The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

We're back from our break and we've got two reasons to celebrate - not only is it our 200th episode, but, for the first time this season, Dover have won! We hear from boss Andy Hessenthaler after that win, and Matt talks us through his emotions, going viral on Twitter and his red-hot phone. We also hear from Grant Basey after his Cray Wanderers side were beaten 2-0 at Lewes, and he talks about his...

In this week's show, we catch up with Tonbridge Angels boss Steve McKimm after their dramatic win over Hungerford, and he also discusses the FA Trophy, hastily rearranged long trips and plans for a 3G pitch at Longmead. Tunbridge Wells play their first game of 2022 on Saturday as they head west to face Bridgwater in the FA Vase and their manager Richard Styles looks ahead to that clash and discuss...

It was Chatham Town who came out on top in the battle of the SCEFL big-hitters, and we have reaction from both camps. Chatham midfielder Jordy Robins discusses how important it was to win the game, doing the dirty work and why they have to back up the result on Saturday, while Sheppey United boss Ernie Batten takes their first league defeat since 2019 in his stride, remaining upbeat despite the lo...

We bring the curtain down on 2021 with a packed show as Dover chairman Jim Parmenter discusses his club's situation at the foot of the National League and insists he will stick it out. Corinthian manager Michael Golding reflects on his side's 1-1 draw with Cray Valley PM and discusses how they've matured as a side since their promotion. Cray Valley's assistant boss Tommy Osborne gives us his thoug...

After his side were handed a plum tie in the FA Trophy only to find out hours later it would be in an empty stadium, we speak to Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley about that disappointment, their season so far and his hopes for the festive period and beyond. Ramsgate were beaten 2-0 at Hastings but manager Matt Longhurst remains upbeat and tells us about the progress on and off the field and why...

Matt is back after his illness, and we have a packed show for you. Maidstone United goalkeeper Tom Hadler reflects on his side's fine 4-0 derby win over Dartford as the National League South promotion race hots up. We speak to Glebe striker Jamie Philpot after his side reached the last 32 of the FA Vase, and we also hear from Beckenham assistant boss Billy Walton and skipper Danny Waldren after th...

Alex Hoad steps in for Matt this week for a packed show with three great interviews. Chatham Town skipper Jack Evans reflects on their 10-0 win at Tower Hamlets and discusses how the Chats have coped with losing their manager on the eve of the season and the title race. Ashley Sains was on target as Sheppey Unite came back from 3-0 down in their clash with Glebe and he discusses their never-say-di...

On this week's show, we hear from Welling Town boss Darren Manning after his side's impressive win over high-flying Glebe, and Darren also discusses his start to life with the Boots and the differences between Kent and Essex football. Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash talks about the Fan-Led Review of the sport, missing games and the Stones' hopes for the future. We pay tribute to a legend of K...

After five of our teams made it through to the last 64 of the FA Vase, we speak to one of the winning managers, Glebe's Harry Hudson, who tells us about the penalty win over Hanworth Villa, why he can't wait to face Sheppey United next weekend and the club's links with a new England star. Things aren't so cheerful at Dover where assistant boss Nicky Southall speaks after their latest reverse, whil...

In this week's show we hear from Rusthall manager Jimmy Anderson after his side's derby day win over Tunbridge Wells, while Faversham Town boss James Collins talks us through their season so far and why he feels he's found a home at Salters Lane. Plus new Ashford United striker Gary Lockyer tells us why it was the right move at the right time after his switch from Kennington. There's all the rest...

This week, we catch up with SCEFL Division One leaders Stansfeld, whose joint-manager Billy Hamlin tells us all about bouncing back from defeat, being a joint-boss and his love for the club. Sittingbourne have also bounced back with an impressive weekend win, and their boss Darren Blackburn discusses their start to the season, future ambitions and the competition to make signings. Plus we hear fro...

Three teams make their first appearances of the season on the show this week as we continue our tour around the county's non-league scene. Cray Valley PM manager Kevin Watson tells us while it's nice to be top of the table, he won't be getting carried away in November. Steve O'Boyle is back as Phoenix Sports manager and he tells us why it was an easy decision to come back. And ahead of their FA Cu...

In this week's show, we hear from Ebbsfleet United midfielder Alfie Egan after his side's battling 1-0 win at Eastbourne Borough and he discusses squad rotation, confidence and the looming FA Cup tie at Leyton Orient. Margate winger Ryan Palmer discussing his goalscoring effort in their win over Brightlingsea Regent and his other team - Sunday League stars SE Dons. Erith Town went top of the SCEFL...

In this week's packed show, Folkestone Invicta goalkeeper Alexis Andre Jr gives us his thoughts after their heartbreaking FA Cup exit at the hands of Eastleigh following two fantastic performances. Corinthian midfielder Jack Mahoney reflects on his side's 3-0 win at Lancing as they adjust to life in the Isthmian League and Charlotte Richardson tells us about Eighth Wonder programme which is aiming...

In this week's show we hear from Dover Athletic chairman Jim Parmenter on how he is refusing to write this season off, his search for investment and his support for manager Andy Hessenthaler. We also hear from a man who used to play under Hess but is now a boss himself - Danny Kedwell tells us how he's finding life in the dugout at Cray Wanderers. Plus we look ahead to this weekend's FA Cup fixtur...

Punjab United manager Chipie Sian speaks on this week's show after his side narrowly won a nine-goal thriller against Tower Hamlets, discussing that win and his frustration at their start to the season. We catch up with new Whitstable Town boss Keith McMahon as he prepares to start work at the Belmont, and Sevenoaks Town chairman Paul Lansdale discusses news of their stadium works being approved....

It's a record breaker this week as we speak to Folkestone Invicta's all-time top goalscorer Ian Draycott following his landmark strike against Potters Bar, while we also catch up with Margate manager Jay Saunders after their encouraging start to the Isthmian League season. We discuss the appointment of Peter Taylor as Welling United's new boss and look at the rest of the news around the county. Pl...

A week is a long time in football and that's definitely the case over the past seven days. Canterbury City requested to withdraw from the SCEFL and then withdrew the withdrawal - we speak to secretary Richie Moore about the issues the club is facing. We discuss the news of Steve Lovell's exit from Welling United, and we catch up with recent Deal Town signing Tom Chapman who talks about his move fr...

In this week's show, Sheppey United coach Marcel Nimani discusses a good week for his team as they progressed in the FA Vase and continued their good start in the SCEFL. Welling United manager Steve Lovell talks about the challenges he has faced at the start of the season, while Dover Athletic boss Andy Hessenthaler reflects on a poor first half as his side lost at Eastleigh. Plus we discuss the b...

There's a party feel to this week's show as one of us gets ready for a big birthday on Saturday. But there's no let up in the football goodness either... We speak to Hythe Town manager Steve Watt after his side made it through in the FA Cup, only to pick out a tie against National League South leaders Dartford. Corinthian's Oscar Housego and Folkestone Invicta goalkeeper Tim Roberts come together...

In this week's bumper show we have four interviews from four different divisions after a packed weekend of football across the county. Folkestone Invicta manager Neil Cugley reflects on their excellent start to the season and looks ahead to their FA Cup clash at Corinthian, whose manager Michael Golding also appears on the show talking about their start to life in the Isthmian League and how he ho...

In this week's show, we hear from Dover Athletic manager Andy Hessenthaler as they finally get ready for their first game in seven months. Winger Danny Leonard discusses his start to life as a Dartford player and making the step up to National League South from Sheppey United, while Kennington manager Dan Scorer chats after his side's FA Cup success earned them a tasty tie in the next round. Plus...

In this week's show we chat to two men on either side of a big opening day scoreline - Ebbsfleet United goalscorer Adam Mekki gives us his take on proceedings, as does Tonbridge Angels defender Arthur Lee after his side were beaten 5-1. We also catch up with Tunbridge Wells boss Richard Styles on their start to the season, and look ahead to some big FA Cup games. There's COVID news, annoyingly, an...

A busy week of cup and league action and looking ahead to three more divisions kicking off in another packed show. Erith & Belvedere caused a cup upset on Wednesday night, and we speak to joint-manager Marlon Patterson about that win and their perfect start to the season. Herne Bay boss Ben Smith chats ahead of the start of the Isthmian League South East season, and Tommy Warrilow gives us the Ash...

On this week's show, we speak to Tonbridge Angels first-team coach James Scott who tells us about the heartbreaking reason why Saturday's friendly with Dover Athletic means so much to him. Glebe boss Harry Hudson chats after his side made it two wins from two to start the season, while Erith Town boss Adam Woodward also speaks after his side's loss at his former club. We look ahead to the start of...