Humans of Non-League
By Chris Nee
These are the Humans of Non-League. The local heroes who make non-league football happen – the managers, players, officials, volunteers and supporters who prop up the vast cultural phenomenon of football outside the spotlight. Interviewed one on one by Chris Nee.
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Mitchell Nelson
This week’s human is a central defender who’s graced some of London’s biggest non-league clubs, and was signed by AFC Bournemouth at the age of 20. Mitchell Nelson is still going strong at Cray Wanderers, where a second successive promotion was on th… -
Graham Sibley
This week’s human is a good friend of mine who shares my love of non-league football and of podcasting. Graham Sibley is one third of The Sound of Football, a noted football satirist, and a regular at Step 4 outfit Whyteleafe. -
Jon Tolley
This week’s human is a stalwart of his local music scene, a Liberal Democrat councillor, and a dedicated supporter of Kingstonian, his town’s non-league football team. Jon Tolley is Kingston through and through, and has the CV to prove it. -
Jo Kinney
This week’s human is involved behind the scenes in non-league football, as well as representing players in the women’s game. Jo Kinney is Head of Women’s Football at Ignite Soccer, and Player Liaison at Atherton Collieries of the Northern Premier Lea… -
Andrzej Perkins
This week’s human is a third-generation volunteer at one of London’s best loved football clubs. Andrzej Perkins is the long-serving communications manager at Walthamstow, a role that encompasses the matchday programme, working with media, overseeing … -
Jonathan Fadugba
This week’s human is a true football polymath. Jonathan Fadugba is a football consultant, scout and analyst with The Guardian’s Football Weekly, FourFourTwo and Football Radar on his CV, along with Just Football, which he established himself as far b… -
Francis Duku
This week’s human is a genuine giant of our national sport. Francis Duku is a former Dulwich Hamlet, Maidenhead United, Crawley Town, Bromley and Gravesend and Northfleet player of some repute. Since hanging up his boots, though, he’s become a champi… -
Gavin Rose
This week’s human will be a familiar name to fans of the Isthmian League and beyond. Gavin Rose is the longest serving manager at Dulwich Hamlet, having passed a decade in the job in 2019. A former player with Wimbledon, Charlton Athletic, QPR, South… -
Rob Hemingway
This week’s human is a media machine, with writing credits in some massive international titles as well as coverage for a club closer to home. Rob Hemingway is a multilingual, NCTJ-accredited journalist, and a scout with FA Talent ID qualifications. … -
Seb White
This week’s human is a multi-talented media professional who’s been able to bring his considerable skills not only into football, but directly into a non-league football club. Seb White is the Media Director at Hampton and Richmond Borough, and is re…
