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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MARTYRS MARCH ON UP TO THE TOP
MERTHYR TOWN showcased their title credentials at the AEI Stadium as they emerged victorious over Gosport Borough on Saturday afternoon.
WARD FIRES A WARNING!
KEATON Ward's early strike took Boston United took within two points of safety at the expense of Braintree Town, who themselves are still looking over their shoulders.
DAN JUST THE MAN TO BREAK BRACKLEY
BUXTON followed up successive wins with victory at St James Park as Brackley Town failed to notch a tenth successive home win, going down to Dan Ogwuru's 25th-minute goal.
BEES KEEP TICKING OFF WINS
Runaway leaders Barnet edged ever closer to the National League title with a slender win over in-form Woking.
HOPE FOR MURATTI MINNOWS
THE shop windows in Alderney are already decorated in blue and white as excitement builds ahead of one of football's longest-running underdog stories.
TOP EURO TRIP BUILT BRICKS A FIRM BASE
Summer friendly helped shape us, says Hadley ace
O'GRADY SNR LYING IN WAIT
CHRIS O’Grady has an extra motivation in Mickleover’s relegation battle – the chance to play against his sons!
ANDY'S STREETS AHEAD!
Williams adding to Bulls legacy
SAINTS' POWER SHIFT IS INTACT
A PIVOTAL sliding doors moment of Gwyneth Paltrow proportions impacted Non-League circles in the Merseyside town of St Helens three years ago.
KEV'S BOYS DIG IN DEEP
PROUD boss Kevin Maher saw his Southend United side twice peg back high-flying Forest Green Rovers at the New Lawn and claimed 'We could have won all three points'.
