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Neil Gibson has a plan in place for Altrincham

It’s been five weeks since the curtain came down on the National League season at Altrincham, but boss Neil Gibson still hasn’t had a day off.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
31 May 2026

By Matt Badcock

It's been five weeks since the curtain came down on the National League season at Altrincham, but boss Neil Gibson still hasn’t had a day off.
Time is of the essence when you’re a football manager, with foundations to be laid, plans to be executed and signings to be wooed.
“I’ve bought that many coffees and sandwiches for players in coffee shops I won’t go in one again for another ten months,” Gibson laughs.
For the former Wealdstone boss – who had great success in Wales at Prestatyn Town – it’s actually his first pre-season in the English system.
Having steered the Stones...

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