The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 340

Excitement already as the season has started - but now we turn our attentions to the FA Cup this weekend, where Herne Bay boss Liam Friend is ready for a tricky tie in his first game as a permanent boss - he tells us all about it. We also give an early look ahead to the start of the National League South - supporters from all of our teams give their opinions on how they are shaping up, and Dover boss Jake Leberl comes to the party too as he prepares his side to go again after last season's promotion. And we hear from Folkestone Invicta boss Jay Saunders on the challenges he faces as his side get ready for a start on the road - but the experienced boss is relishing his first full season at the helm.All that and loads more including reflections on Matt's birthday, holiday plans, Dept Q, some Roman sibling rivalry and the most famous of the Gerrard clan... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 339

We are back for our ninth season covering non-league football in Kent - and we get going with three interviews ahead of the start of the Southern Counties East League on Saturday. New Hythe Town boss Ira Jackson discusses his first managerial role and his aims to get things back on track at Reachfields after last season's disappointment. Chislehurst Glebe have a new boss for their new era too, and Dan Lawrence discusses why the club was a great fit for him as he makes a swift return to the dugout after leaving Canterbury at the end of the season. And Whitstable boss Jamie Coyle looks ahead to what he hopes will be another successful campaign - just over two months after leading his side to Wembley glory.All that and loads more and the usual chat and nonsense, including Matt's hamstring injury, car troubles and a look ahead to a big old birthday this weekend... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 338

It's over! The 2024-25 season is done and dusted - but before it truly ends, our 41st and final episode of a campaign to remember is here for you to enjoy. It was a heartbreaking end to the season for Maidstone - our roving reporters Nick and Cian talk us through their experience of the play-off final defeat, before we hear from Jordan Higgs and Temi Eweka following the loss which consigns them to another season in the National League South. League allocations have been confirmed and there was a surprise name in the shape of AFC Greenwich Borough - and one of the men behind the new arrivals, Gary Fiore, tells us all about it. And we hear from the team who arguably had the best season of anyone in the county - record-breaking Ramsgate steamrolllered their way to the Isthmian South East title and boss Ben Smith reflects on their achievements and looks ahead to next year.Thank you all for listening to us this season, have a great summer and we'll see you all in 2025-26. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 337

They went, they saw and they came home with the FA Vase - Whitstable Town take centre stage after an incredible afternoon at Wembley Stadium which saw them become Kent's second Vase winners. We hear from man of the match Harvey Smith, defensive colossus Finn O'Mara and player-boss Jamie Coyle after The Oystermen's afternoon to remember, and give our own reflections on the incredible events in north west London.And we also hear from someone who is heading along Wembley Way this weekend - Ashford striker Gary Lockyer discusses his efforts to be the FA Cup's top scorer this season and entering the spotlight on the big day. All that and loads more, including Paramount Plus, triple-cooked chips, running too far and workwear.Please like, share, listen and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 336

Play-off highs and lows take centre stage as there's promotion joy for two of our sides, coupled with heartbreak for two others. Dover lead the way after securing an instant return to National League South, and we hear from keeper Mitch Walker and chairman Jim Parmenter. VCD are also celebrating after their SCEFL play-off glory, and joint bosses Ross Baker and Danny Joy revel in their success. We also discuss Maidstone, SIttingbourne and Dartford, and then look forward to the biggest day in the history of Whitstable Town as they head to Wembley - player-manager Jamie Coyle looks head to the big game with AFC Whyteleafe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.