Tag: Football Association

Welfare of clubs remains out priority

The Football Association sat down recently with The NLP for a Non-League update – and in the second part of this series, we talk the off season and the club allocation process.

Allen’s key to success

How many players at Step 4 do you know who have played at the Club World Cup? And how many are hailed as the best striker in the division at 37 years old?

The big blue card debate

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.

It’s the end of an era for sad Marske United

Marske United are no longer a Northern Premier League club after their financial battle to keep their season going fell short of its target – but departing boss Graeme Lee says their long-term survival is paramount.

Hornets buzz for reprieve

Horsham boss Dom Di Paola has admitted his players are still in ‘shock’ following their surprise FA Cup reprieve after Barnsley were found to have played an ineligible player.

Thank you all for saving my career

Injury victim Jake Bunyan says the support he has received from everyone at Biggleswade Town in helping him undergo a career-saving operation is “overwhelming”.

Sub-mission

Chorley manager Andy Preece believes player welfare is at risk with the new time added on initiative – and is calling for clubs to be allowed to make five subs.

John gave the game so much!

Non-league football has united in its mourning for former Football Conference chief John Moules, who passed away last Sunday following a period of illness.

MY LIFE IN FOOTBALL: Fifty years of my dream job

In the first of a new series, we shine a light on heartbeat of Non-League football and the people who make the game what it is. First up, club president at Fairford Town, Mike Tanner, who recently received his special long-service award from the Football Association to mark 50 years of service to the club.