Category Archives: Andrew Sinclair

Promotion dreams live on this week in crunch play-off clashes

NON-LEAGUE NEWS: Croydon’s clubs, the Trams and the Rams, go into play-offs this week knowing they face tough tests, as ANDREW SINCLAIR reports. PLUS: New co-chairs named for South Norwood-based club Croydon Athletic will go into this week’s Isthmian South … Continue reading

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Croydon’s teams looking ready for end-of-season take-offs

NON-LEAGUE NEWS: Oliver Glasner’s reign at Selhurst Park isn’t over just yet, but while he and the Eagles have flown out to Cyprus, the borough’s non-league sides have been enjoying winning streaks and record scorelines, reports ANDREW SINCLAIR Crystal Palace … Continue reading

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Podcast: From toxic air to the soured atmosphere at Selhurst

Our first Croydon Insider podcast of 2026 is here – with a panel of readers and contributors delving behind the headlines on the stories that matter to you. Discussing how the highs of Wembley in May last year could have … Continue reading

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New signing Williams makes instant impact for charging Rams

NON-LEAGUE NEWS: It was ‘Bah! Humbug!’ through a win-less December for Croydon FC, but Stormzy’s club at Mayfield Road had a much happier Christmas, as ANDREW SINCLAIR reports Josh Williams’ arrival at Mayfield Road at the end of November, scoring … Continue reading

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End-of-year fixtures key to Trams’ and Rams’ promotion hopes

NON-LEAGUE NEWS: With some crunch games scheduled for the weeks through to the end of the year, both our local clubs are still in the promotion race in their respective leagues, as ANDREW SINCLAIR reports Danny Kidwell’s Croydon Athletic are … Continue reading

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Daniel and Kirby help fired-up Rams to make FA Cup history

NON-LEAGUE NEWS: It’s been an impressive start to the season for Croydon Athletic as they eye up promotion, while there’s been more of a mixed bag at Croydon FC. ANDREW SINCLAIR reports Croydon Athletic last season, playing in the lofty … Continue reading

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Play-offs in sight as Trams benefit from sorry Canterbury tale

NON-LEAGUE NEWS: The roller-coaster season endured by Croydon FC fans looks like it could go into extra time, while Stormzy and Wilf Zaha’s club is seeking stability on and off the pitch. And there’s even a chance of a Wembley … Continue reading

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Manager merry-go-round spins Trams into promotion race

NON-LEAGUE NEWS: Both local clubs are onto their fourth managers of the season, which at Mayfield Road has signalled a chance for consolidation, while at Croydon Arena there’s still all to play for in the closing weeks of the season, … Continue reading

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Gonnella’s table-topping Trams on fast track towards promotion

NON-LEAGUE NEWS: There’s a buzz around Croydon Arena on matchdays that hasn’t been felt for a while, as ANDREW SINCLAIR reports on some positive progress at both local clubs Croydon FC are beginning to dream of a return to Step … Continue reading

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‘I need to deliver league title’ says new Trams boss Gonnella

NON-LEAGUE NEWS: It’s been a helter-skelter start to the season, with the Rams knocked out of the FA Cup and struggling for points in the Isthmian League, while, as ANDREW SINCLAIR reports, neighbours Croydon FC are looking solid For all … Continue reading

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Play-off win sets up the biggest match in Athletic’s history

NON-LEAGUE NEWS by ANDREW SINCLAIR Croydon Athletic tonight face the most important match in the phoenix club’s brief history, following the previously most important game which they won in Jersey on Saturday. Jermaine McGlashan’s side will travel to Knaphill for … Continue reading

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Obasa’s goal wins the Trams their first silverware in 15 years

NON-LEAGUE NEWS by ANDREW SINCLAIR at the War Memorial Sports Ground Croydon FC are cup-winners! Croydon won the London Senior Trophy last night, beating Wimbledon Casuals 1-0 in an often tense encounter staged at Carshalton Athletic’s ground.

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Trams all set for challenge of two cup finals in just four days

NON-LEAGUE NEWS: As the football season enters ‘the business end’, both local clubs are in the mix for play-off places and even have a chance of winning some silverware, as ANDREW SINCLAIR reports After 15 years without a cup win, … Continue reading

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Hall’s world record goal propels Trams towards two cup finals

NON-LEAGUE NEWS: You wait 15 years, and then two cup finals turn-up at once. ANDREW SINCLAIR on a world record week for Croydon FC, and more progress from local rivals Athletic David Beckham’s done it. Harry Kane did it for … Continue reading

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