Interviews & Features
‘My desire to manage is still there but I’m also playing at a fantastic club’ – In depth with Folkestone Invicta’s Sammy Moore
When players return to action following an extended break, it typically comes after some time away from the cut and thrust of the game altogether. For AFC Wimbledon favourite and recent Folkestone Invicta addition Sammy Moore, he is back amongst it in the engine room...
‘You either come along or you don’t’ – Bromley’s Byron Webster striving on
Following his recent move to Bromley, Byron Webster has been roundly impressed with all he’s seen and heard, so much so that he draws certain parallels with the standout spells of his career to date. The towering defender played his part at both ends of the pitch...
Not ‘the last of the Irish Rover’ – The pilgrimage continues for Boston United’s Paul Green
There have been some impressive incomings at Boston United of late, with midfield man Paul Green having especially led a career of some calibre. The 22-cap Republic of Ireland international would have loved another go in League One with Crewe Alexandra, but through a...
Bring on the Borough – New Hampton & Richmond man Christian Smith
Christian Smith might have been a Hampton & Richmond Borough player last summer, so it’s now a case of happy belated arrival for Gary McCann’s September signing. The former Chester and Wrexham man hails from the North West but has long since made a 'home from...
JA Confidential – Beneath the surface with new Bromley striker James Alabi
In 2016/17, his name was right there in the leading pack of National League marksmen. Among those top scorers, James Alabi was the youngest of the lot, as he helped fire Chester to survival. In the three years since, the former Stoke City and Celtic prospect has been...
‘I got them butterflies that I’d not had since I finished playing’ – Dugout cameo stirs the senses for Brett Ormerod
Brett Ormerod is forever associated with Blackpool for two magical promotion-winning stints with the club, though it was a few short miles east that the popular former marksman felt the old emotions stirred last season in non-league. Following long-serving Dave...
‘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...
‘This option to go abroad was perfect for me’ – In depth with Jermaine McGlashan
Jermaine McGlashan is best known by now for his exploits in League football, though just prior to his latest move, non-league actually bookended his career. Earning his first pro deal at 22 when joining Aldershot Town from Ashford Town (Middlesex), the experienced...
New at the Nash but Mahony’s right at home
He's a man who will always be synonymous with Chester FC, but in this year of the 'unprecedented', the Blues' record appearance holder Craig Mahon has had to get firmly reacquainted with the unfamiliar. The Irish winger joined Altrincham back in January as part of the...
‘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...
