Adam Stevens admits he was hurt to be told in the bar that his Coalville Town reign had come to an end – but he won’t let it overshadow the good times he had at his hometown club.
When it first got introduced we had one every other game, now it’s very rarely used, referees have this tool but don’t use it any more. They’ve gradually lost interest in enforcing it, like the six second rules for the goalkeeper holding the ball.
Whickham manager Lee Haldane has admitted there is some pride in being the Northern League’s sole survivor in this season’s FA Vase – but stressed it means nothing unless they continue their run this weekend.