The Official Congleton Town FC Podcast

Ahead of Congleton Town playing Crewe Alexandra in the Cheshire Senior Cup semi-final, join members of the team who played against Crewe in the 1989/90 FA Cup first round proper. 35 years on from making history, manager Jack Heath is joined by players Ray Clack, Dave Young, Curwen Searle and Mick Biddle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Player-manager Richard Duffy, club chairman Charles Porter and members of the first-team squad share their reaction to Congleton Town reaching the final of the Midland League Cup. Also hear the latest fan away day from the goalless draw at AFC Wulfrunians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Needham reflects on his career, what it means to be playing for his hometown club and his “big game” nickname. Groundhopper Danny Pickering - also known as ‘non-league dad’ on social media - shares his experience of visiting the Cleric Stadium, and we hear from the Congleton Ladies after they reached the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Tom Allen talks about his career so far and how he’s stepped up to the first-team this season. Richard Duffy previews the top of the table clash against Lichfield City and we get the opposition view from journalist Luke Rushbrooke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out more about Congleton Town FC Juniors with junior chair Yuming Tang and also hear about the Under-18 team’s latest cup run. There’s also reaction from the first-team games with player-manager Richard Duffy and the latest fan away day to Whitchurch Alport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max McCarthy talks about his career to date including a dream move to Stoke City during his first spell at Congleton. After a few different clubs, the striker is now back at the Cleric Stadium and his hometown club. Also hear from women’s player Holly Worswick as she shares an update ahead of undergoing brain surgery for the fifth time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out what goes on behind-the-scenes during a matchday at the Cleric Stadium. Hear from club volunteers, players and the management team on what they do during a matchday. Also includes Richard Duffy’s reaction to the 3-3 draw against Tividale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Hampton chats about swapping the ski slopes of Australia and Canada for his hometown pitch at the Cleric Stadium. The striker reveals how he very nearly joined another local sports club before stepping up to the Bears first-team. Player-manager Richard Duffy reacts to the Darlaston win and looks ahead to his 150th game as Congleton Town manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

It’s been a busy week for the Bears and there’s reaction from player-manager Richard Duffy and also Mackenzie Faulkner who scored his first goal for the club. There’s an update from Congleton Town Ladies after they beat the league leaders and we go behind the lens with club photographer Elliott Treanor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny Cocks joined Congleton Town in the summer of 2023 and makes a 120-mile round trip to home games. He reflects on his career so far and how he’s hoping to add more silverware this season. Also hear from player-manager Richard Duffy and midfielder Ethan Hartshorn after the Bears beat Wolverhampton Casuals 7-0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Club President Steve Burgess reflects on his nearly 70-year connection with the club - including more than 30 years as a director. Also hear from player-manager Richard Duffy as the Bears reached the Midland Football League Cup quarter-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marco Fregapane has only recently turned age 18, but already he’s had a trophy-laden career to date. Hear about his career and how he continues to progress at Congleton Town, as well reaction to the festive period with player-manager Richard Duffy. Also hear from reserves player and Congleton Town supporter Tom Barnes ahead of the reserves returning to action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Relive the memorable moments of 2023 through the eyes of the players, management team, supporters, club officials and members of the media. Go behind-the-scenes during one of the most successful years in Congleton Town’s history. Thanks to Moorlands Radio and Alty TV for the use of their commentary, and also to Tom Barnes and Simon Humphreys for their post-match interviews. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Congleton Town player-manager Richard Duffy reflects on the season so far as the Bears reach the halfway point of their league campaign this weekend. Also hear from match sponsors Chelford Farm Supplies as they share what they do and why they’re supporting the Bears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It sadly wasn’t to be for the Bears as they exited the FA Vase in the third round. Hear the fan view from the supporters coach and also the reaction from Richard Duffy. We’ll also hear from Moorlands Radio’s Richard Scott on what it’s like covering Congleton Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a weather disrupted week for the Bears, Brian Barton shares what it means to be back playing for his hometown club and how his love for football has kept him playing despite the injury challenges he’s faced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the men’s first-team playing three cup games in a week and the reserves team also in cup action, this week’s podcast focuses on the cups. Hear from first-team player-manager Richard Duffy, reserves manager Martin Cornes and former Bears defender Rick Peters ahead of his return to the Cleric Stadium as joint-manager of Old Altrinchamians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Ken Mead shares what it’s like being a non-league club secretary and looks back on more than 25 years of being involved with Congleton Town. Also hear from player-manager Richard Duffy after the Bears returned to winning ways in the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goalkeeper Dave Parton discusses his career so far including penalty saves and being part of the exclusive goalscoring goalkeeper club. Also hear Richard Duffy’s reaction from the FA Vase win against Loughborough Students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Congleton Town prepare to begin their FA Vase campaign, hear from player-manager Richard Duffy and goalkeeper Dave Parton ahead of the second round tie against Loughborough Students. They also reflect on the league defeat to Highgate United where the latest fan away day comes from. FA Vase Factfile’s Phil Annets also explains why this season is a special year for the FA Vase. Hosted on Acast. S...

Six years since he first joined the Bears, assistant manager Anthony Griffith reflects on his time at the club so far and his professional playing career which included playing over 200 games for Port Vale and representing Montserrat internationally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet the three generations of the Wrench family who travel home and away supporting the Bears. Colin has been involved in Congleton Town for more than 30 years and has passed his passion onto his son Ian and grandson Max. Also, hear reaction from player-manager Richard Duffy and assistant manager Anthony Griffith as the Bears extended their winning run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Mackenzie Faulkner chats about his career, coaching and his time at Congleton so far. Also, hear from player-manager Richard Duffy and chairman Charles Porter after the Bears moved to the top of the table in front of a large crowd at the Cleric Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Sankey shares his footballing journey to date and how attending an open trial with the Bears led to becoming an established first team player. Richard Duffy previews this weekend’s ‘top of the table’ clash and we get the fan perspective on the 6-0 win at Bewdley Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s podcast is more than just about football. We hear from Head of Media and Communications Adam Gosling about why he set-up Mind, Body & Sole, the role Congleton Town play and how it was love at first sight when he first found the club. Mind, Body & Sole:  https://www.mindbodysole.uk Please be aware this podcast includes references to suicide. The following organisations are...