Black’s Boys nailed on

Grant aims to beat the odds again
By Hugo Varley

Against the odds to make their long-awaited return to Step 3 may be something of an understatement!
The Nailers finished in the final play-off position in Northern Premier League Midlands Division, meaning promotion would have to be earned the hard way, away from their Christchurch Meadow ground.
“We embraced being the underdogs because I don’t think anyone gave us much of a chance!” beamed Belper boss Grant Black.
“We were up against Stamford and then Chasetown and had been beaten badly on aggregate by both of them in the regular season.
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