The Silkmen News

Matt, Alex, and a Silkmen News Podcast debut for Noah Wakefield as the pod gives all their takes on the end of the season. Play off glory wasn’t to be for Macclesfield in this debut National League North campaign, after high drama against Chester in the quarter final a win against Kidderminster Harriers was a step too far in the semi. Both of those games will be given a good look over, we’ll have...

James, Alex, and Ben back for the first time in a while and how could we miss this one. Yes, it’s the start of what could be a huge final three games of this debut National League North season as Macclesfield play Chester in the National League North play offs. All the big questions answered here. What have we learnt from our previous league defeats to The Seals this campaign? What approach should...

Here we go again, against all odds, after beating Crystal Palace in the FA Cup 3rd Round, Macclesfield are back again with another Premier League giant to kill in the 4th. This time it's the turn of Brentford... Matt and Alex locked in for this one with a full preview of Monday nights game against The Bee's. We've got all you need to know ahead of this one with a good look at how Ma...

James, Alex, and Ben with full comprehensive analysis of the biggest shock in the history of the FA Cup. And if you've not heard about it yet, that's right,  it was Macclesfield 2-1 Crystal Palace!  Still in a state of shock and at the end of a couple of hangovers it's time for the pod to talk through the historic game. In this episode we go over all the key performances, a look at...

James, Ben, and Matt are back for the first Silkmen News podcast of 2026. This coming after the tragic death of Macclesfield striker Ethan McLeod on the 16th December 2025. Space is provided for some personal reflections on Ethan's passing and how the club has paid a fitting tribute to Ethan's life in the weeks since. We review the performances in back to back defeats against Buxton and...

James, Matt, and Alex for this one giving you a complete preview of argubaly the biggest game in Macclesfield FC history as the Silkmen travel to Slough Town in the FA Cup Second Round on Sunday. We've got everything you need to know ahead of the tie with a full review of both sides journey to this stage, how we feel John Rooney should set up, and we'll allow ourselves to dream just a li...

James, Alex, and Ben on for the now rebraded The Silkmen News Podcast. Silkmen remain in good form with loads of positive stuff to talk about and goalscorers being the theme of the show. Whether that's Ben recalling some wild memories of Briane Deane at Sheffield United, the brilliance of James Berry, and an extended chat on Danny Elliott becoming Macclesfield FC's all time top goal scor...

James, Matt, and Alex back again with another episode including live reaction to the FA Cup 2nd Round Draw. Is a quadruple on for The Silkmen this season with an away trip sorted to the lowest ranked team left in the competition. Plenty of positivity alround this episode after exceptional displays against AFC Totton and South Shields. With such success questions of how Macclesfield can keep their...

James, and Alex are joined by Ben Carey for a Silkcase debut in what has been an eventful few weeks for the Silkmen. Full analysis of Rob Smethurst stepping down from the day to day running of the football club, expectations now for the rest of the season, and to what extent a good FA Cup campaign is masking poor league form. More importantly we get to have a little chat about all time favourite p...

James, Matt, and Alex back for another episode of Silkcast. Taking a look back on the 5th anniversay of Macclesfield Town getting liquidated. Finding perverse joy in defeats, and where James was when Danny Elliott equalised against Kidderminster Harriers. Otherwise taking a review over the past fortnight's games, new signings and the impact they've made. Preview of Saturday's tough...

James, Alex, and Matt back for another episode. Asking the question if you could be any Macclesfield player past or present who would you be. Reviewing the end of August discussing what the Silkmen could do differently to improve over coming games. Getting excited about the food at Kidderminster Harriers and a look to a potential banana skin FA Cup tie against Atherton Laburnum Rovers. Get in touc...

Join James Walker, Matt Todd, and Alex Reed to review the start of Macclesfield FC's inaugral National League North campain. Taking a look over the first three fixtures, thoughts on John Rooney so far, and whether the Silkmen should be making any further transfer business.  Initially published to Macclesfield FC Facebook groups. We'll look to set up proper social media channels if there&...