Columnists Archives - Page 10 of 39 - The Non-League Football Paper

Columnists

This is where you will find all of the Non-League Football Paper’s Columnists news, opinion and content.

ADAM VIRGO: Winner takes all as Wrexham and Notts County prepare to meet

9 April 2023 0 comments

The Easter Monday showdown between Wrexham and Notts County has been circled on the calendar for a while now.

TONY INCENZO: We are at a whole new level

2 April 2023 0 comments

When one of Non-League football’s biggest success stories champions the standard of the English game below the Football League, you tend to take note.

GROUND HOPPER: Hayes & Yeading 4-0 Dorchester Town

2 April 2023 0 comments

SatNav does me proud and leads me straight to Beaconsfield Road in Southall and the main gate of Hayes & Yeading United’s SKYex Stadium. I am greeted like royalty by the steward in the car park

LET’S CREATE A FOUR NATIONS!

26 March 2023 0 comments

Matt BADCOCK AN INFORMED AND ENTERTAINING READ LOOK at his face, just look at his face! Barry Davies’ iconic line […]

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Hadley 3-2 Kempston Rovers

19 March 2023 0 comments

It’s not often I have a concrete plan in mind for a Saturday but this one falls nicely into place. Edgware announce they are kicking off at 7pm and Best Wife is out with her mates. Match 3 sorted.

Sorry, I hope there is no big reunion

19 March 2023 0 comments

It took my beloved Hartlepool United four years to get out of the National League so you can understand why […]

I’m lacing up the boots again!

19 March 2023 0 comments

JEFF STELLING I’ll be honest, I didn’t think I’d ever be lacing up my walking boots again. However, the chance […]

GAFFER’S GREATEST GAFFER: Tempo was the trick for Steve

12 March 2023 0 comments

In the latest in our series we pick the brains of ex-Northern Ireland international playmaker Jamie Ward whose first shot at management came as a bolt from the blue at Ilkeston Town earlier this season.

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: AFC Totton 1-0 Bashley

12 March 2023 0 comments

Many fans recall in great detail every ground they’ve been to. I am not one of those people! Football is a passing, almost ethereal entertainment for me, so I very quickly forget the details.

MATT BADCOCK: A night of pure TV gold…and so much warmer!

12 March 2023 0 comments

Non-League football is best enjoyed in the flesh. The sights, the sounds, and the smells that waft from the food bars.

STEVE HILL: I’m so in love with loanees

5 March 2023 0 comments

“Neither a borrower nor a lender be,” wrote Shakespeare. Easily said, but Shakespeare didn’t have to find 11 fit bodies for a gruelling two games per week schedule with nary a pot to pass water in.

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Gillingham Town 1-4 Oldland Abbotonians

5 March 2023 0 comments

A few seasons ago, Gillingham Town of the Western League had the genius idea of kicking off early and inviting fans of Gillingham FC to watch an early match on their way to Yeovil for their League fixture in the afternoon: a sort of unofficial twinning project.

TONY INCENZO: Town have aerial view of success

5 March 2023 0 comments

HUCKNALL TOWN are settling in very nicely at Non-League football’s newest venue after the £3 million RM Stadium was officially unveiled by Nigel Clough in December.

ALL GOOD SIGNS

5 March 2023 0 comments

Tony INCENZO I WAS delighted to discover some of the best signage in Non-League football on my trip to Midland […]

United stand keeps Kevin’s spirits alive

26 February 2023 0 comments

Matt BADCOCK AN INFORMED AND ENTERTAINING READ Southend United fans didn’t stop singing at Meadow Lane last Tuesday night. The […]

It’s the battle of the giants

26 February 2023 0 comments

Matt BADCOCK Tuesday night in the National League. Notts County have just swept aside Southend United with a seriously impressive […]

Legend was both a friend and idol

26 February 2023 0 comments

Tony INCENZO I was really saddened by the news that legendary football commentator John Motson has passed away at the age […]

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Boldon CA 1-3 Billingham Town

19 February 2023 0 comments

The Fox and I fancy a journey to our beloved north-east but where to go? The choice is limited: I have done 95% of the teams in the Northern League!

Let’s address fans’ disorder

19 February 2023 0 comments

MARK HARRIS – NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE CHAIRMAN They say you can’t put a price on safety. I disagree. Ever since […]

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Torquay United 1-2 Notts County

12 February 2023 0 comments

THIS National League match at Torquay United has been on my radar for quite some time. Of course, I have visited Plainmoor before but not for many a year. I suspect the Gulls have done quite a bit of work on the stadium in the last 20 years, so I fancy taking a look.

Columnists

ADAM VIRGO: Winner takes all as Wrexham and Notts County prepare to meet

TONY INCENZO: We are at a whole new level

GROUND HOPPER: Hayes & Yeading 4-0 Dorchester Town

LET’S CREATE A FOUR NATIONS!

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Hadley 3-2 Kempston Rovers

Sorry, I hope there is no big reunion

I’m lacing up the boots again!

GAFFER’S GREATEST GAFFER: Tempo was the trick for Steve

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: AFC Totton 1-0 Bashley

MATT BADCOCK: A night of pure TV gold…and so much warmer!

STEVE HILL: I’m so in love with loanees

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Gillingham Town 1-4 Oldland Abbotonians

TONY INCENZO: Town have aerial view of success

ALL GOOD SIGNS

United stand keeps Kevin’s spirits alive

It’s the battle of the giants

Legend was both a friend and idol

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Boldon CA 1-3 Billingham Town

Let’s address fans’ disorder

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER: Torquay United 1-2 Notts County

Recent Posts

Eastleigh hold Oldham to entertaining draw

Bromley: The Ravens set flight for Tyne and Wear in FA Cup clash

It’s time to earn our Spurs! Tamworth prepare to face off against Premier League giants

Life begins at 40 for Chris Dickson!

Peter Wragg: That beaming smile won’t be forgotten

Search