Non-League Paper

THE GAFFER’S GREATEST GAFFER WITH IAN DEAKIN

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 November 2020

By Andy Mitchell

WHO inspires the inspirations in the ever-changing world of football? Which traits stand the test of time?
In the latest in our series we pick the brains of Long Eaton United manager and former professional goalkeeper Ian Deakin.
Having started out at Nottingham Forest before a spell in America, Deakin’s Non-League career took off during Paul Cox’s Eastwood Town revolution.
Cox inspired two promotions and was denied a shot at a third when ground grading issues prevented the club taking part in the Conference North play-offs. Eastwood also reached the third...

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