Rees Lightening

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Dagenham humbled league leaders Gateshead 7-1, and Josh Rees reveals how they pulled off the shock.

Rob Worrell opens with a week dominated by managerial changes. Danny Searle has left Ebbsfleet United, while AFC Fylde have parted company with Chris Beech. Joe returns from holiday with Torquay’s difficult result still on his mind. Dickie is back on the panel after helping out at Telford during a football weekend. The conversation moves quickly. Two rounds of National League fixtures leave plenty to unpack, including a seven-goal thumping that took the panel by surprise. A managerial rant adds another bit of drama. The results are put into context, with the panel looking at what they mean for form and the early table. Woking offer one example. Their midweek win over Wealdstone is followed by frustration when they fail to make it two home victories in a row. The focus then shifts to the bottom end. Ebbsfleet show a little more life after Danny Searle’s departure. Josh Wright oversees a goalless draw with Aldershot that could have brought all three points, along with a welcome clean sheet. Harry Watling then starts his spell in the dugout with a 1-0 win over Hartlepool, courtesy of Rakesh Bingham. His appointment sends the panel off for some quick research and a chat about his coaching background. Joe says Watling worked on Michael Beal’s coaching staff and is regarded as a highly rated young coach. Hartlepool’s inability to score becomes the episode’s dry running joke, with the panel suggesting that one goal currently looks enough to beat them. They also work through the FA Cup second qualifying round involving National League North and South clubs. Farsley Celtic’s 3-1 win over Hallam delivers another bright start after a managerial change, before the hosts sign off with a reminder of their regular Sunday evening National League discussion.

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Managerial changes, eye-catching results and early pressure drive this lively National League review.

A turbulent week in the National League gives Rob Worrell, Joe and Dickie plenty to discuss. Danny Searle's sacking at Ebbsfleet and Chris Beech's departure from Fylde bookend two rounds of fixtures, a seven-goal thumping and a managerial rant.

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You get managerial fallout, two rounds of results, a seven-goal shock and the week's National League talking points.

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