It is FA Vase and FA Trophy Second Qualifying round time. Nearly 400 non league clubs from Steps 2 down to 6 take part this weekend in their respective competitions  this weekend and Phil Annets is on hand to help us understand the most interesting stories behind the ties. 

One manager leading his side into the FA Trophy for the first time in a number of years is Chris Ayres. His Flackwell Heath side took the Combined Counties Premier North by storm last term and they have started off well at Step 4 too in the Southern League Central Division One. He thinks he may have the best dressing room around, and we are not talking decor, but the camaraderie of a group of players, many of whom he has known for over a decade.

With The Non League Paper round up this week is Jon Couch. Some big managerial moves, some big cup games and the National league beginning to take shape.

We celebrate The FA Cup reaching the Second Qualifying round this weekend. Step 2 clubs enter the fore and @FACupFactfile Phil Annets runs us through some of the most interesting stats and facts as some of the clubs taking part look for their fourth win of the season in the competition

One of those is Harefield United. A Step 5 club who have already dumped out the in-form Step 3 club in the previous round, now looking for another scalp from that division. Their boss is certainly no stranger to non league both as a player and as a manager, and Wayne Carter is clearly loving the challenge directing his young squad to memories that will stay with them forever. 

Matt Badcock is on hand again from The Non League Paper this week. More managerial moves, more clubs facing unplanned problems and what we really should be reading into with the embryonic table standings

First up, a community club making the national headlines but you may not have seen it, but you do need to know. Balham FC play in the Combined Counties Premier South but it’s the 20 sides from U8s upwards and ladies team that make this football club so successful. Bringing on young talent and young people, which as my guest Finance Director Dereck Fordham explains is something they are very proud of and want to continue to do despite the issues they’ve made the headlines with for doing everything right in my eyes.

Then we talk football. Old friend of the show Andy Whing is in his first season as a full-time boss, his first season at Solihull Moors and he’s made Wembley twice… in a week. First up it’s Sunday’s prize game, against Bromley for a place in the English Football League, not that you’d be able to tell from one of the game’s calmest and nicest managers around.

Rounding up the week’s non league news - and there is plenty of it, including breaking news as we recorded - is Jon Couch of The Non League Paper. Play-offs play a big part along with admin and managerial moves

This week we celebrate the best of non-league. 
First up, after a year out of the dugout, one of Non-league’s finest managers is back… ironically in the same dugout he last left. Former Bromley boss Neil Smith is back as a gaffer, this time for groundsharers Cray Wanderers as they aim to stay in Step 3. A tough 6 games await and Smudger can’t wait.
After a brief break during the pandemic, Non League Day returns this weekend. Founder James Doe explains why he thinks non-league is on the rise and what some clubs have in their plans to encourage fans this weekend.
Also returning from a pandemic break is the England C team. Without direct help from the FA, the National and Trident Leagues have helped fund the return of the England non-league team, lead by Paul Fairclough once again. The manager has helped light the careers of many over the years and he’s keen to keep up that record as his side prepare to face Wales C in Caernarfon on Wednesday.
Rounding off the show, Executive Editor at the Non League Paper Jon Couch, is in the chair to provide a round-up of the week’s news and what we can expect to read in the weekend’s edition.

This week we talk to the guys who run the clubs. They take the flack, they take the glory but in most cases deep down, they are fans too like you and I.
First up, possibly Non-league’s most famous owner. When Robbie Savage was first approached to get involved in a phoenix Macclesfield club not only did they not have any players but they also lacked a playable pitch. Now before the end of their first season, they are the first promoters from the top 9 tiers of the pyramid and Champions of the North West Counties Football League. It’s been hard work, but rewarding on a number of levels for Savage and the team around him on and off the field. 
An American with more knowledge of baseball than football as a CEO of a non league football club? It may sound like a Hollywoodisation but in fairness, John Katz’s research and organised approach to learning about his club Woking FC, fan culture and non league is hard to fault. In recent weeks he’s had to let go the charismatic manager he backed publicly only weeks before, and see two valuable board members resign, but he’s not swayed from his belief that this could become a Football League club within three years.
Lower down the pyramid but no less successful is a club running over 75 sides and over 700 registered players across genders, ages and abilities. Ascot United Chairman Simon Negus took on the role as COVID hit and as his club prepares for the mens first team to host Wycombe Wanderers in a County Cup semi Final, the biggest game in it’s history he’s excited and philosophical that success comes in many guises when running a non league club.
Rounding off the show Editor at Large at the Non league paper Matt Badcock is back with a round up of the week’s news and what we can expect to read in the weekend’s edition.

As the FA Trophy and FA Vase both hit the Quarter Final mark, Tim Fuell speaks with two ex-professional players who are finding their feet in non league management and making a great fist of it.... as well as thoroughly enjoying it.
First up, Kevin Horlock. A successful player at clubs like Manchester CIty and West Ham as well as Northern Ireland, his love for non-league developed when he dropped down at the end of his playing career and he's now back in charge at one of those clubs he turned out for. Little Needham Market have been pulling up metaphoric trees since his arrival frustrated by the COVID hit seasons. This year however the FA Trophy has shown their strength and team spirit, causing upsets all around. As the lowest ranked team left in the competition this weekend they face their toughest test with the visit of Stockport County the highest ranked side in all non league at present. That doesn't worry Horlock or this team on and off the field at the Suffolk club for whom he is full of admiration and praise.
Our resident statistician Phil Annets is back with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on previewing the 4 ties with 8 teams from 8 divisions and 7 different leagues this weekend. All just 2 wins away from Wembley.
Hoping for FA Vase success is former Everton player Jamie Clapham who after high profile coaching roles with Middleseborough, Coventry, Barnsley and Leeds is now manager of Loughborough Students. Not only the United Counties Premier League North Side and team lining up in the FA Vase Quarters this weekend, but also the side now in the BUCS final later this month at Basford United against Nottingham Trent University. The facilities he says rivals many professional clubs, but they are students often paying their way through their courses, but competing in a semi-professional environment. The challenge however, is one he is enjoying.
Rounding off the show is Jon Couch, Executive Editor of The Non League Paper. There's talk on managerial changes at AFC Fylde, Ashford Town Middlesex and the goings on at the top of the National League. Plus a world record breaking penalty shoot out. 

With the world is in difficult times and the hearts and support of non league are extended to those in the Ukraine, a slight change of pace with the show to show the depth of appeal and reach of non league football.
First up we speak to a manager who has left a number two role in the Football League to return to the non league game he served so well as a young manager. Lee Bradbury’s no veteran now, but with added knowledge, insight and experience he hopes he has the magic ingredient to turn Eastleigh’s set-up off the field into one that can challenge in the National League on it.
Wealdstone fan Roger Slater is part of a team bringing a new print publication 'Where's the Bar' to non league fans with some exciting articles ‘by the fans for the fans’ that otherwise wouldn’t get seen or heard and are certainly worth a read. One includes info about the Football and War Network, bringing together military and local history and the beautiful game. Roger is also part of a Seminar being held at Wealdstone that also includes our own @FACupFactfile Phil Annets in April that is sure to interest many non league fans.
Rounding off the show Matt Badcock Editor at Large at the Non league paper is back with a round-up of the week’s news and what we can expect to read in the weekend’s edition.

Tim Fuell welcomes back some old friends of the show as we celebrate the best in non league.
First up Bobby Wilkinson on making progress on and off the field with his project at Bracknell Town. Leading scorers, meanest defence and clear leaders in the Isthmian South Central Division at Step 4, they are eyeing up Step 3 but taking each game as it comes.
James Doe came up with the idea for Non League Day and after two years without due to the pandemic is looking forward to celebrating the 11th edition in a month's time. Hear how your club could get involved and why Non League Day has already proven a difference to our level of football.
Our level of football is represented next week in the final 16 of the FA Cup by Boreham Wood. @FACupFactFile Phil Annets is on hand to help with the stats, facts and possibilities for them and the other clubs involved in the 8 midweek ties.
Rounding up the show and the week's news is Executive Editor at The Non League Paper Jon Couch. On the agenda: Managerical moves, ground safety, storm damage and the twists to come in the National League.

A manager, an owner and a mascot go into a non league football podcast!
Hakan Hayrettin is preparing for his second placed National South side to face third and first placed promotion rivals this week but he'd not worried. He tells Tim Fuell how he's matured over his many years of experience and why he thinks his club are ready for any challenge.
He save Worthing from oblivion and now his five year plan - allowing for the two lost due to COVID curtailments  - to get promotion to Step 2 may be just about to come true. Owner George Dowell sees his side top of the Isthmian Premier clear on points and with a game in hand, they face second, third and fourth placed sides in the coming weeks and could very soon have reason to celebrate big.
Celebrating a new arrival at Ashford United is Faye Hackwell. The mascot expert led her club's hunt for a new mascot. The new design, made locally and created from the imagination of a local 11 year old schoolgirl, made his debut last week in an emphatic home win.
Matt Badcock Editor at Large at The Non League Paper helps round up the show and the week's news whilst previewing this weekend's paper.

As the FA Trophy and FA Vase reach the fifth round and last 16 we chat to one Chairman who has won the Vase and now has his sights set on the Trophy and a manager whose club has been in every Vase competition since the start and hopes to take them further than they've ever been.
First up Ken Beattie the Chairman at Morpeth Town of the Northern Premier League. They've already beaten higher-level opposition this season and hope to provide a cupset at York City this weekend.
Phil Annets is back with us wearing his @FAVaseFactfile hat to give us some insight into the 8 ties in the Step 5 & Step 6 competition this weekend.
One of those ties involves village side Brockenhurst Town, challenging for promotion in the Wessex Premier League managed by long-term manager Pat McManus who feels things may just be coming together at the right time.
Rounding up the week's news at the end of the show is David Richardson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper.

It's FA Cup Fourth Round and Tim Fuell speaks with @FACupFactfile Phil Annets for some stats ahead of the two non league sides Boreham Wood and Kidderminster Harriers taking part.
Talking of Kiddy it's been a busy old season, none more so than this week as they prepare for Match of the Day and the visit of Premier League West Ham United. We speak with Media and Comms officer at the club Luke Thompson to get an unusual insight into the workings of non league clubs in their busiest times.
At the other end of the scale, the very existence of Billingham Synthonia is at stake in their 99th year since being formed. With the main source of income having been withdrawn Assistant Manager Dean Irvine and the committee are having to come up with Plan B, C, D and beyond to try to ensure the club can continue. A JustGiving site has proven popular early on but they still more if they are to see 100 and beyond.
In a busy week of player and managerial moves Matt Badcock Editor at Large of The Non League Paper is one hand also offering his preview of what we can read in this weekend's paper.

In busy week in non league football - rounded up at the end of the show by David Richardson of the Non League Paper, we return to some old friends of the show.

First up he's the founder, owner, Chairman and Manager of Dorking Wanderers and often forthright with his opinions. Marc White is also a winner on and off the field and he offers some enlightening insight into what drives him and what drives the every growing machine that is Dorking Wanderers FC as they try to once again reach the National League.

Our second guest is Mick Payne. A long-time contributor to this show and many others, he has been England C's goalkeeping coach for longer than he can remember and he is again as the England Non League set-up prepare for a game in Wales at the end of March. Hear tales of why the set-up needs to continue and given an opportunity to develop.

He won the European Golden Boot and England caps and now he's hoping to win his first game as a manager. Kevin Phillips has been unveiled this week as the new gaffer at ambitious South Shields in the Northern Premier League. In at the deep end with a tough away trip this weekend, he's enjoying the whirlwind of busy-ness that is non league management.
Celebrating the best of non league contributions to the FA Cup the FACTAs are the first set of big awards this season in the non league world. @FACupFactfile Phil Annets who the winners are in the four categories this year.
As a Chairman of a Step 5 club, life is never easy or full of praise but this  weekend Lee Robson will be in full fan mode at Wroxham - including lucky tie and socks - as he hopes his side can one, finally play a game for the first time in 5 weeks, and better still progress to the last 16 of the FA Vase.
Editor at Large Matt Badcock is the man on hand this week to help with the Non League Paper preview and review of the week's news.

Two Non League Show debutants in a very busy week for non league.

First up an assistant manager at a club competing in the biggest game in English football this weekend. Barnet's number two Connor Smith, has seen success as a player and also in his first player coach role at Boreham Wood. Now in his second season with Barnet and his first as number to Dean Brennan, their second-place finish in the National League sees them just one win away from that glittering Wembley final.

Just one game away from promotion is Danny Payne. In his first season as boss at Biggleswade Town he knows it’s in his hands on Saturday but with a second place play-off berth the worst-case scenario, this busy entrepreneur seems to let little worry him.

Rounding up the week’s bizarre non league news is Matt Badcock of The Non League Paper. FA Cup fall-out, play-off hiccups, and more managerial shifts are the order of the day.

A bumper show as the FA Trophy and FA Vase reach the Fourth Round and the last 32. Tim Fuell speaks with John Askey on the job ahead managing York City in both the FA Trophy and National North.
Phil Annets offers some stats, facts and insight with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on and we learn the history and potential future of Bridgwater United from COO Ewan Greenhill who host FA Vase visitors Tunbridge Wells this weekend and Manchester United in two weekends time as the newly merged club enjoys big success in its first full season.
Plus David Richardson offers insight and previews from The Non League Paper this week.

A reduced show as Tim Fuell battles against a heavy cold in between coughing but there's an FA Cup Third Round Preview with @FACupFactfile Phil Annets and a news round up and paper preview with David Richardson of The Non League Paper.

In the final episode of the year Tim Fuell speaks with Kevin Darch of Barnstaple Town. Vice Chairman and joint manager at the club he made over 300 appearances for he saw his side finally achieve their first league win of the season over the Christmas period. Their 20th game of the season it was a home and in the local Christmas derby and brought many smiles to the club who have seen their struggles over the year but are one their way up building a communite. He alos explains how tough it is for club’s like his in Step 4 on the edge of the country and so often the edge of survival. Bottom of the Southern league Division One south but alongside his co-manager and ex-teammates Kevin Squire, THETWOKEVS are just a part of a club rebuilding successful for a long term future.
Plus there's Matt Badcock, Editor at Large of The Non League Paper giving a review of the week's games and news and a preview of the weekend's paper.

As Christmas arrives, we go to town on Non-league.... or rather go to two Non-league towns. Spennymoor Town and Matlock Town to be precise.
First up, Anthony Johnson talks with Tim Fuell about his and Bernard Morley's newest move, to take on the managerial reins at the County Durham club. 
Also on the show Paul Phillips manager at Northern Premier League second-placed Matlock Town ahead of his side hosting his former club Buxton who sit atop of the division. It's the big Derbyshire derby this Christmas break. 
Rounding up the show David Richardson of The Non League Paper.
Happy Christmas.

 

As the FA Trophy reaches the 3rd Round Tim Fuell catches up with old presenting partner Dave Anderson on the continuing rise of his new club Barnet and their preparations for their Trophy tie v Boreham Wood.
As COVID begins to close in on non league football once again, we discuss the fine imposed on New Mills FC by the North West Counties League for failing to fulfill a fixture. A Fixture in another land whose government had changed the rules to require all visitors to be double vaccinated. Something New Mills couldn't meet at the time but have been penalised for with a hefty fine. Chairman Ray Coverley is still a little unclear as to what they could have done to avoid the fine.
Also on the subject of COVID, Matt Badcock from The Non League Paper discusses the two games already pulled in the FA Trophy due to infection outbreaks and what the future may hold in the coming days and weeks for non league football.

As the FA Vase hits the last 64 and Round Three of the competition Tim Fuell calls upon Phil Annets with his @FAVaseFactFile hat on to learn what tie guarantees a Step 6 team in the Fourth Round, what three teams are re-meeting each other after facing the same opposition in last season's competition and what clubs are set to make history if they win through.
This week's main guest is a manager at a Step 6 club hoping to continue their run of cupsets and maintain their form that also sees them unbeaten in the Combined Counties Division One this season. Lee Matthews is the gaffer at Wallingford Town who has seen his new side gel quickly and effectively and is confident they and the club are set to go places.
Rounding off the show is the Non League Paper's David Richardson who previews this weekend's edition including the lack of TV coverage for the four non league clubs left in the Third Round of the FA Cup and some big games this weekend in the National League.

Tim Fuell previews the weekend's games in the FA Cup Second Round.
First up Phil Annets with his FA Cup Factfile hat on. Plenty of non league interest, including at least two non league clubs guaranteed a place in the Third Round.
One club hoping for that opportunity are FC Halifax Town. Manager Pete Wild has experience of Third Round FA Cup giantkilling from his time at Oldham Athletic, this time his is the Goliath hoping to overcome their hosts Kidderminster Harriers.
Matt Badcock is also back this week to provide the Non League Paper round-up and weekend preview.

In the week the Government released findings of its Fan Led Review into Football Guidance we speak to Stuart Fuller, football fan, journalist, administrator, Chairman at Lewes FC and contributor to the review research. We learn about some of the initiatives already underway at Lewes that are already leading the way along lines similar to those recommended by the Review.
We also talk to Adam Lakeland on his first month in charge at Curzon Ashton since leaving Farsley Athletic and as they prepare for an FA Trophy Second Round visit of managerless Chester.
David Richardson of the Non League Paper helps round up the latest movements on the managerial merry-go-round along with a preview of this weekend's edition of the paper in another bumper edition of the show. 

As the FA Vase hits the Second Round, Tim Fuell calls up Phil Annets with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on to give us a run down on the 64 ties ahead this weekend.
One of those ties involves the phoenix club North Ferriby headed by Chairman Les Hare, who in 22 years as Chair of predecessors North Ferriby United took a 'village club' to Wembley twice. Once beaten Vase finalists and once FA Trophy winners. With lessons learnt and now back out retirement he hopes there are still dreams to be realised with the new club starting this weekend in the North v North derby.
Earlier this year Fair Game launched as a group of football fans from diverse backgrounds (academics, administrators, etc) looking to achieve a greater balance across the football pyramid in terms of finance and focus on the important things such as fan engagement and celebrating the club at the heart of the community. CEO of Fair Game Niall Couper explains more and how you could get involved.
Providing this week's Non League Paper round-up, Editor at Large Matt Badcock returns reviewing the week's news and previewing what's to come in this weekend's newspaper.

As the FA Trophy reaches the First Round, Tim Fuell speaks with new Canvey Island boss Brad Wellmen ahead of their match v Yaxley. No stranger to the Essex club after years on the coaching staff he has stepped up after the departure of Mark Bentley with three emphatic wins and two clean sheets.
Also no stranger to his club, Paul Holleran, boss of Leamington FC.... for the past 12 years. That's seen dramatic development off the pitch as well as promotions and relegation and currently sees his side pushing for a play-off spot in the very competitive National North.
The Non League Paper's David Richardson rounds up the week's news including TV spots in the FA Cup and more managerial changes.

This week  bumper show and one all about the people and not necessarily the lifting of trophies, despite the time of the season. 

First up a fan who has had a week he will surely always remember but perhaps not for the best of reasons. Dean Knight this time last week was a typical fan helping organise a supporters bus to a play-off chasing match at the weekend. On Saturday evening he was being rushed to hospital 120 miles from home after a bus crash left him and another 15 or so South Shields fans injured and shaken up. Thankfully, everybody survived and are on the mend, but it was the reaction from fellow fans, fans from all clubs even rivals that captured my attention and captured the heart of Dean as the non league football family pulled together. 

Talking about the non league family pulling together. My next guest is a Chairman who has been the focus of some ridicule since coming into the game. However, back to back promotions for his Real Bedford side and new investment from American Billionaires, suggest Peter McCormack might just be onto to something with his non traditional approach.

Rounding it all up is The Non League Paper’s Jon Couch, previewing the National League’s final set of normal fixtures, managerial changes and the scrapping of FA Cup Replays in the proper rounds.

It's the FA Cup First Round and Tim Fuell collects all the stats and facts from @FACupFactfile Phil Annets before talking to Harrow Borough Boss Steve Baker in his side's preparations for a trip to recent winners Portsmouth.
Next up former Hartlepool United manager Dave Challinor who quit the Football League side this week to return to former club Stockport County in the National League. A big decision and a big opening game awaits; an FA Cup First Round derby at Bolton Wanderers. 
Rounding up the week's news and the show is David Richardson from The Non League Paper.

We always enjoying introducing new clubs onto the show and this week it's a club with much history beyond Non-league hoping its latest changes will make its transition into the National League more palatable. New manager at Southend United Kevin Maher joins Tim Fuell to discuss the size of the project he has taken on at a club with a big place in his heart. Plus how he came to name a Non-league management dream team alongside him in the form of Darren Currie and Mark Bentley.
Preparing for a Friday night TV appearance in the FA Cup First Round is proving exciting and challenging for Chairman Andrew Long and his AFC Sudbury side. The club in Step 4 of the Non-league pyramid are hosting neighbours Colchester United next week but not before a tough FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round tie at Brentwood Town this weekend that means no less to his ambitious club.
Rounding off the week's news is Non League Paper Editor at large Matt Badcock. Previewing the very competitive National League fixtures this weekend and reviewing some of the managerial changes this past week.

A slightly shorter show as Tim Fuell speaks with Phil Annets in this @FAVaseFactfile guise as that competition reaches the First Round Proper. 105 ties, 210 clubs seeking to take a further step towards Wembley.
Anthony Obeng-Manu is one manager who hopes to do so. His Hillingdon Borough side travel to play Baldock Town on Sunday and he is looking forward to the opportunity after two entertaining games already in the competition.
David Richardson is also on hand to provide his insight into the games chosen for live TV in the forthcoming First Round of the FA Cup and he also chats about the new management team at Southend and at Stourbridge pus previews the weekend's paper.

As we reach the final qualifying round of the FA Cup, Tim Fuell embraces the stats and facts surrounding the 32 ties with @FACupFactfile Phil Annets and talks to two managers hoping to lead their sides to cupsets.
Marske United boss Carl Jarrett has led his side already into 5 wins from 5 in this season's FA Cup, with 5 clean sheets and scoring 20 goals. With the visit of Gateshead from two levels above a sell-out he believes his club from a "small fishing port" are more than capable of going further in this competition and moving further up the pyramid.
Moving further is something Chertsey Town boss Kevin Maclaren has done in recent months. His weekly commute from Blackburn down to the outskirts of London to try to balance a young family with work and football certainly suggests he'd be comfortable with another National cup run. As a player under Dave Anderson he covered the country on the way to winning the FA Vase. As his replacement as manager he's continued that success, unbeaten this season in the league and heading to Southend this week in the FA Cup looking for a cupset.
Rounding off the show looking at the National League, FA Cup and managerial changes at Southend, Leatherhead, Stourbridge and Billericay and previewing this weekend's paper is Senior Writer of The Non League Paper David Richardson.

As the FA Trophy hits the Second Qualifying Round, Tim Fuell speaks with two clubs hoping for success this Saturday.
Opening the show, a new feature on volunteers and volunteering in non league. Sean Holland is the founder of Non League Volunteers and hopes to encourage more to give a little back to the grassroots game.
Binfield Joint-managers Carl Withers and Jamie McClurg are hoping for more of the same having been drawn away in the FA Trophy this weekend at North Leigh. Awaydays served them well last term as they took the club to Wembley in the FA Vase final, but can they repeat it at the next level up?
Lee Attenborough has been at Loughborough Dynamos longer than many bosses full management career. Still younger than many non-league players he has many more years ahead of him in the dugout with Dynamos close to his heart and the side he hopes to guide to success this season.
Matt Badcock rounds off the show with the Non League Paper round-up including a preview of National League action, managerial changes and the weekend's paper ahead.

As the FA Cup reaches the THird Round Qualifying Tim Fuell speaks with Phil Annets (@FACupFactfile) on the clubs who have played every round so far, the clubs tipped for cupsets and the BBC iPlayer choice of the 41 ties ahead this weekend.
Kettering Town boss Paul Cox, took Mansfield all the way to the Third Round against Liverpool and they are memories he will always treasure, and memories he hopes can inspire the next generation of Poppies to take them into the Fourth Qualifying Round. The club are already the second highest scorers in the history of the FA Cup, but can they progress further?
Also hoping to progress further is Craig Edwards. He's had success in the competition with other clubs before to but is yet to do so with his current club Cheshunt. In a week that their eight year push for planning for a site development, he hopes the winning ways can be reflected on the field too, but not before he's made his point on the fuel crisis fiasco this week.
Rounding off the show is David Richardson of The Non League Paper also talking fuel shortages as well as Peter Taylor's arrival at Welling United.

We get into FA Vase mode. It's the Second Qualifying Round and our resident stat man has been busy previewing all 182 ties so we put him to the test with a delve into some of the stats and facts. One of those FA Vase games is a local derby, between two clubs who rose from the ashes when their former club was wound up. We speak to Hinckley LR Secretary Stuart Millidge about the club’s new name, building for the future, and football’s toughest job as football secretary. Football’s other toughest job is possible being the manager. In the last year our other guest has enjoyed Play-off promotion, a new job in the Football League, endured sacking, unemployment and now has returned as the new boss of a club very close to his heart. Mark Molesley talks about his new appointment at Aldershot Town. Helping round up all the other to-ing and fro-ing this week is Editor at Large of the Non League Paper Matt Badcock as he reviews the week’s news and previews this weekend's paper.

It's FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round and giving Tim Fuell the insight and stats Phil Annets has his @FACupFactfile hat on for the 82 ties.
Gary Charman equalled the Horsham appearances record this week in his third spell at the club 614 appearances is his current total equalling the 23 year old record, but he's hoping for more starting this week in the FA Cup against Kingstonian.
After taking his side to last season's FA Cup Third Round proper against Tottenham Hotspur, Neil Young has already notched two FA Cup wins this season with Marine. Warrington Town ae the visitors on Saturday as they look to continue their FA Cup form.
Rounding off the show is David RIchardson. The Senior Writer at The Non League Paper previews his piece with Heybridge Swifts Chairman Gary White and the weekend's league and FA Cup programme.

Tim Fuell speaks with Phil Annets in his @FAVaseFactfile guise previewing the 199 ties being played this weekend as the FA Vase kicks off with the First Qualifying Round.
One of those games is Moneyfields v Tooting & Elling. New boss at Moneyfields Glenn Turnbull is no stranger to the show nor great FA Vase runs, having narrowly missed out on the final last term when in charge at United Services Portsmouth. Now back at his former club also in Portsmouth, his Moneyfields side features many of the successful US Portsmouth side from last season but have had a torrid start to this one in the Wessex Premier. He hopes the FA Vase may reinject that little bit of magic.
Rounding of the week is David Richardson with his preview of this week's Non League Paper.

Manager Jimmy Dean has been juggling a family holiday with Peterborough Sports' 100% record. 5 wins from 5 and a couple of 450 miles plus round trips and he's enjoying life and football as much as ever at the top of the Southern Premier South. It's FA Cup weekend though and in the First Qualifying Round they host a tough Haringey Borough side which he knows will be a tough affair.
With insight into every one of the 121 ties in the FA Cup this weekend Phil Annets reveals some of the potential cupsets, the interesting facts and where he will be heading for his own 200th ground this weekend.
Rounding off the show is David Richarson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper as he talks crowds, the retirement of Jim Cooper at Grays Athletic and the return to the game of Jim Gannon at Hyde United, plus Bank Holiday Monday's Mascot mayhem.

First up an experienced manager in possibly the tightest promotion battle across the pyramid. Ware’s Paul Halsey is no stranger to play-off pressures but in a season of some clubs with 5 games per week, he’s got just 3 games on three separate Saturdays left to play in a division when any club from 6 could still pip the title.

Talking about experience, following our love of highlighting the great work done by so many off the field and the many jobs that can entail, we speak again to an old friend of the show Adam Etheridge. From volunteer to full-time administrator he’s now overseeing the off-the-field work at Quorn FC and has a multitude of hats and a multitude of stories about the wonders and magic of non league to tell

Rounding it all up in a bumper week of news too, is The Non League Paper’s Jon Couch, that FA Vase semi-final second leg, final movers and shakers in the National League, fairness for fans, and some managerial moves all in the mix.

Tim Fuell returns with a new season of The Non League Football Show, with a cameo from Dave Anderson.
First up his own gaffer. Paul Hughes has led his Hayes & Yeading United side to aborted promotion pushes and two televised FA Cup First Round ties in the past two seasons and has started off this one with three wins from three netting 12 goals. It's very early in the season but what's the magic behind that start?
Whilst others struggled to keep their club alive during the pandemic Andrew Ruscoe created a new one. With a men's side in the fifth tier of the Welsh system, the club is founded on Futsal foundations, youth and community but there are some interesting learnings for the rest of Non-league.
He's been a stalwart of the show for years, and now in its 150th competition year @FACupFactfile Phil Annets has brought out a book celebrating the greatest football cup competition in the world. Hear why celebrated sports journalist Henry WInter was happy to put his name to the cover quote and just why the competition is called The FA Challenge Cup.
Rounding off the show is Editor at Large of The Non League Paper Matt Badcock. Printed all through the pandemic and the summer, the paper is now back to including over 100 match reports every week alongside other news and views. Find out what this weekend's paper will include.

With pre-season already underway in many places across the season and the final promotion tussle decided at the top of the non league pyramid, it's time for the show to take a brief break to get ready for the fast approaching new season. Just before that though Tim Fuell catches up one last time this season with David Richardson of The Non League Paper to round-up the week's news.

It's National League Finals Day on Sunday and Tim Fuell speaks again with Hartepool United boss Dave Challinor and nips in on the Gary Johnson press conference at Torquay United ahead of the big game.
At Whitehawk they do things a little differently. Whilst other clubs have been working on their terrace chants during lockdown, Whitehawk have been working on a musical! One of the writers Oliver Learmouth explains how it all came about and we get an exclusive listen to two of the songs ahead of the official release on Saturday. Joining him is Commercial head-honcho at Whitehawk Kevin Miller who also explains about their forthcoming Community Day where the fans truly do take centre-field and their new eco-kit made from recycled plastic bottles.
Francis Duku learnt the hard-way as a player through injury and has been leading the way for a number of years in the player insurance field for non league. His initiative Our Game has much evolved and explanded and now seeks to serve all the non league family including fans and club chairman with a chance for all to share in the benefits and earn currency for their club.
Plus in a week when League AGMs began David Richardson is on hand with the Non League Paper round-up including confirmation of Neale Ardley as Solihull Moors as revealed in the paper a couple of weeks ago.

As the National League Play-offs reach semi final stage, Tim Fuell catches up with Gary Johnson and finds out how he has been preparing his players - and himself - in the two weeks since their last competitive game before they entertain Notts County on Saturday.
Ashton United manager Michael Clegg returns to the show giving insight into his side as they return to pre-season but first up revealing more about his new initiative to help players recently released from pro clubs to find out more about non league and finding a job that fits in around a part-time football career.
Plus David Richardson provides the Non League Paper round-up including the new coaching appointments at Barnet and the planned play-off regime for Steps 4, 5 and 6 next season.

As the National League play-offs begin, Tim Fuell talks with Dave Challinor ahead of his Hartlepool United side's play-off tie on Sunday with Bromley and asks are the club ready to take the step back into the Football League.
Next up is James Rowe whose managerial reign at Chesterfield has been short thus far but very sweet for Spireite fans as he leads them into a tie at Notts County on Saturday.
The man who has already reached the promised land is Matt Gray manager at Sutton United who will be enjoying a well earned break as his peers go into battle this weekend. That said he's busier than ever and buzzing on the back of getting his club promoted to the Football League.
Plus David Richardson rounds up the week's news and previews this weekend's Non League Paper.

Tim Fuell reports on the FA Vase 2021 and FA Trophy 2021 Finals from Non League Finals Day with Binfield, Warrington Rylands, Hornchurch and Hereford. 
David Richardson provides the week's round-up including Sutton United winning the title and getting promoted to the Football League, the National League EGM resolution vote of no confidence in the board and the fixtures on the final weekend of the main season with many clubs still hoping for a play off spot.
One club hoping they can get a result and have others go for them to make the play-offs are FC Halifax Town. Manager Pete Wild has a win ratio similar to Clough and Hodgson and since taking on the role just under two years ago - the very same day Boris Johnson became Prime Minister - he's take the club from turmoil to stability and possibly back-to-back play-offs.

It's a very exciting week with Non League Finals Day at Wembley on Saturday in front of fans!
Tim Fuell gets some interesting revelations from each of the four clubs taking part.
First-up Josh Gowling the young manager at Hereford in his first managerial job looking to repeat his Play-off final win with Grimsby Town from the last time he was at Wembley.
Between him and that is Mark Stimson, manager of Hornchurch but also a man with four FA Trophy wins already to his name (once as a player and three times as a manager). Yet, despite all that experience he admits Saturday still has a massive magical appeal.
Before the FA Trophy final, two Step Five sides this week elevated to Step Four in the FA restructure, will do battle in the FA Vase.
It's the competition with perhaps the greatest stories of clubs at the heart of their communities, building dreams and memories, so we speak to the Chairman who have their hands on the tiller.
First up Binfield FC's Bob Bacon, who describes the crazy day, he's already had and why it is so important some of the old stalwarts of the club will be at Wembley to cheer them on. In opposition on the day but in unison in many ways too, Chairman Mark Pye at Warrington Rylands is looking forward to a great day out for his team but everybody at the club including the kids in the youth set-up who will also enjoy heading Wembley Way.
Helping understand the big weekend at the top of the National League and the restructuring announcement this week is Non League Paper's David Richardson with the week's round-up of news.

Tim Fuell speaks to Walsall Wood manager Darren Byfield on being one step away from a return appearance at Wembley, lessons learnt in Management and going into their FA Vase semi final at Warrington Rylands as underdogs. 
Also on the show Garry Haylock a former manager and Chairman now working with PlayerData on bringing GPS trackers on an affordable level for non league clubs to get the best form their player via sports science.
Plus David Richardson provides his informative insight into the week's news with the Non League Paper round up.

Tim Fuell flies solo as he catches up post-match with the managers at Wembley on Non League Finals Day 2020. There's reflections from Consett boss Terry Mitchell and Concord Rangers Manager Danny Scopes on Wembley defeat and cheerier contemplation from Hebburn Town gaffer Kevin Bolam and Harrogate Town's Simon Weaver.
Moving back to this year's competition Tim speaks to Hebburn's opposition this weekend in the Quarter Finals. Warrington Rylands 1906 manager Dave McNabb is a man making sure his preparations are right as he aims to take his club that next step in good times at Gorsey Lane.
Already on step nearer Wembley, Binfield face a semi-final against the only Step 6 side remaining in the competition but United Services Portsmouth as we know are in giantkilling mode this season.  It won't be easy for the Hellenic leaguers on their travels South but having got this far by only playing away in this competition this season and winning them all joint managers Carl Withers and Jamie McClurg are confident their team can handle it.

Part B of this week's show is an FA Vase special.

Phil Annets joins Tim Fuell as co-host. Known to listeners as @FACupFactfile, he returns this week with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on as he helps preview this weekend's Quarter Finals of the 2021 competition.

Also taking place this extended weekend however is the 2020 FA Vase Final. Two Northern League clubs will battle it out as Consett Town face Hebburn Town. In those line-ups twins will also face each other. Arjun Purewal is Captain and defender for Consett who will be hoping to get the better of twin Amar who is a striker for Hebburn. A first for the competition but these two are no stranger to records in FA competitions as we find out.

The beautiful game, the world of Non League football is magical for the people within it. A few years ago the pandemic did its best to impact and tear it apart, but IT came back stronger, we came back stronger.

This season a new force threatens to rip apart our world. A natural force that surely can't be controlled. The weather across the country has played havoc with the playing season. Games postponed, games abandoned, and a fixture pile-up with an FA hardline backstop that leaves many clubs with back-to-back days to play matches to complete the season. We speak to one man who has tried to rally the troops for change. Colne FC is one of those who face a multitude of matches in a matter of days with burdens not only on pitches and players but also on volunteers and fans. Media Man Ben Metcalfe admits he has no answer but knows it is time for change. 

Rounding up the week’s news is The Non League Paper’s Matt Badcock as we hit Semi-Finals fo the FA Vase and FA Trophy and see a multitude of managerial rejigs.

Bank Holiday weekend and this week's show is a two-parter. Part A released here as usual, Part B released slightly later in the day on Friday.

First up in this episode Tim Fuell previews Bank Holiday Monday's Non League Finals Day 2020. Finally, the four teams involved get their day out at Wembley, although it will be without the fans of any of the clubs and without the thousands of neutrals this big day normally brings together.

Antony Smith is a Chairman who wears his heart on his sleeve. He's helped steer Concord Rangers in their rise up the pyramid and in the football world's consciousness and admits there were times he feared they wouldn't get their day at Wembley. Now they have, it's been tough making the choices of who has earnt the right to the limited tickets the club can grant to those who have helped the club get their day at the home of football.

Returning to the Non-league fold for the day is Football League Harrogate Town. Manager Simon Weaver spent many years as a player and manager in the Non-league game and has stayed faithful to many of those who took the club up via last year's play-offs. He explains why this second Wembley appearance is just as important to him, the players and all at the club.

Rounding up the week's Non-league news is Editor at Large at the Non League Paper Matt Badcock, in a week that the National League got even tighter at the top and some clubs at Step 5 declined 'elevation' to Step 4.

Part B of this week's show will be available via usual channels on Friday evening.

Swampy returns as this week's co-host alongside Tim Fuell as they chat Super League fall-out and the FA Vase as we reach the Fifth Round. 
First guest Gary Forrest saw his team beaten 4-0 in the competition last week but an illegible player in the East Ferriby line-up sees his West Auckland reinstated ahead of this weekend's trip to Warrington Rylands. A competition with much history for the manager and club, he hopes for a better performance from his team this weekend.
The only step 6 club remaining in the competition, United Services Portsmouth FC is led by manager Glenn Turnbull who is hoping he can get the best out of his team once again as they prepare to travel to Tavistock this weekend. Already committed to leaving at the end of the season to head up neighbours Moneyfields, could a Wembley final be the perfect way to bow out?
Rounding off the week's news and the show is David Richardson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper

Tim Fuell is joined by guest co-host David Richardson - Senior Writer of The Non League Paper on this week's show. Their guests this week, the leading voices of the Trident League, the Holy Trinity of Mark Harris - Chairman of the Northern Premier League, Nick Robinson - Chairman of the Isthmian League and Anthony Hughes - Vice-Chairman of the Southern League as they explain the reasoning, next steps and ramifications of the FA moving ahead with the restructuring of Steps 4-6 in the coming weeks. 
Plus as we reach the FA Vase Fourth Round, Director of Coaching at Anstey Nomads Conrad Logan explains why he is aiming to help the Step 5 club not only to taste Wembley Success like he did as a player but also success off the field as the club look to fulfil their Vision of the Future.