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Posted by: Mack Aug 14 2016, 12:03 PM
I noticed there wasn't a thread for the Vanaroma National League and a non-league thread.
This is the topic for anything about non-league clubs or your local team.
With 3 games into the season. It looks like this in the National League:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/national-league/table
Posted by: jonny Aug 17 2016, 04:30 AM
Monumentally, North Ferriby United made it into the Conference last season. When you compare the size of the village against the likes of York and Chester etc., it really is a magnificent achievement. Financially the cannot compete with other teams in their division but that also means that the pressure is off. Picked up our first win of the season tonight in a 3-2 victory over Guiseley.
I really can't overstate how much of a mismatch it is for them in this division - but this is also the team who won the FA Trophy a few years ago, so anything can happen. I remember about 5-6 years ago watching Ferriby beat Fleetwood in the Conference North and look how well they are doing now!
Posted by: Mack Aug 20 2016, 09:44 PM
I really can't overstate how much of a mismatch it is for them in this division - but this is also the team who won the FA Trophy a few years ago, so anything can happen. I remember about 5-6 years ago watching Ferriby beat Fleetwood in the Conference North and look how well they are doing now!
And they continued with another win today.
Posted by: Flatcap Aug 21 2016, 07:44 PM
I am hoping Gateshead go up from here, they have been near the promotion play offs in recent seasons.
Posted by: Mack Aug 30 2016, 11:50 AM
Already Eastleigh & Guiseley have both sacked their managers.
Posted by: Flatcap Aug 31 2016, 07:57 PM
The managerial merry go round has started then.
Any unexpected performers from the start so far for anyone? I am a tad surprised at Lincoln doing better than they have done in recent seasons.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Aug 31 2016, 08:04 PM
Poole Town (a few miles from me) have made an impressive start in Conference South after being promoted last season. They lost their first game rather badly, but have done well since then. As a former Woking season ticket holder, I'm disappointed with their start in the Conference National though.
Posted by: Mack Aug 31 2016, 09:07 PM
Sutton United have made a good start for me.
Posted by: Mack Oct 8 2016, 10:24 PM
Hopefully this will be the season that Forest Green finally get promoted to the Football League. Top of the league so far.
Posted by: Silas Oct 10 2016, 09:09 PM
Chester are 4pts off the play offs. I am living for our current run of form.
Posted by: Flatcap Oct 13 2016, 06:00 PM
Gary Mills sacked at Wrexham.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37647642
Posted by: Steve201 Oct 13 2016, 10:34 PM
I assume they are one of the few teams not to have ever been in the league?
Posted by: Mack Oct 14 2016, 07:51 AM
Yes, Forest Green Rovers have never played in the Football League.
As well as Eastleigh, Dover Athletic, Gateshead, the reformed Chester, Boreham Wood, Sutton, Solihull Moors, Bromley, Maidstone United, Woking, Braintree Town, North Ferriby United, Guiseley.
Posted by: Severin Oct 14 2016, 11:39 AM
The old Maidstone Utd did play in the league however.
Most people in the area don't make a distinction since the team was taken over by the same people within days of the original collapsing even if is technically a different club
Posted by: Mack Feb 20 2017, 12:52 AM
What a season so far for Lincoln City, top of the league and in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.
Posted by: bigwiglaf Feb 20 2017, 12:57 AM
Will be nice to see if they advance to the semis.....I like an underdog team that does well...
Posted by: Mack Feb 27 2017, 01:15 PM
Sutton United had to play an outfield player in goal after their goalkeeper got injured during their match against Torquay.
Posted by: Mack Mar 3 2017, 07:08 PM
That would be something for definite, unlikely with who they got.
It'll be great to see Lincoln hopefully back in the Football League.
Posted by: Mack Mar 6 2017, 12:55 PM
A match between Didcot Town and Hereford was abandoned due to crowd trouble:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/didcot-town-vs-hereford-abandoned-9965745
Posted by: Flatcap Apr 23 2017, 10:22 AM
Lincoln City are up, what an amazing season for this club. Last play off place seems to be between Aldershot and Dover. Dover has a game in hand. Last two relegation places to be decided as well.
Posted by: Mack May 4 2017, 11:38 AM
Who would you want to see get promoted to League Two with the play-offs:
Tranmere Rovers
Aldershot
Forest Green
Dagenham & Redbridge
Posted by: Dobbo May 4 2017, 06:25 PM
Forest Green out of those.
Posted by: Flatcap May 4 2017, 07:58 PM
I would like Tranmere out of those to go up.
Posted by: Mack May 7 2017, 01:14 PM
Tranmere through to the playoff final with victory over Aldershot.
Posted by: Mack May 7 2017, 09:18 PM
Forest Green and Tranmere then in the play off final.
Posted by: Steve201 May 7 2017, 11:00 PM
Nice hope Forest Greeb get a spell in the league - when have they ever been in the league!?
Posted by: Mack May 15 2017, 07:49 AM
And Forest Green did it, and are in League Two. I think they are the smallest in population to reach the Football League.
Posted by: Mack May 15 2017, 12:01 PM
Yes with a population of 5,794, Nailsworth will be the smallest place to ever have an EFL club.
Posted by: Dobbo May 15 2017, 04:07 PM
Absolutely amazing achievement and as a plus it's great to see another local side in the league!
Posted by: OutstandingMixer May 15 2017, 07:13 PM
Great to see Forest Green in the Football League. Hopefully they can do the double against Swindon next season 
Posted by: Steve201 May 15 2017, 09:28 PM
Great achievement!
Posted by: Rooney May 15 2017, 10:06 PM
Forest Green can get screwed! One of my least favourite clubs, if you have ever supported a team that's been in the Conference at any point you will know why!
Posted by: ML Hammer95 May 15 2017, 10:10 PM
I've played youth football in Nailsworth, really is a tiny place that's incredibly hard to get to.
Great to see them promoted!
Posted by: RobinJuanPersie May 15 2017, 11:05 PM
I have to back up the dislike of Forest Green.
However, as a Chester fan I'm glad they won because we could really do with the money the two derbies against Tranmere always produces.
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