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  Mark Carruthers: Gateshead’s latest crisis shows why the bigger picture matters

  Mark Carruthers looks at Gateshead’s latest crisis, the repeated issues that have plagued the club and why a sustainable long-term future must now be the priority.

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  Mark Harris: Martyn’s Law could change the landscape

  If you watch, volunteer at or run a Non-League football club, you will probably have heard of Martyn’s Law. You may also have assumed it is principally about terrorism, emergency plans and security procedures. It is. But its impact on Non-League football could ultimately be much wider.

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  Tony Incenzo: Knights seek return home

  Football may not have come home for England again this year, but it may well be happening at Pinchbeck United.

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  Matt Badcock: Honouring the great pioneers

  It's just over 120 years since Southend United were formed at a meeting in the Blue Boar Public House. This coming Saturday, when the modern-day Shrimpers take on Barrow, those very beginnings will be celebrated at Pioneers Day.