The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

Get the bunting out, pour yourself a celebratory beverage and gather all your loved ones... It's our 100th episode! As well as marking the special show, we speak to Sheppey United manager Ernie Batten after his side's 10-0 win at the weekend, and catch up with new Faversham Town boss James Collins. Plus there is all the rest of the news and views from around the county as we join the 100 Club. Hos...

In this week's show, we look back on a pair of fantastic wins - and a draw - for our teams in the FA Cup, and hear from Dover Athletic's man of the match Jai Reason. We also catch up with Corinthian boss Michael Golding after their victory over SCEFL table-toppers Beckenham Town and look back on a busy week across the divisions. There's praise for Cray Wanderers, a new manager at Faversham and we...

This week, we catch up with Deal Town head coach Steve King after his side reached the last 64 of the FA Vase by beating Oxhey Jets. Hollands & Blair were the latest team to go goal crazy in the SCEFL, but boss Simon Halsey says he'd rather have a 1-0 win for his side. We reflect on all the rest of the action on a busy week and look ahead to the FA Cup first round. Plus we talk about working with...

In this week's show we speak to Bearsted manager Kevin Stevens after his side smashed eight for the second time this season. Harry Harding tells all about his exit from Chatham Town and how it's going at Phoenix Sports, plus Dover Athletic goalscorer Oscar Gobern reflects on their 3-1 win over his former side Eastleigh. Plus there's all the news from around the county and we discuss safari parks,...

In this week's show, we speak to Ebbsfleet United's caretaker manager Kevin Watson after he guided his side to victory for the first time in the FA Cup - and he reveals that he wants Fleet to play their way out of trouble. We also look back at all the rest of the FA Cup action, and the draw for the first round. Plus there's the managerial news at Faversham Town, plus loads more chat after a busy w...

Back after our one-week break, we we return with all you need to know ahead of this weekend's FA Cup ties. Plus we look back over a busy couple of weeks with managerial changes, train delays and more. Plus Ashford United manager Tommy Warrilow talks us through his side's FA Trophy progress, the rebuiding job he had to do over the summer and looks ahead to Saturday's game at Sevenoaks, while Lydd T...

In this week's show, Ebbsfleet United defender Jamie Grimes talks to us about their difficult start to the season. Corinthian manager Michael Golding reflects on their campaign so far, how they have bounced back from coming so close to promotion last year and sin-bins, while we also discuss the big news in the SCEFL this week - the resignation of Chatham Town manager James Collins. Plus we have al...

In this week's show, Margate striker Elliott Reeves speaks after his side made it through to the third qualifying round of the FA Cup, and we also hear from Dover Athletic midfielder Michael Woods after back-to-back away wins for the Whites. Plus Sevenoaks Town boss Micky Collins is top of the league - and very, very happy about it. Plus there's all the rest of the news from around the county - ar...

In this week's podcast, the managers of Erith & Belvedere and Welling Town chat after going goal crazy in the FA Vase - and then drawing each other in the next round. Bromley manager Neil Smith reflects on their unbeaten start to the season, and there's a late edit for some breaking managerial news. Plus we talk about rubbish months, long place names and even get a heckler - but annoyingly her inp...

In this week's earlier-than-usual show, new Hythe Town manager Steve Watt tells us about his delight at taking over at Reachfields and hopes for the season. We reflect on a disappointing weekend in the FA Cup for our BetVictor South East sides and discuss all the rest of the happenings around the county, including a spectacular war of words in the SCEFL. There's a look ahead to the FA Vase and we...

In this week's show, all best laid plans go out of the window as two clubs part company with their managers, so we hear from a Dartford supporter and try to have a stab in the dark at who will be the new bosses at Princes Park and at Hythe Town. We speak to Kennington manager Dan Scorer after their FA Vase debut, and Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley as they sit top of the Isthmian League. Plus...

In this week's show, Sutton Athletic manager Dan Kelly takes top billing after his side's stunning FA Cup win over Ashford Town (Middx). We also speak to Tunbridge Wells boss Richard Styles, who has made a dream start to life at the Culverden and reflect on a busy bank holiday weekend of football across the county. Plus Matt's in Malta, so find out if he's enjoying himself... Hosted on Acast. See...

In this week's episode - which manages the enviable double-header of being short and late - we talk to Sittingbourne manager Chris Lynch about his side's start to the season, his hopes for an FA Cup run and Arsenal, while Matt talks about going on holiday. A lot. And then he goes on holiday. We also run through all the rest of the news across the county - and we've both got the feeling this is goi...

In this week's show, we again hear from a quartet of footballing faces in Kent. Sheppey United striker Dan Bradshaw talks us through his FA Cup hat-trick as the Ites made it through, while there's a brace of National League interviews too, as Bromley midfielder Luke Coulson discusses their great start to the season, and Dover striker Inih Effiong reflects on his dramatic winner at Barnet. And as t...

In this week's packed show, Tonbridge Angels defender Sonny Miles tells us it's been frustrating watching from the sidelines as he serves a suspension carried over from last season. Ahead of the FA Cup starting this weekend, we speak to the brilliant Phil Annets - the mastermind behind @FACupFactfile - and Punjab United boss Chipie Sian ahead of their first-ever FA Cup tie. We also discuss all of...

We’re back for the third season of the Kent Non-League Podcast with a bumper show to whet your whistle ahead of Saturday’s big kick off. We hear from Ebbsfleet United defender Lawrie Wilson and Dover Athletic striker Alfie Pavey as they round off their pre-season campaigns, and Jon and Matt make some outlandish predictions about how the campaign will go. We discuss the hopes of our four National L...

It's the last episode of the season - but there's no let up in a final packed show of 2018/19. Tonbridge Angels midfielder D'Sean Theobalds tells us that he's still on cloud nine after helping them to promotion at Met Police - and talks us through his brilliant solo goal. Old Margate manager Jay Saunders gives us the inside track on the new Margate manager, erm, Jay Saunders and his hopes for the...

In our penultimate episode of the season, we speak to two people who had contrasting weeks. Ashford United keeper Sam Mott was unable to help his side to victory in the play-offs - not that they would have been promoted anyway - despite a penalty save, but he insists it's just the start. Chatham Town boss James Collins had reason to cheer though after his side's cup double - but does that make it...

In this week's bumper show, we discuss the situation at Canterbury City after a crazy week to end the regular season. Ashford United manager Tommy Warrilow looks ahead to Friday's play-off final at Horsham - and the prospect of winning the game and not being promoted. No such issues for Welling Town boss Louis Dean, who is revelling in his side's promotion after winning SCEFL Division One. Plus we...

This week, Matt and Jon look back on a busy weekend as the season draws to a close, with huge moves in the title races in the SCEFL, and try to work out the Bostik League Premier play-off picture. Dover's player of the year Mitch Brundle tells us about their achievement in staying up and discusses his future at the club. Scott Porter explains why he is moving upstairs at Whitstable Town and handin...

This week, Cray Wanderers assistant boss Joe Vines takes a break from celebrating promotion to reflect on an amazing year for the Bostik South East champions. Dartford striker Andy Pugh talks after his return from a long injury lay-off - even though the result was disappointing for his side. Plus we reflect on the Kent Senior Cup and Trophy finals, and discuss the tip, Around the World in 80 Days...

In this week's show, Bromley manager Neil Smith reflects on a crazy week for his side, ranks their season out of 10 and looks ahead to next week's Kent Senior Cup Final against Maidstone United. We discuss the Stones' relegation and what next season may bring for them, as well as Dover being on the brink of safety and Ebbsfleet's unlikely play-off push. Title races in the SCEFL are also discussed,...

In this week's show, former Herne Bay joint-manager John Embery spills the beans on his departure from the club. Tonbridge Angels boss Steve McKimm talks about his side's great run of form and hopes for the rest of the season. Plus we discuss all the rest of the happenings across the county, including Margate's form, Maidstone's imminent relegation, the brilliance of the SCEFL and loads more. Plus...

Cray Valley PM goalkeeper Andy Walker talks about his delight at reaching Wembley - even though he had to sit out the semi-final second leg with injury. On the flip side, we also hear from a disappointed Canterbury City goalkeeper Jack Delo after his side just missed out - and he talks about his future in the game. Dover winger Anthony Jeffrey has double delight as he talks about their win over Da...

This week, Ramsgate manager Nick Davis reflects on his nine-men earning a point at Hythe and Jacob Mensah's move to Crystal Palace - and how he was happy to help Canterbury City out in the FA Vase. We reflect on that first leg at Cray Valley PM and look ahead to Saturday's second leg, while Matt is on a high again after Dover's win over FC Halifax Town. Plus there's all the other news and views fr...