Non-League Paper

TOM EYES A RANGERS CLAMBER

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
12 July 2026

TOM TONKS wants to help Stafford Rangers back to Step 3.
The 34-year-old midfielder has returned to his old stomping ground after three years at Tamworth.
Long-throw specialist Tonks was part of the Lambs’ promotion to Step 1 as well as their famous FA Cup run that saw them play Tottenham.
Now he’s back at Graham Deakin’s NPL West Stafford, who he scored 24 goals in 93 appearances, and said: “It brings back a lot of good memories, I had some good times here.
“Deaks sold it very well. He’s a big part of me returning.
“I’ve kno...

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