If I’d wanted to be popular I wouldn’t have niched my career in Non-League, but it’s time for football as a whole to give itself a vigorous shake to wake up, and I fully expect the following to be met with derision by many on their first read. Bear with me though.
Remember that reaction you first get when you tell ‘a non-believer’ that you prefer Non-League? We are naturally programmed to push back against breaks from the norm. Give it another read.
The decision this week of the Trident leagues to stick together and show solidarity to fellow clubs across the country should be heralded as a big step forward for securing the future of Non-League football.
Despite not always agreeing with their decisions; the boards of these leagues are, first and foremost, filled with fans of Non-League. The majority of them are also directors of their own clubs. They put in countless hours every week so when it comes to decisions as to the survival of football at our level, few of us ‘outsiders’ can claim to have a better insight.
We might not agree with them but they have more facts and knowledge of the actual position to make informed decisions. As fans, we have every right to be passionately disappointed that football is suspended but we need to understand the twoand-a-bit magical months of football with fans was a fake reality.
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BISH BASH BOSH! IT'S LINING UP FOR LEWIS
DAVE Lewis believes Bashley are yet to ‘reach their ceiling’.
REBELS YELL FOR GREAT CAUSE
FOOTBALL shirts specially designed by Worthing FC Supporters Association and local artists Two Faced Twins have been such a hit they’ve been able to hand over a sizeable cheque.
FLEET IN BOSS HUNT...AGAIN!
STRUGGLING Ebbsfleet United are searching for their third manager of the season after Harry Watling left Stonebridge Road after just 90 days in charge.
TOP TALENT HAD 'MAGIC AT HIS FEET'
TRIBUTES have been paid for a talented 17-year-old with ‘magic at his feet’ who passed away after collapsing on the pitch.
ALPORT GO ON THE ATTACK TO SEAL PLACE IN LAST 32!
ALL out attack eventually delivered a warranted win for Whitchurch – despite living dangerously late on.
BRILLIANT BECKWITH INSPIRES LEADERS
GOALKEEPER Charlie Beckwith made the difference as his clean sheet and a goal from Cemel Ramadan saw Bury Town take all three points at Chadfields yesterday afternoon.
OWLS WIN KEY CLASH IN BATTLE FOR TITLE
LEAGUE leaders Cleethorpes claimed an important win over second-placed Emley to move four points clear at the summit of the East Division.
BARDS DO THE HARD YARDS IN BIG WIN
THERE was not much to warm Stamford’s fans as the Daniels were beaten by a good Stratford side.
FREDDIE TREBLE TEES UP LATE WIN
FREDDIE PARKER scored his second hat-trick of the season as Cray Valley came from behind to win in what was a great advert for Non-League football.
TIGERS & LIONS IN A TASTY SCRAP!
PLAY-OFF contenders Hyde United and Guiseley had to settle for a share of the spoils after a hard-fought encounter.
