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  1. 4d ago

    NON-LEAGUE GOALMOUTH: Robbie Savage on the move? Alex Scott’s England debut + National League review

    #nonleague #nonleaguefootball #soccer   On this week’s edition of the Non-League Goalmouth...   The NLP Editor at Large Matt Badcock and Executive Editor Jon Couch are joined by the Non-League Paper’s North-East correspondent, Mark Carruthers, to talk through all the latest in Non-League!   It’s been another busy week in Non-League football.   The team kick-off by looking at the rise of Alex Scott – from Guernsey FC to an England international. It was a proud moment for the Channel Island and the whole of the Non-League game when the Bournemouth midfielder came off the bench for Thomas Tuchel’s men for his debut in the Nations League clash against Czech Republic in midweek.   Mark Carruthers gives us his thoughts on Hartlepool United’s midweek defeat to Harrogate Town as Pools close in on appointing a new manager.   We also chat about Gateshead’s current predicament with the resignation of a prominent director and their difficult form that sees them at the bottom of the National League table.   It was a busy night for Step 1 on Tuesday – we catch-up on the results.   Have Barrow turned a corner? Carlisle United also took home a much needed victory against AFC Fylde, while Boreham Wood continue their charge at the top of the table. Can anyone stop them?   And the biggest talking point this week has been the future of Robbie Savage. With his departure to Peterborough United still not confirmed, we go over the latest.   You can subscribe to The Non-League Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link (www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/subscriptions/).   Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest non-league news!   X: https://x.com/NonLeaguePaper   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonleaguepaper   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleaguepaper/?hl=en   Thumbnail image credit: Alamy   #nonleague #nonleaguefootball #soccer #football #nationalleague #englandfootball #gateshead #hartlepoolunited #carlisleunited #peterboroughunited #barrowafc #afcfylde #afcbournemouth #footballpodcast #englishfootball #alexscott #robbiesavage

  2. Sep 24

    NON-LEAGUE GOALMOUTH: Why the international break is key! Pints on terraces debate + FA Cup draw

    #nonleague #nonleaguefootball #soccer On this week’s edition of the Non-League Goalmouth... The NLP Editor at Large Matt Badcock and Executive Editor Jon Couch are joined by Non-League Show legend Tim Fuell to run through the latest issues and talking points from across Non-League. The guys discuss the importance of the international break window for Non-League, as it provides the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on the lower leagues. Additionally, we dive in-depth into the pints on terraces debate. Sparked by Prime Minister Andy Burnham after he argued football fans are unfairly ‘singled out’ compared to other sports, the change to the law would see supporters able to enjoy a pint in the stands again if the 40-year plus alcohol ban is lifted. Is this a welcome change, or are there still reasons to keep the ban in place? Elsewhere, the trio give their reactions to the FA Cup third qualifying round draw, with a focus on some of the most intriguing ties for the next stage of the competition, including SE Dons, who are still flying in their debut campaign. Stafford Rangers produced one of the shocks of the second qualifying round by coming from behind to beat National League North leaders Hereford and will face Halesowen Town next. Finally, there is a discussion on the recent surge in crowd funding by Non-League teams to support the implementation of artificial 3G/4G pitches. With such expenses required to install these pitches, the guys debate whether they are worth it for Non-League clubs. You can subscribe to The Non-League Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link (www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/subscriptions/) OR by scanning the QR code shown throughout the video! Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest non-league news! X: https://x.com/NonLeaguePaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonleaguepaper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleaguepaper/?hl=en Listen to the Non-League Goalmouth via Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033lvDVahld3xatq7UGRYm Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/non-league-football-league-paper/id1896797609 Thumbnail image credit: Garry Griffiths & Alamy #nonleague #nonleaguefootball #soccer #football #nationalleague #nationalleaguenorth #nationalleaguesouth #facup

  3. Sep 24

    THE FLP PODCAST: Who can revive Peterborough? West Ham’s derby comeback + Wolves’ Fer Lopez thriving

    In this week’s edition of The Football League Paper Podcast... Matt Badcock is joined by Football League Paper Chief Writer Chris Dunlavy and John Lyons, Football League Paper Editor, to talk through all the latest in the EFL. The trio discuss the latest news coming out of the Weston Homes Stadium as Peterborough United have parted company with manager Luke Williams, following their 2-0 defeat to Doncaster Rovers last weekend. Williams’ tenure lasted just under a year, with a record of 17 wins from 47 games, with just two of those victories coming in their last 22 outings. Karl Robinson, who has most recently been in charge of Salford City, is heavily linked with taking the reins at The Posh. Over at Deepdale, Preston North End’s search for a new manager has reportedly been shortlisted to just three names: Robbie Keane, Tom Cleverley and Leighton Baines. Keane’s was most recently managing Hungarian side Ferencváros, while Cleverley is currently under contract at Plymouth Argyle. Baines, meanwhile, is David Moyes’ assistant manager at Everton, and could make his first permanent managerial appointment with Preston. Last weekend saw the return of two heated local derbies as Millwall hosted West Ham for the first fixture between the two sides in 22 years. The Irons were forced to fight back from two goals down to clinch a late point in a 2-2 draw at The Den. Elsewhere, Wolves picked up all three points in the Black Country derby against West Brom. The two sides were only separated by Fer Lopez’s early second-half goal, capitalising on a mistake from Nat Phillips to earn his side a first home derby victory over West Brom in 15 years. Stoke City’s excellent run of form continued with a 2-1 win at home to Sheffield United. The Potters moved up to 7th in the table with a fourth consecutive victory from their last five league games. In League One, Bradford City maintained their top spot with a third straight win in a 1-0 away win at Luton Town. Interestingly, the Bantams have only scored seven goals from as many league games this season, but have won more than any other team in the division with five victories. Finally, in League Two, Salford City are hitting their stride after a disappointing start, with Peter Cklamovski’s side winning three of their last four league outings. You can subscribe to The Football League Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link: https://www.theleaguepaper.com/subscriptions/ Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest EFL news! X: https://x.com/TheLeaguePaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefootballleaguepaper  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleagu... Listen to this episode on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033lvDVahld3xatq7UGRYm Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/non-league-football-league-paper/id1896797609 Thumbnail images credit: Alamy #football #soccer #efl #championship #leagueone #leaguetwo #preston #westham #peterboroughunited #millwall #wolverhamptonwanderers #westbrom #stokecity #bradfordcity #salfordcity

  4. Sep 17

    NON-LEAGUE GOALMOUTH: Fylde & Kidderminster flying, Boreham Wood’s title charge + FA Cup preview

    #nonleague #nonleaguefootball #soccer On this week’s edition of the Non-League Goalmouth... Executive Editor Jon Couch is joined by NLP Midlands correspondent Andy Mitchell and Matthew Nash. The trio discussed the midweek National League action and how well the newcomers have started this campaign. AFC Fylde and Kidderminster Harriers continued their flying starts to the season as the Coasters saw off Harrogate Town whilst Kiddy defeated Gateshead. How far can they both go this season? Worthing also picked up a win over league debutants Hornchurch – both sides currently operating near the top half of the table. Boreham Wood’s unbeaten start to the season continued with a late win over Scunthorpe United. Can anyone stop their charge towards the title? Solihull Moors picked up a much-needed first win of the season over Barrow as Andy discusses their situation and tough start. Finally, the guys turn to the weekend’s FA Cup second round qualifying action. Walton & Hersham are looking to put a bad start to life at Step 2 aside when they take on Horsham. SE Dons face Chichester City as they continue to progress in their debut campaign. And it will be a busy day in Redcar on Saturday as Town take on Darlington to be shown live on BBC, and Athletic are in action against Macclesfield. Plus, the panel send their support and best wishes to former Redditch United boss Mike Fowler following his brain tumour diagnosis. Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest non-league news! X: https://x.com/NonLeaguePaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonleaguepaper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleaguepaper/?hl=en Listen to the Non-League Goalmouth via Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033lvDVahld3xatq7UGRYm Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/non-league-football-league-paper/id1896797609 Thumbnail image credit: Alamy | Steve McLellan & Aidan Wilson: AFC Fylde #nonleague #nonleaguefootball #soccer #football #nationalleague #nationalleaguenorth #nationalleaguesouth #facup #afcfylde #kidderminster #borehamwood

  5. Sep 15

    THE FLP PODCAST: What’s gone wrong at Preston? West Ham flying & Southampton’s Cyle Larin on fire

    In this week’s edition of The Football League Paper Podcast... Matt Badcock is joined by Football League Paper Chief Writer Chris Dunlavy and John Lyons, Football League Paper Editor, to talk through all the latest in the EFL. The trio discuss the big news coming out of Deepdale as Paul Heckingbottom parts ways with Preston North End following six defeats from their first seven games in the league this season. This comes after spending a club record £15 million on new players in the summer. There are also reports that Saudi-American businessman Amr Zedan is in advanced talks to take over for £12m-£15m from the Hemmings family. Are Preston in trouble this season? Or will they turn it around? West Ham continued their strong form with a statement 6-0 win at Wrexham. The Hammers are now flying whilst the Red Dragons are off to a slow start. Is the title now West Ham’s to lose, and is Phil Parkinson still the right man for the job, or does he have enough credit in the bank? Elsewhere, Southampton’s Cyle Larin is on form again. The striker, who joined on loan from Mallorca last January before making the permanent move to the Saints for £2.4 million, now tops the Championship scoring charts with seven goals. Despite a points deduction holding them back initially, can Larin fire the Saints to promotion this time around? In League One, there was a first win of the season for Wycombe Wanderers under interim manager Tom Housnell, beating Leyton Orient 3-2 following Michael Duff's departure after a five-game winless start, while newly-promoted Cambridge United moved up to 4th in the table with a 2-1 win over Reading. Finally, in League Two, Barnet moved to the top of the pile with a 2-1 victory against Accrington Stanley, and York City jumped up to third with a convincing 4-0 win at home to Swindon Town. You can subscribe to The Football League Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link: https://www.theleaguepaper.com/subscriptions/ Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest EFL news! X: https://x.com/TheLeaguePaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefootballleaguepaper  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleagu... Listen to this episode on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033lvDVahld3xatq7UGRYm Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/non-league-football-league-paper/id1896797609 Thumbnail images credit: Alamy #football #soccer #efl #championship #leagueone #leaguetwo #preston #westham #wrexham #southampton #wycombewanderers #cambridgeunited #barnet #yorkcity

  6. Sep 11

    NON-LEAGUE GOALMOUTH: How good is the latest FA Cup draw and are Boreham Wood title favourites?

    On this week’s edition of the Non-League Goalmouth... Executive Editor Jon Couch is joined by Non-League Show legend Tim Fuell and our north-east guru Mark Carruthers. The guys discuss the FA Cup second round qualifying draw and some of the stand-out ties, including Lower Breck at home to Chester and FA Vase winners AFC Stoneham’s trip to Torquay United. Mark explains how Redcar has FA Cup fever after Redcar Town drew Darlington, while Redcar Athletic will take on giant-killers Macclesfield. We also give our views on FA Cup replays – which still stand in the qualifying rounds. Boreham Wood came from behind to win again! Luke Garrard’s side saw off fancied Carlisle United last weekend. It’s early days, but are Wood becoming the ones to beat in the National League title race? It’s been a tough start for Gateshead and Solihull Moors – can they turn it around? And the team look ahead to the FA Trophy and FA Vase this coming weekend. Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest non-league news! X: https://x.com/NonLeaguePaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonleaguepaper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleaguepaper/?hl=en Listen to the Non-League Goalmouth via Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033lvDVahld3xatq7UGRYm Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/non-league-football-league-paper/id1896797609 Thumbnail images credit: Alamy Images #nonleague #nonleaguefootball #soccer #football #nationalleague #nationalleaguenorth #nationalleaguesouth #borehamwood #chester #macclesfield #darlington #facup #fatrophy #gateshead #solihullmoors

  7. Sep 11

    THE FLP PODCAST: What’s gone wrong at Leicester? West Brom bouncing & Burnley’s lack of firepower

    In this week’s edition of The Football League Paper Podcast... Matt Badcock is joined by Football League Paper Chief Writer Chris Dunlavy and John Lyons, Football League Paper Editor, to talk through all the latest in the EFL. This week the chaps catch up to discuss Leicester City’s latest defeat in League One – a 4-0 home drubbing by Oxford United. What is going wrong at the Foxes and can Russell Martin turn it around? It’s a similar post-relegation story for Burnley in the Championship, who have started slowly this season. With Zian Flemming sold to Ipswich Town, we discuss the worrying lack of firepower in the Clarets’ frontline. Can Jamie Vardy provide the spark? It’s all change again at Wycombe Wanderers with the departure of Michael Duff. What is next for the Chairboys? John runs us through his midweek trip to Watford against Preston North End – and we talk Nathan Jones’ post-match comments! You can subscribe to The Football League Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link: https://www.theleaguepaper.com/subscr... Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest EFL news! X: https://x.com/TheLeaguePaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefootballleaguepaper  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleagu... Listen to this episode on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6r6n... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Thumbnail images credit: Alamy #football #efl #championship #leagueone #leaguetwo #leicestercity #oxfordunited #burnley #wycombewanderers #watford #preston

  8. Sep 3

    NON-LEAGUE GOALMOUTH: Debating the TV blackout, Abdulmalik's record transfer & Ebbsfleet return

    On this week’s edition of the Non-League Goalmouth...   Editor at Large Matt Badcock and Executive Editor Jon Couch are joined by Non-League Show presenter Tim Fuell to catch up with The NLP team.   The long-running debate around the 3pm Saturday kick-off TV blackout was the talk of social media over the weekend.   The guys give their view on the matter and point out that any discussions need to involve the Non-League game. Would scrapping it risk losing the next generation of Non-League fans?   Abdul Abdulmalik hit the headlines after his reported £1.5million move from Boreham Wood to Swedish outfit Djurgardens IF. We ask if that record-breaking fee highlights the ever-increasing profile of the National League and the importance of sell-ons?   Ebbsfleet United are yet to kick a ball in anger. They're back in action this weekend after the National League lifted their suspension. We go over how important it will be for the Fleet fans to watch their side again.

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