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The NPL Show | The official Northern Premier League podcast

Northern Premier League
Northern Premier League
FA Cup
FA Trophy
Stocksbridge Park Steels
Non-League Football
FA Vars
Lancaster City
Football Management
Anstey Nomads
Gainsborough Trinity
Whitby Town
Warrington Rylands
FC United Of Manchester
Stockton Town
NPL East Division
Penalty Shootouts
Financial Difficulties
Promotion
Carlton Town
Bradford Park Avenue

The official podcast of the Pitching In Northern Premier League. Hear from managers, players, officials and journalists covering the four divisions of the NPL at steps 3 and 4 of the English football pyramid.

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Latest Episodes

Bury boss Anthony Johnson is the guest on the final episode of the 2025/26 season of the NPL Show.

Jonno's esteemed non-league managerial career had another chapter added to it this season, as he joined boyhood club Bury to help them win the NPL Wes... more

The NPL play-off finals are upon us, following a hectic end to the season and an even more action-packed semi-final slate.

Host Sam Armitage chats with Rylands' Neil Reynolds, Bradford (Park Avenue)'s Craig Elliott, Belper Town's Lee Attenborough, R... more

Bootle boss Alan Morgan joins Sam Armitage to chat all about his time in management, which saw him take charge of Europa League qualifying games in Sweden and assist Neil Young at Marine as they took on Tottenham in that famous FA Cup matchup.

Now, ... more

Carlton Town striker Ash Chambers joins Sam Armitage to chat all about his career, from making his senior debut aged just 15 at Leicester, a record which still stands today, playing for England in a U17 World Cup and how he almost fell out of footbal... more

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Barry Boss
Former non-league manager
Episode: Bury's Anthony Johnson on how it feels to win a title with the team you support
Anthony Johnson
Bury FC manager (Jonno)
Bury FC
Episode: Bury's Anthony Johnson on how it feels to win a title with the team you support
Lee Attenborough
Belper Town manager
Belper Town
Episode: NPL Play-off Final Preview
Chris Knott
Warwick manager
Racing Club Warwick
Episode: NPL Play-off Final Preview
Jack Edwards
Warwick manager
Racing Club Warwick
Episode: NPL Play-off Final Preview
Grant Shenton
Avro manager
Avro
Episode: NPL Play-off Final Preview
Alan Morgan
Bootle manager
Bootle FC
Episode: Alan Morgan on Bootle's final day play-off hopes, managing in the Europa League and assisting Marine in the FA Cup against Tottenham
Ash Chambers
Carlton Town striker, former Leicester City youth product
Carlton Town
Episode: Ash Chambers on being Leicester's youngest player and leading Carlton into a Midlands title showdown
Michael Ellison
Manager of Runcorn Linnets at the time of recording
Runcorn Linnets
Episode: Michael Ellison on his return to Runcorn Linnets after winning the West with Widnes

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Sam Armitage
Host of The NPL Show; frequently collaborates with other hosts; listed across multiple entries with the official North Premier League podcast affiliation.

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Craig Lynch on playing in the Premier League with Sunderland, managing at 25 and guiding Morpeth Town in a run-in to avoid relegation
Q: How did the FA Cup and FA Trophy runs influence the club and your approach?
Those runs boosted confidence across the squad, sharpened our tactics for knockout football, and reinforced the importance of squad depth and resilience when you're operating with a limited budget and a young group.
Craig Lynch on playing in the Premier League with Sunderland, managing at 25 and guiding Morpeth Town in a run-in to avoid relegation
Q: What was it like going from player to Morpeth Town manager at a young age?
It was a huge learning curve that forced me to adapt quickly, earn the trust of the players, and balance on-field tactics with off-field responsibilities, ultimately proving I could lead a team through a relegation battle and into a more stable period.
Marc Nash on stabilising Blyth Spartans in Step 4
Q: What are the goals for Blyth in the near future and what would you consider a success?
Stability and finishing this season strongly to create a platform for a sensible improvement next season, with an eye on consolidating in step four and building toward sustainable progress rather than chasing immediate promotion.
Marc Nash on stabilising Blyth Spartans in Step 4
Q: How did you manage to turn Blyth Spartans around after taking over mid-season?
The turnaround came from building a core group, instilling leadership and a clear process, focusing on staying in the moment, and gradually adding quality players to raise standards while aligning the club's culture with higher expectations.
Danny Holmes playing in the academy at his boyhood club, returning there following his release and managing in the tight NPL West title race
Q: How's your week been?
Holmes describes a productive week with a focus on training and planning for the upcoming game, balancing personal life with football commitments.

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What is The NPL Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on non-league football in the English pyramid, with a heavy emphasis on promotion races, playoff dynamics, management strategies, and club-building under resource constraints. Episodes frequently feature conversations with managers, players, and officials about preparing for finals, navigating congested schedules, and sustaining momentum across the NPL divisions. A recurring thread is resilience: turning around struggling teams, handling playoff pressure, and balancing community expectations with fiscal realities. A distinctive element is the blend of on-pitch tactical discussion, career retrospectives, and behind-the-scenes storytelling that reveals how decisions off the pitch shape results, while special episodes explore... more

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1. Barry Boss
2. Anthony Johnson
3. Lee Attenborough
4. Chris Knott
5. Jack Edwards
6. Grant Shenton
7. Alan Morgan
8. Ash Chambers

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