‘The first club in England’ - The story of 1874 Northwich
1874 Northwich ‘The first club in England’ - The story of 1874 Northwich By James Gordon

A new book documenting the history of 1874 Northwich is now available to buy.

Leek plot FA Cup upset live on BBC
Leek Town Leek plot FA Cup upset live on BBC By James Gordon

Leek Town stalwart Ken Ashford believes the club are well placed to capitalise on national exposure as they seek an upset against South Shields in a televised FA Cup tie.

Guiseley part ways with manager Phillips
Guiseley Guiseley part ways with manager Phillips By James Gordon

Guiseley have parted company with manager Paul Phillips by mutual consent.

Matlock ask fans to name new club mascot
Matlock Town Matlock ask fans to name new club mascot By James Gordon

Matlock Town are giving fans the chance to name the club’s new mascot.

Ashington make NPL return more than 50 years on
Ashington Ashington make NPL return more than 50 years on By James Gordon

One of the Northern Premier League’s founder members made a return to the league some 55 years later ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Colls wing-back makes history with Saint Lucia call-up
Atherton Collieries Colls wing-back makes history with Saint Lucia call-up By James Gordon

Josh Solomon-Davies has become the first player in Atherton Collieries history to receive an international call-up.

31 NPL clubs await FA Cup draw
Prescot Cables 31 NPL clubs await FA Cup draw By James Gordon

Prescot Cables are one of 31 Northern Premier League clubs with interest in today’s FA Cup second qualifying round draw.

Impressive progress at new Cambridge City stadium
Cambridge City Impressive progress at new Cambridge City stadium By James Gordon

Cambridge City are hoping to be able to move in to the new FWD-IP Community Stadium ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Long Eaton volunteers relishing further growth
Long Eaton United Long Eaton volunteers relishing further growth By James Gordon

Long Eaton United's hardy troupe of volunteers are hoping to bolster their ranks as they unexpectedly prepare for life at Step 3 next season.

Nantwich take relegation battle to the final day
Nantwich Town Nantwich take relegation battle to the final day By James Gordon

Nantwich Town will fight to avoid relegation on the final day of the season following 2-2 draw at Marske United on Thursday night.

'The best kitman in the business'
Coleshill Town 'The best kitman in the business' By James Gordon

A lot of chairmen bring their own coaching staff to a new club but Paul Billing decided above all else he needed the best kitman in the business.

Newcastle Town hunt for new boss
Newcastle Town Newcastle Town hunt for new boss By James Gordon

Newcastle Town are looking for a new manager for next season.

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