Interviews & Features
'I definitely wanna go and prove a point' - New Alfreton frontman Lee Shaw
It is two years on from Lee Shaw's move to Chesterfield, with the Grantham Town goal machine becoming a professional footballer for the first time with the Spireites. In a dream scenario, he would have helped spearhead an instant return to the EFL for a club that are...
'I love football for the right reasons' - In depth with Bath City's Ryan Harley
As a less-than-familiar footballing August drew to a close, Bath City did have a particularly noteworthy signing to share. Midfielder Ryan Harley's Somerset switch opens the door to his first time in non-league since 2008. The years since have seen him shine in an...
Fire in the twilight for new Whitehawk man Adam El-Abd
Early last month saw the announcement of a number of new signings at Whitehawk, with the addition of one name in particular instantly eye-catching. Confirmed as player-assistant manager was Adam El-Abd, a defender with over 500 professional games behind him and still...
In depth with new Hednesford Town joint-owner Graham Jones
If there is an optimum time to take over a football club, would it be the end of a season? Maybe during a winter break (if you're so lucky)? How about during a pandemic-enforced shutdown of the game? That was the backdrop to Graham Jones and Hayden Dando's takeover of...
Long-range love story – Pieces in place for new Sutton United stopper Dean Bouzanis
Sutton United announced the addition of Dean Bouzanis earlier this month, and after a career so far for the Aussie goalkeeper encompassing many thousands of miles, plus no lack of compromise, this move comes with some vital boxes ticked, both professionally and...
Summit in the sights - In depth with Lancaster City's returning Andy Teague
Away from the rigours of a football season, and a day job that is nothing if not demanding, Andy Teague has found enjoyment and release in some of the physical challenges the great outdoors has in store. The experienced defender has made it to the mountain top more...
'You need a bit of ambition in your life, you wanna win stuff' - New Hebburn Town frontman Amar Purewal
Amar Purewal is well known by now (especially to defences...) around the North East non-league scene. The striker played a notable part in Darlington's initial climb back up the divisions less than a decade ago, and after joining Hebburn Town earlier this summer, the...
Magno Mundial – Non-league to New Zealand for ex-Fleetwood star Magno Vieira
It is a tale of flights, Fleets, Football League, single-minded ambition, and most crucially of all, getting familiar with the unexpected. From Brasília beginnings, Magno Vieira’s futebol adventure has seen tens of thousands of miles, with non-league claiming one of...
In depth with Lawrie Wilson, Billericay's new Blue in town
For plenty, Lawrie Wilson remains associated with his time as a Championship player at Charlton Athletic. Or perhaps for the preceding era, as Stevenage rose up through the leagues, all the way to the promotion-chasing pack of League One. It was also not so long ago...
Soul behind the goals - Home at the Avenue for Oli Johnson
He featured as high as the Championship, has been the match-winner in front of almost 25,000, and had the odd Champions League winner as his manager. It is true, though, to suggest that Bradford (Park Avenue) has been the place where the pieces have seemed to fit the...
