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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.

Green for go as Scarborough Athletic retain top duo

30 May 2021 0 comments

Scarborough Athletic boss Jonathan Greening has moved swiftly to shore up his squad by resigning key duo Michael Coulson and Nathan Cartman.

Hometown hero Jonathan Greening named as new Scarborough Athletic boss

23 May 2021 0 comments

The 42-year-old, who was part of United’s famous Champions League win in 1999 and finished his playing career in 2017 at Tadcaster Albion, has replaced Darren Kelly at the helm.

Warrington Town boss Paul Carden keeping it mellow with the Yellows

23 May 2021 0 comments

When not managing ambitious NPL side Warrington Town, the 42-year-old traverses the country as a domestic energy assessor – and it isn’t an easy gig.

NPL Chief Mark Harris delighted as pure pyramid takes a step forward

23 May 2021 0 comments

As part of the major restructure of the NLS, there are two new divisions at Step 5 to make 16 in total, while Step 6 is reduced from 20 divisions to 17.

REVEALED: National League System club allocations 2021-22

18 May 2021 0 comments

The Football Association have revealed the National League System club allocations for 2021-22 with the new eight division at Step 4 to create a ‘pure pyramid’.

South Shields stalwart Robert Briggs agrees new two-year deal

13 May 2021 0 comments

Briggs has been in negotiations over the last two months as he looked to further extend his second spell at the 1st Cloud Arena.

The Fan owners derby to take place – with a trophy up for grabs

9 May 2021 0 comments

NPL Premier FC United welcome Enfield Town, the UK’s oldest supporter-owned club, Enfield Town, to Broadhurst Park on Saturday July 24 for the Supporters Direct Trophy, otherwise known as the Brian Lomax Trophy.

Paul Carden looking up after penning new Warrington Town deal

9 May 2021 0 comments

Now Carden, the former Rochdale, Chester, Cambridge and Peterborough player, is looking to build on previous success and lead the club into Step 2 football.

South Shields defender Dillon Morse pens new three-year deal – but striker Jason Gilchrist is set to depart

7 May 2021 0 comments

The former Carlisle United and Gateshead defender has become a popular figure at the 1st Cloud Arena since joining South Shields from Blyth Spartans in the summer of 2016.

New deals for Warrington Town management team

7 May 2021 0 comments

Northern Premier League club Warrington Town have handed new two-year deals to manager Paul Carden and assistant Mark Beesley.

New funding to light up Warrington Town

2 May 2021 0 comments

The NPL Premier Division side were selected to receive 12 sample LED floodlights from Dutch hi-tech light supplier Lumosa, replacing their dated halide systems

FC United’s rebels got their wish with fan ownership model

26 April 2021 0 comments

The Red Rebels were formed by disgruntled Manchester United supporters in 2005 following the takeover of American billionaire Malcolm Glazer.

Scarborough striker Nathan Cartman makes a stand on mental health

26 April 2021 0 comments

The Scarborough Athletic striker, who has enjoyed a prolific Non-League career with promotions at Brighouse, Darlington and Farsley Celtic, recently opened up about his own struggles exacerbated by lockdown.

Cooke prepares a feast after penning new deal at Atherton Collieries

25 April 2021 0 comments

Since his appointment, Cooke has overseen the club’s transition into Step 3 football for the first time in the NPL Premier Division and steered the club to ninth place this season with 13 points from their eight games before the campaign was curtailed.

New Gainsborough Trinity boss Tom’s Shaw happy to be back!

11 April 2021 0 comments

The highly-regarded 34-year-old former Tamworth, Kidderminster Harriers, Cambridge United, Alfreton and Chester midfielder has been appointed head coach at the Pitching In NPL Premier side.