Non-League News

[Glyn]

... and meanwhile their plans for a new new ground are making progress:

http://www.leamingtonfc.co.uk/index.php ... Itemid=355

[The Beerhunter]

... and Batchelor has rejoined them just in time!

http://www.leamingtonfc.co.uk/index.php ... Itemid=355

So what's he gonna do, play for Lockheed tonight and in the Final if they get there and then go back to the Strangers and play in the Walsall Senior Cup Final next Tuesday?

[Lee K]

Leamington v Hitchin in the final on Monday.

Evesham lose to Salisbury in extra-time after Evesham suffered a controversial sending-off.

[Glyn]

Leamington v Hitchin in the final on Monday.

Evesham lose to Salisbury in extra-time after Evesham suffered a controversial sending-off.

Details:

http://www.evostikleaguesouthern.co.uk/ ... fo/results

1032 , not bad, expect a lot more on Bank Holiday Monday....

[Del]

Three teams blocked from play-offs: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/397 ... name=sport

[Glyn]

Three teams blocked from play-offs: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/397 ... name=sport

I wonder why "BBC Sport has contacted the FA for a response" when the FA have already said that "this decision is final and binding."

[The Beerhunter]

Three teams blocked from play-offs: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/397 ... name=sport

I wonder why "BBC Sport has contacted the FA for a response" when the FA have already said that "this decision is final and binding."

We get this every season. Clubs know the rules and what is required of them so get on with it and don't whinge and moan when you've spent your budget on the team and not the facilities.

[Glyn]

Three teams blocked from play-offs: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/397 ... name=sport

I wonder why "BBC Sport has contacted the FA for a response" when the FA have already said that "this decision is final and binding."

We get this every season. Clubs know the rules and what is required of them so get on with it and don't whinge and moan when you've spent your budget on the team and not the facilities.

[Glyn]

Telford latest:

http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2017 ... y-council/

http://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/afc ... c-telford/

[Glyn]

Robbie Thompson Brown has scored a last minute penalty to draw AP Leamngton level with Hitchin n the SLP play off final

I was there, a truly awful game between two truly awful teams, Brakes won 2-1 aet with a 108th-minute winner, Hitchin's no 5 blasted over an open goal from 2 yards out in the 122nd minute

Obeng was anonymous and ineffective and should have been red-carded for punching an opponent in the head after they both fell off the pitch in a challenge, the ref bottled it and just spoke to them both; but he did red-card (2nd-yellow?) the offender for the penalty. RTB's penalty was dispatched superbly under enormous pressure

Obeng was subbed soon thereafter by Batchelor who was his usual combative self. Tom James was an unused sub

2102 including, if my eyes didn't deceive me (I didn't get to speak to him), the manager of AFC Telford United, if he was there talent-spotting he had a wasted afternoon

[Lee K]

Interesting statement from York City:

http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk// ... te=desktop

[Glyn]

Interesting statement from York City:

http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk// ... te=desktop

Good communication

[Glyn]

Robbie Thompson Brown has scored a last minute penalty to draw AP Leamngton level with Hitchin n the SLP play off final

I was there, a truly awful game between two truly awful teams, Brakes won 2-1 aet with a 108th-minute winner, Hitchin's no 5 blasted over an open goal from 2 yards out in the 122nd minute

Obeng was anonymous and ineffective and should have been red-carded for punching an opponent in the head after they both fell off the pitch in a challenge, the ref bottled it and just spoke to them both; but he did red-card (2nd-yellow?) the offender for the penalty. RTB's penalty was dispatched superbly under enormous pressure

Obeng was subbed soon thereafter by Batchelor who was his usual combative self. Tom James was an unused sub

2102 including, if my eyes didn't deceive me (I didn't get to speak to him), the manager of AFC Telford United, if he was there talent-spotting he had a wasted afternoon

Match report

https://leamingtonobserver.co.uk/sport/ ... nce-north/

No highlights online yet, but I will watch for them to see if that late miss was as glaring as I thought from the other end or if Breeden saved it as some reports are suggesting

[Glyn]

Robbie Thompson Brown has scored a last minute penalty to draw AP Leamngton level with Hitchin n the SLP play off final

I was there, a truly awful game between two truly awful teams, Brakes won 2-1 aet with a 108th-minute winner, Hitchin's no 5 blasted over an open goal from 2 yards out in the 122nd minute

Obeng was anonymous and ineffective and should have been red-carded for punching an opponent in the head after they both fell off the pitch in a challenge, the ref bottled it and just spoke to them both; but he did red-card (2nd-yellow?) the offender for the penalty. RTB's penalty was dispatched superbly under enormous pressure

Obeng was subbed soon thereafter by Batchelor who was his usual combative self. Tom James was an unused sub

2102 including, if my eyes didn't deceive me (I didn't get to speak to him), the manager of AFC Telford United, if he was there talent-spotting he had a wasted afternoon

Match report

https://leamingtonobserver.co.uk/sport/ ... nce-north/

No highlights online yet, but I will watch for them to see if that late miss was as glaring as I thought from the other end or if Breeden saved it as some reports are suggesting

Full highlights still awaited but here are the save of the season and the miss of the season in quick succession.... (122nd minute...)

[Glyn]

... and here's the winning goal - now, would you say those defenders are putting their bodies on the line as if their lives (or even their promotion hopes) depended on it?

[Glyn]

Hughes not retained by Bucks

http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/headlines ... -exit.html

[Glyn]

... and here's the winning goal - now, would you say those defenders are putting their bodies on the line as if their lives (or even their promotion hopes) depended on it?

Full highlights finally online - 31 minutes' worth!!

[Glyn]

Lee Hughes:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39809620

[Glyn]

Looks like Scarborough will be back in Scarborough next season...

http://www.evostikleague.co.uk/bull-tha ... ends-36492

I'll put it on my "to do" list

http://www.scarboroughathletic.com/news ... oming-home

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-yo ... e-35433788

http://www.scarboroughathletic.com/ground/weaponness

[Lee K]

Scott Dundas leaves Newcastle Town...

http://m.stokesentinel.co.uk/scott-dund ... story.html

I bet he's gutted the Nantwich job has just gone...

[Glyn]

Interesting read...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39576834

[Glyn]

Bucks:

https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/fo ... l-striker/

[Glyn]

Worcester City will be playing at Step 5

http://nonleague.pitchero.com/news/the- ... ay-step-5/

[sheriff]

well done to Forest Green Rovers into the football league with just a population of 6,000

[Del]

well done to Forest Green Rovers into the football league with just a population of 6,000

FGR was the 'local' derby for TU over Christmas/New year - just 126 miles away!

Looks like Eastleigh (131 miles) or Aldershot (160 miles) now!!