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Hayden Bird wants to get Kingstonian flying

18 July 2021 0 comments

The former Bromley and Merstham boss is preparing for his third campaign with K’s having not yet completed one due to the pandemic.

Bognor Regis midfielder Tommy Leigh makes dream EFL move

18 July 2021 0 comments

The two clubs have agreed a deal and the 21-year-old prospect has finalised personal terms. Now the talented playmaker is set to knuckle down and hopes to force his way into manager John Coleman’s first team plans for the forthcoming season.

Redditch United 1-1 Hereford: Hutson hits Reds lifeline

18 July 2021 0 comments

Curtis Hutson struck a late equaliser as Redditch United came from behind to deservedly share the spoils with FA Trophy finalists Hereford.

Rugby Town 1-3 Stourbridge: Error lifts Glassboys

18 July 2021 0 comments

Stourbridge secured a comfortable pre-season victory at United Counties League side Rugby Town after being given the perfect start by their hosts.

Leatherhead strengthen with capture of Dons duo

18 July 2021 0 comments

Midfielder Kwaku Frimpong and defender Isaac Ogundere have joined ahead of the start of the Isthmian League season

Brothers settle back into life at St Neots Town

18 July 2021 0 comments

St Neots Town have kept it in the family by reuniting the Amu brothers at Rowley Park

Fan favourite Chris Henderson returns to Lowestoft Town

18 July 2021 0 comments

The 31-year-old midfielder spent six seasons with Lowestoft prior to joining league rivals Leiston in June 2017, scoring nearly 50 goals from over 150 appearances.

FC United of Manchester 1-1 Bolton Wanderers: Rebels denied at the death

18 July 2021 0 comments

Neil Reynolds’ men led through a trialist in the opening minute of the second half, but after Fin Sinclair-Smith hit the inside of the post, George Johnston tapped home the leveller in stoppage time.

Joe Magunda links up with Stratford Town

18 July 2021 0 comments

Magunda checks into the Southern Premier Division Central club after moving from league rivals Tamworth.

Ambitious Morpeth bring in former Hartlepool United captain Ryan Donaldson

18 July 2021 0 comments

The 30-year-old midfielder led Pools to promotion into the Football League at the end of last season, scoring what turned out to be the winning spot-kick in the playoff final shoot-out against Torquay.

Hayes and Yeading boss hails Moses Emmanuel coup

18 July 2021 0 comments

The forward, who turns 32 next month, has played for the likes of Woking, Dover and Bromley in a goal-laden career and featured for Wealdstone in the National League last term. Now he’s decided to make United his new port of call.

FC United boss reflects on life without football

18 July 2021 0 comments

The Red Rebels had played just seven games in the NPL Premier when Covid-19 forced the premature termination of football at Step 3 for a second consecutive season.

Alvechurch 2-0 Oxford City: FA Cup classic is honoured

18 July 2021 0 comments

Such was the dominance of the Southern League hosts that they could have had several more goals against a side that had acquitted themselves far better the previous evening when they lost only 3-2 at home to League One neighbours Oxford United.

David Norris is the man for all seasons

18 July 2021 0 comments

There will come a time this season when David Norris is driving home late on a Tuesday night, with a motorway closed after a defeat, wondering why he’s still doing it.

Macclesfield 0-0 Stalybridge Celtic: Brilliant Ben saves Macc

18 July 2021 0 comments

Macc grew into the half with some fine, free-flowing football. Laurent Mendy headed two efforts wide, Tom Clare headed over and Edy Maieco was denied a certain goal by a superb blocking tackle by Stephen O’Halloran.

Whitley Bay 0-0 Whitby Town: Bay denied by the woodwork

18 July 2021 0 comments

A hot afternoon on Tyneside saw Bay twice rattle the woodwork in the second half as they threatened to pull off a surprise against their higher level opponents.

Horsham new-boy can give the Hornets some venom

11 July 2021 0 comments

The 26-year-old, who can play up front or out wide, spent his formative years at Brighton and had a number of Football League loans before joining Crawley in 2015.

Bognor Regis Town 0-3: Bognor left beached by Burton

11 July 2021 0 comments

This proved a great workout for the 14 players representing the Rocks at Nyewood Lane for the first time since November last year.

Rushden & Diamonds supporter handed ban after racist behaviour

11 July 2021 0 comments

Clive Williams, 69, of Wellingborough, has paid the price after an incident in the 1-1 draw against Barwell last September. The pensioner shouted a derogatory reference about Black Lives Matter towards Kai Williams.

Whitby Town 1-2 York City: Star Clayton turns the tables

11 July 2021 0 comments

York City gave a second half masterclass to come from behind and beat lively Whitby Town thanks to a late Clayton Donaldson goal.

Mark Yates eyeing promotion with Stourbridge

11 July 2021 0 comments

“I need to win a league,” said Yates. “I need to win a promotion. I’ve been a manager for a long time and I’ve never achieved that.

Paul Carden confident new signing can be a hit at Warrington Town

11 July 2021 0 comments

The 26-year-old has become the NPL Premier outfit’s first new signing of the summer and brings experience from the likes of Curzon Ashton and Altrincham.

Lancaster City boss Mark Fell ready to stand up to the NPL big guns

11 July 2021 0 comments

The Northern Premier League promotion race is wide open and the key will be getting pre-season right, believes Lancaster City manager Mark Fell.

Bottesford United 1-0 Gainsborough Trinity: Reece seals it for the Poachers

11 July 2021 0 comments

Bottesford Town claimed something of a pre-season scalp after Reece Moody’s 88th-minute strike earned the Poachers victory over a Gainsborough Trinity side playing two levels above.

Lucas Rodrigues is aiming high after joining Horsham

4 July 2021 0 comments

The 23-year-old had been the Hawks’ longest-serving player, scoring 25 goals in 99 league appearances, but has now decided to step up a level to the Isthmian Premier. He has joined the Hornets for an undisclosed fee.

Broadcast deal means supporters can watch Southern League action around the world

4 July 2021 0 comments

The league-level agreement provides clubs with the means to broadcast pay-per-view games live online, subject to FIFA regulations.

Book to chart Felixstowe & Walton United’s battle for survival

4 July 2021 0 comments

‘Non-League Football 1 Coronavirus 0’ is about Felixstowe & Walton United’s battle with a global pandemic and is likely to resonate with Non-League fans.

Duo make Ware switch as rebuild continues

4 July 2021 0 comments

Ware manager Paul Halsey has boosted his side’s attacking options by snapping up experienced striker Jason Hallett and winger Robbie Buchanan.

Hyde United led Lane on the path to dream Fleetwood Town move

4 July 2021 0 comments

The 20-year-old winger came through the Tigers’ academy ranks and scored 13 goals in 67 appearances for the NPL Premier Division club across all competitions.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss aiming to climb more Peaks

4 July 2021 0 comments

Since forming out of the ashes of predecessors Rushden & Diamonds, the supporter-owned club have enjoyed three promotions to rise from the United Counties League to the Southern League Premier Central.