The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

We are back for our fifth season and we begin by speaking to a trio of Towns ahead of the big kick-off. Chatham Town chairman Kevin Hake discusses the departure of Scott Lindsey and explains why there is no rush to replace him. Deal Town are first up for the Chats, and Head Coach Steve King gives us his thoughts ahead of the campaign. And we speak to Beckenham Town assistant boss Billy Walton, who...

It's taken a while but our final show of the season is here! Recorded on location at the Post-Lockdown Tournament final, we summarise the action in front of us and the season as a whole. Chatham Town chairman Kevin Hake tells us about the tournament and what a success it has been for all of the clubs, and after collecting the trophy from us, Jack Evans talks about the experience of playing in the...

In this week's show - the penultimate one of the season - we speak to Jack Holland after the long-serving captain left Bromley at the end of his contract. He reflects on his long service at the club, the play-off defeat and looks to the future. We also hear the amazing story of how FC Elmstead won the London Senior Trophy despite having no manager or players from their general manager Fabio Rossi....

In this week's show (which is better late than never!) we speak to Sheppey United new boy Helge Orome after he helped his side to a big win in the post-lockdown tournament about how he is settling in and enjoying being able to play again. Richard Harvey and Matt compete for the title of "Mr Dover Athletic" as the journalist turned kitman takes on another role at Crabble. We discuss the permutation...

We're back with a bumper show as Alex Hoad steps in for Matt due to our busy social lives. Promotion has been confirmed for seven of our teams, and we speak to Larkfield and New Hythe Wanderers director Graham Martin about their jump of two divisions to SCEFL Division One. We also speak to Joe Ford ahead of a charity game at VCD to honour his dad Martin and Paul Foley this weekend. Plus we reflect...

On this week's show we speak to Dover Athletic manager Andy Hessenthaler on the club's move to part-time football after a tumultuous year or so at Crabble. Plus we speak to Punjab United boss Chipie Sian about the difficulties they've faced, mental wellbeing of players and their tough start to the post-lockdown tournament. Plus we discuss the future of fans at football, the latest TV, Matt's alleg...

Two debutants on the show this week as we continue to dissect all of the happenings across the county. Bromley manager Andy Woodman speaks after suffering his first defeat in charge of the club and discusses his hopes for the future at Hayes Lane. Rusthall boss Jimmy Anderson also chats to us about potential promotion, the work on and off the pitch and looking forward to a big derby game. We discu...

In this week's show, we speak to Chatham Town chairman Kevin Hake, who gives us his view on the promotion situation from the SCEFL and discusses the cup competition being planned for next month - with some very exciting news about that too. We also chat to Ramsgate manager Matt Longhurst about his new role at the club, the 3G pitch and their amazing community work. Plus we discuss the Super League...

A packed show for you this week following the news that the FA plan to move on with plans to restructure parts of the non-league pyramid. We speak to Corinthian manager Michael Golding, whose side look set to be promoted to the Isthmian League following the news, and he tells us his hopes and the challenges that await. New Cray Wanderers boss Danny Kedwell tells us why the time was right for him t...

In this week's show, we speak to Deal Town coach Steve King as his side prepare to play their first game of 2021 when Binfield visit for their much-anticipated FA Vase tie. We also catch up with Sittingbourne manager Darren Blackburn who talks about the club's new academy, his punctuated spell in charge so far and their plans for the rest of the season. Plus we have all the rest of the news from a...

After an eventful week in the world of non-league football in Kent, we have a bumper show for you this week. Dover have had their record expunged, been fined £40,000 and had 12 points deducted for next season, and we give our own views on that as well as hearing from Whites chairman Jim Parmenter about why he doesn't accept those sanctions. We also have two managerial changes to discuss - Tony Rus...

In this week's show, we speak to the new Hythe Town chairman Mark Jenner about the challenges facing clubs following the end of the 20/21 season and his new role at Reachfields. Plus we discuss more on the National League situation and all of the rest of the news from across the county. Plus we talk "tea", Unforgotten, integrity, Scrabble and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

In this week's show, after the news that there will be no new competition for the National League South and North clubs, we speak to Dartford manager Steve King, who shares his disappointment at the decision and lack of guidance. We dissect the competition that was put forward and give our views, and ponder just when a decision will be made about Dover's issues. Plus we talk erect exhaust pipes, o...

In this week's show, Sheppey United chairman Matt Smith tells us about his hopes that a resolution for some promotion from the SCEFL can be reached and the costs to his club of the pandemic. We also catch up with Ashford United manager Tommy Warrilow about how the pandemic has halted progress at the Nuts and Bolts. We continue to discuss the National League South/North hybrid plans, the Dover situ...

In this week's show, the SCEFL takes centre stage as we speak to Deal Town head coach Steve King, whose side have learned this week that although their league season is over, the FA Vase is still on the agenda. Lordswood chairman Glen Parkes talks to us after mindless vandals caused damage at the club's stadium, the challenges of running the club this season and how a fundraising page is helping....

In this week's show, the decision to make the National League South null and void takes centre stage as we dissect the decision and wonder if it really is the end. We get a player's perspective on the decision from Ebbsfleet United's midfielder Adam Mekki, who also discusses his side's season as a whole. Plus we have the news from the Isthmian and SCEFL leagues too, and discuss our hopes that prom...

This week's show managed to become mainly obsolete within hours of being recorded, but we have managed to record a short bit with the latest news. Before that was announced, we discussed at length the situation in the National League, including a chat with Tonbridge Angels manager Steve McKimm, who had put together a squad of players from scratch to represent his club. Plus we discuss shaving, hai...

In this week's show, Dover Athletic chairman Jim Parmenter explains why he stepped down from the National League Board and lays bare the financial demands his club are facing to complete the season. Ebbsfleet United CEO Damian Irvine gives us the Fleet view on proceedings, insisting they want to finish the season but also to find a way to protect clubs who can't carry on. As always, we try to make...

It's another bumper show this week as we try to make sense of the National League resolution vote. We speak to Dartford co-chairman Steve Irving on why they want the season to continue and his hope that the three leagues stick together. And we catch up with Bromley manager Neil Smith who talks late postponements, home form, and how he's able to put his thoughts on football. We try to lighten the m...

We've got four interviews for you this week as the National League continues - but the South division is suspended. Dover chairman Jim Parmenter reveals that grants are not an option and his views on whether their league will go on. Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash talks about the suspension, how the season could finish and more besides, while on the pitch Dover beat Barnet, and two-goal hero...

In this week's show, as uncertainty looms over the rest of the National League season, we speak to Tonbridge Angels director Jim Rowe after the club said they are in favour of suspending the season. We try to make sense of what could happen next and hope for some common sense. New Welling United manager Steve Lovell tells us his hopes for the future at the Wings and his delight at being back in th...

In this week's show, Jon and special guest presenter Alex Hoad hear from Dover assistant boss Nicky Southall after their 1-1 draw with Boreham Wood, while Whites chairman Jim Parmenter has his say on the status of the National League season. We also have a detailed chat with Cray Wanderers boss Tony Russell about the Isthmian League, Cray's performance and loaning his players out. We also discuss...

In this week's show, Jon and special guest presenter Alex Hoad hear from Dover assistant boss Nicky Southall after their 1-1 draw with Boreham Wood, while Whites chairman Jim Parmenter has his say on the status of the National League season. We also have a detailed chat with Cray Wanderers boss Tony Russell about the Isthmian League, Cray's performance and loaning his players out. We also discuss...

We kick off 2021 with two interviews and many ponderings about the future of this season as the country goes back into lockdown. Chatham Town captain Jack Evans tells us his hopes that the season can be decided on the pitch, and talks about his knack of opening the scoring. Welling United have played just 11 games in three months and their boss Bradley Quinton discusses returning to action, fixtur...

It's the last show of the year and with just one game to talk about, we take the opportunity to look back on a year like no other, with a look at some of our best bits. And we talk Football Manager, Christmas, swearing and lots more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.