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'If I'm perfectly honest' - Kevin Lynch admits City of Liverpool troubles after poor start City of Liverpool are rooted to the bottom of the Northern Premier League West.

City of Liverpool manager Kevin Lynch says his experience in charge has been an eye-opener as he calls for fans to get behind the team.

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Neil Young responds to Marine claims as positives eyed Marine remain in the National League North relegation places but manager Neil Young is looking to build on the positives.

Marine manager Neil Young insists they must continue focusing on the positives despite Saturday’s controversial defeat to Scunthorpe United.

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'Do something special' - Ste Daley speaks out on Macclesfield challenge as Prescot Cables eye upset Prescot Cables welcome Northern Premier League promotion favourites Macclesfield on Saturday.

Prescot Cables manager Ste Daley hopes his side can ‘do something special’ against runaway league leaders Macclesfield.

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Antony Kay hopes Runcorn Linnets form can continue Runcorn Linnets are unbeaten in their last four, winning their previous two.

Runcorn Linnets manager Antony Kay hopes they can take their recent form into the hectic Christmas period.

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Michael Ellison admits Widnes have to do better despite unbeaten run Widnes lead this week's coverage as they sit four points clear at the top - winning six straight league matches.

Michael Ellison admits Widnes have to do better despite unbeaten run

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Paul McNally breaks silence following City of Liverpool exit as next steps outlined Paul McNally has broken his silence after his divisive City of Liverpool sacking.

It’s another Saturday afternoon away from the dugout for Paul McNally as he approaches two months since he was dismissed as City of Liverpool manager.

There’s been coaching, watching football and reflecting on a mammoth few years in the dugout.

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Southport super subs snatch win in dramatic Peterborough Sports comeback Southport edged through to the next round of the FA Trophy after stoppage-time goals from Jack Stafford and Jamie Proctor.

They don’t get more dramatic than that last night for Southport, but did they really even deserve it?

Probably not, but it won’t matter too much.

Match verdict from yesterday’s 2-1 win over Peterborough Sports.

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Neil Reynolds makes 'no pressure' Warrington Rylands point ahead of Chorley showdown Warrington Rylands are looking to continue their FA Trophy run at high-flying Chorley of the National League North.

“We’re going there with no pressure, we’re going to enjoy our day, like Scunthorpe we’re not going there to make the numbers up - we’re going to get a result.”

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‘The main thing’ - Michael Ellison explains Widnes mentality amid winning run Chasetown are looking to end Widnes’ winning run.

Michael Ellison keeps seeing his challenges overcome by his Widnes squad.

They sit four points clear but something is more important in their campaign.

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'We're very close' - Mick McGraa makes Bootle admission after three wins in four Bootle are thriving for consistency and Mick McGraa believes they are edging closer.

Three wins in their last four, Mick McGraa says @Bootle_FC are close to finding their consistency.

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Bobby Grant details Marine injury frustration as comeback timeline outlined in potential boost Marine striker Bobby Grant has revealed his injury frustrations almost led to him avoiding football after their start to the National League North campaign.

“There’s been times where I thought, ‘should I stay at home’ when you can’t get out there and help the lads but the form has to improve.”

Brutal and honest from Bobby Grant as he discusses his injury frustrations for Marine. offthepark.substack.com/p/bobby-gran...

Draws for the FA Sunday Cup, FA Vase and FA Trophy will be made on Monday.

Time of draws:

The Vase: 12pm.
National Cup: 1pm.
FA Trophy: talkSPORT2 at around 3.15pm.

Pitch inspections planned:

Southport vs Peterborough Sports (FA Trophy) - this afternoon.

10:30am: Prescot Cables vs Bamber Bridge

YouTube video by Off The Park ‘WE’VE COME UP SHORT’ - Jim Bentley Reaction | Southport 0-0 Marine

‘WE’VE COME UP SHORT’ - Jim Bentley Reaction | Southport 0-0 Marine
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YouTube video by Off The Park ‘WHERE WE CURRENTLY ARE’ - Neil Young Reaction | Southport 0-0 Marine

‘WHERE WE CURRENTLY ARE’ - Neil Young Reaction | Southport 0-0 Marine
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Drab, damp and disappointing: Southport 0-0 Marine Neither Southport or Marine could find the breakthrough at Haig Avenue.

Southport and Marine played out a forgettable goalless draw in a tale of consistently inconsistent versus lacking offensively.

The two teams met desperately looking for a win but in the end, it became a must-not-lose.

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'Rose to the challenge' - Michael Smith praises FC St Helens competitiveness after promotion FC St Helens sit just outside of the playoffs after a strong start to the season.

'Rose to the challenge' - Michael Smith praises FC St Helens competitiveness after promotion

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Gary Moore explains Lower Breck confidence ahead of December Lower Breck sit inside the playoffs ahead of four home matches in December.s

Gary Moore explains Lower Breck confidence ahead of December

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Bootle 'desperate' for consistency as Mick McGraa weighs up Mossley threat Bootle made it two wins in two after ending their City of Liverpool hoodoo.

Bootle 'desperate' for consistency as Mick McGraa weighs up Mossley threat

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Jim Bentley discusses Marine rise ahead of Southport showdown Southport host Marine as two of Merseyside's biggest non-league clubs go head-to-head.

Jim Bentley discusses Marine rise ahead of Southport showdown

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'People wrote us off' - Ste Daley reflects on Prescot Cables start after pre-season 'whipping boys' tag Prescot Cables have made an impressive start in their return to the Northern Premier League.

“A lot of people have wrote us off, I’ve been told that before, people have thought we were going to be the whipping boys but as soon as they’ve seen the start, we’re a force to be reckoned with.”

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Neil Young following Marine’s 2-2 draw with Spennymoor.

⚽️Why it isn’t a good point
⚽️Frustration
⚽️Reasons behind Josh Wardle return
⚽️Injuries
⚽️Initial thoughts on Southport

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Loris Karius exclusive: "I have considered retirement... it has been a difficult situation to recover from' The former Liverpool goalkeeper speaks to SPORTbible about that night in Kyiv, his future and learning how to DJ.

Loris Karius has found it difficult to recover from the mistakes he made in the 2018 Champions League final. He’s been through a lot, both on and off the pitch. A really open and honest chat.
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YouTube video by Off The Park ‘AGAIN WE’VE LET OURSELVES DOWN’ - Neil Young Reaction | Marine 2-2 Spennymoor

Another tough interview for Marine manager Neil Young youtu.be/IBQ0mtOJXBg

What Marine PA played at full-time summed up Spennymoor Town frustration Marine missed the chance to move out of the relegation zone as they suffered a 90th-minute equaliser against Spennymoor.

Rolling Stones’ ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ faded out and it was symptomatic of another evening of disappointment for Marine as they were denied late on in a 2-2 draw against Spennymoor.

Thoughts, feelings and takeaways from a cold and frustrating night.

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At what point do we swap out BlueSky for X on our front 4? That’s the question.

Neil Reynolds makes Warrington Rylands demand after Scunthorpe United shock Fresh from the highs of beating Scunthorpe United, Warrington Rylands' focus is firmly back on surviving relega

Neil Reynolds makes Warrington Rylands demand after Scunthorpe United shock

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Antony Kay reveals Will Saxon and Adam Moseley conversations as Runcorn Linnets eye run Runcorn Linnets kept pace in the Northern Premier League West playoff places thanks to their win over Stalybridge.

Antony Kay reveals Will Saxon and Adam Moseley conversations as Runcorn Linnets eye run

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Ste Daley issues Prescot Cables praise as Kallan Murphy verdict given Prescot Cables ended a run of three straight defeats with a draw against Hyde United.

Ste Daley issues Prescot Cables praise as Kallan Murphy verdict given

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Michael Ellison makes title race admission as Widnes urged to be ‘mentally prepared’ Widnes are one-point clear at the top of the Northern Premier League West.

Michael Ellison makes title race admission as Widnes urged to be ‘mentally prepared’

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