Connect with us

The Big Interview

With a glut of goals and a sprinkle of stardust , i’ll get the fan’s Seal of approval

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
10 May 2026

CHESTER FC MANAGER PHIL PARKINSON
By CHRIS DUNLAVY

MAKING NOISE: Phil Parkinson is back in the manager’s hotseat at Chester
PICTURE: Jonathan Moore

PHIL Parkinson has spent the last six weeks watching Chester, so he knows exactly what is required to turn the Seals into a National League North force next season.
“Goals,” says the 45-year-old, who agreed to take charge in March but was officially unveiled this week following Chester’s last-gasp defeat to Macclesfield in the play-off quarter-finals.
“It’s as simple as that, really. I thi...

Continue reading...

Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day!

Already a subscriber to our website? Login

Related TopicsAltrincham Bromley Chester Chester FC Football Hereford Macclesfield National League National League North Northern Premier League Premium

Follow us

Read our latest news on any of these social networks!

Tackle the News

- Sign Up for our weekly Non-League Newsletter

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

Your subscription has been successful.

More in The Big Interview

The Big Interview: Cole Skuse – Mick McCarthy was a key influence for the Bury Town boss

Bury Town boss Cole Skuse reflects on his journey from a 600-game EFL career to management and the lessons he learned from Mick McCarthy about getting the best out of his players.
The Big Interview: Scott Rendell – I’ve picked up tips, now I’m ready to swap goals for the dugout

It's 34 degrees celsius in Scott Rendell’s back garden on the day AFC Totton return for pre-season training - little wonder that the new Stags boss does not regret the decision to hang up his boots at the end of last season.
The Big Interview: Jordan Hugill – Hartlepool United new boy has come full circle

Jordan Hugill was 14 when Hartlepool United sent him packing after an unsuccessful week on trial - two decades later, he is back to prove himself once again!
The Big Interview: John McGrath – I feel I’ve earned my stripes and now I’m ready to kick on

New FC Halifax Town boss John McGrath says nobody can question his readiness to manage the Shaymen after a decade in the Non-League trenches.

The Big Interview: Carlisle United’s Charlie Wyke – I’d love one last hurrah for my son

The Big Interview: John McGrath – I feel I’ve earned my stripes and now I’m ready to kick on

Featured
BT Calling
Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge boss Lewis Young wants to lead revival after relegation
Non-League Paper
Club allocations revealed: 2025-26 league line-ups unveiled
Latest News
Enterprising deal for National League