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A merger would be Burr-fect

The one man capable of crossing the Northwich divide would love to see the day it no longer exists – but he isn’t holding his breath.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
31 May 2026

The one man capable of crossing the Northwich divide would love to see the day it no longer exists – but he isn’t holding his breath.
By Andy Mitchell

DERBY DELIGHT: 1874 Northwich enjoy their promotion back to Step 4 at the expense of neighbours Victoria
PICTURE: Pyramid Sports

Non-League legend Steve Burr played a key part in inspiring fan-breakaway 1874 Northwich back up to NPL West at the expense of his former club Northwich Victoria in the Midland Football League play-offs.
Burr belied financial troubles and a 10-point deduction to keep Vics in the Conference in 2005 only for the au...

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