National League

Ollie Banks heads home Chesterfield's first goal against the Poppies (Picture: Peter Short)

Leese proud of Poppies' effort but disappointed as FA Cup trip ends in defeat

The Kettering Town players thank the travelling supporters after the FA Cup defeat at Chesterfield (Picture: Peter Short)

Kettering Town humbled as five-star Chesterfield cruise through in the FA Cup

Kettering Town boss Andy Leese is hoping his team can shrug off their 'disgraceful' performance at St Ives on Saturday (Picture: Peter Short)

Boss Leese in 'stick with us' plea to Poppies fans ahead of huge FA Cup clash

Kettering Town boss Andy Leese pictured with Steve Bateman in pre-season training (Picture: Paul Cooke/Poppies Media)

Assistant boss Steve Bateman leaves Kettering Town ahead of big Cup clash

Ryan Reynolds is reportedly moving to a lavish £1.5 million home in Marford, Wales - Credit: Getty Images, Wikipedia, Canva

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds buys £1.5m house in Wales

Football clubs will pay their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when they return to action this week

Clubs to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as football returns

All football in England has been postponed this weekend as a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

National League, FA Trophy and grassroots football postponed this weekend

Peterborough United youngster Andrew Oluwabori has joined Kettering Town on loan

Poppies complete double signing

Kettering Town boss Lee Glover. Picture by Peter Short

Glover happy with a ‘good nucleus’ at Poppies

Decarrey Sheriff takes the congratulations after scoring in Kettering Town's 3-2 win at Bugbrooke on Tuesday night. Picture by Peter Short

Glover’s Poppies are still on the hunt

Corby Town manager Lee Attenborough

Attenborough: Corby are moving in the right direction

Soane Tonga'uiha

'What he doesn't know isn't worth knowing' - Saints legend Soane joins Banbury

Lee Glover wants skipper Connor Kennedy to stay at Kettering Town. Picture by Peter Short

Kettering Town boss Glover keen to keep hold of skipper Kennedy

Ian Culverhouse shares a joke with opposite number Billy Heath ahead of Kettering Town's 1-0 win over Alfreton Town on Monday. Picture by Peter Short

Culverhouse 'would give anything' to see Kettering Town seal a play-off spot

Northants Knights in action (picture: Cliff Williams)

Northants Knights get their season off to a flying start

Banbury United will be moving up to the national League North.

How the National League could look next season following Banbury United's promot...

Puritans promoted, but who else will be joining them?

Duncan Browne

Ian Culverhouse's reaction tells the story as Kettering Town were well beaten 4-0 at Chester. Pictures by Peter Short

Culverhouse offers an apology as Kettering Town are thumped at Chester

Bastock (left) with Culverhouse. Photo: Peter Short

Bastock tips Kettering Town squad to flourish under boss Culverhouse

Callum Powell has signed for Southend United. Picture by Peter Short

Southend United confirm signing of Kettering Town star Powell

Ian Culverhouse has been unveiled as the new manager of Kettering Town. Picture courtesy of Kettering Town FC

Ian Culverhouse confirmed as Kettering Town's new manager

Paul Cox watches on at Spennymoor, joined by his Kettering assistant John Ramshaw and coach Ben Marvin, who are expected to follow him to Boston.

The qualities which earned Paul Cox the manager's job and his targets - chairman

Harrison Neal is mobbed by his Kettering Town team-mates after scoring his first goal in what proved to be his final appearance for the club in Sunday's 3-1 win over Brackley Town. Picture by Peter Short

Harrison so grateful for his time at Kettering Town

Harrison Neal pictured during what proved to be his final appearance for Kettering Town on Sunday. Picture by Peter Short

Kettering Town hit by midfielder Neal's departure

The local derby between Brackley Town and Kettering Town, which was due to be at St James Park on Boxing Day, has been called off

Boxing Day derby between Brackley Town and Kettering Town is called off

Gerry McDonagh challenges for the ball during Kettering Town's 3-1 defeat at Chorley. Pictures by Peter Short

Frustration for Kettering Town boss Cox after midweek loss

Kettering Town's home game with Southport this weekend has been postponed. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies clash with Southport called off

Action from the 2-2 draw between Kettering Town and Buxton at Latimer Park. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies will be on the road if they get through FA Cup replay

Kettering Town face a trip up north in the first round proper of the Emirates FA Cup - but only if they come through a replay on Tuesday evening

Jon Dunham

Gary Stohrer is hoping to help Kettering Town reach the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in 10 years. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies bidding to end a decade-long wait for FA Cup first-round return

Ryan Hall fires home Spennymoor Town's first goal as Kettering Town slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Latimer Park. Pictures by Peter Short

Cox unimpressed with Spennymoor's 'lack of class' as Poppies are beaten

Scott Garner opens the scoring for Boston United in Corby Town's 6-0 defeat in the FA Cup. Picture by Alison Bagley

Steelmen investigating allegations of sectarian chanting

Corby Town boss Gary Mills and assistant-manager Darron Gee will be looking to mastermind an FA Cup upset at Boston United this weekend. Picture by Jim Darrah

The pressure is all on Boston, says Corby boss Mills

Paul Cox's Kettering Town team will start the new National League North season with a home game. Picture by Peter Short

Home start for Poppies as fixtures are confirmed

Northants Knights return to action this weekend (picture: Cliff Williams)

Northants Knights can't wait to finally charge back into action

Kettering Town and Brackley Town will clash in the National League North again next season. Picture by Peter Short

Key dates confirmed for new National League season

Brian Barwick is stepping down as chairman of the National League

National League chairman Barwick to step down

Clubs are being asked to back a vote of no confidence in the National League Board

National League clubs asked to back a no confidence motion against the board

Kettering Town have been fined by the National League. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies consider 'all options' after being hit by National League fine

Kettering Town manager Paul Cox insists everyone at the club are united in their stance over the National League saga. Picture by Peter Short

Frustrated Cox insists Poppies will not put club in jeopardy

The Football Association are waiting before deciding how the 2020/21 should be concluded

Non-League clubs made to wait for decision on season

Jon Brady took training on Thursday. Picture: Pete Norton.

Brady focusing on the here and now and says he will play 'front foot' football a...

Kettering Town chairman David Mahoney. Picture by Peter Short

This must be resolved by the end of the month, says Poppies chairman Mahoney

Kettering Town chairman David Mahoney. Picture by Peter Short

It's a vote for 'null and void' from the Poppies

The Kettering Town (Poppies) Supporters Trust have backed the club's stance over the National League funding issues. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies Supporters Trust throw their full support behind club's stance

Kettering Town have issued an update surrounding the National League grants issue

Poppies confirm they will NOT play until National League grants issue is resolve...

Kettering Town's Latimer Park home

Poppies join other clubs in calling for 'Covid testing regime' to keep fixtures ...

Kettering Town owner Ritchie Jeune. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies won't play during National League voting process, says owner Jeune

Kettering Town are due to be back in action at Latimer Park next weekend but remain concerned over the possibility of taking out a loan to complete the season. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies and others 'reiterate their stance' in loans and grants row

Clubs in the Southern League are set to receive some financial help to get them through the winter months

£10m in grants confirmed for non-League clubs

Kettering Town owner Ritchie Jeune. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies owner Jeune furious as National League funding crisis rumbles on

The National League North and South divisions have been suspended for two weeks

National League North and South divisions suspended for two weeks

Kettering Town chairman David Mahoney. Picture by Peter Short

The next 24 to 48 hours are critical, says Poppies chairman Mahoney

The National League held meetings with clubs today

National League clubs offered three options in loans row

Connor Kennedy is congratulated by Connor Johnson after the former opened the scoring in Kettering Town's 2-2 draw at Boston United. Pictures by Peter Short

Ramshaw feels Kettering Town are heading 'in the right direction'

What does the national lockdown mean for grassroots sport? Can U18s still play f...

Callum Powell has scored three goals in four games since signing for Kettering Town. Pictures by Peter Short

Powell hopes Kettering Town can 'surprise a few' this season