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Football’s problem with attracting the excrement of society is sadly flushing its way through Non-League football – and clubs cannot risk letting it hit the fan.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 May 2022

ANDY MITCHELL gives his view of an issue impacting Non-League

FRUSTRATION: Peterborough Sports’ fine play-off final win against Coalville had to be suspended while crowd issues were sorted, inset
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FOOTBALL’S problem with attracting the excrement of society is sadly flushing its way through Non-League football – and clubs cannot risk letting it hit the fan.
Monday’s Southern League Premier Division Central play-off final between Peterborough Sports and Coalville Town was the latest showpiece to be marred by violence and intimidation that affected the innocent more than the mo...

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