By Sean Cole

AFTER a career spanning two decades and with more than 600 senior appearances under his belt, across all top four divisions, James Perch is better placed than most to make judgment on the state of the national game.
The 39-year-old defender currently captains NPL Premier club Ilkeston Town and is fully embracing the authenticity of Non-League football.
“The lower down you go, the more real it is,” says Perch, who made his professional debut for then Championship side Nottingham Forest in 2004. “Everyone’s fighting for the same thing. You don&...