The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

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 s...

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 a...

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 b...

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 t...

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...

The Isthmian Premier League takes centre stage this week with a pair interviews coming after two draws at either end of the table. Welling moved out of the bottom four after sharing the spoils at Wingate & Finchley and although he felt his side should have had more on Saturday, boss Ryan Maxwell admits it's a big psychological boost to be above the drop zone and explains to us the challenges h...

We have our first champions of the season - and Whitstable Town manager Jamie Coyle joins us to discuss his pride at winning the SCEFL in March and getting the club back to Step Four. We also catch up with Punjab United's Chipie Sian ahead of the first leg of their FA Vase semi-final against Cockfosters, and he discusses the challenge of playing two legs, how pleased he is with his team's focus in...

Just the one interview for you this week but it's a really interesting one as Chislehurst Glebe chairman Rocky McMillan discusses the club's upturn in form, the season as a whole and the challenges the club face as they look to compete, not just in the SCEFL but also with bigger clubs nearby. We have all the rest of the news from across the county and all the usual chat and nonsense, including law...

Another busy week and another packed show for you to enjoy as we mark our 365th episode - one for every day of the year. Tunbridge Wells finally played their first game at home in 2026 on Tuesday night and manager Steve Ives discusses the loss to Hollands & Blair, the challenges awaiting his side as they have to cram in so many home games and explains just why the club have had these issues. F...

A fantastic week for our clubs, with huge wins and moments to remember aplenty as March gets off to a flying start. Punjab United are in the FA Vase semi-finals after battling their way to victory over Downton and skipper Lea Dawson - back in the fold after a long period out - gives us his thoughts on the win, returning to fitness at the perfect time and the rise of the club. Erith & Belvedere...

We are back after our half-term break with three top interviews for you to enjoy and lots of chat - including a look ahead to Punjab United's huge FA Vase quarter-final clash. Faversham Strike Force manager Stuart Benfield reflects on his side's win at Larkfield & New Hythe, looking over their shoulders at the drop zone, adapting to life at Step 5 and the togetherness he helps will help his si...

A busy week despite the weather playing havoc with the fixture programme once again - and two managerial changes lead the agenda this week. The first of them is the exit of Steve McKimm from Cray Valley and we discuss the ramifications of that decision and pay tribute to the job he did at the club in his time there, while the second is at Sheppey United, where Kevin Watson has been replaced by Ian...

We are back after a week away with three interviews as we look back at a busy week and ahead to this weekend's FA Vase last-16 clashes. Punjab United boss Chipie Sian discusses his side's big clash with Fisher - the first of a double header with their SCEFL rivals - and the progress the club is making both on and off the pitch. Chatham Town bowed out in their own last-16 tie as they were beaten 1-...

Two debutants join us on this week's show - relatively early in their managerial careers but both enjoying back-to-back wins as they look to haul their respective clubs away from trouble at the foot of the table. Chislehurst Glebe saw off Hythe 2-0 to move eight points clear of the drop zone and boss Frankie Sawyer reflects on that win, improving things after a slow start, getting the best out of...

Two relatively new managers join us this week to reflect on their starts to lives at their new clubs. Ramsgate boss Lee Martin looks back at his ill-fated spell at Welling and the lessons he learned from it, discusses the step up to the Isthmian Premier for the Rams and his squad overhaul as he looks to lead the club up the table. And it's six wins from seven for Craig Stone since his appointment...

We are back for 2026 - the tenth different year in which we've brought you a show - and we kick off with a chat with one of the men of 2025 as Whitstable manager Jamie Coyle reflects on their excellent run of form and looks ahead to their continuing FA Vase defence, as well as discussing having his first Christmas as an adult without a game the next day. We have all the rest of the news from acros...

Another busy week across the county, and while we of course mention the big story, our focus goes elsewhere as we, as always, look to promote the positives. And there's positives in spades for Chatham Town boss Kevin Hake after an incredible week - he discusses their forthcoming FA Trophy tie against Carlisle and the success of the club's women's team as things just keep getting better for the Cha...

Three guests this week all making their first appearances of the season on the show - well, one of them appearing for the first time ever - as we return with a packed show. Rusthall striker Charlie Clover has gone viral for his efforts in fixing the Jockey Farm floodlights in their game with Corinthian and he discusses his week in the media spotlight, his disappointment at the game being abandoned...

Water week! I mean, literally, in that sense, sadly, but we still have a packed show for you, with two top interviews. Dover keeper Mitch Walker discusses their form after a third win in a row which takes them above their points tally from the last time they were in National League South and he chats about the feelgood factor and being the oldest player in the side. And, with thanks to Radio Wings...

Lots of talking points this week as leagues start to level up ahead of the busy festive period, and we have two interviews for you to enjoy. Sittingbourne boss Reece Prestedge reflects on his first three games in charge, replacing Ryan Maxwell and the massive potential of the club he now leads. And Hollands & Blair chief Darren Blackburn discusses his side's upturn in form after back-to-back w...

A busy week as the managerial merry go round really sparks into life, and we hear from one of the new men in the dugout as new Hythe boss Darren Beale tells us why now was the right time to take the top job, hails his new assistant boss' instant impact and discusses his hopes for an upturn in form. Folkestone were knocked out of the FA Trophy despite an excellent first half against AFC Totton - ma...

We are back to full numbers this week as Matt returns with a late-night recording - and even though we have just the one interview, it's well worth a listen. That interview is with VCD joint-boss Danny Joy who reflects on their win over East Grinstead, the rearranged Kent Senior Cup tie with Ebbsfleet and the gap between Step 4 and 5 after his side's promotion last term. We also look at all the re...

No Matt this week, but three great interviews do the heavy lifting to bring a quality show despite just the one host! Ramsgate chairman James Lawson discusses Ben Smith's exit, the step up to the Isthmian Premier and the decision that awaits him as he appoints a new boss. Jason Yeo tells us all about his campaign for testing for prostate cancer, which has led to him having boards placed in grounds...

We are back and with our full complement to boot - and we've got three interesting interviews for you as well. Dartford have flown up the league table to fifth after three wins on the spin and boss Adrian Pennock reflects on the campaign so far, and the impressive weekend win at Cray Wanderers. Larkfield & New Hythe are also having a fine campaign in the SCEFL, thanks in part to the best defen...

With no Matt this week, our Sussex friend (and rival!) Trevor Knell sits in as we reflect on another fine week for many of our clubs. Ebbsfleet United caused a cup upset by knocking out Solihull Moors to set up a tie with League Two Grimsby, and Fleet boss Josh Wright joins us to discuss that tie, his side's start to the season and his enjoyment at being in the dugout at Stonebridge Road. Attentio...