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MARK HARRIS: Let’s answer those myths

We all love a good whinge. Whether it’s about lighting the Wembley arch, stiff penalties for clubs who stick two fingers up to financial regulations, or games being called off at the last minute.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
26 November 2023

Mark HARRIS
NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE CHAIRMAN

SUPPORT NETWORK: The FA’s attitude towards Non-League football, and the likes of NPL pair Stockton Town and Belper Town, pictured, have changed over the years
PICTURE: MI News & Sport

We all love a good whinge. Whether it’s about lighting the Wembley arch, stiff penalties for clubs who stick two fingers up to financial regulations, or games being called off at the last minute.
The FA and Leagues bear the brunt of most criticism. Sometimes it’s justified, other times less so. Usually I is borne from ignorance of the rules, or misplaced con...

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