Non-League Paper

SKIPPER TOM PRAYING TO GET THE CALL

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
1 June 2025

By Tony Bugby

CLUB captain Tom Conlon is desperate not to experience the heartbreak of missing out on a Wembley appearance for a second time.
The midfielder, injured for the 2022 play-off final when Port Vale defeated Mansfield, has been unable to reclaim a starting spot after recovering from another injury lay-off.
Conlon, 29, who was on the bench for Latics’ playoff matches against FC Halifax Town and York City, said: “Unfortunately I didn’t play for Port Vale through injury, but my team-mates managed to get it over the line.
“As captain, it was a grea...

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