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City ground move came as a shock to Worcester Raiders

5 January 2025 0 comments

The Step 5 club priced out of its 11,000-seater home of five years insists news of being replaced as tenants by their arch rivals came as “a complete shock”.

Lichfield City’s Ivor Green is set for a fresh change

5 January 2025 0 comments

BOSS Ivor Green reckons Lichfield City’s Santa-style delivery over Christmas is proof of the edge he was after following last season’s near miss.

Barton Town: Hearts are left ‘broken’ by the loss of James Hitchcock

22 December 2024 0 comments

Tributes have been paid to Barton Town goalkeeper James Hitchcock, who died following an alleged assault on a night out.

Dean Jones is in it to win it with Winsford United

1 December 2024 0 comments

AT the start of the season, the FA Vase was barely on Winsford United’s radar. Now, six months later, Blues are one win away from reaching the knockout competition’s last 32 for the first time.

Former winners North Shields warned ahead of FA Vase clash at Wakefield

25 October 2024 0 comments

Ebac Northern League club North Shields know what it takes to win the FA Vase – and that’s why current manager Brian Smith has handed a warning to his players ahead of Saturday’s first round tie at Wakefield.

Fawcett has ‘unfinished business’ after securing Whickham return

19 September 2024 0 comments

Whickham chairman Ross Gregory is hoping for more of the same from newly-appointed manager Tony Fawcett as he returns for a second spell in charge of the Ebac Northern League Division One club.

Seasiders set for their big return

21 July 2024 0 comments

Long-serving coach Nick Ward believes Marske United are ‘in a good place’ as they prepare to return to the Ebac Northern League.

Spinks steps down at Romford

31 May 2024 0 comments

FA Vase winners Romford have announced that manager Dan Spinks has stepped down, with captain Kris Newby taking over. Having […]

Lucas Weaver joins Altrincham

15 May 2024 0 comments

Lucas Weaver has stepped up four levels to join Altrincham, having scored 42 goals in all competitions last season for […]

Nicholson hails Heaton history makers as step four dream becomes reality

6 May 2024 0 comments

Heaton Stannington manager Dean Nicholson admitted he was lost for words after his side secured a first ever promotion into the Northern Premier League East.

Doughboys have a taste of success

14 April 2024 0 comments

Wellingborough Town boss Jake Stone says delivering a first top spot in for the club in more than 50 years is a great feeling – even though there was no title talk in the dressing room!

Northern League submit season extension request

19 February 2024 0 comments

The Northern League have confirmed they have submitted a request to the Football Association as they look to secure an extension to their season.

Vase progress is all that matters for Whickham boss

8 February 2024 0 comments

Whickham manager Lee Haldane has admitted there is some pride in being the Northern League’s sole survivor in this season’s FA Vase – but stressed it means nothing unless they continue their run this weekend.

Mintcakes sweet for Marshall

14 January 2024 0 comments

By Ben Pitkeathly Kendal Town boss Jimmy Marshall says he is humbled by the board’s show of faith in him […]

Magnificent 7 for Pitman

7 January 2024 0 comments

Brett Pitman says he loves scoring goals as much as ever – after ending 2023 with an incredible SEVEN in one game for new club Shaftesbury.

Skelmersdale appeal Chimbonda ban

4 December 2023 0 comments

Skelmersdale United manager Pascal Chimbonda has been given a five-match stadium ban for improper conduct, his club have confirmed. The […]

Robins rally in big gun troops

3 September 2023 0 comments

Dudley Town’s hopes of returning home have been boosted by a pair of key signings – the local MP and the Mayor of the West Midlands.

Terry seeks play-off spot

23 July 2023 0 comments

Saffron Walden Town co-boss Terry Spillane believes the introduction of traditional four-team play-offs at Step 5 in the coming campaign will be a game-changer.

Student Niels learns loads!

25 June 2023 0 comments

Not many United Counties League players get the chance to take on the likes of France and the Republic of Ireland, so it’s little wonder that Niels Hartman describes the past ten days as a ‘crazy experience’.

Midlands minefield!

28 May 2023 0 comments

Imbalances in neighbouring leagues risk leaving a “totally distorted” Midland Football League Premier Division with greater problems in the future.