LEGENDS

The Non League Football paper has much to offer us, particularly if you happen to be looking for news of old pros and football legends. Each week there is a new story.

Biggleswade United is a club, some would think, far detached from La Liga, but there is a touch of Spain in the Spartan South Midlanders, as Spanish football expert and club board member, Guillem Balague is offering them a new lease of life. As director of football he is working alongside ex Middlesbrough player, Gaizka Mendieta, (remember him?) who is with the youth team is gaining experience and taking his coaching badges. With head coach, Barcelona born Christian Colas they hope to play the Spanish way.

Alan Devonshire, remember him? Is managing Maidenhead United, who recently lost a valuable player from their ranks when their top striker was sent off in an FA Cup match against Winchester City. The FA   overturned the poor ref's decision. 

Spurs Legends, including Justin Edinburgh, David Howells and Darren Anderton helped raise £2,000 for an MS sufferer, Shelly Webb, at a charity football match against a Thurrock and Grays XI. 

And cuts at the FA have led to the retirement of FA historian David Barber, the Barber! Who joined the FA as historian in 1970 when he was also assistant to Alf Ramsey. I first met David when I was lucky enough to be chosen for an FA XI against Oxford University. David dealt with the important details of the various players selected and looked after us. He has watched over 6,400 games, many non-league, recording them dutifully on his blog. David is a legend in his own rite and I know he will continue his interest in all levels of football. 

Read the Non League Paper and find out about Steve Cotterill, Dean Saunders, Dean Holdsworth and more.