JIM SAYS DEAL ME IN AT DALE

ROCHDALE head coach Jim McNulty announced a three year deal with the club’s new owners this week and capped it with a victory over League One side Carlisle.

JOE CREATES HISTORY AS SAINTS KICK OFF IN STYLE

Barker’s double strike proves too much for Abbey

SEASIDERS RETURN WITH GOLD-STAR PERFORMANCE

TWO clubs that have arrived back in the Northern League top flight by default played out a hard-fought 90 minutes on the opening of the new Northern League season.

I OWE UNITED MORE THAN JUST LOYALTY

AN EX-SERVICEMAN wants to give back to the people who helped him overcome his addiction – by devoting his time to Bedworth United.

JIM NEEDS VINTAGE FOR PORT

NOT many managers want to raise the average age of their squad, but that is exactly the approach taken by Southport boss Jim Bentley this summer.

FLETCH FORCED TO CALL IT OFF!

FORMER Bath City striker Alex Fletcher has announced his retirement from football.

ZONED IN!

National League bag new broadcast deal

LAMBS SALUTE JELLIS SERVICE

A BUMPER crowd of nearly 1,500 enjoyed an enthralling battle at The Lamb as Andy Peaks’ National League newcomers welcomed the Saddlers in a fast-paced test.

CARDS UP FOR GRABS FOR £1

...but administration threat remains

I'VE TOTTED UP OVER 21 YEARS AND I'M STILL GOING STRONG

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: SCOTT RENDELL

WE'LL BOUNCE BACK IN STYLE

IT’S fair to say that Colliers Wood United didn’t plan to mark their 150th anniversary with relegation – but now they’re eager to bounce back.

SWANN SEEKS TO REPAY FANS

CHASETOWN boss Mark Swann has expressed his gratitude for the support for his side and himself – and he wants his Scholars to pay that back this season.

KIDDY TICK THE BOXES FOR DAVIS

STALWART David Davis says Kidderminster Harriers’ ambitions align with his after linking up at Aggborough with boss Phil Brown.

CABLES GET IN RIGHT TANGLE

Boss returns days after quitting

STAGS HAVE FUN ON THE TOWN

MANSFIELD Town produced a slick second half display to run out 6-0 winners at United Counties League outfit Hucknall Town.

RIVALS BATTLE OUT TOP DRAW

FC UNITED and Salford City fought out an entertaining draw in front of a bumper pre-season crowd at Broadhurst Park with the Red Rebels twice taking the lead before being pegged back by their League Two opponents.

DAGGERS GIVE STREVS BELIEF

Boss is is happy at showing

WE'VE HAD TO RESTORE OUR PRIDE ON THIS PILGRIMAGE!

IT is seventeen years since David Newton walked into a public meeting at York Street and answered the prayers of a dying football club.

SEASIDERS GET SET FOR THEIR BIG RETURN!

Marske's new era starts back in the Northern League

RAMMY BOY HAS GROWN

IT ALL began way back in April 2012. After 15 years of playing in the North West Counties League, Ramsbottom United had finally gained promotion to the Northern Premier League.

UNITED AT LAST

Maher’s relieved by takeover deal

SORRY, BOSS, I'M OFF TO LOVE ISLAND!

STRIKER Josh Oyinsan has found a great way to get out of gruelling pre-season training – joining the cast of hit ITV2 reality show Love Island!

NO KIDD-ING BORO BOSSES

WHEN Radcliffe co-bosses Bernard Morley and Anthony Johnson come up against former Premier League manager Phil Brown in the second game of the season, the magnitude of the challenge ahead will be crystal clear.

GAV'S TROOPS KEEN TO BE TORQ OF THE TOWN

MANAGER Gavin Macpherson is relishing a baptism of fire when his Enfield Town side head to former Football League club Torquay United on the opening day of the season.

KITCH HAUNTS FORMER PALS!

MARK KITCHING sank former club Stockport County to give Oldham Athletic a winning start in the first of seven pre-season friendlies.

ANOTHER GREAT DAY!

MARK the date in your diary – the ever-popular Non-League Day is back on Saturday, March 22.

HILLMEN PLOT ROUTE TO TOP

Boss Brodie leads Glossop mission

OUR CUP SCALPS SHOW THE WAY

PAUL Carden believes Nantwich Town were victims of their own success last season – but says their giant-slaying cup exploits reignited his belief that promotion is within reach.

GAFFER KEVIN: MY PLAYERS WILL HANDLE THE PRESSURE

AFC TELFORD United manager Kev Wilkin says coping with the demands of an expectant fanbase will be critical to the club’s chances of success this season.

ELLIOT BACKS MAC TO SHINE

ROB ELLIOT has backed Macaulay Langstaff to earn a move into the Premier League after the former Gateshead striker joined Championship club Millwall.