Tag Archives: Paul Smith

Non-league clubs left to count costs of season-that-never-was

Posted on February 25, 2021 by insidecroydon

The borough’s grassroots football clubs have had a second season abandoned because of coronavirus, reports ANDREW SINCLAIR It was seemingly inevitable, but last night the Football Association declared the non-league season below the National League null and void. It is … Continue reading →

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Mayfield Stadium takes special measures for return of fans

Posted on August 25, 2020 by insidecroydon

NON-LEAGUE NEWS by ANDREW SINCLAIR Football fans can return to stadiums to watch their favourite non-league sides, it was announced last week. If only Croydon FC had a stadium that was open and operating where they might be able to … Continue reading →

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Season’s abrupt end leaves clubs uncertain over promotion

Posted on March 26, 2020 by insidecroydon

NON-LEAGUE NEWS: It was inevitable, but when the end of the season was announced, abruptly, on Tuesday, there was dismay and some shock among our local clubs, as ANDREW SINCLAIR, right, reports The decision was announced on Tuesday, with all … Continue reading →

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Athletic waiting for FA judgement over racist abuse claims

Posted on January 11, 2020 by insidecroydon

The former borough councillor who chairs Croydon Athletic says no further action will be taken by the club against their player accused of racist abuse. Exclusive by ANDREW SINCLAIR Croydon Athletic will be taking no further action against the player … Continue reading →

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Croydon Athletic match abandoned amid racism allegations

Posted on December 30, 2019 by insidecroydon

Croydon Athletic, the sometime controversial non-league football club, is today at the centre of a racism row after an opposing team walked off the pitch on Saturday making claims that one of their players had been abused. The South East … Continue reading →

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Kinetic energy is driving non-league side towards FA Cup

Posted on August 4, 2017 by insidecroydon

Football’s back. For Croydon’s non-League football, that means it’s already time to dream of Wembley, even before last season’s FA Cup finalists have kicked off there again in this season’s Charity Shield. Both Croydon’s clubs face tough FA Cup away … Continue reading →

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Derby day can offer chance for local bragging rights

Posted on August 30, 2015 by insidecroydon

BRIAN GRANVILLE, the doyen of non-league football writers, looks forward to a crunch clash at Mayfield Road, when both sets of fans will be chanting “Croydon” There’s more than a hint that someone in what passes for a “boardroom” or … Continue reading →

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Rams put their football shirts on backing a global charity

Posted on August 1, 2013 by insidecroydon

In just nine months, 32 nations from all over the globe will gather in Brazil for the World Cup, and our local phoenix club, AFC Croydon Athletic, has teamed up with Kits4Causes to help charitable causes around the world. Kits4Causes … Continue reading →

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