York City Win the FA Trophy & Set Sights on New Stadium

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Victory in the FA Trophy final this weekend was a sweet moment for York City fans, having suffered two Wembley defeats in recent years. Next weekend they’re back again, this time for the Blue Square Premier playoff final and potential promotion back to the Football League. Arguably more important, however, is the mid-week council meeting which will decide on planning permission for a new stadium to replace their antiquated Bootham Crescent home.

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Touring With The Stones; Sunday In The Rain (2011-2012 Part 1)

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The sun sets over Uxbridge FC during a game with Wealdstone

Wealdstone have experienced a mammoth season of lows and then highs in 2011/12, from poor form in the Ryman League Premier Division and defeat at the 1st attempt in the FA Cup qualifying rounds, things weren’t looking good. Roge Slater does his best Sue Barker impression and finds out what happened next.

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Darlington Supporters Face Brave New World

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After yet another torrid year, in which they came just minutes from extinction, Darlington have been relegated from the Blue Square Bet Premier and look set to drop a further two divisions due to remaining in administration. However, with plans for a supporter-run community club now coalescing, what seemed a very unlikely salvation might just become a reality.

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Rangers Crisis: Bill Miller Does Walking Away

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Ibrox Stadium and the surrounding area

As Bill Miller’s withdrawal of his bid to buy the club became the latest in an ongoing series of farcical events, liquidation is looming large over Ibrox. This despite the continued optimism and public pronouncements of good news from the administrators Duff & Phelps, whose PR act just doesn’t wash. Here, the latest sorry turn of events for Rangers.

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Lewes v Harrow Borough – Ryman Premier Division

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Lewes kick off against Harrow Boro, but soon fall behind

Lewes, a community club rebuilding after the previous owners’ financial mismanagement, entered the final day of the Ryman League season with a chance of making the playoffs. This despite a season with a period of managerial turbulence and significant changes in playing staff. We went along to take in the action, and the atmosphere.

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Touring With The Stones; Keeping The Dream Alive

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Wealdstone fans turn out in numbers against Met Police

Another week, another tour of the Ryman League’s finest offerings; for this week’s entertainment, away trips to Tooting and Mitcham, Metropolitan (Not) Police, then finally Margate. Three potentially tough fixtures away from home. Despite the end of season nerves and …

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Touring With The Stones; China In Your Hands

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A Wealdstone shot flashes past the post against Harrow Borough

Wealdstone are chasing the playoffs, and they’ve got their work cut out with a real fixture pileup. First they take on bitter rivals Harrow Borough then face off against title-chasing Hornchurch. There’s also a chance to vote for Stones’ heroes in the NGA awards as well as an appeal for charitable donations. And, most excitingly, T’Pau. Roge Slater knows what you want.

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Conference North Run-In: Possible Outcomes and a Free Tool

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The business end of the season brings drama, excitement, tears and joy. In the Conference North things are so close that just 6 points separate teams between 10th and 20th, with one relegation spot still to be decided. Having run scenarios, crunched numbers and pored over stats, I’m none the wiser – so it’s over to you to figure it out using our Highly Complicated Spreadsheet.

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