The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 373

It's our season finale - and we go out in style with two top interviews to send you off into the summer break. It was play-off delight for Punjab United as they beat Rusthall on penalties to reach Step 4 for the first time, and manager Chipie Sian reflects on the win, reveals his pride at his side's massive rise and begins to look ahead to life in the Isthmian League. We crown our manager of the season - and that manager, Folkestone Invicta's Jay Saunders, joins us to reflect on an amazing campaign and looks ahead to his club's Step 2 debut. We also reflect on the rest of the campaign as a whole and hope for better next time around, plus, as you can probably imagine, reflect on the best day of one of our lives... See you in July! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 372

The end is near with just two fixtures left involving our clubs after a raft of disappointment on the final day and in the early stages of the play-offs - and we attempt to dissect it all. We hear from Ebbsfleet United striker Kwesi Appiah after his side's loss at Worthing which meant they missed out on the end-of-season fun and games, and also discuss Maidstone's near-miss and both sides' early attempts at rebuilding. We look ahead to the two SCEFL play-off finals and discuss the issues of dual registered players featuring in the games, as well as ground grading and reprieves. Plus there's the last edition of pre-wedding chat, and we want your help before the last show of the season... ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 371

The season may be almost over but there is no let up on the drama and stories in Kent and we reflect on an astonishing week both on and off the pitch. VCD Athletic are set to fold after being unable to agree a new lease to keep playing at Oakwood - joint-manager Danny Joy discusses the heartbreaking news for him, his family and the whole VCD community - but does offer a glimmer of hope. Rusthall boss Jimmy Anderson discusses his side's play-off dreams after their emphatic win over Bearsted at the weekend, while opposite number Kev Stevens cuts a frustrated figure as his team's hopes of finishing in the final five took a massive hit. We have all the rest of the news from across the county as we look towards the final weekend of the season, and all the usual chat and nonsense, including The Capture, Mr & Mrs and being spotted by non-league managers in restaurants... ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 370

With just two weekends of the season left, things are really hotting up both on and off the pitch and we have another packed show to dissect it all. The big news this week is the announcement that George Elokobi is to leave Maidstone United at the end of the season, and we catch up with Stones co-owner Oliver Ash to pay tribute to the job the outgoing boss has done, discussing his own future and the decisions that await the club over the summer - with hopes to get a new manager in place sooner rather than later. There's a new name heading to the SCEFL next season, with a merger announced this week between Holmesdale and Petts Wood, bringing the senior side at Holmesdale with the youth section at Petts Wood as Petts Wood & Holmesdale - chairman Phil Alder explains all about the merger and why it makes sense for all parties. We discuss all of the play-off battles and the relegation battles as the season draws to a close, and the rest of the usual chat and nonsense, including a school trip, an unexpected visitor and loads more besides. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 369

A bumper weekend of Easter football brought the ultimate highs and lows, and Matt and Jon take a look back at all of the action, ups and downs and a shock managerial exit too. It was heartbreak for Punjab United in the FA Vase semi-final as they fell at the final hurdle against Cockfosters - boss Chipie Sian discusses his disappointment, watching the visitors celebrate and how he hoped to pick his side up with plenty more to play for this season. Former Ramsgate boss Ben Smith earned his first win back at Herne Bay at his old club's rivals Margate - he discusses that win, why Herne Bay was the right job to tempt him back into the game and his hopes for the future at the club. We discuss title wins, relegations and loads more, as well as the usual chat and nonsense, including some dull old number facts, SNLUK and whether it's time to get the shorts out or not... ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.