Gardner: 'A top half finish would be amazing'
Milnthorpe Corinthians Gardner: 'A top half finish would be amazing' By Andy Sykes

Part 15 - Shaun Gardner inherited a newly-promoted side but one with only player left over from last season. So the 34-year-old is undertaking a rebuild ahead of the big kick off

Crossland: 'It was a fantastic end to the season'
Tempest United Crossland: 'It was a fantastic end to the season' By Andy Sykes

Part 14 - John Crossland has moved up from Tempest Reserves to step into the shoes of Ross McNair. The 42-year-old former left sided player, assisted by Matty Crook, wants to keep the momentum going from Tempest’s seventh-placed slot last

Beavers: 'We're so proud of Dom'
Thornton Cleveleys Beavers: 'We're so proud of Dom' By Andy Sykes

Part 13 - As a Premier Division title holder, John Beavers is the now the hunted, not the hunter. Thornton Cleveleys are building a new ground with first team pitches and changing rooms ready for the end of August, it is hoped.

Tempest take first silverware of season
Tempest United Tempest take first silverware of season By Andy Sykes

John Crossland's reign as Tempest United got off to the perfect start as they picked up the Wilf Carr Trophy against Thornton Cleveleys.

Hesketh: 'I think Lucas will be a Football League player'
Fulwood Amateurs Hesketh: 'I think Lucas will be a Football League player' By Andy Sykes

Part 12 - Tony Hesketh is in embarking on his 40th year in football management. Last year he led Fulwood to a second placed finish after a titanic title run in with Thornton Cleveleys, and also the LFA Amateur Shield. For the 66-year-old, it’s all about k

Rourke: 'We need to find a way of replacing Bobby'
Whitehaven Rourke: 'We need to find a way of replacing Bobby' By Andy Sykes

Part 11 - Chris Rourke recruited last season’s top scorer while he worked behind the bar at his Cumbrian local! But the 40-year-old assistant manager at Whitehaven Amateurs will have to unearth another gem to fire them up the table after 14th placed finis

Hine: 'I'm excited for what's ahead'
Coppull United Hine: 'I'm excited for what's ahead' By Andy Sykes

Part 10 - Last season was one of discovery for Mark Hine’s young Coppull chargers – now it’s time to kick on in 2022/23 according to the former marksman.

Cunningham: 'Finishing fifth was great - now it's about progression'
Hurst Green Cunningham: 'Finishing fifth was great - now it's about progression' By Andy Sykes

Part 9 - Hurst Green finished in their highest ever position last season in fifth. Manager Steve Cunningham, a 52-year-old milkman, is keen to deliver more success to the Ribble Valley villagers.

Allen: 'We're not just here to make up the numbers'
Wyre Villa Allen: 'We're not just here to make up the numbers' By Andy Sykes

Part 8 - For Richie Allen, 2021/22 was mission accomplished – promotion to the Prem and a cup win to boot. After a debut season as a football manager, can he go one further at Wyre Villa?

Milligan aids Best's Lytham Town campaign
Lytham Town Milligan aids Best's Lytham Town campaign By Andy Sykes

Part 7 - Chris Best would love a repeat of last August when the 44-year-old’s Lytham Town sat pretty at the top of the Premier Division. But babies were the unlikely cause of Lytham’s ninth-placed finish…

Murt 'underwhelmed' after scintillating start
Burscough Richmond Murt 'underwhelmed' after scintillating start By Andy Sykes

Part 6 - Anthony Murt, 38, is another West Lancs manager to see his top scorer cherry-picked by a higher level club. But he’s still aiming high after a sixth placed finish last term at Burscough Richmond.

Clubs rally round as Wren Rovers count cost of latest break-in
Blackpool Wren Rovers Clubs rally round as Wren Rovers count cost of latest break-in By Andy Sykes

Blackpool Wren Rovers say they will be forced to install CCTV after being targeted by thieves for the second time in three months.

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