They came in hope rather than expectation but Maidenhead United’s fans were rewarded with a committed display which saw the Magpies battle back from a goal down to grab a share of the spoils.
Maidenhead United climbed to third in the National League table after securing their second straight win with a professional 2-0 victory over Dover Athletic.
The influx of a number of Step 5 clubs not only strengthens an already competitive division, but also opens the number of contenders for a promotion place.
Some Step 2 members were unhappy about the events over the last year that culminated in a vote of no confidence motion in former chairman Brian Barwick and his board.
In the latest in our series we pick the brains of ex-Leeds United midfielder Simon Johnson ahead of starting life as a manager at Midland Football League Premier Division outfit Highgate United.
The FA published the outcomes of the appeals which relate to the punishments dished out by an Independent Panel, commissioned by the National League, in March.
Lee Phillips made a good career out of getting the better of defenders but going up against a young Tyrone Mings in Chippenham Town training sessions showed the striker all he needed to know.
Hebburn Town manager Kevin Bolam has called for patience as he looks to add to his squad ahead of the new Northern Premier League East Division season.
OK, so the story of Hornchurch and their record-breaking march to the FA Trophy final probably won’t be coming to a cinema near you. But if Stimmo had his way, his team would be immortalised on the silver screen.
Hard-working, humble, honest – the Sulphurites captain has been the perfect leader for boss Simon Weaver, both on and off the pitch, in the last four years and it’s no surprise he’s lifted three trophies during that time too.
Former England skipper Pearce gave Mark Stimson’s Wembley-bound players an evening they’d never forget when he dropped in on a training session on Thursday.