Columnists

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

STEVE HILL:

STEVE HILL: A cup salute to Deva divas

I’M walking away from all the troubles in my life. Of course I’m not, but the concept was recently discussed in response to the mysterious case of Big Al. Part of the furniture at Chester FC’s Deva Stadium, he has been stood to my right on The Harry McNally Terrace more or less since the ground was built.

STEVE HILL:

STEVE HILL: A game for the purists

A Liverpool fan recently asked me what team I support. Truthfully replying “Chester” I was greeted by that familiar look of disbelief, pity and disgust, with no further questions proffered, as if he had perhaps misheard.

STEVE HILL:

STEVE HILL: Mainly downs but the odd up

I WAS once advised to enjoy the cyclical nature of football. Wise words, but they provided scant consolation as I drove myself and The Boy from London to Alfreton for Chester’s season opener a couple of weeks ago.