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Big crowd welcome Chasetown home as weather hits NPL fixtures
Only 11 of the 41 scheduled fixtures went ahead as planned, with six of those in the Midlands Division and the entire East Division programme wiped out. After playing on the road at Boldmere St Michaels so far this season, Chasetown finally got to play on their new artificial surface at The Scholars Ground and they made it a day to remember, coming from behind to defeat Witton Albion 3-2.
Stafford prepare for first league game since Hill departure
It was confirmed last Friday that the club had parted company with Hill by mutual consent after nearly three years in charge. A club statement said: "It is with deep regret that we can confirm the club has parted company with First Team Manager, Matt Hill, by mutual consent. "Matt took over the reigns at a very difficult time for the club and brought stability on the football side securing an eighth place finish in his first season.
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Hardy returns to Hurst Cross having enjoyed a successful loan spell earlier in the campaign. He featured eight times in all competitions for the Robins, scoring twice. He previously joined Macclesfield on a permanent deal at the start of 2023, having first impressed on loan from Buxton. He went on to feature 30 times in all for the Silkmen. Hardy made a goal-scoring return for Ashton United on Tuesday night, scoring the first of his side's two goals in a 2-2 draw away at Ilkeston Town.
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League leaders Radcliffe went into their home game against Whitby Town with a seven-point cushion at the top of the division, but it didn't stop them falling to a surprise 1-0 loss against the Seasiders. Jacob Gratton's 85th minute penalty proved enough to inflict a third league defeat of the season on the Boro, with Whitby rising to ninth in the table. The night's other big winners were Macclesfield, who thrashed Atherton Collieries 6-0 to climb to fourth.
Lancaster City part ways with Mark Fell
Also departing the club will be his coaching staff consisting of Graham Lancashire, Craig Rutherford and Mark Thornley. Fell took up the reins at the Dolly Blues in October 2018 from Ramsbottom United. Under his tenure, Lancaster City claimed the 2019/20 Lancashire FA Trophy, and have enjoyed relative stability in the Northern Premier League.
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The 25-year-old will be a familiar name to Purps supporters, having shone for neighbours Skelmersdale United in the Pitching In NPL West Division last season. Morris had a stunning campaign, bagging 17 goals and finishing joint-second in the league's goalscoring charts. He was also named in the NPL West Division Team of the Season before swapping Skelmersdale for FC United over the summer.
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The lead changed hands at the top of the NPL East Division as Stockton Town rose to the summit with a 7-1 thrashing of third-placed Belper Town. Kevin Hayes bagged a hat-trick for the Anchors, taking his personal tally to seven goals in his last five matches. Michael Fowler, Michael Roberts (2) and Stephen Thompson also got on the scoresheet before Adam Bessadi grabbed a consolation for the Nailers 19 minutes from time.
Netflix's Wednesday Gets Update On Season 2 Filming
This may leave many fans wondering where the show goes from here. While it’s been confirmed that Jenna Ortega and Emma Meyers will be returning to reprise their roles as Wednesday Addams and Enid Sinclair, no other cast members have definitively been set to come back for Season 2 of the series. As for where Season 2 will take place in the world of “Wednesday,” that’s still anyone’s guess.
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The pair came into the weekend level on 32 points, 10 adrift of runaway leaders Radcliffe who were in FA Trophy action on the same day. Despite falling behind to a 41st-minute Vaughan Redford penalty, Ben Hardcastle equalised on the stroke of half-time for the Blues before Adama Sidibeh netted a late winner for the second Saturday in a row.
Tiger Woods new golf league faces dome collapse
Tiger Woods of the United States catches a ball on the practice area during the third round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. Andrew Redington | Getty Images Extensive damage at a Florida dome venue is potentially a big blow to the Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy-backed tech-infused golf league two months out from its launch.
Lancaster City welcome home ex-Bury forward
Kilifin has made over 250 appearances for the Dolly Blues throughout his career, scoring 75 goals. His last spell at the Giant Axe came in the 2021/22 season. He scored four goals that season - including the winner in their FA Cup first qualifying round clash with 1874 Northwich. Kilifin subsequently joined Kendal Town, where he scored 33 goals in 44 games for the Mintcakes. His return to the Dolly Blues comes as the club seeks to eradicate its misfortunes in front of goal.
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The incoming player is like recent acquisitions Adam Yates and Nathan Whitehead, in being no stranger to the Proctor Cars Stadium faithful. Box-to-box midfielder Michael Williams, 30, has returned to the club - over seven years on from first signing. He arrived at the Gladiators in August 2016 and played a leading role under the management of Craig Hopkins and Glenn Kirkwood.
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Reeve joined the Bluebirds’ B team in the summer, having previously come through the ranks at Championship side Coventry City. He has featured twice for Barrow in the EFL Trophy, including a 45-minute stint during last week's triumph against Liverpool U21s. Reeve goes straight into contention to feature for FC United when they welcome Guiseley to Broadhurst Park on Saturday. Photo credit: Barrow NPL preview | Saturday 18 November
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The Boro are one of eight teams across all NPL levels who will feature in the second round of the FA Trophy. Because of this, just eight games will take place in the Premier Division. Nevertheless, it promises to be a clash of the heavyweights at Gorsey Lane, with third hosting second as Worksop Town make the trip to Warrington Rylands. The pair come into the weekend with the best defensive records in the division.
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Jordan Hulme scored twice for the Boro - including an 88th minute winner - as the league leaders overcame stubborn resistance to record their 14th league win from 16 matches. Below them, Worksop Town climbed up to second after a commanding 5-0 win at home to Stafford Rangers. The Tigers have now won three home games in the space of a week, scoring 16 goals and conceding just once. Stafford, meanwhile, drop to the bottom of the division on goal difference.
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The 25-year-old joins the club following his departure from the National League North outfit. He began in the youth ranks at Blackburn Rovers after signing for the club in 2009 at the age of 10. Tomlinson eventually making his senior debut for the one-time Premier League champions in the fifth round of the FA Cup against Manchester United, coming on as a second-half substitute and facing the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford.
Harborough Town buzzing with latest addition
Crawford is no stranger to the club, having first played for the Bees when he was just 17 years of age. The midfielder went on to play for Kettering, Peterborough Sports, Boston United and more recent Brackley, all in the National League North. Crawford brings a wealth of experience from Step 2 with him and is still just 26. Manager Mitch Austin said: “I am absolutely delighted to get Jordon signed back at the club.
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Despite not being at their free-scoring best, the Boro responded well to a 4-0 defeat at Matlock Town in their most recent outing. The teams immediately below them all colleced maximum points, with a late Adama Sidibeh goal helping second-placed Warrington Rylands past Ilkeston Town and Worksop Town emphatically sweeping aside Atherton Collieries 4-1. Colls have now lost eight of their last nine league games and sit five points from safety.
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Runaway leaders Radcliffe are in action at the Neuven Stadium against Gainsborough Trinity. The Boro could go 10 points clear at the top with a win, but it won't be an easy task against a Holy Blues side that have enjoyed a mini-resurgence of late, losing just one of their last six matches in all competitions. Nearest rivals Warrington Rylands visit an Ilkeston Town side with their sights set on putting pressure on the top five.
Charlie Reaney makes Stocksbridge switch
The 22-year-old midfielder joined the Sheepicorns prior to the start of the 2023/24 season from Belper Town. He appeared 13 times for the West Yorkshire-based outfit, and scored on two occasions. A former Sheffield Wednesday youth player, Reaney has also featured for the likes of Sheffield FC and Hallam FC. The young midfielder could make his debut for the Steels in Saturday’s home clash against North Ferriby in the Northern Premier League. Photo credit: Ossett United
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The 22-year-old midfielder joined the National League North outfit in June 2022, going on to make 13 appearances for the club. During his time at the Blues, he spent time out on loan at the likes of Warrington Rylands, Hyde United, Mariner and most recently Bootle. Earl’s short tenure at the Mariners saw him score once in six appearances and has now secured a permanent transfer to the Mariners.
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The 25-year-old joined the Diamonds in September from Corby Town after spending just one month at the Steelmen, making six appearances and scoring twice. A King’s Lynn Town Academy graduate, Edge spent a number of years with his hometown club before joining Wisbech Town. In 2022, he made the move to Spalding United where he featured 52 times for the Tulips over an 18-month period.
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Miley, 31, joins the club from local rivals City of Liverpool in the summer and has gone on to make 12 appearances for the Purps. An experienced non-league centre-back, he has previously featured for the likes of Conwy Borough, Colwyn Bay, Bangor City, Bala Town and Marine. He spent four seasons at the Mariners where he appeared 62 times and scored on six occasions, eventually becoming the club captain. Joining him at the Berry Street Garage Stadium is Jack Bentley.
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Before playing for 1874 Northwich, he was part of Crewe Alexandra’s academy. He has also had stints with Hyde United and Stockport Town. Green scored three times in 30 appearances for the Townfield-based side during the 2022/23 campaign. He has scored the same number of goals in just 13 appearances this term but has now decided to move on from the NPL West Division strugglers.
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The most eye-catching result of the night came at Sandy Lane, where Worksop Town bounced back from their FA Cup exit by thrashing Morpeth Town 7-0. Vaughan Redford scored a hat-trick for the Tigers, while much of the damage came when Paul Green, Liam Hughes and Jay Rollins all scored inside the opening 20 minutes. Aleksandrs Starcenko also added his name to the scoresheet 18 minutes from time as Worksop climbed up to third in the league table.
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The duo have overseen just under 300 games since being appointed to their current roles in March 2017. However, after what the club describe as an "open and amicable discussion with members of the Board", they have decided to step down. The pair leave with the club 18th in the Pitching In NPL West Division, two points above the relegation zone. The Greens have only managed four league wins from their opening 13 matches, losing seven times.
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League leaders Radcliffe fell to a heavy 4-0 defeat at Matlock Town, after an inspired display from Gladiators forward Jonathon Margetts. Margetts scored a first-half hat-trick and added a fourth shortly before the hour mark to set his side on the way to an important victory over the Boro, who were beaten for just the second time in 14 league outings.
Worksop Town's FA Cup run is testament to volunteers
The seventh-tier side, who currently sit fourth in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division, make the trip to League Two side Stockport County on Saturday after reaching the FA Cup First Round Proper for the first time in 22 years. It has been a tumultuous existence since that day in 2001, when the Tigers lost 3-0 to a Bournemouth side containing Eddie Howe, with a number of financial difficulties affecting the club.
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Dunne made his Rochdale debut in November 2019 and went on to sign his first professional contract with the club the following summer, at the age of 18. The following season, he joined Stafford Rangers on loan before making a permanent switch to the club following his release from Dale in the summer of 2022. He has been a regular for the Northern Premier League side this season, making 13 appearances in all competitions after featuring 44 times during his first full season at Rangers.
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When the Mariners faced Tottenham Hotspur at the Third Round stage of the 2020/21 season, the 161 places between the two clubs was the largest gulf in the competition’s history. The windfall from that televised tie has proved transformational and CEO James Leary hopes their latest cup crusade can propel the club to even greater heights. “There's no there's no better feeling than a good FA Cup run,” said Leary. “After our run last time we became a household name.
Whitby Town looking to make history amidst FA Cup clash against Bristol Rovers
The Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division team will make their first appearance in the first round proper for 20 years on Saturday. Following a thrilling 3-1 fourth qualifying round replay win against Chelmsford City at the Towbar Express Stadium, Ryder has been inundated with messages about ticket sales ahead of the clash with the League One side.
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Having tasted defeat in the Manchester Premier Cup at the hands of Chadderton in midweek, league leaders Radcliffe will hope to return to winning ways at Matlock Town on Saturday. Last season's beaten play-off semi-finalists, the Gladiators have endured a mixed start to 2023/24 but have managed to pick up form in recent weeks, winning three of their last five matches in all competitions and losing just once.
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Armitage returns to his former club on dual-registration, having spent the early parts of the season in the Midland Football League with Hinckley AFC. His time at Hinckley was disrupted by hamstring and ankle problems, limiting him to just eight appearances. Now back to full fitness, he will step two levels up the football pyramid to help a Hednesford side looking to end their early-season woes.
International flavour as Radcliffe land double signing
The Northern Premier League leaders have moved to bolster their ranks as they look to continue the early-season momentum which has seen them win 12 of their opening 13 matches in the league. They sit seven points clear at the top of the division ahead of Saturday's trip to Matlock Town. Tse arrives at the Boro having featured for fellow NPL side Hyde United already this season, making five appearances in all competitions.
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Hilton spent time in the Premier League side's academy from 2016-23 but was released last summer. Much of Hilton's time at the Cottagers was spent playing for their U18s and U23s. He also enjoyed a brief stint on loan at Finnish side TPS Turku in July 2021 before going on loan to Carlisle United last season. However, he only made seven league appearances for the Football League outfit before his loan was terminated midway through the campaign.
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Bruce will be joined at the Leasing.com Stadium by former Premier League full-back Phil Bardsley as assistant manager, former Manchester United academy manager of 23 years Paul McGuinness as head coach, and Dan Ternent as head of recruitment. Their coaching setup is completed by Peter Band, who will be staying at the football club as first team coach alongside the new coaching staff.
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It was one of only two games played in the NPL on Saturday, due to a combination of poor weather and the involvement of several teams in the first round of the FA Trophy. A Chinedu Osadebe header shortly after the hour mark proved to be the difference at Horsfall Stadium as the hosts picked up just their third league win of the season. Elsewhere, Warrington Rylands missed the chance to close the gap to league leaders Radcliffe after being held to a goalless draw at Lancaster City.
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The former Walsall Wood boss will be assisted by Steve Hinks. Harris, 34, has been involved in management from a young age and has built his reputation amongst the lower local leagues before getting the chance to take over at Walsall Wood just under three years ago.
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The former Sheffield United midfielder took over the reins of the Silkmen in May 2023 following the departure of Neil Danns. Despite a relatively strong start to the season which saw them win their opening three fixtures, four defeats in their last five games have forced the club to look for new leadership elsewhere.
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With league leaders Radcliffe in cup action, second-placed Warrington Rylands have the opportunity to close the eight-point gap at the top when they travel to Lancaster City, who currently sit 14th. The Blues conceded a late equaliser at Bamber Bridge in midweek but could still extend their unbeaten league run to 13 games on Saturday. Towards the bottom of the table, Bradford Park Avenue welcome Marske United to Horsfall Stadium.
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Stafford took the lead three minutes into the game through Ethan Stewart, but the hosts would hit back just a minute later through Luca Navarro, before wrapping up proceedings prior to the end of the first half with goals from Jude Oyibo and Olly Thornley. Warrington Rylands conceded ground in their bid to chase down the league leaders after they were pegged back with a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw away at Bamber Bridge.
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Hathaway was appointed to the role last Saturday, although the circumstances leading to the departure of previous incumbent Dave Stringer - who was only appointed to the role at the start of the month - remain unclear. Hathaway has started to rebuild his squad by signing forwards Jack Whelan and Chris Cowley. Whelan arrives from Birmingham United, while Cowley joins the club from Midland Football League side Atherstone Town.
Macclesfield duo make National League North move
Campbell returns to former club Curzon Ashton, where he scored 20 times in all competitions during the 2022/23 season before completing a move to the Silkmen in May of this year. Peers made the switch from the Nash alongside Campbell over the summer, but the pair have struggled to hit the heights they achieved last season and have only netted four goals between them so far this term. Peers has subsequently decided to join Chester, who are 12th in the National League North.
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The club say he was the "overwhelming choice" to succeed Paul Phillips, who lasted just 10 months in the role before parting ways with the club in mid-September. Liam Tongue has been in caretaker charge ever since, and he will remain in the post for the Lions' Northern Premier League home game against Marine on Tuesday night. They have won their last four matches in all competitions and currently sit 13th in the league table, four points adrift of the play-offs.
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Steavens began playing semi-professionally at the age of 16 and has played for a number of clubs across the north-east since them. Last season, he made the move to North Shields and kept seven clean sheets in 16 matches as they ended the Pitching In NPL East Division season strongly. He was named on the bench for Saturday's 1-1 draw at Stockton Town. Despite conceding a late leveller, Dunston occupy the final play-off spot and remain just three points behind NPL East Division leaders Belper Town.
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Lois Maynard opened the scoring three minutes into the contest at Hurst Cross, with Nicky Adams wrapping up the win in the closing stages as the Boro edged another of the sides enjoying a strong start to the season. Nearest challengers Warrington Rylands kept pace with the league leaders thanks to a 1-0 triumph at home to Hyde United. Joe Piggott's 66th minute effort was the difference for the Blues as they stretched their unbeaten league run to 11 matches.
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Previously a Northern Premier League winner with Ashton United, Pritchard arrived at Bower Fold over the summer but has found game time limited with the Pitching In NPL West Division side. He was subsequently sent on loan to NWCFL side Glossop North End. The 27-year-old could make his Albion debut when they visit NPL West Division leaders Kidsgrove Athletic next Saturday. Witton have also announced that Pritchard will remain dual-registered with Glossop. Photo credit: Stalybridge Celtic
Whitby Town end 20-year wait for FA Cup first round spot
The Seasiders let slip a two-goal lead on Saturday and missed the chance to advance at the first attempt, but there would be no repeat as they overcame higher-level opposition at a raucous Towbar Express Stadium. Jacob Gratton and Junior Mondal - scorer of their two goals in the original fixture - again made their presence felt to put Whitby 2-0 up at half-time.
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