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The Northern Premier League – did I predict it right?

  It is that time of the year (for Non-Leaguers) – the league fixtures are done and all that is left are the pot-luck of the play-offs to determine who goes up with the champions. It’s also that time of year when the writers of this world look back on their predictions pre-season and hope that no-one will remember what was said back in September, “Newcastle relegated?! Gaaaaaaaawwwwwwwd I’m an idiot.” Many lesser men/women would balk at the idea of revisiting their past predictions, to open themselves up so easily to possible ridicule, but not I dear reader. I am

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The return of the Vaughan – Wright axis

Stephen Vaughan has a chequered past in football. He was in charge of Barrow and Chester City, and neither set of fans have particularly nice things to say about him. Now his usual right-hand man Mark Wright is back in football alongside his son, Stephen Jr. As Neil Bellis explains, Widnes Town FC will be an interesting story because the Vaughans are back in business…

 
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Temporary respite for Northwich Victoria

‘Crisis club’ is a term often used of context. As Neil Bellis explains, Northwich Victoria are deserving of the title…

 
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Darlington FC – going or gone?

Yesterday Darlington surprised everyone by releasing every player and every member of the management team from their contracts. As Neil Bellis explains, things do not look good for the conference side…

 
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A time to think of those clubs less fortunate

During a time when we are all encouraged to think of those less fortunate than ourselves, Neil Bellis is on hand to profile some non-league sides who will struggle to see next Christmas…

 
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The Wrexham FC takeover is finally complete

After quite a bit of waiting and wondering, Wrexham FC have new owners with the best intentions of the club completely in mind. Neil Bellis has the story on the WST…

 
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Bath City’s new manager

Bath City are struggling at the foot of the Blue Square Premier. Manager Adie Britton is considered to have done a good job at the club, having taken the part-timers up and seen them finish 10th last season, but as Neil Bellis finds out, someone is in relentless pursuit of Britton’s job…

 
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Is non-league coverage taking another hit?

It’s pretty safe to say Neil Bellis didn’t enjoy the FA Cup coverage over the weekend…

 
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FCUM find a home

While many fans complain that they are losing touch with modern football and the excess of the Premier League, Neil Bellis has the story of one club that was set-up to spite their very rich neighbours and their recent news about building their own stadium…

 
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A shocking story of FA Cup violence

Lancaster City versus Halifax Town should’ve been an interesting cup tie. Instead a mindless brawl has seen it attracting unwanted press attention that has overshadowed whatever happened on the pitch. Neil Bellis tells the story…

 
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