Step 5/6 and below

This is where you will find all of the Non-League Football Paper’s Step 5/6 and below news, opinion and content.

Thorne Colliery announce merger

Now known as Club Thorne Colliery, they will continue to play in the Step 7 Central Midlands League North and mount a renewed push for promotion to Northern Counties East League.

Merger takes Alford into a new Galaxy

SOUTHERN Combination Premier Division club Alford have appointed former Crystal Palace and Wimbledon youth team player Glynn Stephens as their new manager – and announced a merger with grassroots club Galaxy.

Glebe gaffer Gary Alexander steps down

Alexander, 41, was on the books of a number of clubs including West Ham United, Exeter City, Swindon Town, Hull City and Burton Albion, and also had a spell as caretaker manager of Crawley Town alongside Martin Hinshelwood.