The Official Congleton Town FC Podcast

Assistant manager Anthony Griffith talks about his path into refereeing to mark International Referees’ Day and where he hope it takes him. Plus, hear from manager Richard Duffy and midfielder Ethan Hartshorn after the Bootle and Hyde United wins, respectively. The latest fan away day comes from the trip to Bootle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Duffy reflects on the league defeat to Nantwich Town and previews the FA Trophy tie against Hyde United. There's the latest fan away day from Nantwich and the view from the opposition ahead of the trip to Bootle. Plus, supporter Bill Collins chats about his involvement with the Bears as the Wednesday Club celebrate his 80th birthday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Summer signing Owen Morris chats about his career so far including making the move from South Wales to England. Also hear Richard Duffy's reaction to the FA Trophy win over Avro where the latest fan away day also comes from. Liam Price from Nantwich Town looks ahead to Congleton Town's visit to the Swansway Stadium on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear from player-manager Richard Duffy after the 3-1 defeat to Wythenshawe FC which is also where the latest fan away day comes from. Supporter Bobby Lakin shares his experiences of supporting the Bears having first watched Congleton Town in a friendly 18 years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Duffy reflects back on the FA Trophy win against Wythenshawe FC and looks ahead to the visit to the same opponents in the league. Find out what to expect when visiting Wythenshawe with their media manager Aiden Beswick. Hear from Congleton Town Ladies manager Steve Wright and new signing Nicole Ronan after the women's season gets underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Summer signing Kieran Garner-Knapper reflects on his career so far; from stepping up through the leagues to his love for Sunday League football. Also hear the thoughts of first-team manager Richard Duffy after the Runcorn Linnets defeat and his FA Trophy preview. Plus, this week’s fan away day is one Oasis fans may enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congleton Town manager Richard Duffy reflects on a busy bank holiday weekend for the Bears which saw the men's first-team progress in the FA Trophy and beat local rivals Kidsgrove Athletic in the league. There's also the view from the opposition ahead of the visit to Runcorn Linnets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of Congleton Town’s return to the FA Trophy, former Bear Rod Thornley goes down memory lane as he looks back on his time at the Bears, including the historic FA Trophy run of the 2000/01 season, and his career as a masseur at Manchester United and with the England national team. There’s also the latest fan away day and Richard Duffy’s reaction to the 5-0 win against Stafford Rangers and a lo...

This week's podcast focuses on two away trips for the Bears. Hear from player-manager Richard Duffy after the 3-3 draw at Chasetown where the first fan away day of the season also comes from. Then ahead of the trip to Vauxhall Motors their supporter Alan Perry shares what Congleton fans can expect when they visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of Congleton Town’s first match back in the Northern Premier League, hear from the NPL’s media manager James Gordon and Moorlands Radio commentator Ian Corbishley on what the Bears can expect from the Division One West. Also hear the reaction from first-team manager Richard Duffy after the FA Cup exit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congleton Town FC manager Richard Duffy previews the 2024/25 season which includes his pre-season reflections and his thoughts ahead of the FA Cup tie against Bury FC and the start of the Northern Premier League season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Elisabeth Greening are two founding members of the junior club Congleton Rovers which merged with Congleton Town FC in 2020 to become Congleton Town Juniors. As they retire from their positions at the club, they look back on their involvement and what has been achieved over the last two decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of Congleton Town's friendly against Abbey Hulton, hear from former Bears midfielder and new Abbey Hulton manager Jonathan Beaumont on his time at the Bears and his move into management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congleton Town manager Richard Duffy provides an update on his pre-season plans as the men's first-team start their preparations for the new season. Also hear from Congleton Town Juniors Chairman Yuming Tang on a busy year for the junior section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congleton Town Reserves manager Martin Cornes provides an update on preparations ahead of the new season. Plus, hear from the award winners at Congleton Town Ladies' end of season celebrations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chairman Charles Porter provides an update following the release of the ticket and season ticket prices for the 2024/25 season, and also the latest on the work going on behind-the-scenes during the off season. Also hear from Under 18s player Lewie Tilley after the team ended the season with a cup double. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear from Abi Blythe about her role as the men’s first team’s sports therapist - including what it involves and what she enjoys about being part of Congleton Town. We’ll also have an update from Congleton Town Ladies player Holly Worswick as she continues her treatment following her fifth brain surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear more about the open top bus celebrations which saw the team parade the two trophies around the town. Also hear from some of the winners from the club’s end of season awards and find out about the work on the pitch at the Cleric Stadium thanks to Campey Turf Care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear how Congleton Town completed the league and cup double. Player-manager Richard Duffy and members of the playing squad share their reflections on the key moments of the club’s promotion-winning season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's reaction from Richard Duffy, Charles Porter, Darren Chadwick and the final fan away day of the season after the Bears ended the season by winning the Midland League Cup. The Under 18s preview their Cheshire Cup final and we also hear from Congleton Town Ladies player Lucy Wright on her comeback from injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Callum Lovatt came into the Congleton squad for the final few months of the season and he shares his career and how he went from just training with the Bears to a title winner. Player-manager Richard Duffy previews the Midland League Cup final and we hear from the Congleton Town Ladies first team who ended their season with a win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear more from Congleton Town’s title celebrations and the team’s final two league games of the season. There’s reaction from player-manager Richard Duffy, player Tom Allen after he scored his first senior goal, club secretary Ken Mead, goalkeeper Jake Parsisson and Bears supporters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear from player-manager Richard Duffy, the players, club officials, volunteers and fans after Congleton Town are crowned champions of the Midland Football League Premier Division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest is Carl Dickinson who reflects on his career which has seen him play across England’s leagues - including being part of Stoke City’s Premier League promotion winning team and winning the Midland Football League as player-manager of Hanley Town. Also hear from Richard Duffy and the latest fan away day from Congleton Town’s record-breaking 10-0 win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Player-manager Richard Duffy and goal scorer George Sankey give their post-reaction after the Bears lost 2-1 in the Cheshire Senior Cup semi-final. The latest fan away day also comes from Crewe’s Mornflake Stadium and we hear from former Bears striker Dan Cope on his time at the club and how he’s finding his first step in management.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...