Over a tumultuous two-and-a-half hours, Aldershot Town showed heart and bravery to earn a deserved three points which left Gateshead deflated, depleted and ultimately defeated in the National League.
Much like his friend and predecessor Pete Wild, Chris Millington has perfected the art of rescuing academy rejects, turning them into National League stars and sending them back to EFL.
National League winner Andy Woodman says he will never waiver his support for the 3Up campaign – even if it could one day come at a cost for his Bromley side.
Manager Neil Gibson picked up his first win in charge of Wealdstone as they ended a seven-game winless run to beat Yeovil Town at Huish Park in the National League.
The issue for the National League is not so different to the one faced by the EFL. Its leaders have spent the last few years pleading with the Premier League for a bigger slice of its TV revenue. The “New Deal for Football,” they call it.
National League CEO Mark Ives insists adding a third promotion spot into the EFL needs to be addressed now – or risk being kicked down the road for years.
Andrew Oluwabori is hoping to follow former Halifax Town player Millenic Alli into the higher reaches of the EFL after signing for League One Exeter City from the Shaymen.