Chorley mourn passing of former England star Paul Mariner

Bolton-born Mariner began his career with the Magpies in 1971 when the club were in the Northern Premier League – the...

Southport 0-2 Blackpool: Port halted by the Seasiders

The visitors opened the scoring in the sixth minute as a low, driven cross found Demetri Mitchell, who had ghosted into...

Thame United 0-2 Oxford City: You can banc on the Hoops after pre-season win

New recruits Jacob Bancroft and Joe Iaciofano did far more than score the goals, one in each half, that put the...

Southport land Marine FA Cup star

The National League North Sandgrounders have snapped up the 21-year-old after his impressive performances for Step 4 Marine.

Leamington 1-3 Coventry City: Brakes stung by Sky Blues

With the Sky Blues having made the decision late in the week not to send their first team for Covid-related reasons,...

Nicky Deverdics happy to be back at Blyth Spartans

Deverdics captained Gateshead last season having spent the recent part of his career in the National League with Dover Athletic, Hartlepool...

New boy George Smith wants to find joy at Darlington

“I want to get back out there and play football again,” Smith told the club’s website. “I know it is a...

Matt Rhead happy to go part-time with Alfreton Town

The 37-year-old former Lincoln City and Mansfield Town striker will front the Reds’ National League North campaign next season after completing...

AFC Telford United make one Ell of a signing as Durrell seals deal

It’s a second spell for the 31-year-old with the Bucks having signed for them in 2007 from Hednesford Town.

Nyal Bell can chime at Kidderminster Harriers

The 24-year-old, who finished last season on loan at National League Altrincham, has arrived at Aggborough after leaving Stockport County.

Sonny Carey will be a hit at Blackpool – Culverhouse

Culverhouse gave his blessing for the Linnets’ star midfielder to join the newly-promoted Seasiders for an undisclosed fee amidst much interest...

Joe Leesley so jolly at Boston United return

With his first team chances limited at parent club Harrogate Town last term, the 27-year-old winger dropped down a couple of...

King’s Lynn Town keeper has lifelong memories of ‘work experience’ at Old Trafford

Local plumbing company? A week working in the family business? Not for Paul Jones. The goalkeeper’s work experience included starting in...

Anthony Johnson keen to repay loyal Chester supporters

Blues supporters raised £115,000 in a ‘Boost the Budget’ appeal last year and they’ve already pledged well over £80,000 of a...

Southport snap up midfielder Charlie Munro

The 24-year-old becomes the first new addition of the summer for the National League North outfit, joining Liam Watson’s side from...

Linnets defender Chris Smith joins Kettering

The former Ipswich Town, Chelmsford City and Aldershot Town defender is one of a trio of summer signings so far for...

Boston United boss chuffed to land Shane Byrne

The 28-year-old Irishman has left fellow National League North outfit Brackley Town after five distinguished years of service, including an FA...

Fine was a kick in the teeth for Bradford Park Avenue boss Mark Bower

Bower is looking forward to a line being drawn under the whole saga ahead of the new season after the club,...

Gateshead boss Mike Williamson looks to Japan for inspiration in promotion bid

The former Newcastle United and Wolves centre-back has always been open to new ideas and he is embracing a Japanese concept...

Kidderminster Harriers boss Russ Penn wants to focus on football once again

Postponements, Covid-19 outbreaks and a protracted wrangle over the termination of the football at Step 2 meant Penn’s side had played...

England C forward Kurt Willoughby joins York City

The 23-year-old spent a loan spell with the Minstermen during the 2019/20 season and now makes a permanent move to join...

Robbie Tinkler returns to Gateshead as part of double swoop

Former favourite Robbie Tinkler has completed a return to Gateshead as Mike Williamson continues a busy summer in the transfer market.

King’s Lynn Town 4-4 Aldershot Town: Jarvis and Gash sign off in style for Linnets in eight-goal thriller

After four seasons with the club, the 34-year-olds, who have clocked up more than 300 appearances between them, bowed out as...

Step Two clubs: Give us a fair crack!

Frustrated Step 2 clubs are urging the National League to modernise – so they can shake off the feeling of being ‘second-class citizens’.

Southport boss warns National League must regain trust of member clubs

Southport boss Liam Watson says the National League board may never regain the trust of members angered by its handling of...