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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marine still ‘Spurred’ on by FA Cup fever

4 July 2021 0 comments

The Pitching In NPL North West outfit haven’t kicked a competitive ball since taking on Tottenham in the FA Cup third round in early January.

Hyde United boss feeling bullish ahead of new NPL season

27 June 2021 0 comments

The Tigers have endured significant turmoil in recent seasons, with three consecutive relegations followed in 2019 by the death of CEO Mark Worthington.

Covid-19 damage has been limited by funding – NPL Chief

27 June 2021 0 comments

Only Droylsden were missing from the 82 after they resigned from the NPL last August due to the financial strain of the pandemic, with the vacancy unable to be filled until the 2022-23 season.

Matlock Town new boy Jonathan Wafula targets promotion

27 June 2021 0 comments

The 27-year-old, who can operate through the middle or wide, and he starts a second spell with the Gladiators after joining from National League North side Guiseley.

Mickleover Sports stunned by £50,000 turf theft

27 June 2021 0 comments

Thieves broke into the Don Amott Arena on Station Road twice at around 11pm on Tuesday and again at 3am on Wednesday after half the pitch had been fitted.

Buxton boss keen to repay club’s faith

20 June 2021 0 comments

The 55-year-old diabetic had his right leg amputated below the knee a couple of months ago after gangrene spread and is currently wheelchair bound. But the support of the Bucks’ board, and in particular chairman Dave Hopkins, has helped him through tough times.

Warrington Town boss gets busy summer underway

20 June 2021 0 comments

Striker Jordan Buckley, midfielder Luke Duffy and defender Eddie Clarke re-signed for 2021-22 ahead of the start of pre-season training this weekend.

Hyde United manager Dave McGurk hails gr-eight progress

20 June 2021 0 comments

Goalkeepers Joe Green, Craig Ellison and Riccardo Longato and defensive quintet Brad Roscoe, Andy Hollins, Tom Morris, Kyle Brownhill and Jordan Fagbola have pledged their allegiance to the NPL Premier outfit.

City of Liverpool so fast to sort deal for Theo Roberts

13 June 2021 0 comments

The 22-year-old keeper, whose performances at Buxton won him a place in the 2018-19 NPL Premier Division team of the season, joined the Purps from National League North Curzon Ashton last October.

Joe ready to go for Stamford

13 June 2021 0 comments

Stamford boss Graham Drury has backed Joe Butterworth to follow in dad Garry’s footsteps at the NPL club.

Grainger’s quick exit stuns Workington

13 June 2021 0 comments

WORKINGTON have spoken of their surprise after boss Danny Grainger decided to leave the club despite recently signing a contract extension.

Michael Clegg’s a good egg for Ashton United

13 June 2021 0 comments

Poached from Atherton Collieries after the Lancastrians won NPL West in 2019, Clegg’s attempts to rebuild Ashton were repeatedly thwarted by Covid-19.

Ashton United boss Michael Clegg launches new scheme to help released players

6 June 2021 0 comments

Clegg, 36, is the mastermind behind the event at the University of Bolton Stadium, which will feature a morning of 30-minute ‘showcase’ games followed by meetings with employers and recruitment agents from a range of industries.

Steve Chettle proud of Basford United loyalty

6 June 2021 0 comments

Income across the Pyramid has been decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing every club to slash costs.

South Shields recruit Andy Burgess for new position

6 June 2021 0 comments

The former Oxford United and Luton Town midfielder has held a similar role with League Two Mansfield Town, where he shared a dressing room with Mariners player-assistant manager Jon Shaw.

Funding concern caused sleepless nights for many in non-league football

6 June 2021 0 comments

The first award from a Sports Survival Package, devised to support major spectator sports severely impacted by coronavirus restrictions, was for non-league football.

FC United set for unique European adventure

6 June 2021 0 comments

Running from September until May, FENIX will see two groups of four play home and away fixtures followed by a finals weekend in the Italian coastal resort of Rimini.

Stalybridge Celtic have the edge with Sam Wedgbury

30 May 2021 0 comments

The 32-year-old has packed plenty into his playing career over the last decade and a half, representing the likes of Macclesfield, Forest Green and Wrexham.