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

Kick it out for good!

21 December 2018 0 comments

At first, the most striking thing is the pure venom and anger on the face of the so-called Chelsea fan […]

Club Focus Preview: Taunton Town

6 December 2018 0 comments

The club raced to promotion from Step 4 last season.

When Histon put themselves on the map

6 December 2018 0 comments

The National League side pulled off one of the greatest FA Cup shocks by beating Leeds United in 2008.

Strikers make it happen!

5 December 2018 0 comments

The division’s top scorers being linked with moves higher up the ladder is nothing new. In fact it would be worrying if they weren’t. Goals win games and the food chain looks to feast from below.

The FA Trophy is a competition worth fighting for!

5 December 2018 0 comments

For many National League sides, the Trophy appears to be nothing more than a hindrance.

Matt Badcock column: When Edgar Davids ruled Barnet

29 November 2018 0 comments

Matt Badcock looks back on some of the international superstars who have tried their hand at Non-League management.

Ian Ridley meets Burton Albion chairman Ben Robinson – Climbing the footballing pyramid

28 November 2018 0 comments

Ben Robinson speaks about his remarkable journey as Burton Albion Chairman.

Adam Virgo column: FA Cup shocks are no surprise – Non-League sides have caught up

21 November 2018 0 comments

The professionalism shown by the players right throughout the Pyramid is a lot better.

Gregor Robertson column: Memories of FA Cup success never fade

9 November 2018 0 comments

In 15 years as a professional, a last-16 tie against Tottenham Hotspur, when I was a fresh-faced youngster at Nottingham Forest, was about as good as it got.

Matt Badcock column: The future is bright for Mikey Harris

7 November 2018 0 comments

Fair to say, a phone call to the Football Conference’s HQ wasn’t exactly on Mikey Harris’ sightseeing list.

Nige Tassell column: Who’d be a manager! Bosses under more strain

31 October 2018 0 comments

In the football world, autumn is a time of both reflection and projection.

Ian Ridley meets Jefferson Louis, the man who has played for 37 clubs

31 October 2018 0 comments

Award-winning writer sits down with Non-League’s great journeyman.

Salford City: Access All Areas – The NLP’s Matt Badcock goes behind the scenes for two days at the Peninsula Stadium

12 October 2018 0 comments

The Ammies opened its doors to The NLP for unrestricted access to learn about their vision – and how things are being done differently.

Football Matters: We only do positive – A strong message must be sent out!

4 October 2018 0 comments

By Nathan French, National Respect Project Manager A lot has been said over the years about disrespect in grassroots football – now it’s […]

Ian Ridley meets Chesterfield manager Martin Allen – Is the stress and strain really worth it? You bet it is!

4 October 2018 0 comments

A third consecutive relegation down from League One? Unthinkable.

The NLP says… Behind the scenes with Salford City

3 October 2018 0 comments

Our senior writer Matt Badcock headed north for a two-day visit at the club.

Ridley column: Nip the trouble in the bud to prevent the image of Non-League football from being soured

20 September 2018 0 comments

Are individuals failing to self-police to the detriment of the grassroots’ reputation?

Jeff Stelling column: The feelgood factor is back at Hartlepool United

12 September 2018 0 comments

By Jeff Stelling, Soccer Saturday anchorman It’s the international break which means I could have gone away for a bit […]

Matt Badcock column: You can’t beat the real thing

5 September 2018 0 comments

The revolution will not be televised – but it may well be streamed live on the internet.

Kevin Nicholson column: You can’t rise to the haters

22 August 2018 0 comments

The former Torquay United manager says you must block out the noise.