More in National League North

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  Macclesfield FC co-owner Rob Smethurst to remain on the board 

  Macclesfield FC have confirmed that co-owner Robert Smethurst will remain on the club’s board of directors following a period of internal uncertainty at the Leasing.com Stadium.

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  Ian Watson leaves South Shields to take charge at Rochdale

  South Shields manager Ian Watson has left the club to take charge of National League play-off final winners Rochdale.

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  Macclesfield chief is ousted amidst arrest

  FA Cup heroes Macclesfield FC were plunged into chaos last night after founder and co-owner Rob Smethurst ‘was temporarily relieved of all duties’.

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  Andy in need of a booster

  Chorley boss Andy Preece enjoys this time of the year because he gets an idea of what everyone’s got in their budget – even if it does serve as a reminder of the challenge ahead.