There were no room for opening-day nerves at the CR MOT Community Stadium as Andy Peak’s Lambs side welcomed Martin Carruthers’ newly-promoted Robins in an intermittently pulsating encounter under the beating sun.
Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston joined Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi to carry out the official opening of Stratford Town’s new academy and education sports hub.
Jimmy Dean admitted he had questioned whether Peterborough Sports would find a flying finish to a rollercoaster campaign that has one last white-knuckle ride to come.
THE Non-League family are united in mourning for North West west fans’ favourite George Melling who lost his battle with motor neurone disease this week at the age of 37.
Jordan Graham’s Rushden and Diamonds double came in an explosive opening seven minutes – but Coalville Town pegged them back as the promotion-chasing pair had to settle for a point each.
Banbury United manager Andy Whing praised everyone involved at the club after the Puritans clinched the title – despite being held to a draw by Tamworth.
BANBURY United will need to wait a further week before claiming the Southern League Premier Central title after Coalville spoiled their celebrations by getting maximum points at Leiston.