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Former Torquay manager Kevin Nicholson: “As one door closes, another opens”

25 October 2017 0 comments

FOOTBALL is a funny old industry. If you’re a solicitor and you lose your job, you apply for a vacancy at a company somewhere else.

Scott Davies column: Chelmsford City midfielder on what makes a successful manager

25 October 2017 0 comments

Players want fire in the belly, and the best gaffers understand how their squad ticks.

Maidenhead United’s Sam Barratt drawing on experience to juggle art with football

19 October 2017 0 comments

IT’S often said the best footballers can paint pictures on the pitch. In the case of Maidenhead United’s Sam Barratt, he brings an artist’s vision off it as well.

Adam Virgo – “National League title is there for the taking!”

18 October 2017 0 comments

The BT Sport pundit gives his expect opinion as the National League campaign starts to gather pace

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder showing the way after Non-League beginnings

4 October 2017 0 comments

Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United are flying in the Championship at the moment – but the Blades boss hasn’t forgotten his Non-League background

NLP Columnist Scott Davies picks his three best National League South talents

29 September 2017 0 comments

THERE is so much talent in Non-League football with more and more players getting deserved moves into the Football League.

Talking Tactics: Stocksbridge Park Steels boss Chris Hilton on his coaching philosophy

28 September 2017 0 comments

Former player and Guernsey manager Kevin Graham speaks to Stocksbridge Park Steels boss Chris Hilton on his coaching philosophy…

Football Matters: Building a better future for all

27 September 2017 0 comments

In partnership with the FA, this week’s column is brought to you by Paul Elliott

NLP says… trim down FA Cup prize money for latter stages and pump it into early rounds

27 September 2017 0 comments

NLP editor Alex Narey suggests the £1.8m handed to the FA Cup winners – likely a Premier League side – is unnecessarily high

Steve Hill column – Please just let Chester win at home!

22 September 2017 0 comments

Please, please, just let us win at home! Steve Hill gives us his take on the sacking of Jon McCarthy following the appointment of Marcus Bignot

Ex-Lincoln City and Darlington ‘keeper David Preece: Powers of recovery key at this early stage

20 September 2017 0 comments

Former Darlo shot-stopper David Preece says his old club must keep calm and stay focused after their first blip of the season

A loan move I didn’t want to Aldershot turned out to be huge learning curve

14 September 2017 0 comments

Scott Davies reflects on being shipped out by Reading in 2007 and into the care of Gary Waddock

Ridley column: Harmony will grow if referees are allowed to admit to mistakes

14 September 2017 0 comments

Referee respect is a two-way street in football

NLP says: Hartley Wintney are an example to us all…

13 September 2017 0 comments

NLP Editor Alex Narey says Hartley are an example to us all.

Adam Virgo column: The grass is not always greener – managers are being asked to work miracles

5 September 2017 0 comments

BT Sport pundit Adam Virgo gives his opinion on the managerial merry-go-round in the National League, and they need for patience at Hartlepool United

Davies column: Nobody wants to hear a fan shout out ‘break his legs’ to a player

31 August 2017 0 comments

Clarets midfielder Scott Davies on hearing crass comments from the stands and his visit to The Meadow to be a spectator for the day

Penn column: We’re wary of the Hot Shots up at Gateshead

31 August 2017 1 comment

As August draws to a close, guest columnist Russell Penn tips Gary Waddock’s Aldershot Town to be the ones to watch in the National League

The NLP says… Padraig Amond affair only adds to Pools’ misery

30 August 2017 0 comments

Wantaway move to Newport County forced through by Pools striker as worrying start is appeased with win over Guiseley

Bigger prize will reward FA Cup glory seekers, says FA chief

24 August 2017 0 comments

The NLP has teamed up with the FA to bring a number of insightful columns for the game’s lead decision makers, this week – Andy Ambler

You can’t knock someone’s ambition, but if you spend big it’s best to keep the spotlight on the players