Non-League Paper

TOP CHIEF NIC’S ON BOARD!

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 June 2026

By Jon Couch

PICTURE: The National League
NEW MAN IN CHARGE: National League chairman Nic Coward

TOP sporting director Nic Coward says he is ‘honoured’ to be installed as the National League’s new chairman – and is ready to continue banging the drum for 3UP.
Coward, 60, has been selected to replace the outgoing Jack Pearce, who is stepping down after five years in the role. He takes up the post from July 1. Formerly general secretary of the Premier League, Coward has held various senior roles at the Football Association, including two stints as joint acting...

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