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SPARTANS SHINE IN SPITE OF TURMOIL

Both clubs parted company with their managers after Blyth’s Boxing Day victory on South Tyneside, Shields’ Julio Arca was sacked, while Spartans boss Graham Fenton was placed on gardening leave.

WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN

I’VE travelled far and wide to watch nearly 70 matches across the Non-League scene during 2023.

IT'S ONE EL OF A CUP DREAM

GEORGE ELOKOBI used to cut grass and split wood to earn money so he could watch screenings of FA Cup games when he was a young boy growing up in Cameroon.

BOLD BEN BRINGS IT HOME FOR BROMLEY

BRILLIANT Bromley completed the festive double over Kent neighbours Ebbsfleet United with a fivestar show at Hayes Lane.

HOWELL'S THAT FOR A REBIRTH

SOUTHALL are one of England's oldest clubs who kick-started careers of Les Ferdinand, Gordon Hill and Alan Devonshire.

RORY'S GOT A GOLDEN BOYD!

A FIVE-STAR performance from a ‘ringer’ in his Sunday morning veterans’ team could be the signing that helps Rory Fallon lead his Wythenshawe Town side to promotion.

CARDS OFF THE BOIL FOR DOYLE

ICHAEL Doyle's reign as Woking boss began with a hard-fought goalless draw against Maidenhead United at the Laithwaite Community Stadium.

It's derby delight for Kabamba

A NICKE Kabamba hattrick stole the show as Barnet clinched a comprehensive derby victory over a Boreham Wood side who played for almost a half with ten men.

PENNINES HONOURS SHARED

BOTH sides came from behind to take a share of the spoils in this entertaining Yorkshire/Lancashire derby in front of a bumper 3,500 crowd at The Shay.

WEARNE IS DIFFERENCE FOR HEED

ATESHEAD another staged Boundary Park comeback to return to winning ways at the expense of Micky Mellon's Oldham Athletic.

IT'S A SAME OLD STORY!

CHESTERFIELD secured their 21st home win of 2023 with a scintillating performance to see off playoff hopefuls Aldershot Town.

NEWBY SAVES ROBINS' DAY!

IT WAS honours even at Hayes Lane as two of the National League's promotion chasers played out a breathtaking draw in front of the TNT Sports cameras.

NICKY'S THE NEW LORD OF THE MANOR

FORMER Bolton Wanderers midfielder Nicky Southall is back in management after taking over the reins at Southern Counties East Premier side Lordswood.

DUO WORTHY-OF TAKING A PUNT!

PAT SURACI admits it was a gamble for both sides when he and fellow young boss Joe Lea took the Gosport Borough job – but now they’re in a promotion race and want to stay there.

DESPERATE BORO PRAY SANTA CAN DELIVER ALL

CRISIS club Nuneaton Borough have a couple of lights at the end of the tunnel' but the goodwill of those propping it up is the only fuel left to get there.

DOYLE READY FOR A CARDS TRICK

NEW boss Michael Doyle has challenged his Woking side to kick-start a new era in their big Boxing Day derby at Aldershot Town.

WE'RE CHORLEY IN THE PICTURE!

ANDY PREECE says Chorley have come up with the perfect answers for how to beat the play-off blues.

TIME TO SPREAD FESTIVE CHEER

NON-LEAGUE clubs have been spreading the Christmas cheer with the annual pilgrimage to local hospitals and good causes.

ROVER THE MOON AT CHRISTMAS

HIGH-SPIRITED Marcus Bowers is full of Christmas cheer this year - he's even let his Great Wakering Rovers side train in fancy dress!

PERFECT GIFT

Shrimpers deal is finally done for Christmas

FANS BACK BID TO RESCUE SEASIDERS

CONCERNED boss Graeme Lee says Marske United will not finish the season unless they are able to raise £120,000 over the next fortnight.

HISTORY FOR CITY IN VASE SUCCESS

A DAN SMITH brace saw Lichfield City overcome Highgate United 3-1 to reach the FA Vase fourth round for the first time in their history.

DANNY'S ROBINS GOT YHR ROCKIN'

FROME TOWN narrowly avoided losing their home Badgers Hill last year but have since transformed the stadium into a thriving multi-purpose community asset – and it has paved the way for boss Danny Greaves to plot the club’s upward trajectory

BEES BOSS AJAY'S NO FISH OUT OF WATER

AJAY Ashanike says he’s ready to become a Step 4 manager – and has thanked predecessor Darren Manning for putting his name forward for the Basildon United gig.

DUNWELL'S ANCHORS SINK THE HORNETS

STOCKTON Town moved three points clear at the top of the Northern Premier League East table with a win at home to their closest league rivals, Hebburn.

WHITES IN CONTROL AS HARRY STRIKES

HIGH-FLYING Salisbury took all three points in an entertaining clash at the RayMac Stadium.

URCHINS HIT THE BUFFERS AT CHATS

CHATHAM Town breathed new life into the Isthmian Premier by inflicting the first defeat of the season on leaders Hornchurch.

ADAMA'S THE STAR TO DOWN LEADERS

ADAMA Sidibeh scored twice as Warrington Rylands breathed life into the title race with a thrilling victory at pacesetters Radcliffe.

BATTLING BEAVERS HOLD UP LEADERS

HAMPTON & RICHMOND Borough seemed much the happier with the point as they held the league leaders.

IRON JOY AS DANNY DEALS UP A DOUBLE

SCUNTHORPE UNITED sent a pre-Christmas statement out to the rest of the Vanarama National League North, with a commanding 3-0 home victory against in-form Chorley.