The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

With Matt unable to join us this week, Radio Wings' Nigel Jones fills in as we return from our short break - with our 300th episode, reflecting on a massive week once again in Kent's non-league football scene. Hythe Town have a new manager, and CEO Gary Johnson explains why Nick Davis was the right man to replace Sammy Moore after his surprise early-season exit and discusses the great strides the...

After an interesting start to the SCEFL Premier Division, we're coming to you early this week - but we won't be here next week. However, there's no let up in quality or content this week, with three interviews for you to enjoy. It was a dramatic opening-day for Sutton Athletic as they scored twice in stoppage time to rescue a point against much-fancied Whitstable - Sutts boss Ryan Huckle discusses...

We are back for our eighth season of the Kent Non-League Podcast - and it's already shaping up to be a fascinating campaign. We kick off with a SCEFL special ahead of the early start to the Step Five league we hold so dear - and we've got three interviews for you to enjoy. Faversham Town will be favourites again after finishing second last time out, and their boss Tommy Warrilow discusses bouncing...

It's time for the last show of the season and our end of season review. We go out at the top though as Kent's two league-winning managers join us to reflect on their memorable and historic title successes. For Deal Town boss Steve King, this season's SCEFL success is the culmination of nine years of hard work with the Hoops, and he reflects on that achievement, his one disappointment from the camp...

Three of our teams are celebrating promotion after a dramatic weekend of play-off action - and we've got interviews with all three of them for you to enjoy. It's bye bye to Bromley as they head up to the Football League for the first time ever - boss Andy Woodman reflects on their victory over Solihull, his experience in non-league and looks ahead to the start of the next chapter. Also making hist...

Another packed show after a crazy week in the play-offs - and we've got four interviews for you to enjoy. Ramsgate are the week's big losers, the Isthmian League South East runners-up beaten by Chichester in their semi-final, and boss Ben Smith gives a frank and honest appraisal of that performance and the season as a whole after they missed out on promotion. Two levels down, Staplehurst Monarchs...

Staying ups and going downs are our main focus this week as the National League and National League South seasons draw to a close - with Ebbsfleet pulling off their escape. We dissect that result and where they go next, as well as looking ahead to Bromley's play-off clash at the other end of the table. Margate are all-but relegated after Cheshunt's win on Tuesday night, and Gate player-coach Ben G...

A bumper show this week as we look ahead to the massive showdown at the bottom as the National League season reaches its finale this weekend. Ebbsfleet must avoid defeat to be assured of survival as they go to Boreham Wood - and we also look ahead to the final weekend in National League South as Dover and Dartford say goodbye - we discuss where it's all gone wrong for the Darts. The title race in...

Four interviews for you to enjoy this week as we look ahead to a huge game and reflect on another busy week. It's all eyes on Southwood this weekend as Ramsgate host Cray Valley PM in a potentially decisive clash at the top of Isthmian League South East - Millers boss Steve McKimm looks ahead to that match and reflects on their amazing season so far, including that 100% away winning record which i...

We're well and truly into the business end of the season now, with the first piece of silverware handed out and our first relegation of the season confirmed. That silverware was won by Erith Town, the champions of the SCEFL Challenge Cup and their boss Adam Woodward reflects on that win, how he hopes it can be the catalyst for more success and dedicates the glory to his family. The Dockers beat Co...

It's been another huge week in the world of Kent Non-League football and we're here with a packed show to discuss all the goings on and more besides. The battle at the foot of the National League remains incredibly tight - but Ebbsfleet have got themselves into a good position with some decent results. Fleet CEO Damian Irvine discusses that battle, the late call-off at Halifax and the decision to...

Another big week for our teams and we've got two interviews for your enjoyment. Glebe still sit at the summit of the SCEFL and face second-placed Deal this weekend, who have seven games in hand. Joint-boss Craig Nelson discusses the trip to the Charles Ground, their continued good form this season and changing penalty takers. There's been a change of manager at Ashford as Kevin Watson is replaced...

It's another busy show this week with three interviews despite a virtual midweek washout. We hear from bosses at both ends of the Isthmian League South East after they did battle at the weekend - Beckenham's Darren Anslow discusses their plight at the foot of the table, conceding late goals and his belief they can get out of their predicament, while Ramsgate manager Ben Smith reflects on the title...

A massive weekend ahead for Deal Town as they head to Lincoln for their FA Vase quarter-final clash - manager Steve King looks ahead to that tie and discusses challenging on two fronts, staying focused and his hopes for the rest of the season. Dartford have a new boss, and Adrian Pennock is that man - he tells us about what tempted him to return to the National League South after almost 20 years a...

Another huge week in the county's non-league scene and we've got three interviews for your listening pleasure. Hollands & Blair hit 10 in their win over Welling Town and boss Luke Jessup was understandably thrilled - he tells us about that win, the competition for places, playing the right way and his hopes for the future. Visiting chairman/manager Kevin Oakes is joined by new assistant boss B...

We are back after our week off and there's loads to dissect after a massive couple of weeks on and off the pitch! Radio Wings' Nigel Jones joins us to discuss the news that Welling United are set to move for a groundshare at Tonbridge Angels while work goes on at Park View Road, looking at what this all means for the club and their fans, who are facing a 55-mile round trip to home games. Sittingbo...

Another busy week in the county, and we've got three interviews for you to enjoy as well as some, ahem, blinding chat. Deal Town are the last men standing in the FA Vase from Kent and boss Steve King looks ahead to their trip west to Bridgwater and discusses the SCEFL title race as things really start to heat up. Cray Wanderers have moved clear of the drop zone after a good run of form - and their...

In case you've not heard, we have a team in the fifth round of the FA Cup! So no surprise that it's Maidstone United who lead the way this week. Fan Nick Morgan and his son Kian recorded their thoughts as the day went along, and you can hear the emotions of that incredible high from the stands at Portman Road. And Stones co-owner Oliver Ash also joins us to discuss the impact of that amazing win b...

Another packed show this week with four interesting interviews to whet your whistle ahead of a busy weekend. Top billing, of course, goes to Maidstone United, who head to Ipswich in the FA Cup Fourth Round. Their skipper Gavin Hoyte tells us what it means to them to have made the last 32, the renaissance of the club and looks ahead to the trip to Portman Road. Former Maidstone boss Jay Saunders se...

The weather tried to get in the way but we still have some top content for you this week after another busy week across the county. Hythe Town forward Jake Embery reflects on his side's FA Trophy defeat to Chorley and the task ahead as they start to play catch up on the teams above them in the race for the Isthmian League South East play-offs. Lordswood are starting to find their feet under new bo...

Another packed show this week with a quartet of interviews from across the pyramid for you to enjoy. Top billing, of course, goes to FA Cup heroes Maidstone United, and their defender George Fowler discusses their win over Stevenage that booked their spot in the fourth round for the first time in the club's history. There was a much-needed win for Ebbsfleet United as they beat Wealdstone to boost...

Our first show of 2024 is a bumper one with no fewer than six interviews for you to enjoy after a busy festive period across the pyramid. We get reaction from Sammy Moore to what proved to be his final game in charge of Faversham Town, and discuss the decision to part with him and where the Lilywhites go next. We hear from Deal boss Steve King after his side made it 10 wins on the spin with that v...

It's our final show of 2023 as we take a well-earned break over the festive period - but we go out for the year with a pair of interesting chats. It was a goalless start to life in the Crabble hotseat for Jake Leberl - but with a first clean sheet in 254 days, he and Matt hope it could be the start of a turnaround. In the SCEFL, Bearsted are up to eighth after a 3-2 win over Erith Town and their b...

Three interviews from three different divisions this week after a soggy weekend of Kent non-league football. Margate's game with Carshalton went ahead, and even though he saw his new side beaten in his first game in charge, Margate boss Mark Stimson was able to find the positives. Phoenix Sports beat the weather to get their clash with Sevenoaks on, and it paid dividends as they ran out 3-2 winner...

Three is the magic number on this week's show as Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash reflects on a day to remember after his side reached the FA Cup third round, and he discusses what it means to him and the club. Ramsgate bowed out after losing to AFC Wimbledon, but a proud Ben Smith reflects on a memorable cup run and turns his attentions back to the league action, as his side travel to second-...