Behind the scenes of non-league football
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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.…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
