Non-League Paper

VETS STARS ON SHOW ARE CROWD PLEASERS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
23 August 2026

By Jon Couch

THEY’RE dubbed the highest profile team outside of the Premier League – now Wythenshawe FC Veterans have just got even bigger!
Managed by former Manchester City and Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland, the team have announced a 28-man for 2026-27 at the envy of every Non-League coach in the land, packed with Premier League and international experience.
Among those confirmed are former England striker Emile Heskey, ex-Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia, Newcastle United striker Papiss Cissé, two-time Premier League champion Joleon L...

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