Ebbsfleet’s McMahon ‘bored’ during pre-season match

Daryl McMahon has admitted he was 'bored' during Ebbsfleet United's pre-season friendly against AFC Wimbledon.

David Preece: ‘Glamour’ friendlies bore me – alien opposition serve no purpose

ROBERT BURNS there, with sound advice for any manager cruising through pre-season, problem-free. It’s a strange old time to judge the form...

Chris Dunlavy: It’s about time a more robust owners test was put in place

NEWS that the EFL will review their widely-ridiculed owners and directors test must be music to the ears of National League...

Adam Virgo: The pressure is on for Tranmere Rovers – they must deliver

MAKE no mistake, this is a massive season for Tranmere Rovers. Two years without promotion from the National League is one...

Brave Kevin Webber shows the fight needed to become a winner

IF ANY of the National League’s many member clubs in attendance at the annual pre-season meeting last Wednesday were in need...

The NLP says… Cheltenham and Bristol Rovers show Hartlepool it can be done

IT'S funny how things stick in your head… At our National Game Awards in 2016 – where the paper recognises the...

Fans’ Forum: At last, Orient are back on the up!

FOR the first time in what feels like ages, I am actually optimistic about the future of Leyton Orient.

Jobi McAnuff sees positive future for Leyton Orient after returning to the O’s

STEVE DAVIS has added a wealth of experience to his Leyton Orient squad with the signing of midfielder Jobi McAnuff.

Ace Idris Kanu trains with Aldershot youth team but boss Gary Waddock has ‘no problems’

ALDERSHOT TOWN boss Gary Waddock insists there are “no issues” with teenage sensation Idris Kanu after sending the former Manchester United...

Maidstone United agree to let Crowborough share their Gallagher Stadium home

MAIDSTONE UNITED'S Gallagher Stadium ground will have a second team call it home after Step 5 side Crowborough Athletic agreed to...

Bromley are so eager to pitch in… 3G switch leads to recruitment rethink for boss Neil Smith

BROMLEY manager Neil Smith admits he has had to tailor his signings to suit the club’s new 3G pitch, but is...

Ex-Crewe boss Steve Davis delighted to be back in management with Leyton Orient

GETTING the sack isn’t all bad. “Looking back now, I needed the break,” admits Steve Davis, whose six-year stint in charge...

Premier League boost is welcomed at Macclesfield Town

JOHN ASKEY says the Macclesfield Town training ground is a better place for having former Premier League trio Shay Given, Wes...

Early Non-League title contenders?

Pre-season is now well under way and clubs the length and breadth of the country are frantically looking for new players...

Big derby brings in the Red-ies! Liverpool fixture brings bumper crowd to Tranmere

JURGEN KLOPP'S swashbuckling Liverpool side might have their sights set on Champions League glory in the forthcoming campaign, but that didn’t...

Highly-rated midfielder Luke Coulson can prove his worth again at new club Ebbsfleet United

DARYL McMahon says Ebbsfleet United new boy Luke Coulson will prove why he was tipped for a move to the Championship...

In The Non-League Paper, July 16

THE Non-League Paper is still on sale today and it’s a must read with plenty of news and interviews from the National...

Steve McNulty Big Interview: There will be no excuses if we don’t get promoted this time

AT Tranmere, pre-season ain’t what it used to be. And at 33, Steve McNulty isn’t complaining.

Family came first for experienced Russell Penn but promotion still on the cards at Gateshead

GATESHEAD star Russ Penn says family came first when it came to choosing a club for the new season.

Bring on the away days! Scott Garner can’t wait to hit the road with FC Halifax Town team-mates

SCOTT GARNER says FC Halifax Town have a secret for the long National League journeys – they love spending time together.

Sutton United boss Paul Doswell: You’re in for a tough year, Leyton Orient!

LEYTON ORIENT’S welcome to Non-League football is hardly plastic fantastic for the East Londoners… their National League awakening comes on the...

Adam Virgo: Betting in football is always going to happen – and it’s only got itself to blame

SEVEN AFC Fylde players are being investigated by the FA for betting offences.

The NLP says… Too much football early on but Tranmere can take advantage!

I HAVE argued for a long time that there is too much football played in August, and so it was no...

I’m now in perfect Nick! Barrow defender Anderton earns Blackpool move

NICK ANDERTON thinks learning in Non-League’s school of hard knocks with Barrow has set him up to play in the Football...

Experienced midfielder Jai Reason chooses parklife for pre-season

JAI REASON is making sure he’s in top shape for his next challenge – even if his solo training sessions are...