The First Round Proper of the FA Cup begins on Friday, which means a handful of Conference Premier clubs will attempt to take the next step toward surprise contention in the competition.
PAUL HURST praised his Grimsby Town players after their performances in October led to the boss being name the Vanarama Conference manager of the month.
TORQUAY UNITED manager Chris Hargreaves is on the look-out for a new version of himself to take on-pitch command of their Conference comeback – just as he did for old boss Paul Buckle seven years ago.
SITTING on the open deck of a River Thames clipper, Richard Money looks a picture of health; the training ground tan already bronzing his features, however brief the spring sunshine we are enjoying.
In Alex Rodman’s own words, he was looking at something “life-changing” happening as he starred in Aldershot Town’s impressive start to the 2011-12 League Two season.
Ease of travel and the tendency for accommodation to be included as part of a player’s contract means that many clubs have lost touch with their community, the lack of local boys-done-good in the team often affecting the affection shown from the terraces.
Midway through the first half of Mansfield Town’s FA Cup second round ‘winner-takes-all’ replay with Lincoln City, the tannoy operator asked for the owner of a Peugeot 307 to return to their car.