The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

Another fantastic SCEFL Groundhop has been and gone and we hear from two of the managers involved in an entertaining Friday night clash - Phoenix Sports' new boss Jake Goodman on the opportunity he has been afforded at the club, playing the right way and his hopes, while Corinthian's Keith McMahon discusses his side's battling performance in that game, the challenges he faces and his confidence in...

The FA Cup takes centre stage once again as five of our sides make it through to the final qualifying round on a weekend to remember - and we hear from Chatham boss Kevin Hake after his side made it through with an eye on a historic return to the first round. Deal Town boss Steve King reflects on their exit at the hands of the Chats and his hopes for an improved league run. We pay our tributes to...

Another busy week across the county with more managerial changes, massive away wins and FA Vase success. Rochester United made it 10 wins out of 10 this season with a shock FA Vase win and a 9-0 thumping - boss Michael Betts tells us all about their perfect start to the season. Cray Valley are getting ready for a big FA Cup tie at home to Tonbridge Angels, and their boss - and former Angels chief...

Another week to remember for our sides in the FA Cup and we hear from three managers after the fascinating action. A shock win at Maidenhead continued a fine start to the season for Faversham Town and their boss Tommy Warrilow discusses that win, the tie at Ebbsfleet and their excellent start in the league. It was Chatham who prevailed in the all-Kent tie at Ashford, and their manager Kevin Hake t...

Another four interviews for you to enjoy this week as we look ahead to some big FA Cup ties this weekend. We hear from both camps ahead of a blockbuster between Folkestone and Maidstone - Invicta boss Jay Saunders discusses their fine start to the campaign and is relishing facing his former club, while Stones boss George Elokobi reflects on a disappointing loss to Horsham before turning his attent...

Another packed show for you this week with FOUR great interviews after a busy week in Kent non-league. Top billing goes to Whitstable after their brilliant FA Cup win at Dulwich Hamlet - boss Jamie Coyle joins us to discuss that win, their home tie next up and their start to the SCEFL season. The only side to beat the Oystermen so far this season are Sutton Athletic, and we catch up with their man...

We are back to our best this week with four interviews in a bumper show after a fascinating bank holiday weekend. Hear from the managers of Ashford United, Margate, Cray Valley and Welling after their Monday matches, as well as all the info from the other matches and a look ahead to this weekend's FA Cup action. And there's all the usual chat too, including supermarkets, flags, Dept Q and loads mo...

We are back after our little break, and have a show jam-packed with chat and opinion - but sadly just the one interview, despite our best efforts... That interview is Ramsgate boss Ben Smith, who chats after their 2-0 loss to Dulwich Hamlet, discussing their start to the season, the step up to the Isthmian Premier and his hopes for the season ahead. But we fill the void with loads of good chat and...

This week, Jon joins forces with Trevor Knell from our friends across the border in Sussex to look ahead to the Isthmian League season for the 18 Kent sides in the Premier and South East divisions - and to learn about our 11 Sussex rivals. And as an added treat, before that you can hear from Holmesdale boss Andy Constable on his side's progress on and off the pitch and Tunbridge Wells manager Stev...

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 b...

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...

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...

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 nort...

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...

A shorter than usual show after a breathless week of play-off action - we hear from victorious Dartford and beaten Cray Valley PM after their Princes Park thriller, and discuss all of the rest of the play-off action across the county, with some amazing results and, sadly, some questionable officiating. Plus we chat to Faversham Strike Force boss Stuart Benfield after his side secured the SCEFL Div...

Strap yourselves in for a bumper show after an Easter weekend that more than lived up to its billing. We've got eight different guests on the show this week as we look back on the highs, lows and drama of the weekend double-header - and ahead to the final weekend, which has two fascinating title races involving our sides, before the play-offs take centre stage next midweek. Don't forget to follow,...

Faversham takes centre stage in this week's show as we hear from the town's two clubs after an eventful week. Faversham Town did what they needed to and won at Tunbridge Wells to win the Southern Counties East League - boss Tommy Warrilow reflects on victory at the Culverden, winning promotion and his aim to finish the season strongly. Town's tenants Faversham Strike Force have confirmed this week...

Que sera sera! Whitstable Town have booked their spot at Wembley after a goalless draw with Hartpury University - and the man who kept the home side at bay, keeper Dan Colmer talks us through his delight as the Oystermen secure their spot at the national stadium. Deal Town are the only Kent side to win the Vase, 25 years ago - but their current crop are having great fun on their Step 4 debut, with...

Another huge week of football, and we start with exclusive breaking news from one of the county's longest-serving managers - hit play to find out the big gossip here first! It's been a devastating week for Canterbury City as their groundshare hopes fell through, leaving them without a home and opting to return to the city - but take voluntary relegation to the Kent County League in the process. Bo...

A bumper show for you as we look back on a Non-League Day of highs and lows - and preview a huge FA Vase semi-final first leg on Saturday. Three cracking interviews for you to enjoy, starting with Ebbsfleet United CEO Damian Irvine after the club's relegation was confirmed - he discusses the gap between the National League South and the National League and reflects on mistakes the club have made -...

A sad week in Kent non-league with the passing of Sheppey United manager Ernie Batten - his assistant manager and lifelong friend Geoff Record joins us to pay tribute to the man who was instrumental in bringing football back to the Isle of Sheppey, led the Ites to the FA Cup first round and so much more - Geoff tells us about Ernie the man, Ernie the player and his impact on the Island. On the fie...

There's still a long way to go this season, but we've already had our first managerial exit ahead of next season after Jay Saunders announced he was to leave Tonbridge Angels - club chair Sophie Purves reflects on that news, discusses the criteria for his replacement and looks ahead to a bright future at Longmead. Ryan Hanson is back at Dover on loan and has found a better club than the one he lef...

Another bumper show this week after ups and downs, thrills and spills and any other cliches you fancy! Whitstable Town take top billing after their dramatic FA Vase win over Whitchurch Alport, and we hear from both player-boss Jamie Coyle and matchwinner Harvey Smith after the Oystermen booked a last-four spot in front of a record crowd. It was not to be for Erith & Belvedere though as they we...

The Road to Wembley continues this weekend with three of our sides in quarter-final action - and we hear from two of them ahead of the big games. Erith & Belvedere head to face a Hartpury University side yet to concede a goal in this season's FA Vase, and joint-boss Billy Hamlin is relishing the challenge ahead, discusses the impact of the run on their league form and why he's getting some sup...

The Southern Counties East League takes centre stage this week, with three interviews from our Step Five league - including two post-match on Wednesday night. It was a fine evening for VCD Athletic as they ran out 5-0 winners at Sutton Athletic, and with leaders Faversham dropping points, the title race is really hotting up - joint Vickers boss Danny Joy reflects on the win, bouncing back from the...