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  New Non-League Goalmouth: National League 2026/27 Fixtures Review – New Boys, Promotion Race & More!

  Matt Badcock, Jon Couch and Mark Carruthers look ahead to the 2026/27 season, discussing the opening-day fixtures, new arrivals and early promotion contenders across the National League divisions.

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  Simon Weaver: Bring on Everest! Harrogate Town eager to climb back up to the Football League

  Simon Weaver insists Harrogate Town’s relegation setback has only strengthened their resolve as they aim to repeat the “Everest” climb back to the Football League.

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  Jack was a top lad – and I loved my time playing for my hero Rooney!

  Martyn Waghorn grew up with Jordan Henderson, played alongside Wayne Rooney at Derby County and shared a Leicester City dressing room with Jamie Vardy.

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  Story of a Season – 1996-97 – Glory was so special for Sammy McIlroy and Macclesfield

  Sammy McIlroy ranks leading Macclesfield Town into the Football League as the greatest achievement of his career – and the remarkable 1996-97 Conference season explains exactly why.