From the far north of England to deepest Devon, I’ve had some great adventures along the way. Here are my top 10 highlights…
Hucknall Town 0-0 Clipstone Saturday, January 28, 2023 The RM Stadium, Hucknall United Counties League Division One Attendance: 325
An interesting trip to Hucknall Town’s newly opened £3 million stadium. I felt I was experiencing a match much higher up the Pyramid due to the excellent amenities and sizeable crowd in attendance for Step 6 football. It was good to see the club rebuilding at UCL level. Severe financial problems precipitated a tumble down the divisions from the National League North where they relished an FA Trophy Final appearance in 2005. But a bright future is in prospect now with prudent budgets in place.
Longwell Green Sports 5-3 Bishops Lydeard Saturday, March 25, 2023 Shellards Road, Longwell Green Western Football League Division One Attendance: 230
A massive personal milestone for me chalking up my 2,500 football ground visited. This hugely enjoyable undertaking has embraced 50 years of my life. Saturday, March 25 also coincided with Non-League Day – a praiseworthy initiative run by James Doe over the past 13 years thereby injecting thousands of pounds into the cash-strapped coffers of our football clubs.
Coton Green 0-2 Dudley Town Saturday, February 4, 2023 New Mill Lane, Fazeley Midland Football League Division One Attendance: 67
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SHAKERS REVEL IN MAKING HISTORY
DAVE McNabb says Bury's FA Cup heroes are proud to be writing their own chapters in club history.
WILCOX: WE FEEL COMPLETE WITH WIN
RUSS WILCOX'S verdict after watching his Gainsborough Trinity side outmuscle and outplay their hosts was that it was \"probably our most complete performance\".
CRACKER BY KABIA TOPPLES TUDORS!
ASSISTANT boss Stewart Yetton said his Truro City side were good value for their win over table-toppers Hemel Hempstead Town.
BRAKES PUT STOP ON BORO BATTLERS
SEPARATED only by goal difference before kick-off, these sides remain neck and neck in the embryonic table after playing out 90 minutes in the October sunshine that was a great advert for the division.
BOSS COTT'S GOT A REALLY GOOD THING WITH ROVERS
STEVE Cotterill hailed Forest Green Rovers’ first class performance as they produced a spirited comeback to topple fellow high-flyers Eastleigh at the Silverlake Stadium.
SKIPS STEER HEED'S SHIP
GATESHEAD captains of the past and present are playing a lead role in helping the National League club move on from the departure of FA Trophy-winning manager Rob Elliot.
FA CUP PREVIEW: SWEET! 'DREAM' DRAW IS CHANCE OF OUR LIFETIME
DAVE NORTHFIELD says minnows Biggleswade FC were like 'kids in a sweet shop' when they drew out York City in what he describes as the 'draw of a lifetime'.
PARKER'S HEART IS STILL AT HOME
FORMER England right-back Paul Parker has revealed he would never completely rule out a return to management – but says he would only do so for one of his beloved local clubs.
LOCALS RALLY TO REBUILD BRIDGE
WHEN committee members at Bamber Bridge set out to raise £30,000 to protect the club's future, they were apprehensive about the response they'd get.
RUTHLESS BEES FIND THEIR FEET
ASTERLING second-half performance resulted in league leaders Barnet brushing aside a Boston United outfit that led at the interval through Keaton Ward’s early strike.
