The Non-League Football Paper Magazine - April 30, 2023
The Non-League Football Paper Magazine - April 30, 2023
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In this issue
April 30, 2023
ANDY HITS HIS PEAK AT LAMBS
TAMWORTH boss Andy Peaks reckons this season’s epic Southern Premier Central title race should have come with a health warning – despite it leaving a spring in his step.
2 mins
LIFE'S JUST GR-EIGHT FOR MAGPIES
HEACHAM FC would be forgiven for getting bored of this promotion lark – they’ve just completing their EIGHTH successive climb up the NonLeague pyramid.
1 min
VALE VIBE WILL LIVE FOREVER
THE Gallagher brothers are back on top of the charts – but this time Liam and Noel are nowhere to be seen!
2 mins
BRODIE'S BUNCH HAVE LOST BOUNCE
SKELMERSDALE United boss Richard Brodie says he’s endured a week of soul searching after his side were demoted from NPL West after failing to meet ground grading regulations.
1 min
SHIELDS' IRE OVER FAILED GROUND APPEAL
NORTH SHIELDS insist they lodged a strong appeal against their ground grading failure that has ended up with their demotion back to Step 5.
1 min
McCANN BACK IN THE MAD HOUSE!
GARY McCann says Billericay Town are a club worth diving back into the managerial madness for – and he wants to lead the Blues’ push for Step 2.
2 mins
Let's hear the Away support
THE FSA Away Day Experience of the Year
1 min
JOY OUTSIDE THE COMFORT ZONE
Can I just shock you? I like football. Or do I? I numbly watch practically every televised match and get to as many Chester games as I can.
3 mins
THE BIG INTERVIEW - DAVE SYERS
Non-League shaped the career I've loved...
4 mins
GREENS GOT IT PITCH PERFECT
Hendon FC turn to Premier Pro Elite
2 mins
Shaq gives Notts a late scare
YORK CITY gave playoff favourites Notts County a stark reminder of what can happen in a one-off game by snatching an unlikely last-gasp point at fortress Meadow Lane.
2 mins
PROGRESS IS NEEDED, SAYS KEVIN
SOUTHEND United missed out on the National League playoffs despite coming from behind to beat Wealdstone at Roots Hall.
2 mins
JOHNSON WILL STAY TO LEAD GULLS RETURN TO TOP-FLIGHT
GARY Johnson will be leading Torquay United’s attempts to bounce back from the National League South at the first attempt after their relegation was confirmed with a draw against National League champions Wrexham.
2 mins
WOOD KEEP DREAM ALIVE
BOREHAM WOOD boss Luke Garrard hailed his team’s qualification for the National League play-offs as an ‘in credible achievement’.
2 mins
MAGPIES JUST HAVE ENOUGH
GATESHEAD romped to a comfortable victory over a Maiden head side that ended the season winless in seven but avoided the drop by two points following Torquay’s draw with champions Wrexham.
2 mins
NICK'S THE HERO IN A CRUISE FOR COASTERS!
A GOAL in each half from top scorer Nick Haughton and Joe Rowley ensured AFC Fylde secured their return to the National League as North champions with condemning Bradford Park Avenue to the drop after 10 years in the second tier.
2 mins
LINNETS IN FINAL-DAY HEARTACHE
KING’S LYNN TOWN were denied automatic promotion on the final day – and the playoffs are next on the horizon – despite beating Curzon Ashton.
2 mins
BOBBY'S TERRAS PULL OFF SURVIVAL
WEYMOUTH boss Bobby Wilkinson hailed the Terras’ fans for ‘driving them on’ to secure safety after completing a remarkable last-day survival bid at Dover yesterday.
1 min
COLLINS CLINCHES SURVIVAL
A GOAL in each half from Aron Collins and Jayden Nielsen maintained the status quo for Bristol Manor Farm, as they secured their place in the Southern League Division One South after a well-earned home win over Saltash United in their play-off fixture.
1 min
HARMISON THE HERO FOR ASH
HOWZAT as former professional cricketer Ben Harmison fired Ashington back in the Northern Premier League for the first time in 54 years.
1 min
BEESLEY'S WIRED UP FOR NEXT CHALLENGE
MARK BEESLEY’S Warrington Town have been in this winner-takes-all showdown before – and 12 months on they’re ready to take on the pressure cooker again.
1 min
WE'RE NOW READY TO BRIDGE THE GAP
JAMIE MILLIGAN says his Bamber Bridge found a way to win when it mattered most – and they’ll need to do the same if they’re to win the play-off final in Warrington Town’s backyard.
2 mins
IT'S THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR REDS
DENIED promotion during the pandemic before shooting themselves in the foot 12 months ago, Workington made it third time lucky are they regained the Step 3 status they lost in 2019.
2 mins
SHOOT-OUT JOY SENDS BLUES UP
JAMIE WALKER scored the winning penalty as Long Eaton United secured back-to-back promotions at the expense of Stockton Town.
2 mins
YELTZ YELL AFTER DRAMA
Smith's delight at an epic comeback
2 mins
HAWKS SWOOP FOR SHAUN!
WHITEHAWK manager Shaun Saunders reiterated his pride as ‘a local boy’ following his side’s promotion after Charlie Harris’ first-half strike helped secure victory over Hythe Town.
2 mins
MARATHON MAN TURNS UP HEAT!
AFC SUDBURY manager Rick Andrews revealed he had prepared to take their marathon man Jake Turner off – ahead of the 31-year-old heading home the extra-time winner against Heybridge Swifts to seal the Suffolk club’s return to Step 3 football.
2 mins
STIMSON IS SETTING HIS SIGHTS ON A NEW HIGH
MARK STIMSON hopes his Hornchurch heroes can deliver another big moment together – and consign last season’s play-off heartache to the history books.
1 min
25 IS THE MILLERS' MAGICAL NUMBER
AVELEY’S dressing room wall will have a large piece of paper stuck to it tomorrow afternoon, inked with a single number: 25.
2 mins
MAGIC MAN MERSE CAN CONJURE UP HISTORY
SIMON HAUGHNY admits his friendship with Walton & Hersham boss Scott Harris will be put to one side this weekend – and hopes a pep talk from Paul Merson will inspire Hanworth Villa to a second successive promotion.
1 min
SCOTT'S GOT MOJO-AGAIN
SCOTT Harris says he refused to ‘sit in his own misery’ after watching his Walton & Hersham side miss out on the Isthmian League South Central title – and turned his attention immediately to winning promotion through the play-offs.
2 mins
PROMOTION KING KYLE HAS MORE IN STORER
KYLE Storer is out to bag a late birthday present by NUNEATON BOROUGH going back to the future and securing a return to Step 2 for Nuneaton Borough.
2 mins
LIAM'S A PIC-TURE OF HOPE
AFTER overturning the odds to stun league runners-up Coalville Town in Wednesday’s play-off semi-final, Rushall Olympic manager Liam McDonald is hoping his side can repeat the trick and make history tomorrow against Nuneaton Borough.
2 mins
CUP KINGS AIM TO DO IT AGAIN
JAMIE MCCLURG says Bracknell Town’s penchant for a big cup occasion will count for nothing when they take on rivals Truro City at Bottom Meadow tomorrow.
2 mins
WOTTON: WE HAVE WON A BATTLE, BUT NOT THE WAR
TRURO City will travel to a Bracknell they already beaten twice this season but manager Paul Wotton doesn't believe it gives team a psychological advantage.
2 mins
HALSEY IS OUT TO END THE BLUES' FINAL JINX
PAUL Halsey reckons UP Ware's underdogs better are prepared for this year's play-off final. and says his players are brimming with confidence.
2 mins
JAMIE AIMS TO HEAP ON PRIDE
Diddy continue to defy odds
2 mins
DAN'S THE MAN WHO CANN FOR HAMMERS
BOSS Dan Cann is urging Hamworthy United to summon the energy for one last push to see through a fairytale first promotion to Step 3 against all odds.
2 mins
BOATMEN READY TO SET SAIL!
SHOLING chief Dave Diaper believes it’s the right time for the Boat men to hit the high seas of Step 3.
2 mins
USHER'S THE BEST MAN AT TOWN!
Cheadle marry up with Step 5 status
1 min
WANDERERS OUT TO MAKE THEIR MARK
IPSWICH Wanderers may have been promoted for a second successive season – but it’s nowhere near sunk in yet for joint-manager Mark Goldfinch.
1 min
YELLOWS TURN ON THE STYLE!
WARRINGTON Town made it through to a third consecutive Northern Premier League play-off final with a stunning win over Matlock Town.
1 min
DAN DELIVERS IT FOR TIGERS
TRURO City booked their place in the Premier South playoff final after they edged out Poole Town on penalties following a pulsating 1-1 draw in regular time.
1 min
BLUES HIT WADERS FOR FOUR
Ofori has the final say
1 min
The Non-League Football Paper Magazine Description:
Publisher: Greenways Publishing
Category: News
Language: English
Frequency: Weekly
The Non-League Paper is the UK's best selling national football publication focussing on the grass-roots game, covering the Blue Square Bet Premier, South and North, and its feeder leagues in England and Wales. Published every Sunday in exceptional clarity.
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