by Owen Barnard | May 20, 2024 | The Time Machine
(Credit: Juan Carlos Rodríguez dos Santos/ Nueva Era Deportiva) When it comes to FA Cup giant killings, it doesn’t get much bigger than when the Bulls stunned their top-flight opposition in 1972. It was expected to be plain sailing for Newcastle when they arrived at...
by Alex Keir | May 20, 2024 | The Time Machine
Non-League vs Premier League, does it get much better? It’s time for a trip down memory lane where we take a look at Dover Athletic’s FA Cup tie against Alan Pardew’s Crystal Palace. There’s nothing better than sitting down to watch the third-round FA Cup draw and...
by Charlie Howell | May 20, 2024 | The Time Machine
With a work experience lad in goal, freshman manager on the touchline and seemingly half of Devon in Manchester population behind them, we’ve flown back to 2005 to witness the unlikely rebirth of pride at a non-league club at Old Trafford. A map of English football...
by Oliver Haley | May 20, 2024 | The Terraces
Title image Credit: Marine AFC In football, every club is chasing one thing, even before winning trophies; Financial sustainability. Yet, in Non-League football this is an almost impossible task. We spoke to three clubs in completely different situations to find out...
by Charlie Howell | May 20, 2024 | The Terraces
You may notice them scouring local fixtures, noting attendances and ticking grounds off a list, but the power of Groundhoppers can make a dramatic positive impact on a club’s financial fortunes, as one non-league side found out. The sleepy Lancashire village of...
by Josh Brewer | May 20, 2024 | The Terraces
At the start of 2023, Sky Tv pundit and former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher stated that Premier League Everton were the worst run club in the country. At best? A misguided statement. At worst? A laughable comment. At the same time non league clubs like Southend...
by Owen Barnard | May 20, 2024 | The Terraces
As nightmare seasons go, Stowmarket Town may have unfortunately topped the lot in the top 10 tiers of the English game this campaign. With just six points to show for in a league season of 36 games, the Old Gold & Blacks saw themselves relegated to Step 5, only...
by Owen Barnard | May 20, 2024 | The Terraces
When it comes to struggles in non-league, not many clubs have had a tougher last few years than Harlow. In December 2022, Harlow Town chairman Tim Sewell was forced to make an announcement nobody at a football club ever wants to make. He was left with no option but to...
by Charlie Howell | May 20, 2024 | The Terraces
It may not be an ancient tapestry, but the Futbology app has revolutionised the beautiful game for groundhoppers and casual supporters alike. Since debuting on mobiles in 2012, Futbology has emerged as an indispensable tool for fans at all levels. Boasting an array of...
by Alex Keir | May 20, 2024 | The Terraces
Insults, threats and chaos: a ref’s guarantee on a matchday. Without referees, the much loved game becomes a lawless scrap. So grab your whistle and ask yourself: Can football survive when its officials become targets? Take yourself back to the last time you were...
by Zak Wright | May 20, 2024 | The Terraces
What are Saturday afternoons all about? Celebrating our love for the sport, in whatever form it takes. Our feature with Tom Head explores the divided attention of a football fan supporting clubs at opposite ends of the pyramid, and how the time spent following one of...
by Alex Keir | May 20, 2024 | The People
Dive into the world of a non-league kit man. Matchdays are a whirlwind of pre-match preparation, post-game clean up, and everything in between. It’s a job that flies under the radar but ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. It’s a Saturday...
by Owen Barnard | May 20, 2024 | Deeper Down the Pyramid, The People
Free Agents FC has burst onto the scene to bridge the gap between released players and teams in need of fresh legs. Semi-Professional speaks to Billy Cove, the man behind it, to understand why the account has been so successful… There’s a new way to sign players and...
by Zak Wright | May 20, 2024 | The People
As we waved goodbye to another Premier League season this past weekend, many players have made a name for themselves this season. Jarrod Bowen has asserted himself as one of the better wingers in the league for example, and his career started in the depths of...
by Josh Brewer | May 20, 2024 | The People
Non League football coverage has been plunged into a state of managed decline over a period of many years by mainstream media. A mix of local newspaper cost cutting and an influx of top heavy investment into the Premier League has led the way. But a renaissance is...
by James Hamilton | May 20, 2024 | The People
An interview with the former FA Vase Trophy winner gives insight into his journey into management, life behind the scenes and his future at St Helens Football Club Michael Smith, originally from Liverpool, previously managed non league sides Skelmersdale United,...
by Josh Brewer | May 20, 2024 | The People
Having commentated on non league football for nine years, Adam Summerton is widely regarded as the voice of the lower leagues of the pyramid with his voice synonymous with some of the league’s most iconic moments. Having spent the first part of his career...
by Nathan Barcio | May 20, 2024 | The People
(Photo via Pixabay) Although many mistakenly believe that being at a high level from a young age is the key to becoming a professional footballer, this is incorrect. Semi Professional exclusively spoke to a Championship scout responsible for scouting the non-league...
by Josh Brewer | May 20, 2024 | The Matchday
25 000 seater stadiums, links with England legends, multiple administrations and one convicted criminal, Darlington FC has seen it all, after a chaotic 21st century the club appears to be in a period of calm. But how exactly did we get here? Year Founded: 1883...
by James Hamilton | May 20, 2024 | The Matchday
Club name: Royston Town FC Club nickname: ‘The Crows’ Stadium: Garden Walk Capacity: 5000 (300 seater) Manager: Steve Castle and Chris Watters League: Southern League Premier Central The club came into existence in 1875 making Royston the third...
