Micky Mellon couldn't fault his players after this afternoon's 0-0 draw at Torquay United.
The Lions got off the mark with a 2-2 draw against Ebbsfleet United after coming from behind.
There would have been few managers happier at 5pm today than Woking's Anthony Limbrick.
John Askey, the delighted Macclesfield manager, accepts his team got the rub of the green at Wrexham.
The two teams relegated from SkyBet League Two at the end of last season both began life at Vanarama National League level for the first time with opening day defeats.
The Leyton Orient manager Steve Davis backed his team to bounce back from their opening Vanarama National League set back at Sutton United.
The waiting is nearly over. It all kicks off today so let’s take a look at the 24 teams set to do battle over the next nine months.
John Askey's much-changed squad travel to Wrexham today for their opening Vanarama National League fixture.
Bromley have welcomed 23-year-old midfielder Frankie Sutherland to Hayes Lane.
Andy Drury believes Ebbsfleet have what it takes to fight for a place in the top seven places this season
Alan Devonshire accepts Maidenhead United don’t know what’s around the corner this season but they are going to have a great time finding out.
Woking have announced that Richard Orlu will be the captain for the 2017/18 season, with Joey Jones the vice-captain.