DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER

SATURDAY MAY 27TH Richmond Town 2 Cleator Moor Celtic 4 TWO events shine out like dancing fountains in a very shallow...

Play-off heartache is nothing new – it’s made me stronger

By Chris Dunlavy RECKON the playoff hangover is only a myth? Just try convincing Salisbury manager Steve Claridge. In May 2002,...

TERRIERS SHOW IT CAN BE DONE

BIG Budget, big players, big prizes. Isn’t that how football works in the era of the oligarch and the Emirati? Sadly,...

VARDY’S YOUNG GUNS FLY THE FLAG IN STYLE

THE strength of Non-League football was wonderfully illustrated by the achievements of the 42 lads at Jamie Vardy’s V9 Academy this...

BARRIE’S OUR NEW FNL KING!

Hopper scoops top prize THINGS can’t possibly get much better for Barrie New right now – everything he touches in football...

STATS LIFE!

WITH TONY WILLIAMS With the season now at an end and with no match action to fill your reading time on...

CONSISTENCY REMAINS KEY

Consecutive runs help build momentum UNBEATEN runs can boost morale and confidence throughout clubs both on and off the field. But...

RETURN HOME IS THE AIM FOR CITY

By Robin Jones CANTERBURY City have set a target of 2019 for a return to their home territory after a 20-year...

HULL’S SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS BRED SUCCESS

By CHRIS DUNLAVY GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY BIGGEST ACHEIVEMENT: Billy Heath and his North Ferriby side celebrate winning the FA...

HEATH FACTFILE

2001: At 28, began life as a manager at Bridlington Town, alongside assistant Mark Carroll, and the pair won three promotions....

AMAZING JOURNEY – THAT SAYS IT ALL!

Book Special I’VE been a Boreham Wood supporter since April 2008 and have recently written and self-published a book called “Amazing...

DON’T BE CAUGHT OUT BY HUSTLERS

IS IT purely philanthropy or is there something tangible about investing in a Non-League football club? It is hard to justify...

A TASTE OF ASIA WILL INSPIRE US

By Steven Coney FORMER Sporting Bengal United and Ware boss Anwar Uddin reckons increased Asian involvement in football will hugely benefit...

LEGENDS REUNITE

EASTLEIGH FC held their first ever Players’ Reunion last weekend with an invite going out to all players who had worn...

Veteran Jon more than happy to help Shaw up South Shields’ defence at Step 4

JON SHAW reckons making the transition from centre-forward to centre-half is like starting his career all over again.

Gary Hackett: Stourbridge must keep progressing despite losing top scorer Luke Benbow

LUKE BENBOW has all the attributes to cut it in the National League – according to the manager he’s just left...

Crisis club Ilkeston FC wound up in the high court just seven years after forming

ILKESTON have been wound up for the second time in seven years in the high court after a season of problems...

BAS BOYS TO FLY THE FLAG

BASFORD United Vets will represent the Northern Premier League at this summer’s Umbro Masters. The NPL First Division South club’s Over...

NEW NAME IS RAD-ICAL

RADCLIFFE Borough have submitted an application to the Football Association to officially change their name to Radcliffe FC by the end...

BOSS TOOTH IS GRINNING

HEDNESFORD Town manager Neil Tooth has enjoyed a five-star start to the summer at Keys Park after bolstering his squad with...

THAT’S A KIT OF ALRIGHT!

MARINE are auctioning off their away kit from last year’s NPL Premier season to raise money for the sister club they...

LET ME SHAW UP SHIELDS’ DEFENCE

By Sam Elliott JON SHAW reckons making the transition from centre-forward to centre-half is like starting his career all over again....

HACKETT: I’VE NO STOUR GRAPES

LUKE BENBOW has all the attributes to cut it in the National League – according to the manager he’s just left...

PLENTY OF PRANKS BUT NO BLANKS!

It’s not just about goals for Danny GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY DANNY KEDWELL By JOHN LYONS DANNY Kedwell played for...

FISHER NEED TO REEL IN THE FANS

By Robin Jones FISHER fans are being asked to foot a £20,000 bill to help the club make a quick return...