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Faversham takes centre stage in this week's show as we hear from the town's two clubs after an eventful week. Faversham Town did what they needed to and won at Tunbridge Wells to win the Southern Counties East League - boss Tommy Warrilow reflects on victory at the Culverden, winning promotion and his aim to finish the season strongly. Town's tenan…
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Que sera sera! Whitstable Town have booked their spot at Wembley after a goalless draw with Hartpury University - and the man who kept the home side at bay, keeper Dan Colmer talks us through his delight as the Oystermen secure their spot at the national stadium. Deal Town are the only Kent side to win the Vase, 25 years ago - but their current cro…
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Another huge week of football, and we start with exclusive breaking news from one of the county's longest-serving managers - hit play to find out the big gossip here first! It's been a devastating week for Canterbury City as their groundshare hopes fell through, leaving them without a home and opting to return to the city - but take voluntary releg…
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A bumper show for you as we look back on a Non-League Day of highs and lows - and preview a huge FA Vase semi-final first leg on Saturday. Three cracking interviews for you to enjoy, starting with Ebbsfleet United CEO Damian Irvine after the club's relegation was confirmed - he discusses the gap between the National League South and the National Le…
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A sad week in Kent non-league with the passing of Sheppey United manager Ernie Batten - his assistant manager and lifelong friend Geoff Record joins us to pay tribute to the man who was instrumental in bringing football back to the Isle of Sheppey, led the Ites to the FA Cup first round and so much more - Geoff tells us about Ernie the man, Ernie t…
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There's still a long way to go this season, but we've already had our first managerial exit ahead of next season after Jay Saunders announced he was to leave Tonbridge Angels - club chair Sophie Purves reflects on that news, discusses the criteria for his replacement and looks ahead to a bright future at Longmead. Ryan Hanson is back at Dover on lo…
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Another bumper show this week after ups and downs, thrills and spills and any other cliches you fancy! Whitstable Town take top billing after their dramatic FA Vase win over Whitchurch Alport, and we hear from both player-boss Jamie Coyle and matchwinner Harvey Smith after the Oystermen booked a last-four spot in front of a record crowd. It was not…
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The Road to Wembley continues this weekend with three of our sides in quarter-final action - and we hear from two of them ahead of the big games. Erith & Belvedere head to face a Hartpury University side yet to concede a goal in this season's FA Vase, and joint-boss Billy Hamlin is relishing the challenge ahead, discusses the impact of the run on t…
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The Southern Counties East League takes centre stage this week, with three interviews from our Step Five league - including two post-match on Wednesday night. It was a fine evening for VCD Athletic as they ran out 5-0 winners at Sutton Athletic, and with leaders Faversham dropping points, the title race is really hotting up - joint Vickers boss Dan…
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Strap in for almost an hour and a half of non-league football goodness with another packed show. It's eight wins in a row for Ramsgate as they continue to lead the way in another fascinating Isthmian League South East title battle - boss Ben Smith discusses their great form, the feelgood factor around the club and his hopes to go one better this ti…
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What a week as three of our sides are national cup quarter-finalists - and we dissect it all on this week's show. Whitstable saw off Fleet Town to reach the last eight of the FA Vase, and then followed it up with an impressive midweek league win, and player-boss Jamie Coyle believes that 2025 is shaping up to be a great year as he discusses challen…
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We've got four interviews in this week's packed show as we look ahead to the last 16 of two national cup competitions - and reflect on another busy week. FA Trophy giantkillers Sittingbourne travel to take on Southend of the National League and defender Liam Smith discusses that big day out, the high standards set by boss Ryan Maxwell and his fixin…
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Another busy week in the county with more managerial changes and lots of action on the pitch. The manager heading for the exit is Danny Kedwell, who has left Ashford after just over eight months in charge. His final game was a loss at Sevenoaks, and we spoke to him after that game about that loss and the impressive performance of his teenage son Pr…
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Lots of postponements, but plenty of talking points - and lots of exciting action from the games that were played. Maidstone United continued their great run of form as they brushed aside Enfield, with Shaq Coulthirst coming off the bench to grab a hat-trick - and the experienced frontman reflects on that treble, the Stones' continued impressive ru…
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We are back for another year of football chat and questionable banter - and we start with three top interviews at the end of the busy festive period. Top billing goes to Sittingbourne, who caused another upset in the FA Trophy by beating Salisbury to set up a trip to Southend - defender and man of the match Jack Steventon discusses that win, the go…
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Our final live show of 2024 - and we go out in style with three top-quality interviews ahead of the busy festive period. Welling United are four games without defeat, but assistant boss Kevin Watson reveals to friend of the show Nigel Jones the challenges he and boss Rod Stringer are facing as the Wings look to move away from trouble and consolidat…
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Another storm tried its best to stop football over the weekend, but some games did survive - although not all of them finished... VCD joint-boss Danny Joy discusses their abandonment against Windsor & Eton, the news on stricken Harry Sargent and his surprise that they have been ordered to replay the tie away from home this weekend, as well as Tuesd…
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It ended all square in both big top of the table clashes at the weekend - and Cray Valley PM boss Steve McKimm reflects on the late drama that saw his side come away from Dover with a point, and he reflects on their brilliant Step Three debut so far. Herne Bay player-coach Liam Friend looks back at his "soft" red card in the weekend win over Becken…
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A soggy weekend saw the weather the victor in several games, but many of our teams who did play enjoyed good results as we hurtle towards the festive period. One game that didn't make it was the Kent Senior Trophy tie between Tunbridge Wells and Faversham, which was abandoned just after the hour mark - we hear from both managers after a frustrating…
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Five of our six teams in action went out in the FA Trophy - but it was another fine afternoon for Sittingbourne with another upset to leave them as one of three Step 4 teams in the competition. Boss Ryan Maxwell reflects on that victory, looks ahead to hosting Enfield in the next round and discusses his side's excellent league form. SCEFL side Rust…
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Five Kent teams made it into the last 64 of the FA Vase last weekend - and we hear from the winners of an all-SCEFL tie. Erith & Belvedere didn't have it all their own way as they lost their captain to a broken ankle early on, and joint-boss Billy Hamlin reflects on that blow and hails his keeper for his performance after his side made it through o…
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The FA Cup is over for us for another year, but after an exciting week of league action, we've got four interviews in another packed podcast! It was the big derby game on Tuesday night and Dover emerged victorious at Folkestone - Whites boss Jake Leberl tells us all about that victory, has some harsh words for his side and admits they may be overac…
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Matt is back for another busy show this week, as we look ahead to the FA Cup and reflect on a busy, goal-laden week of league action. Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash discusses his side's start to the season, why it was a slow burner and looks ahead to Saturday's FA Cup trip to Solihull Moors. Beckenham are still top of the Isthmian League Sout…
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With Matt sunning himself on holiday, non-league programme columnist, blogger, podcaster and Kentish Man Trevor Knell sits in for a bumper show after another brilliant weekend of football. Rochester United came back from 3-0 down on their way to an FA Vase upset at Lordswood and their boss Matt Hume reflects on that comeback, explains what he said …
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Recorded partly on location at Sevenoaks, we've got another packed show for you this week with four interviews and some tip-top chat. Tonbridge Angels fans will get the chance to watch their side in the stadium in the FA Cup first round for the first time in 50 years - boss Jay Saunders discusses what that means to him and his players after their w…
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Another packed show as we reflect on a successful SCEFL Groundhop and a busy weekend elsewhere in the pyramid - and preview two huge FA Cup ties. The Groundhop kicked off with a 3-0 win for Rusthall at Snodland, and Rustics boss Jimmy Anderson reflects on his side's win and clean sheet, and reveals the home truths that helped spark that win. We cho…
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We look back on a frustrating weekend of FA Cup results - but a draw that guarantees two of our sides will be in the FA Cup first round. We also look ahead to the SCEFL Groundhop which takes place this weekend, with some exciting news about the first game of it - and we chat to Erith & Belvedere joint-manager Billy Hamlin, who discusses the challen…
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Ahead of a big weekend of FA Cup action, we hear from two men desperate to make it into the fourth qualifying round - and a manager whose side have made a great start after promotion last term. Maidstone midfielder Jordan Higgs discusses their 2-2 weekend draw with Chesham, his injury frustration since his summer move and why no-one will be taking …
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Another bumper podcast after another excellent week in the FA Cup where no fewer than ten of our sides made it through to the Third Qualifying Round. Top billing goes to Herne Bay, who beat Hendon 3-0 to set up a tie with Maidstone - Bay boss Steve Lovell discusses all things FA Cup, his side's lack of league action so far this season and working c…
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Another bumper show full of Gerrard-sourced interviews after a busy week for many of our teams - and some big FA Cup clashes to come too. Tonbridge Angels are unbeaten so far this season and flying high in the National League South - boss Jay Saunders discusses their start to the season, his new-look defence and the influence of Sean Shields. There…
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A massive weekend of FA Cup action, and we hear from four managers after two all-Kent ties ended with Step 4 sides knocking out higher-level opponents. Sittingbourne boss Ryan Maxwell was thrilled after his side put conceding twice in stoppage time behind them to beat Dover in their replay, and he tells us what the win means to him and the club. Do…
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Better late than never, we're here with all the news and views from a busy Bank Holiday weekend and a look ahead to some huge FA Cup ties this weekend. Among those looking to progress and manager Nicky Southall discusses their excellent start to the season, the cup visit of Binfield, derby delight and a hope to increase crowds by tapping into his f…
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Matt is back with us this week as we reflect on a great weekend of FA Cup action - and an even better draw for the next round. A SCEFL side is guaranteed to be through after Punjab United were paired with Corinthian - but the Gravesend-based side are celebrating already having made history just by reaching the first qualifying round with their 2-1 …
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With Matt unable to join us this week, Radio Wings' Nigel Jones fills in as we return from our short break - with our 300th episode, reflecting on a massive week once again in Kent's non-league football scene. Hythe Town have a new manager, and CEO Gary Johnson explains why Nick Davis was the right man to replace Sammy Moore after his surprise earl…
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After an interesting start to the SCEFL Premier Division, we're coming to you early this week - but we won't be here next week. However, there's no let up in quality or content this week, with three interviews for you to enjoy. It was a dramatic opening-day for Sutton Athletic as they scored twice in stoppage time to rescue a point against much-fan…
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We are back for our eighth season of the Kent Non-League Podcast - and it's already shaping up to be a fascinating campaign. We kick off with a SCEFL special ahead of the early start to the Step Five league we hold so dear - and we've got three interviews for you to enjoy. Faversham Town will be favourites again after finishing second last time out…
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It's time for the last show of the season and our end of season review. We go out at the top though as Kent's two league-winning managers join us to reflect on their memorable and historic title successes. For Deal Town boss Steve King, this season's SCEFL success is the culmination of nine years of hard work with the Hoops, and he reflects on that…
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Three of our teams are celebrating promotion after a dramatic weekend of play-off action - and we've got interviews with all three of them for you to enjoy. It's bye bye to Bromley as they head up to the Football League for the first time ever - boss Andy Woodman reflects on their victory over Solihull, his experience in non-league and looks ahead …
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Another packed show after a crazy week in the play-offs - and we've got four interviews for you to enjoy. Ramsgate are the week's big losers, the Isthmian League South East runners-up beaten by Chichester in their semi-final, and boss Ben Smith gives a frank and honest appraisal of that performance and the season as a whole after they missed out on…
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Staying ups and going downs are our main focus this week as the National League and National League South seasons draw to a close - with Ebbsfleet pulling off their escape. We dissect that result and where they go next, as well as looking ahead to Bromley's play-off clash at the other end of the table. Margate are all-but relegated after Cheshunt's…
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A bumper show this week as we look ahead to the massive showdown at the bottom as the National League season reaches its finale this weekend. Ebbsfleet must avoid defeat to be assured of survival as they go to Boreham Wood - and we also look ahead to the final weekend in National League South as Dover and Dartford say goodbye - we discuss where it'…
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Four interviews for you to enjoy this week as we look ahead to a huge game and reflect on another busy week. It's all eyes on Southwood this weekend as Ramsgate host Cray Valley PM in a potentially decisive clash at the top of Isthmian League South East - Millers boss Steve McKimm looks ahead to that match and reflects on their amazing season so fa…
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We're well and truly into the business end of the season now, with the first piece of silverware handed out and our first relegation of the season confirmed. That silverware was won by Erith Town, the champions of the SCEFL Challenge Cup and their boss Adam Woodward reflects on that win, how he hopes it can be the catalyst for more success and dedi…
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It's been another huge week in the world of Kent Non-League football and we're here with a packed show to discuss all the goings on and more besides. The battle at the foot of the National League remains incredibly tight - but Ebbsfleet have got themselves into a good position with some decent results. Fleet CEO Damian Irvine discusses that battle,…
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Another big week for our teams and we've got two interviews for your enjoyment. Glebe still sit at the summit of the SCEFL and face second-placed Deal this weekend, who have seven games in hand. Joint-boss Craig Nelson discusses the trip to the Charles Ground, their continued good form this season and changing penalty takers. There's been a change …
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It's another busy show this week with three interviews despite a virtual midweek washout. We hear from bosses at both ends of the Isthmian League South East after they did battle at the weekend - Beckenham's Darren Anslow discusses their plight at the foot of the table, conceding late goals and his belief they can get out of their predicament, whil…
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A massive weekend ahead for Deal Town as they head to Lincoln for their FA Vase quarter-final clash - manager Steve King looks ahead to that tie and discusses challenging on two fronts, staying focused and his hopes for the rest of the season. Dartford have a new boss, and Adrian Pennock is that man - he tells us about what tempted him to return to…
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Another huge week in the county's non-league scene and we've got three interviews for your listening pleasure. Hollands & Blair hit 10 in their win over Welling Town and boss Luke Jessup was understandably thrilled - he tells us about that win, the competition for places, playing the right way and his hopes for the future. Visiting chairman/manager…
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We are back after our week off and there's loads to dissect after a massive couple of weeks on and off the pitch! Radio Wings' Nigel Jones joins us to discuss the news that Welling United are set to move for a groundshare at Tonbridge Angels while work goes on at Park View Road, looking at what this all means for the club and their fans, who are fa…
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