More in Step 5/6 and below

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  The FA proposes major Step 6 expansion to cut travel for grassroots clubs

  Teams at the base of the National League System will travel shorter distances to away games if the FA’s latest restructure proposal receives enough support.

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  Hallen 1-1 West Didsbury & Chorlton: Karl Baggaleys’ boys secure FA Vase semi-final spot

  Penalty kings Hallen saw off their Mancunian North West Counties League opponents following a dramatic shoot-out after snatching an equaliser deep in added time.

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  Isuzu FA Vase preview: Punjab United’s Chipie Sian closes in on Wembley final dream

  Chairman and manager Chipie Sian admits he can no longer play down the excitement of a potential Wembley appearance to his Punjab United players – even though it’s got the whole community buzzing.

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  Boyhood Bury fan Anthony Johnson lands his dream job

  Anthony Johnson feared dream job Bury FC wouldn’t come around again if he didn’t take the chance to manage his boyhood club now – even though it came with the tough decision to separate from joint-boss Bernard Morley.