National League Week 1 Predictions

Aldershot v Oxford This is a really intriguing game, as two sides who most feel will be down the bottom of the table collide. I’m a lot more optimistic about Aldershot than most, but I’m also excited to see Oxford City make their National League debut. In short, there’s a lot to like about this

League 2 Predictions: Week 1

Accrington v Newport John Coleman’s side were relegated last season, and I think they will be relieved this weekend, as they host a side who I unfortunately feel will end the season towards the bottom end of the table. The difference in quality from what they faced last season will be evident, but I still

Dagenham: 13 Managers They Should Consider

Shock news emerged on Friday night that Dagenham and Redbridge had parted ways with manager Daryl McMahon. The change had been a long time coming, with mounting frustration over the prospect of missing the playoffs for a second year running leading to increasing tensions. The timing of the change is what raised eyebrows most, with

Notts, Wrexham, Chesterfield: Combined XI

As suggested by Charlie Walden (@WallySpire), I’ve decided to have a go at making a combined 11 for the top 3 sides (yea Woking are 3rd right now, but Chesterfield have played far fewer games and are generally considered in the top 3 sides in this division).. As Notts and Chesterfield clash this weekend, 2

3 up 3 down – why the time is right to give the National League another promotion spot

With 3 National League sides more than holding their own in the FA Cup, the conversation around National League promotion and relegation has kicked into life again. It’s a conversation which has gone strong throughout the season, with relegated sides Oldham and Scunthorpe staring double relegation in the face. But now seems like the most

National League Title Challengers: Who Will Win the League?

With a free weekend coming up (FA Trophy), I thought it was the appropriate time to take a look at the three leading candidates for the title. It also coincides with (pretty much) the halfway stage, so the time to evaluate the title challengers seems appropriate. I originally planned to pen a piece in response

Why I Feel Notts SHOULD Sell Macaulay Langstaff

Yes you have read that right. I feel we should sell our top scorer, should the right conditions be met. Firstly, I appreciate that we don’t have to sell. We aren’t strapped for cash. Langstaff is happy here. And he is on a long contract, one which some would say we would be foolish to

Yeovil: The Art of the Low Block

Some sides don’t go out to win football games, but instead go out not to get beat. Yeovil are one of those sides. They’ve drawn the most games in the league, a staggering 50% of their games (10 in 20), yet they sit just 2 points above the relegation zone. This is because they have

National League England 26 Man Squad

With England embarking on a World Cup campaign that, so far at least, is going well, I thought it would be interesting to see how an English National League squad would shape up. I’ve gone with the 26 man format, all English players and I’ve tried to balance the squad as much as I can. 

My 23 Man National League Tournament Squad

Firstly a huge thank you to Ryan over at NL Musings (@nlmusings) for asking me to take part in this, it’s a great idea and you should check out both his and Joe from OffTheLineBlog (@OffTheLineBlog) attempts as they are brilliant. The rules originally stated that there was to be no inclusion of loanees; I’ve