There are some big issues in the world of Non League Football at the moment; unpaid players wages, not enough people through the gate, taxes, floodlights, respect.

On the surface the game we all love would seem to be in its most precarious position but after a year like 2008, in truth it’s never had a brighter future.

Football fans hit the credit crunch couch

A new survey by BT Vision looking at the habits of fans across the country shows cash-conscious football fans are ditching expensive pub trips in favour of watching matches on the couch.

Since his last blog Quinton has been busy collecting old bike pieces for his latest project, corn born hash boot sale, details of this event will be posted soon, tickets are still available. ‘There’s a bloody bloody credit crunch going on, we not all made of money you know’! Ohh, calm down Quinton, no need to rude dear!

“Loves got the world in motion…”

Ah New Order, what an anthem, always gets the hairs on the back of the neck going that, especially if pre-ceded by that Nessun Dorma, top drawer that Pav. But when it comes to the emotion in the game, of scoring that winning goal, who would you want to pick? For sheer eye-watering spine tinglers, here is my favourite emotional goal celebration and my England top 3 in no particular order, or New Order.

Vinny Jones

Did you hear about Vinny the other week? He got in a barney in LA and copped an unfortunate one in the mosh, so much for hardman eh? Not like the old skool legends like Chopper Harris, Billy Bonds and Martin Keown.

Brand Beckham rolls into Milan

This weekend, David Beckham was unveiled as an AC Milan player during the Rossoneri’s 5-1 home victory over Udinese. While it is yet another example of Brand Beckham embarking on a new project, as the boy from Leytonstone further cements his status as a global icon, the move is essential for Beckham the player. The star will be looking to regain his match-fitness and prove to Fabio Capello he is worthy of a place in the next England squad for the qualifier against Ukraine. If selected, he will pick up his 108th cap and in doing so equal Bobby Moore’s outfield record.

Q: What do you get if you have two bad defences and two offences that are spoiling to explode?

A: Bolton v Portsmouth

No sooner had I plonked my backside on our comfy, oversized couch than Bolton had taken a 1-0 lead with a nicely taken goal by Matt Taylor. Two minutes later and the lead was doubled as Ricardo Gardner pumped the ball into the Portsmouth goal (even though there was a player in a blatantly offside position).

A Christmas message from Dexy

What a blinding year it’s been for Dexy and the rest of the gang. 5 radio appearances, 25 press write ups, 65 photoshoots, competitions galore, not to mention one of our members playing against Manchester City.

Here’s a little something that made me chuckle: He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice he’s going to find out who’s naughty or nice ’cause SANTA CRUZ is coming to BLYTH.

Kinnear’s the man

Newcastle United may well have turned the proverbial corner. This weekend’s 3-0 away victory at Portsmouth was their first win on the road since March. The team has lost one in its last eight games including beating Aston Villa and claiming a point at Stamford Bridge.