The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

It's our Christmas special this week, but there's none of the usual joviality as we continue to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on our clubs. Folkestone Invicta chairman Paul Morgan speaks about their decision - which pre-empted the league - to not play until at least the middle of January and why that may have been ambitious. Herne Bay manager Ben Smith is recovering from the virus himself and he...

Just the one interview this week after a relatively quiet spell - but it's a belter as Margate manager Jay Saunders discusses the club's decision to pull out of the FA Trophy as well as the many other challenges facing the Gate during the extended mid-season break. We also discuss the rest of the news around the pandemic, including an explosive online interview from another of our Isthmian League...

In this week's show, Jon and Matt speak to two successful sides in the FA Vase as Kennington striker Gary Lockyer discusses their shock win at Glebe and why he almost packed football in. Deal Town head coach Steve King discusses their penalty shoot-out win, a bit of draw deja vu and why the Vase means so much. We also catch up with Dartford defender Connor Essam after their defeat to Eastbourne Bo...

Some are saying this week's show is, ahem, egg-cellent. We speak to SCEFL chair Denise Richmond after the decision was made to cancel all fixtures until at least Christmas. But the FA Vase continues, and we speak to Sheppey United chairman Matt Smith who is desperately hoping no Ites fans will follow them to Littlehampton on Saturday. And we also catch up with Michael Golding ahead of Corinthian's...

In this week's show, there's reaction from both camps after Tonbridge Angels beat Ebbsfleet in a Kent derby, while we also hear from Maidstone United's loan star Charlie Seaman after they were held by Billericay. Ramsgate chairman James Lawson joins us to talk about their phenomenal charity effort and their work in the community, while we obviously discuss the latest COVID developments, including...

In this week's show, there is a detailed inquest into where it all went wrong for Dover Athletic as they shipped five at home for the second time this season, including the thoughts of manager Andy Hessenthaler. Plus Whitstable Town boss Lloyd Blackman on his side's inconsistent season so far, being ahead in terms of fixtures and how the club is coping with lockdown. There's all the rest of the ne...

In this week's show, we hear from Dartford manager Steve King after his side's defeat to Dorking Wanderers - but before they bounced back to the top of the table on Tuesday. Ebbsfleet United boss Dennis Kutrieb talks about settling in to English football and implementing his own style after their 1-1 draw with Eastbourne, while Folkestone Invicta defender Josh Vincent talks us through his wondergo...

In this week's show, Cray Valley PM boss Kevin Watson talks about his pride at leading the club into the FA Cup first round and the challenges a new lockdown will pose. Bromley boss Neil Smith also looks forward to his side's FA Cup tie and he too looks at the impact of COVID-19 on the season. There's a lot of chat about lockdown and what it means for our clubs, and all of the usual chat and nonse...

In this week's show, Jon and Matt speak to Steve McKimm after he led Tonbridge Angels into the FA Cup first round for the first time in his (or our) lifetimes and pulled out a plum tie against Bradford City. Steve also talks about the Government funding Angels have received, as does Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash, who feels that the way the grants have been handed out is not fair on better-s...

In this week's show, Jon and Matt discuss the National League's formula - or lack of it - for distributing the funding they have received, before a fascinating chat with Cray Wanderers boss Tony Russell ahead of their FA Cup trip to Canvey Island. Kennington manager Dan Scorer talks us through their free-scoring start to the season, while at the other end of the spectrum, Dartford defender Craig B...

Big away wins are the flavour of this week's show, as we speak to Hythe Town boss Steve Watt following his side's 6-0 triumph at Whitstable. James Collins reflects on a strong start to the season for Faversham Town and both look ahead to the FA Trophy this weekend. And Dover Athletic boss Andy Hessenthaler doesn't pull any punches after his side were thrashed at home by Aldershot. Plus we talk FA...

In this week's show, we reflect on a memorable and record-breaking week for some of our clubs in the FA Cup. We hear from both Andy Hessenthaler and Neil Smith after Smith's Bromley beat Dover 4-1 and look back at some cracking matches over the past seven days. Plus Matt tells of a trip to Bluewater, the mystery of how Episode 127 disappeared is solved and, to be honest, there's some very not jovi...

In this week's show, Matt and Jon try (and fail) to comprehend the logic behind the FA's announcement about fans at this weekend's FA Cup fixtures. We speak to Margate general manager Deny Wilson about the challenges of COVID-19 on the club and their new kits and we speak to Welling United manager Bradley Quinton ahead of the start of their season. Sheppey United coach Marcel Nimani would like to...

It's another bumper show this week, with four interviews to entertain you. Chatham Town boss Scott Lindsay after their dramatic win over Southall in the FA Cup, with their teenage debutant goalkeeper saving a last-minute penalty. Welling Town chairman and manager Kevin Oakes talks to us about their fantastic start to the season which has them top of the SCEFL, while we also speak to former Gilling...

In this week's bumper show, we have five different interviews as we look back at the FA Cup and ahead to the start of the Isthmian League this weekend. Deal Town head coach Steve King and Sittingbourne boss Darren Blackburn both speak after the SCEFL side's superb 4-1 FA Cup upset, while Corinthian manager Michael Golding and captain Jack Bath speak after their FA Cup win, as they continue to boun...

In this week's show, we speak to Tunbridge Wells boss Richard Styles after his side hit nine without reply to start their Southern Counties East League season, and he looks ahead to their FA Cup clash with Beckenham. Ramsgate manager Matt Longhurst talks about the project at the club as he gets ready to start his first full season in charge, and Thanet-based agent Steve Miller tells us about his w...

Football is officially back and we speak to two winners in the FA Cup in our second show of the season. Deal Town's Ben Cardwell tells us about scoring a hat-trick in the famous cup competition as his side beat Knaphill. And Corinthian boss Michael Golding reflects on their comeback win over Sheerwater before looking ahead to Saturday's huge FA Vase semi-final. There's all the news from the rest o...

We're back for the fourth season of the Kent Non-League Podcast! We look ahead to the start of the season for our SCEFL clubs on Tuesday, with FA Cup games on the way. New Sheppey United striker Jack Midson tells us about his move to the Ites and hopes for the new campaign. And Hollands & Blair boss Simon Halsey tells us about his hopes for the new campaign after signing Danny Kedwell. Plus there'...

It's our final episode of the season - but we're not giving up the ghost just yet with two more interviews to end the campaign. After seeing Dartford lose on penalties, co-chairman Steve Irving talks about the disappointment of missing out on promotion, next season and the great job Steve King has done at Princes Park. We also catch up with Bromley boss Neil Smith to talk about how the pandemic is...

This week, we get the latest on the plans to return to football from SCEFL chairman Denise Richmond after a start date was announced. But there are words of warning from Sevenoaks Town boss Micky Collins as he reveals his worries about returning to action too early for his club. Plus we look ahead to Dartford's play-off final at Weymouth, and discuss the rest of the news around the county. And we...

Dover Athletic manager Andy Hessenthaler speaks after it was announced the club was going down to three training days a week - and he says it's a "manager's market" as he tries to build a squad at Crabble. We discuss Dartford's win at Slough Town, potential start dates, league constitution and ticket prices. Plus there's all the rest of the usual chat, including Sophie Germain and someone's birthd...

Football is back for one of our clubs - so here we are too! Dartford are the ones in action this weekend as they face Slough Town in their play-off eliminator. Ahead of that game we speak to Darts boss Steve King about preparing for the game, how the form book goes out of the window and how high it would rank in his career if the Darts were to go up. Plus, after the FA revealed there is hope for t...

In this week's show, fresh from winning a national award for their community work, Chatham Town chairman Kevin Hake tells us about that achievement and their ambitious plans on the pitch. Matt speaks to Chris Kinnear, with the former Dover Athletic manager telling all about his exit from Crabble and how he is inspired by Roy Hodgson as he looks to resume his managerial career. And we discuss the l...

It's another packed show this week and even the National League vote result coming just after it was recorded hasn't got in the way. Non-league journalist Ollie Bayliss gives us his view on the scenario and correctly predicts the outcome, while Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash also joins us, discusses how the lockdown is impacting the club, their plans for next season and his hope for a salary...

In this week's show as protests take place around the world for Black Lives Matter, Bromley fan Machel St Patrick Hewitt tells us about his experiences as a BAME non-league supporter. And we have a feature-length interview with Ebbsfleet United CEO Damian Irvine as he talks us through the process of appointing Dennis Kutrieb and the bright future at the club - whatever division they end up in. Plu...