Off The Line Blog

Not long now until the release of my book "Diamonds In The Rough" 💎 Courtesy of @PitchPublishing, I bring you a journey into #NonLeague to unearth the roots of where a number of players started out their careers. Buy your copy below - out 21st July ⬇️ tinyurl.com/48xxft7e

The top five NLS sides have all strengthened. Dorking: Pat Casey, Paul McCallum and Sam Pearson. Hornchurch: Dom Poleon and George Alexander. Worthing: Ash Nadesan and Wiktor Makowski. Ebbsfleet: Marcus Wyllie. Torquay: Deon Moore. Let's see how this goes for #TUFC.

@Pandamonium1881 I'd be amazed if O'Neill and Ballard are there next year.

Not getting ahead of ourselves as there is still a job to do here but next season…. Dennis? Morris Forrester xxxx xxxx El Mizouni xxxx Connolly Archibald Ballard O’Neill Decent enough side? Capable? #lofc

Fascinating interview. Takeaways: - Little scope for new faces. - New #2 on the way. - Play-offs a MINIMUM. - Wants more from the fans. - Lost only 7 home games in 4 years. - Worked with MW / DM / SD. - New S&C coach. - Surprised no Analyst at club. - Very self confident.

It's a real honour to be asked to be on the National League Awards Panel for 2025-26 🏆 A league I love and dedicate so much of my free time to covering. It is such a privillege to be alongside @A9Mac, @MattBadcock_NLP and Tom Scott. Thank you, @NL_Enterprise ❤️

In The Spotlight - #37 The player in the spotlight today is @lewystwamley7. He has excelled at @MerthyrTownFC this season, and been one of the standout midfielders in the NLN. I do a deep dive on the #MerthyrTown man and what his game is all about ⬇️ tinyurl.com/mr27896b

@NathanFlipEvans Cracking player, Nathan. Drop me a DM plz, mate. 👍

Best player in the league UTM ✊🏻⚫️⚪️

@WealdstoneFC @nonleaguedayuk Can't wait to be there. I'm looking forward to it. I always enjoy my trips to GV. A lovely club with top people.

FA TROPHY SEMI-FINAL - 28th MARCH Stones face Marine on @nonleaguedayuk for a place at Wembley Stadium. Limited home tickets left behind the goal and clubhouse side. Don’t leave it late and miss out. Secure your tickets now 👇 wealdstonefc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/fa_tro…

Welcome to Torquay, @jimmyball8 🌴 All that we ever ask is make us competitive and wear the #TUFC badge with pride 💛 Best of luck, Jimmy - let's make it a successful one! 👊

@HLTCO My book "Diamonds In The Rough" 📚 pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/diamonds-…

A question for my followers… If you could only recommend one football book for people to read, what would it be?

@adamsummerton How do you organise / get your head round all the travelling, Adam?

Really enjoyable working week that’s taken me to Germany, France and then Sunday night Serie A Barca v Newcastle next. It’s so true that if you a job you love, you never truly work a day

@JordanDyer01 Great to have you back, JD. We are a better team for you in it. Keep up the good work! 💛

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#BlueArmy giving it a right good go. Fine margins in the final 5' over last month or so. Won 93'. Lost 92'. Lost 95'. Lost 91'. Won 96'. Still well in the mix to stay up. #BelieveInGaryHorgan

@Jaack You seem to have missed off @dreyer_sam, Jack?

@LeoWerin @NLFullTime Oh yes, Leo! I am a massive fan of the club. Think @WealdstoneFC do a fantastic job. They should be so proud of what they've put together there. A shining example of what a club can achieve. I will be there on 28th March for the FA Trophy game. It would be good to say hello.

@OffTheLineBlog Hopefully a shoutout on the @NLFullTime pod tomorrow Joe?

Brilliant end to a top week for The Stones. #WealdstoneFC ain't going down. Potential to be a really good season if they can get into a final at Wembley. On for a Top 10 finish, too. I am excited to see Waddock's approach in the summer. Exciting times for the club.

Another win for #OAFC. Seven unbeaten. 5 wins in their last 6 in the league. Only 7pts off 7th with two games in hand. Micky Mellon working his magic again. They may just fall short this year, but they're heading in the right direction. Promising signs.

A win for Steve Cotterill at Shrewsbury vs Shrewsbury. Oof. I bet he enjoyed that one.

I remember when @AndyWoodman4 just fell short in the NL play-offs with #BromleyFC. That summer: he set out a plan. The result? Promoted at Wembley ✅ Last summer: he set out a plan. The result? Touch wood - it seems like promotion to L1 ⌛️ Top manager.

Easy as you like for #CamUTD. Right from the outset, I felt Cambridge United are such a hard-working side. Very much built on the principle of a "team" and with the whole club pulling in right same direction. 5-0 with five different scorers. Good sign.

@SimonJenkinso10 Good player Simon, isn't he? I'm a huge fan.

Alfie Lloyd has bloody deserved that..works his socks off when he comes on. Get him signed up.!!! #imps