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FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR WADDOCK AT STONES

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
24 May 2026

By Andy Mitchell

OPTIMISTIC: Wealdstone boss Gary Waddock

GARY Waddock quickly parked his upset over Wealdstone’s Wembley defeat to predict a bright future for his plucky part-timers.
Appointed in late February on a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Stones too close for comfort to the National League drop zone, the ex-Aldershot Town manager and Walsall assistant soon inspired safety through some strong showings, particularly on home soil.
In between all that, National League North pair Kidderminster Harriers – with Waddock watching from the stands – and Marin...

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