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The Non-League Football Paper
SMITH: STEP UP IS ALL DOWN TO DEV
DEPARTING winger Reece Smith says he will be 'eternally grateful' to Alan Devonshire and Maidenhead United for giving him the platform to achieve his Football League ambition.
2 min |
June 22, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
Second places have no excuses
I AM fully in favour of the play-offs, mainly because it is difficult for National League clubs financially and to keep fans coming to the end of the season. They need something to play for as late as possible.
1 min |
June 22, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
DATA IS A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME!
HENRY Ford once said, “if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got.”
3 min |
June 22, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
PREM ACE TAKES STOCK ON CELTIC
EX-PREMIER League goalkeeper David Stockdale has vowed to safeguard the long-term future of football in Farsley — but the short-term outlook is far less certain.
2 min |
June 22, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
DANNY HAILS REBELS CASH CONVERTERS
DANNY Cashman has praised Worthing for the role they played in helping him return to the Football League with Crawley Town this week.
2 min |
June 22, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
Third-placed side can get the easier run
WHAT a great article from Chris Dunlavy around the National League play-offs (NLP June 22).
1 min |
June 22, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
MARINER REECE SO GRATEFUL TO MOORS
GRIMSBY-bound Reece Staunton has thanked Spennymoor Town for providing a springboard back into the EFL.
2 min |
June 22, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
Cards capture dynamic duo
WOKING boss Neal Ardley has snapped up two talents from the lower leagues.
1 min |
June 22, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
MAHON'S MINDSET IS SET ON WINNING
CRAIG Mahon knows what the remit is at AFC Fylde - and that’s why they need to hit the big reset button first.
2 min |
June 22, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
BLUEBELLS RETURN TO NORMALITY AFTER SPAT
MARK Thorne has returned to Yate Town six days after the boardroom battle that made him quit — despite “stalemate” over his plans for a 3G pitch.
2 min |
June 22, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
A famous day in Rangers' history
I HAVE followed Stafford Rangers for over 50 years and I’m just recovering from what’s been a tough season in NPL Midlands.
1 min |
June 22, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
COYLE BACKS TEEN ACE TO SHINE
WHITSTABLE Town boss Jamie Coyle is tipping teenage goalkeeper Josh Robson to have a bright future after he jumped up the ladder to join Sutton United.
1 min |
June 15, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
TRAILBLAZERS ARE HONOURED!
NON-LEAGUE trailblazers have been rewarded for their tireless work off the pitch by being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List.
2 min |
June 15, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
DUO NET STEP 3 SHARES
TWO Southern Counties East Division One outfits have agreed groundshares with higher-level clubs for the coming season.
1 min |
June 15, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
BUSY BEES READY TO REIGN IN SPAIN
POSITIVE Harborough Town manager Mitch Austin believes their upcoming pre-season trip to Madrid is another sign the Bees are 'breaking the mould'.
2 min |
June 15, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
BESWICK LEADS QUORN QUARTET IN NPL HONOUR
QUORN romped to the NPL Midlands title with over a century of points, so it’s no great surprise they have the biggest representation in the division’s Team of the Season.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
CHIEFS LOCKED IN BOARD RIFT
YATE Town's preparations for life back at Step 3 have been up- ended by both sides of a bitter boardroom spat quitting the club this week.
2 min |
June 15, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
MAHON'S READY TO ROLL WITH COASTERS
CRAIG Mahon wants to be part of something special at AFC Fylde after being tasked as the manager to take them back to Non-League’s top flight
2 min |
June 15, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
CHOIRBOYS BOSS IS SINGING AGAIN
FANATIC James Endsor clearly knows his onions when it comes to the Non-League game — and he’s left his rivals shedding tears once again!
2 min |
June 15, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
LOWER LEAGUE TO THE BRIGHT LIGHTS!
FROM the Midland Combination to the bright lights of Goodison Park with an In-vincibles season at Barwell in between, Marcus Law’s journey in management has been long and winding.
4 min |
June 15, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
TALENT CLARKE GETS A LEG UP
Sports’ hot prospect is next in the Saddle
3 min |
June 15, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
Bradbury and Gill team up - and bring in Howes
LEE Bradbury’s revolution at Dagenham & Redbridge is gaining momentum after the new Daggers boss added a top assistant and established goalkeeper to Victoria Road.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
Bray's way is okay for Whites
BRIAN Dutton has continued his summer spending spree by snapping up young striker Ollie Bray.
1 min |
June 15, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
STEWARD ROUSING WITH RICAY
DETERMINED Ben Steward believes the heartbreak of Billericay Town's promotion near-miss can drive the Blues' bid for redemption.
2 min |
June 15, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
SKARZ TO STEP UP AS BOSS
FORMER captain Joe Skarz has been appointed head coach of Northern Counties East Premier club Golcar United following the resignations of brothers Ashley and Gavin Connor, who had been joint managers for almost 12 years.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
HAPPY HARRI'S FLYING THE FLAG
Burke latest off Seals' production line
2 min |
June 15, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
Storer comes in to boost Church
ALVECHURCH believe they will have a lot more in Storer next season after snapping up vastly experienced midfielder Kyle Storer.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
CLAPTON TO HEAD EAST AS APPEAL IS GRANTED
CLAPTON Community will return to the Eastern Counties League having become the first club to successfully appeal a league placement this summer.
1 min |
June 15, 2025
The Non-League Football Paper
ROBINS MAKING STRIDES
DUDLEY Town are holding talks about a potential takeover, amid calls for the Midland Premier club to return to their home town after nearly four decades away.
1 min |
June 15, 2025

The Non-League Football Paper
HARTLEY CHIEF IS FINALLY SNARED BY DAY
ANTHONY Millerick has left his role as director of football at Hartley Wintney to become first-team coach and analyst at Step 2 neighbours Farnborough.
1 min |