The Poppycast

Craig does a brilliant job taking the reins this week as podcast host, and welcomes Ed and Danny back onto the show. The guys talk through the numerous new signing announcements that we've seen this past few weeks, and how Liam McDonald might piece them together in a title-challenging side. Danny talks to us about the KTFC Supporters Association latest - there's exciting plans and your fee...

On this episode, we welcome Kettering Town Legend Paul Cooke onto the Pod. Cookie has been following the Poppies since 1983 and has become a legend in his own right, fulfilling a number of roles at the club over the years, most recently as the iconic matchday commentator at Poppies Media. We talk to Paul about his efforts in documenting all things KTFC through his "Poppies Companion" boo...

There's significant interest in buying Kettering Town, coming from a consortium fronted by ex-Poppy Brad Piercewright. But should George Akhtar sell? Jamie, Craig and Shorty talk it over, and we're also joined by Danny Jordan to talk about his work in building a website and fan app for the Kettering Town Supporters Association, which is a new fan-run idea.

The podcast has a muted celebration of turning 1 year old in this episode - thankyou to everyone who has listened to us over the past 12 months! For the second time in a year, the guys confront playoff disappointment as Kettering crash out 1-3 at Real Bedford. The journey to get back into contention was one to be proud of however, and Jamie, Niall and Craig talk it through with a sprinkle of optim...

On this episode we welcome long-time Kettering Town commentator Ed Palmer into the booth. How did he get into commentating? What are his influences? And what does life away from the microphone now involve? Plus we have the small issue of Kettering winning 8 (Yes Eight) games since our last episode, in a meteoric rise that has seen us right in the playoff mix again. We rightly heap the praise upon...

On this episode, Jamie is joined by James Loader who is now based in Auckland, New Zealand. James is a long-time Poppies supporter from the Rockingham Road days, and we talk about his favourite memories following the club Home and Away. We unpick the playoff picture - how many points has been historically required in previous seasons, and do we think the Poppies can get there? The games are coming...

This week, Craig and Jamie live out our younger-selves' dreams by interviewing Jean Paul Marna - a true Kettering Town Legend with 247 Appearances and 76 Goals for the Poppies. JP answers all the good questions, about winning the Conference North, about the songs that the fans sing for him, and about his continuing love for Kettering Town. In the present day, the Poppies have 2 away wins on th...

Two superb guests join us for this week's pod! Peter Short of flip-flop fame and everyone's favourite Aussie, June Whitehouse, joined us to talk KTFC. Shorty tells us what it's like to be behind the lens on a matchday and regales us with tales of doing every job under the sun at Rockingham Road, and June spoke to Niall about following the poppies from the other side of the world and ge...

A special episode this week - Poppies owner George Akhtar spares us an evening out of his very busy schedule to talk all things Kettering. You have sent in some great (and difficult!) questions through Facebook and our anonymous question box, which George was very happy to answer. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and we'll see you in 2026! Up The Poppies!

Kettering have just beaten Stourbridge 5-0 in Liam McDonald's first home win. This follows a tough run of away defeats, so in this episode Jamie, Kaine and Craig bring us (as the title suggests) some reasons to be cheerful! Plus, we recap our tremendous visit to the hospitality suite at Club 1872, which we cannot praise enough! Make sure you check it out if you haven't already done so! Up...

On Episode 11, Niall, Craig and Jamie come to terms with Kettering's alarming slump in form, and the recent outgoings of key players Nile Ranger, Leon Lobjoit and Jamar Loza. Just at the pod is coming to an end, Breaking News is received that manager Simon Hollyhead has left the club...talk about timing!! Hear our reaction to the latest news in the whirlwind that is KTFC!

This episode comes as the Poppies have a game-free weekend, having exited the FA Cup in recent weeks. We run over your thoughts about Simon Hollyhead's first 10 games in charge (thanks for all of your comments - the good and the bad!), and recap recent results. The quiz this week was a fun one - how well did you do whilst listening? Let us know! We also want your suggestions for next guest ont...

The boys are back in town! Niall, Kaine and Jamie discuss the Poppies' early season fixtures and form after 13 points from 6 games sees us sitting in 4th place. We recap on the games which have been coming thick and fast since our last episode, and look forward to the Spalding, Quorn and Bishop Stortford fixtures.

This week we've welcomed Craig Parker on to talk about Kettering's 100% record as the season kicks off. We have a brilliant walk down memory lane as Craig and Jamie reminisce fondly about their time following the Poppies at Rockingham Road and Latimer Park, before turning our attention to the recent impressive wins over Royston and Leiston. With some huge games coming up against Real Bedfo...

The summer has come and gone, and Kettering Town are facing up to another mammoth season in the Southern Prem. The squad has taken shape and we assess the new faces in, and predict how we think they will fare this campaign. On this episode, we are joined by Latimer Park stadium announcer, Lee Wright, who shares some great stories of his time at the club in different roles. Finally, Lee bravely tak...

We're back after a few weeks off with a catchup around the big story that Simon Hollyhead is the new manager at Kettering Town. Have we warmed to the news in the time since it broke? We also share our thoughts on whether we agree with recent player incomings and outgoings (Luca we miss you...), and discuss the new kit release and the upcoming pre-season fixtures. Thanks for your ongoing suppor...

After a tumultuous week, Kettering Town are on the hunt for a new manager and a new squad. Jamie, Niall and Kaine unpick the Richard Lavery situation, and thanks to the voice messages sent in we have a chat about where the new manager in may be coming from. Our special guest this week is returning goalkeeper Paul White, who had plenty to say on his decision to come back to KTFC. We also end with a...

The guys are back after a short enforced break due to illness, and on this episode we talk over the playoff final defeat and discuss where it went wrong. We get back on the horse and reflect fondly on a season of much positivity in our end of season review. Plus there's another quiz and a look at the season ticket prices for next campaign. Thankyou for your support - Up the Poppies!

What a game that was! We've given it a few days to calm down, and now we're here to discuss the 120+ minutes of drama, and look forward to the Playoff Final against Telford. Thanks for your support and feedback again, it's greatly appreciated. Fingers crossed for one more win! Up The Poppies! P.S - we've recorded this on Saturday afternoon as the ticket situation unfolded. So we fe...

So Kettering couldn't quite get over the line on the final day, and a playoff tie with Harborough Town awaits this week. With the quick turnaround, we hopped on to discuss our thoughts on the Banbury performance and look forward to Wednesday's semi-final. We are also delighted to have the company of Steve Lenagh, a man who has been there and done it on the final day! He talks us through his early...

The first Poppycast (hopefully of many!) sees Jamie, Niall and Kaine talk over the Biggleswade and Royston wins for KTFC this weekend. We also cast our eye over the final weekend and talk about the prospect of the playoffs. There's a "Mystery Poppy" quiz thrown in and we also discuss our player of the season. If you'd like to give us any suggestions or feedback, feel free to get...