Non-League Football 26/27

[1972 Fox]

10 minutes ago, STEVIE B said:

Definitely. I think they've only added 5 to the squad, 2 of those are from the U21s & a couple have left. A bit surprising, unless they have an eye on others. 

Rudkin in charge of HTFC recruitment too?

[STEVIE B]

5 minutes ago, 1972 Fox said:

Rudkin in charge of HTFC recruitment too?

I think even that's way above his capabilities ! 

[CosbehFox]

Be a bit later for them signing players given they are after semi pro’s / pro’s. They signed a lot of step 2 class last season 

[CosbehFox]

Kings Lynn away first game for Harborough. Morecambe first home game. 

 

Boxing Day/Easter pair a bit crap in Bedford Town. A New Years fixture at Merthyr OUCH. 

[Corky]

Harborough's Spanish Supporters Club will get a nice reception from the open and welcoming King's Lynn fans.

[PAULCFC]

The program on BBC about my local non league club is worth a watch.I'd imagine it's the same story as many non league teams.......It's on BBC iplayer.....just search for Ashington.

 

Edited 11 July by PAULCFC
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[David Hankey]

13 hours ago, PAULCFC said:

The program on BBC about my local non league club is worth a watch.I'd imagine it's the same story as many non league teams.......It's on BBC iplayer.....just search for Ashington.

 

Yes, I watched this and was indicative of how many non-league clubs are in dire financial straits. 

 

I fear the higher up the pyramid you go, i.e. Anstey Nomads & Harborough Town plus others, the tougher to stay afloat.

[Tuna]

 

 

 

[CosbehFox]

Quorn’s league schedule over August is absolutely knackering. I understand why they do it but it feels one midweek game too many 

[SemperEadem]

 

[Soar Fox]

Harborough Town sign former Nottingham Forest & Middlesbrough striker Britt Assombolonga

[Super_horns]

Jermaine Defoe has left Woking after 4 months .

 

Sounds like he wasn’t too happy there with what was going on and didn’t get on with the Director of football.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c304d47ql6jo

Edited 23 July by Super_horns

[STEVIE B]

12 hours ago, Soar Fox said:

Harborough Town sign former Nottingham Forest & Middlesbrough striker Britt Assombolonga

Apparently he isn't being paid, other than 'expenses'......whatever that means. 

[leicesterisme]

😂 Not a chance, he’s not playing for the love of the game

[CosbehFox]

Step 5 starts tomorrow as part of the groundhop. Ashby expecting a decent crowd. 

[OntarioFox]

Been living under a rock and had no idea Harborough Town were going to be playing in NL North next season, I had just assumed they'd be in the Southern section given where they are on the map. Some of those journeys are mad for a sixth tier club - Morecambe in particular!

 

See you folks down Marine when the time comes I guess. 

Edited 29 July by OntarioFox

[STEVIE B]

19 minutes ago, OntarioFox said:

Been living under a rock and had no idea Harborough Town were going to be playing in NL North next season, I had just assumed they'd be in the Southern section given where they are on the map. Some of those journeys are mad for a sixth tier club - Morecambe in particular!

 

See you folks down Marine when the time comes I guess. 

South Shields (215 miles) & Spennymore (195) are definitely games they don't need on a Tuesday evening ! 

Brackley & Bedford are in the same league, but 35 miles further south of Harborough. Bonkers. 

[CosbehFox]

They are the 24 most northern teams at step 2. Only argument is whether Braintree should be north rather than others but road links are better for Bedford & Brackley. Merthyr is even worst. 
 

It’s worth remembering Truro to Folkestone will be longest journey at Step 2 level. 
 

For  Harborough Truro would be 330 miles, Torquay 228, Folkestone 168 miles, then a few in the 130 to 150 bracket dealing with M25. 

[blueharmie]

On 10/07/2026 at 16:52, Corky said:

Harborough's Spanish Supporters Club will get a nice reception from the open and welcoming King's Lynn fans.

Not Spanish but I think we'll be alright.

Had a few games last season where the opposition thought were all Leicester fans (which is true )and got scared. 😂 High risk 😂

 

Best of luck to all the Leicestershire teams this season, g'won the Aylestone and Quorn, barwell and the like !!!

[Thefox81]

1 hour ago, blueharmie said:

Not Spanish but I think we'll be alright.

Had a few games last season where the opposition thought were all Leicester fans (which is true )and got scared. 😂 High risk 😂

 

Best of luck to all the Leicestershire teams this season, g'won the Aylestone and Quorn, barwell and the like !!!

And Nomads 😁😁😁

[Lionator]

What are the thoughts on how HTFC will do? What’s the ambition? Survival? Mid table? Top half?

[STEVIE B]

3 hours ago, Lionator said:

What are the thoughts on how HTFC will do? What’s the ambition? Survival? Mid table? Top half?

I think it'll be a real test, finishing lower mid-table (14th-17th) would be an achievement, IMO.

3 promotions in 5 seasons is rapid progress at any level. 

Stabilise & have a real go next season. 

[Stuntman_Mike]

Booked in Wealdstone v Carlisle for my birthday whilst in London for the weekend.

 

I know how to party 

 

[Whatever]

On 24/07/2026 at 10:03, STEVIE B said:

Apparently he isn't being paid, other than 'expenses'......whatever that means. 

If 'expenses' means £2k a week then you're correct.

[HowardsBulletHeader]

If anyone hasn't seen Brady Hickey's goal for Barwell in their friendly against Larvik, well worth a watch!