The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

We raise our bat to the stands once more as we chalk up another milestone and reflect on a week in which the game in our county has gone viral! One of the reasons for that is Sittingbourne defender Harrison Pont, who came off the bench as an emergency goalkeeper to save Adebayo Akinfenwa's last-minute penalty and earn his side victory in the Swale derby at Faversham - Harrison tells us all about t...

It's short and sweet this week as the show is recorded half at London Bridge station, but there's still plenty of good chat! Our only interview - not for the want of trying - comes from Ramsgate hotshot Rowan Liburd, who made it back-to-back hat-tricks to keep his side top of the table, and he discusses his time at the Rams so far and the Isthmian League South East title race. We discuss what has...

We are back after our illness-enforced hiatus and we've got two cracking interviews for you from the top of the non-league pyramid. Ebbsfleet United are within touching distance of the National League South title and experienced goalkeeper Mark Cousins tells us all about their promotion bid, hopes for next season, how they overcame their early 2023 blip and how he's had to learn a new way of playi...

Another busy week in the world of Kent football and we start with an outbreak of positivity at Crabble - Dover Athletic's Luke Wanadio discusses the win over Havant & Waterlooville, being one of the oldest players in the team, fighting his way back in after being transfer listed and life under boss Mitch Brundle. We also hear from Phoenix Sports manager Steve O'Boyle after his side moved up to...

Better late than never, we have four interviews for you in a packed show this week as our teams shape up for the business end of the season. Welling Town have a new manager, and chairman - and the former manager to boot - Kevin Oakes tells us why it was time for him to make a change, all about the 24-year-old who now has the reins and his hopes for this season and beyond. Micheal Everitt discusses...

We're back after our mid-season break with three interviews after another busy week in the county - and it's back to basics as one of us is in their car during the recording. It ended goalless between Chatham Town and Sheppey United on Wednesday, and we hear from both camps. Sheppey assistant boss Jono Richardson reflects on his side's excellent recent form, how they have enjoyed a transitional pe...

Another massive week in Kent football and we discuss the sensational departure of Ramsgate manager Steve Lovell, as well as all the rest of the news from across the county. Punjab United manager Chipie Sian discusses how it was second time lucky for his side in their Kent Senior Trophy quarter-final with Hollands & Blair, why cups are so important to him this season, his current squad and the...

The weather may have been the winner again this weekend, but we've still got a packed show for you. In fact, the weather helps us out with our first interview as we speak to Dartford groundsman Jay Berkhauer about their first call-off in years - and he explains the difficulties this winter's weather has caused for groundsmen. We discuss at length issues around postponements and if it is time for a...

Two managers this week who both make the two of us feel very old, but a welcome injection of youth into our podcast! It's been a dreadful week off the field for Tunbridge Wells after the death of a loyal supporter and a heartbreaking fire at the stadium. Boss Luke Carpenter tells us about the challenges, the togetherness and how he hopes tragedy can galvanise the club for the rest of the season. D...

A massive week in Kent football, and we discuss at length the four managerial changes, plus the change of ownership at Maidstone United as several of our teams start 2023 with a change at the top. We hear from Dartford winger Luke Coulson after his side made it four wins on the spin and stayed top of the table with victory at Cheshunt, while we also discuss the challenges at Canterbury City with t...

Our first episode of 2023 is a bumper show packed with four interviews for you to enjoy! Dover Athletic chairman Jim Parmenter gives a review of 2022 from the Whites' perspective and discusses the future of the club - admitting that things are tough for him and the club at the present moment as attendances fall and plans for a 3G pitch have been rejected. Things are much brighter for Sevenoaks Tow...

It's time for the final show of 2022! The end of an incredible year for our show and football across the county. It wasn't a thriller of a final game for Jon as he saw (some of) Cray Valley's 0-0 draw with Corinthian, but both managers give their thoughts. Cray Valley's Tommy Osborne discusses how the cold snap has affected their momentum, how he's finding the job after replacing Kevin Watson and...

With little football to talk about, it's very much a reduced service on this week's Kent Non-League Podcast as we look back at the FA Trophy and Isthmian League action over the weekend and look ahead to the "busy festive period". Not really much else to say, but we do discuss our own festive plans, the Bedgebury Lights and more besides. Something, as they say, is better than nothing... Hosted on A...

Three cracking interviews for you this week despite much of the football across the county falling foul of the weather conditions. Cray Wanderers boss Neil Smith reflects on the first half of the season for his side, discusses the project at the club and gives us an update on their stadium plans. He's only had one game in charge so far and we chat with new Faversham Town boss Sammy Moore about the...

We're back after our little break and we've got loads of stuff to talk about! Ramsgate manager Steve Lovell joins us to discuss his side's good run of form, top-of-the-table clashes and his hopes for the rest of the season. Deal Town made it through in the FA Vase on penalties and manager Steve King reflects on that win and discusses the draw for the next round. We discuss two big managerial chang...

Still no Matt this week, so Nigel Jones from Wings Radio fills in to give us his thoughts on both Welling United and the county's football scene as a whole. Ebbsfleet United are getting ready for their big TV date against Fleetwood in the FA Cup this weekend, and defender Hadyn Hollis looks ahead to that tie, discusses their recent form and his happiness since his summer move down south. Welling a...

No Matt this week, but his place is filled admirably by Margate's Director of Communications Ryan Day, who gives us his perspective on all things Kent football, and updates us on everything at Hartsdown Park. That includes an interview with Gate boss Andy Drury, who discusses his start to life at the Thanet club and his hopes for a long-term future in charge. We also speak to Fred Atkins, the man...

Another busy old week across the county and we have three interviews for you to enjoy. Herne Bay chairman Stuart Fitchie discusses the surprise resignation of manager Ben Smith, what a great job Ben did, how he goes about finding a replacement and why it's such an important decision. Stansfeld completed the double over their landlords Glebe in style with a 5-0 win on Friday night - and as they get...

Two interviews for you on this week's show as we look back at another busy week across the county. Chatham Town manager/chairman Kevin Hake discusses his side going top of the table, the step up from the SCEFL and his new involvement in Gillingham Women FC. Folkestone Invicta legend Neil Cugley reflects on his decision to stand down as manager, looks back at his highlights from the last quarter of...

It's the end of an era in Kent football this week as long-serving Folkestone Invicta manager Neil Cugley has stepped down. We go through that news and pay tribute to the Invicta legend. We chat to Hythe Town manager Steve Watt about their start to the season, the fixture list, his hopes for the rest of the campaign and why he was glad to go back to Reachfields. We also hear from Deal Town boss Ste...

Four interviews for you this week, including two from clubs who have changed manager and a boss who is celebrating his first league win of the season. First though, Beckenham Town assistant boss Billy Walton discusses their FA Cup exit against Dagenham & Redbridge and reflects on their record breaking run and record crowd for the home defeat. Corinthian beat Sevenoaks on Wednesday night to fin...

Three interesting interviews this week after another bumper week of non-league action across the county. Sheppey United boss Jack Midson discusses his side's adjustment period to life in the Isthmian League, the challenges of building a squad after promotion and his own role as player and manager. Ebbsfleet United chief executive Damian Irvine discusses the team's fine start to the season, the fee...

A packed show this week after a brilliant weekend in the FA Cup for our sides. Sevenoaks Town assistant boss Mark Dacey tells us all about their shock win at Bath City, making history at the club and his honest reaction to their draw for the next round. Beckenham Town have also made it through and coach Phil Wilson and skipper Danny Waldren give us the lowdown on their win over Binfield. Folkeston...

We're back to our best this week with a packed show looking back at the FA Vase and FA Trophy and ahead to this weekend's FA Cup ties. We speak to Mickey Doyle, manager of SCEFL Division One leaders Lydd Town who continued their fine start to the campaign with a 2-1 win over higher-level opposition to reach the FA Vase First Round Proper for the very first time and he tells us what's changed this...

Warning! This is far from our finest work, but something is better than nothing!! Just the one interview this week, but it's a good one as Ramsgate's surprise weekend hero Lee Hook talks us through his last-minute call-up to the first team and his stoppage-time penalty save against Lancing. We talk about all of the rest of the action, including the FA Cup where three of our National League South s...