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Hyde United: Nick Spooner leads the joy of six

Hyde United manager Nick Spooner says he has support from other clubs in calling for the introduction of a six-team National League-style playoff format for the Step 3-4 divisions.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 June 2025

Hyde United

By Tony Bugby

Hyde United manager Nick Spooner says he has support from other clubs in calling for the introduction of a six-team National League-style playoff format for the Step 3-4 divisions.
Spooner, whose team finished ninth in the NPL Premier last season, believes having six teams in the play-offs would keep the season alive for many other clubs.
His argument is that more clubs involved in the play-off picture helps maintain interest and reduces the number of dead rubbers.
“I have spoken to other managers, and they would all like play-offs like those in the National League,” Spooner e...

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