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Gainsborough Trinity manager Russ Wilcox joins Sam Armitage to preview his side's FA Cup first round match against League Two opponents Accrington Stanley, as the Holy Blues look to return to the second round for a second straight season. Additionally, Hednesford Town CEO Marvin Robinson chats about the Pitmen's recent growth and ambitions for the future, and Mark Duffy returns to the podcast for...

Avro manager Grant Shenton joins Sam Armitage to chat about his first few months in the dugout after retiring at the end of last season, the changes he's seen between playing and coaching, and how he hopes to get his club on the front foot in the NPL West Division. Additionally, Marcus Summerfield, known to many Stockton Town fans as 'The Travelling Anchor' and Mossley director Nathan Harris are b...

Stocksbridge Park Steels boss Ian Richards joins Sam Armitage to discuss his managerial methods, which have seen him stay at just two clubs for all 16 years of his career, a dramatic play-off run which ended in promotion and turning things around after a tough start to the current campaign. Callum Pattison, Dunston's media manager, is also on to chat about his role at the club, how the penalty sho...

Gainsborough Trinity striker Jonny Margetts joins Sam Armitage to chat about his favourite teammates, what early career loan spells taught him, and playing against Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final whilst at Lincoln City Plus, Bury FC commentator Oliver Cohen discusses growing up supporting the club from the Football League to the Northern Premier League, where he now volunteers.

The NPL Show is tweaking how it does things now. Instead of simply reviewing and previewing games, we want volunteers, staff and fans to give the lowdown of what they do and why they love their clubs! Hebburn Town's Will Jeffries and Carlton Town's Ben Marsh join Sam Armitage to do just that, as does Lancaster City boss Jimmy Marshall to discuss his journey to managing his hometown club, his favou...

FC United of Manchester boss Mark Beesley joins Sam Armitage to discuss his eight years at Warrington Town, his favourite moments, why he left last year, and his past year in charge of FC United. Plus, Lancaster City commentator Luke Oakes is on to review a rainy weekend and preview the upcoming FA Cup third qualifying round.

Warrington Rylands' manager, Neil Reynolds, joins Sam Armitage to chat about his six years at FC United of Manchester, the changes he had to navigate there, and the successes in the Fenix Trophy. Plus, returning as Warrington Rylands boss, where he's close to passing a year in charge. FC United's media lead, Paul Hurst, and Prescot Cables' commentator, Ben Voxhall, help review the FA Cup's 2nd Qua...

Josh Brehaut joins Sam Armitage on the NPL Show this week to discuss how it felt to hit 100 games as Leek Town manager over the weekend, being brought in by, and then succeeding legendary boss Neil Baker, and the expectations in his second season at Step 3. Additionally, Mark Carruthers and Rich Scott are back to review last weekend's Premier Division action and preview the upcoming FA Cup games.

As summer begins to draw to a close, The NPL Show is still clinging on to seaside sunshine as Whitby Town goalkeeper Shane Bland and Seasiders commentator Paul Connolly join Sam Armitage to discuss *that* run to the 1st Round in 2023. The FA Cup action which took place this past weekend is discussed by Paul, and Shane outlines what he loves the most about Whitby Town and the NPL.

Stalybridge Celtic boss Jon Maken chats with Sam Armitage to discuss his journey from Premier League striker to NPL manager, how he defines success at different clubs, and what he expects from the FA Cup as an 8th-tier boss. Also, Rich Scott is back to help review last weekend's bank holiday action and preview the upcoming FA Cup first qualifying round, as sides from Step 3 enter for the first tim...

Michael Clegg joins Sam Armitage this week to talk through his journey in non-league so far, from his early success at Atherton Collieries and his eventual return, all with stints at Ashton United, Warrington Rylands and Robbie Savage's Macclesfield sandwiched in between. NPL Media Manager James Gordon also joins Sam to review and preview action in the NPL Premier Division.

After a year away, the NPL Show is back! New host Sam Armitage is joined by Staffordshire journalist Rich Scott and North East writer Mark Carruthers to review and preview all things NPL, as well as Hednesford Town boss Gavin Hurren, after his side's perfect start to the season.