreham Wood delight over club record deal for Jacob Mendy

4 July 2021 0 comments

Wood and another National League club triggered the Gambian-born Spanish defender’s release clause, but the 24-year-old ex-Carshalton man opted to pen a three-year deal with the Hertfordshire club.

Dagenham & Redbridge swoop for Barnet striker Josh Walker

4 July 2021 0 comments

The 23-year-old spent three years at the Bees where he made 56 appearances, scoring 12 times.

Southend United lose goalkeeper Mark Oxley to Harrogate Town

4 July 2021 0 comments

The 30-year-old, who notched up 169 appearances for the Blues in five years, rejected a new contract with the Shrimpers and will now remain in the EFL after joining Simon Weaver’s League Two outfit.

‘We are on the right path to raising standards’ – Chester chairman Andy Morris

4 July 2021 0 comments

The National League will draw up terms of reference for the committee in consultation with all members to be approved at a future general meeting – and Morris is hopeful this will improve the relationship between clubs and the league.

Let’s grab a big chance to change our game

4 July 2021 0 comments

Last week’s NLP reported new National League chairman Jack Pearce acknowledging the board needs to show more transparency and address independence, while our manager Gary Johnson was making a plea for a restructuring of promotion between the National League and EFL.

Bromley to have rethink over ticket pricing

4 July 2021 0 comments

The National League side announced seating admission would cost £25 for adults and £20 for over 65s and students or a season ticket at £350 or £280 for each category.