# non league (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover non league. Page: Feed: --- ## [Introducing Archie Cramer](https://tttonlf.com/introducing-archie-cramer/) _2026-08-20 · Christianobray · Through The Turnstile of Non-League Football_ What were you doing when you was 17? Playing football for your local Sunday league team and maybe playing a bit of Football Manager maybe? Well Archie Cramer is putting us all to shame as he is experiencing real management as he steps up as interim manager for his club. I sat down with him to find out just how this has all come about and what he hope it will mean for his future in the game.… ## [Introducing Freddy Sodden](https://tttonlf.com/introducing-freddy-sodden/) _2026-08-12 · Christianobray · Through The Turnstile of Non-League Football_ Meet Freddy Sodden, a 17-year-old goalkeeping coach making his mark in Non-League football. Already working with Bowers & Pitsea, Freddy shares his journey from goalkeeper to coach, his passion for the tactical side of the game, and the lessons he’s learned about communication, consistency, decision-making and developing young goalkeepers. ## [The Rise of AFC Whyteleafe](https://tttonlf.com/the-rise-of-afc-whyteleafe/) _2026-08-08 · Christianobray · Through The Turnstile of Non-League Football_ Formed in 2021 after the previous club Whyteleafe FC folded - Kelly Waters was inspired by the afc Wimbledon story and that’s how they landed on the new name. Kelly Waters actually managed the club for the first four years but handed over the reins at the start of last season. In 2025 the club had an amazing run to the FA Vase final at Wembley against the kent side Whitstable town. The game went… ## [‘In the Wings’ behind the scenes with Welling United’s volunteers](https://tttonlf.com/in-the-wings-behind-the-scenes-with-welling-uniteds-volunteers/) _2026-07-22 · Christianobray · Through The Turnstile of Non-League Football_ Go behind the scenes at Welling United and meet the dedicated volunteers whose passion keeps the club running. From matchday operations to unseen daily tasks, discover the people whose commitment, teamwork and love for the Wings make non-league football possible. ## [Introducing Spencer Hopwood](https://tttonlf.com/introducing-spencer-hopwood/) _2026-07-20 · Christianobray · Through The Turnstile of Non-League Football_ Spencer Hopwood's passion for football commentary began in childhood and has grown into covering Cymru South and Ardal South East matches. Despite the extensive preparation, travel and research involved, all done voluntarily, he thrives on the excitement of matchdays and enjoys helping shine a light on Welsh grassroots football. ## [Non-League Football Manager: An exciting new game on the horizon!](https://tttonlf.com/non-league-football-manager-an-exciting-new-game-on-the-horizon/) _2026-07-10 · Christianobray · Through The Turnstile of Non-League Football_ Everyone has stood in the crowd of a football match with everything going wrong for your team and uttered those words "I could do better than this" speaking about the manager and selection decisions made. This has always been in my eyes the reason games such as Championship Manager, LMA Manager and Football Manager have all been extremely popular with the football fanbase, there is real love of… ## [Introducing Gary Lawson](https://tttonlf.com/introducing-gary-lawson/) _2026-07-06 · Christianobray · Through The Turnstile of Non-League Football_ From grassroots beginnings to inspiring others through Non-League football, Gary Lawson shares his passion, experiences and dedication to the game, revealing the journey behind his enduring love of football. ## [Introducing Matthew Newman](https://tttonlf.com/introducing-matthew-newman/) _2026-06-25 · Christianobray · Through The Turnstile of Non-League Football_ Matt Newman gives countless voluntary hours to Berks County FC, serving as both trustee and referee secretary while also officiating matches. From supporting referees to helping shape the club's future, his dedication highlights the vital behind the scenes work that keeps grassroots football thriving and its strong community spirit alive. ## [Introducing Nick Wilson](https://tttonlf.com/introducing-nick-wilson/) _2026-06-07 · Christianobray · Through The Turnstile of Non-League Football_ Nick Wilson shares his journey into non league football commentary, revealing the preparation, adaptability and passion required behind the microphone. From memorable matchday moments to developing his own broadcasting style, he offers an insight into the unseen work that helps bring games to supporters unable to attend in person. ## [Introducing Chris Durning](https://tttonlf.com/introducing-chris-durning/) _2026-06-03 · Christianobray · Through The Turnstile of Non-League Football_ Chris Durning explains the many roles he volunteers for at Shepshed Dynamo, from match reporting and radio updates to post match interviews. He shares the organisation, passion and community spirit behind non league football, while offering practical advice for anyone hoping to begin their own journey in football media. ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/laS3Z0LGmYdX) _2026-06-03 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Prestwich Heys Season Review 2024/25](https://paulwatchesfootball.wordpress.com/2025/04/23/prestwich-heys-season-review-2024-25/) _2025-04-23 · pthomason01 · (untitled)_ Conceding late goals is something that plagued Heys all season and the opening three game were no exception. An eighty-fifth minute goal for Cheadle Town, a ninety-fourth for AFC Liverpool and in the FA Cup, an eighty-nineth minute goal after being reduced to nine players against Stocksbridge Park Steels made it three defeats in three \[…\] ## [Alvin Martin and his Hat-trick Against Three ‘Keepers](https://paulwatchesfootball.wordpress.com/2025/04/14/alvin-martin-and-his-hat-trick-against-three-keepers/) _2025-04-14 · pthomason01 · (untitled)_ On 21st April 1986, it was your run-of-the-mill First Division match at Upton Park (or the Boleyn Ground) between West Ham United and Newcastle United. West Ham were fifth in the table and were actually still in the title race as they had games in hand on the teams above them and went into this \[…\] ## [Prestwich Heys 2-1 Irlam FC](https://paulwatchesfootball.wordpress.com/2025/04/12/prestwich-heys-2-1-irlam-fc/) _2025-04-12 · pthomason01 · (untitled)_ Prestwich Heys effectively sealed their place in next seasons North West Counties Premier Division as Max Bardsley-Rowe scored a late penalty in front of a bumper crowd of 522. The young players of Prestwich Marauders were in attendance as the two clubs celebrated their new link. These boys and girls are the future of Heys \[…\] ## [The Story of a Footballing East German Defector](https://paulwatchesfootball.wordpress.com/2025/04/07/the-story-of-a-footballing-east-german-defector/) _2025-04-07 · pthomason01 · (untitled)_ In March 1983, East German footballer, Lutz Eigendorf died in a car accident aged just 26. But how did this happen? And why? Eigendorf defected from East to West Germany during the cold war period but he wasn’t the only athlete to do so, so why were the East German secret police, the Stasi, more \[…\] ## [The Big Freeze of 1962-63](https://paulwatchesfootball.wordpress.com/2025/03/31/the-big-freeze-of-1962-63/) _2025-03-31 · pthomason01 · (untitled)_ There’s nothing more frustrating on matchday when a couple of hours before kick off you get that news that the game you’re attending has been postposed due to the weather. But what about if a game is postponed fifteen times? That was the case for an FA Cup tie between Lincoln City and Coventry City. \[…\] ## [Prestwich Heys 1-2 Ramsbottom United](https://paulwatchesfootball.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/prestwich-heys-1-2-ramsbottom-united/) _2025-03-29 · pthomason01 · (untitled)_ It was last minute heartbreak once again for Prestwich Heys who let a one goal half time lead slip to lose it right at the death against promotion-chasing Ramsbottom in this derby match. A bumper crowd of 340 was in attendance at Aide Moran Park and they saw the home side get off to the \[…\] ## [The Lost Football Club of Bury – Stand Athletic](https://paulwatchesfootball.wordpress.com/2025/03/24/the-lost-football-club-of-bury-stand-athletic/) _2025-03-24 · pthomason01 · (untitled)_ Founded in 1964, Stand Athletic played at Elms Park in Whitefield and spent their first year in the Bury Sunday Schools League when they were accepted into the South East Lancashire League, running two teams, managed by Harry Molineux until 1973 before the role was taken over by Tom Edwards. In 1981, the club who \[…\] ## [Carlos Kaiser – The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football](https://paulwatchesfootball.wordpress.com/2025/03/20/carlos-kaiser-the-greatest-footballer-never-to-play-football/) _2025-03-20 · pthomason01 · (untitled)_ Everyone remembers the story of Ali Dia, who back in 1996 convinced Southampton Manager, Graeme Souness, that he was the cousin of George Weah and had played for Paris Saint-Germain and should be given a chance at Southampton. Now, can you imagine managing to sign for 11 different clubs over a 12 year period, using \[…\] ## [Prestwich Heys 2023/24 Season Review](https://paulwatchesfootball.wordpress.com/2025/03/20/prestwich-heys-2023-24-season-review/) _2025-03-20 · pthomason01 · (untitled)_ After a seventh placed finish, the 2022/23 season was the most successful in the clubs history. Therefore, there was a lot of optimism going into the new season as Lee O’Brien and James Hampson began their second season in charge. However, things didn’t go to plan on the opening day of the league season as \[…\] ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Q57b7QeXLn5I) _2025-03-20 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Ivor Broadis – The Player-Manager that Sold Himself!](https://paulwatchesfootball.wordpress.com/2025/03/17/ivor-broadis-the-player-manager-that-sold-himself/) _2025-03-17 · pthomason01 · (untitled)_ This is the story of Ivor Broadis who at the age of 23, became the youngest manager in Football League history after his appointment as player-manager Carlisle United in the Third Division North in August 1946. Born in 1922, Ivor (actually called ‘Ivan’, but after playing as an amateur for Tottenham during the Second World \[…\]