National League

Wealdstone relief as Neil Gibson gamble pays dividends

Wealdstone boss Neil Gibson says National League survival was objective number one – now it’s about making sure they don’t have drama at the bottom in the future.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
11 May 2025

OH YES! Wealdstone celebrate in their crucial 3-1 win against FC Halifax and, Inset, manager Neil Gibson PICTURE: Jon Taffel

National League final day: The joy and pain of a dramatic conclusion
By Matt Badcock

Wealdstone boss Neil Gibson says National League survival was objective number one – now it’s about making sure they don’t have drama at the bottom in the future.
The Stones stayed up on the final day with a combination of beating FC Halifax Town 3-1 and Dagenham & Redbridge dropping points at Solihull Moors.
Gibson ordered his Stones to take care of their part of the bargain first – which they did by racing into a three-goal lead inside 25 minutes – and see what happened elsewhere.
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