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Jon’s Non-League adventure

John Lyons talks to Ashton United co-owner Jonathan Sayer about what it's really like to run a Non-League club

Having a ball: Jonathan Sayer makes himself at home at Ashton United Picture: Colin Thomas

IF JONATHAN Sayer knew then what he does now about what running a Non-League club would entail, he would probably have given Ashton United a swerve!
However, the actor and comedy playwright has come to appreciate the good, the bad and the ugly of football below stairs since taking the reins alongside his dad, David, four years ago.
He admits they made mistakes in their first season as co-ch...

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