by Alex Keir | May 30, 2024 | The Tunnel
National League North side Buxton have announced they will be moving to a full-time model for next season. The Bucks will join the likes of Scunthorpe United, South Shields and Kidderminster Harriers by converting to a professional club. In the hope to secure...
by Alex Keir | May 28, 2024 | The Time Machine, The Time Machine Top Stories
The weirdest friendlies tend to involve non-league clubs and this fixture was no exception. So, why did Bamber Bridge end up playing the Czech Republic National Team? Bamber Bridge FC, located on the outskirts of Preston, were tasked at being the Czech’s final...
by Alex Keir | May 28, 2024 | The Time Machine, The Time Machine Top Stories, Top Story
The story of how one of the best strikers of all time used grassroots football to kickstart his sober journey. Jimmy Greaves. Wow, what a player. Just say that name to your grandparents and there’s a pretty high likelihood they’ll give off a little bright...
by Alex Keir | May 26, 2024 | The Time Machine, The Time Machine Top Stories
In preparation for the 2012 London Olympic Games, Gabon were looking around for a warm-up friendly when they arrived in the North-East of England. Both Newcastle and their Under-21’s squad were busy in the run up to the tournament and it was Heaton Stannington...
by Alex Keir | May 24, 2024 | The Time Machine
There’s been some awful shirts over the years, and it’s time to dive into the world of non-league to expose some more. I don’t get how kit manufacturers look at certain kits and give them the go ahead, they must be employing Stevie Wonder! Let’s get going… Torquay...
by Alex Keir | May 23, 2024 | The People
The EFL Player of the Year has been catching the eye of many Championship outfits, however, the striker didn’t leave the world of non-league until he was 23 years old. Alfie May scored more league goals than Erling Haaland in 2023, boasting a total of 30 for Charlton...
by Alex Keir | May 22, 2024 | The People
Lancing FC have announced that popular manager Dave Altendorff has left the club for a job in Step 3. Altendorff led the club to a 6th placed finish in the Isthmian League South East Division, narrowly missing out on play-offs. His arrival last summer was...
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 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 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 Alex Keir | May 20, 2024 | The Tunnel
One Town, One Team, One Dover. This is the story of a club that went 364 days without a win. Fans of Dover Athletic have been through a journey like no other as they look to return to old ways following a major setback. Dover. A town famous for its white...
