John Askey ready to lift Hartlepool United on National League return

By John Lyons John Askey wants to harness the positive energy at Hartlepool United to help the club bounce straight back...

Ashley Hemmings on Kidderminster’s top flight return

Momentum is key, says ace By Jon Couch ASHLEY Hemmings reckons momentum will be key to Kidderminster Harriers’ first foray back...

Dagenham & Redbridge skipper Elliot Justham eyes push

By Danny Rust SKIPPER: Elliot Justham is Dagenham’s new captain GOALKEEPER Elliot Justham believes Dagenham & Redbridge are a force to...

We have learned valued lessons

Darren Sarll waited until a week before Woking returned to pre-season to sit down with assistant manager Ian Dyer and finally...

Kev’s race against time!

Southend United boss Kevin Maher hailed his committed players as they finally got back to action – but the beleaguered National...

Quigs is quids in at Spitfires

Scott Quigley admits he feels a bit like a fish out of water as he begins his first ever foray down...

Our Jesse can be a big hit!

FC Halifax Town boss Chris Millington has backed Jesse Debrah to thrive in the EFL – despite a move to Barnsley...

Strevens to start all over

Ben Strevens hopes the small marginal gains can add up for Dagenham & Redbridge.

Aidan’s set his sights on Heed success

Hometown hero Aidan Rutledge is determined to prove himself after his Step 6 heroics earned him a move to National League...

AV THAT! AFUYE’S IN AT DALE

TRIALIST Michael Afuye completed a dream move to professional football with Rochdale and beamed: “I’m so proud of myself ”. The...

SPIREITES ON TRAIL OF BOOT

ENGLAND C goalkeeper Ryan Boot is trialing with Chesterfield after leaving Solihull Moors. The 28-year-old is regarded as one of the...

THREE-SY DOES IT FOR BOSS TOMMY

TOMMY Widdrington has added an impressive new spine to his Aldershot Town side. The Shots boss strengthened his front line with...

Ace Will has still got fire in his belly

It is five years since Will Grigg finished a season with double figures but the confidence that once made him the...

Gateshead 2-3 Newcastle United: Magpies are just too hot for the Heed

Champions League bound Newcastle United stole National League neighbours Gateshead’s thunder as lightning struck twice – but the Heed were six-figure...

Write us off at your peril!

Stuart Maynard reckons Wealdstone’s summer business shows they’re being viewed differently by ambitious players – even if they’ll still be tipped...

LOUIE’S OF THE RIGHT MOULD

LOUIE Moulden put pen to paper on a season-loang loan deal at Rochdale – and continued a rare footballing dynasty. The...

APPIAH’S ON BOARD AT WOOD

BOREHAM Wood are a lot Appiah now – after unveiling their latest new recruit. Wood boss Luke Garrard has landed striker...

Southend given more time to clear tax debt following winding-up petition

National League Southend have been given more time to clear a £275,000 tax debt. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued...

Hoops dream is now a reality

Ross Jenkins believes Oxford City’s opening fixtures encapsulate the National League in a nutshell.

WOODY KEY FOR GRANT

GOALKEEPER Grant Smith says the chance to play under Andy Woodman was a big factor in his decision to join Bromley....

SARLL: GREG’S TAYLOR-MADE

By John Lyons INFLUENTIAL: Greg Taylor, right, in his days as Cambridge United skipper PICTURE: Alamy BUOYANT: Darren Sarll DELIGHTED Woking...

CHARLIE: SPIRIT IS SO VITAL

DEFENDER Charlie Raglan aims to repeat the success he had with Cheltenham Town at new club Oldham Athletic. The 30-year-old centreback...

STONES STAR SAM SNAPPED UP BY O’S

By Tom Blackett SAM Howes is determined to grab his EFL chance with both hands after leaving Wealdstone for Leyton Orient....

KWAKU’S DEBT TO JIMMY

FULL-BACK Kwaku Oduroh is determined to repay the faith of Rochdale manager Jimmy McNulty. The 20-year-old, who came through the Manchester...

TRIO IN TO LIFT POOLS

HARTLEPOOL United have shown they mean business on their National League return by snapping up Pete Jameson, Kieran Wallace and Mani...