The Speaking Frankly Football Show

TSFFS S3 EP2 This week's show features a look at the local non-league scene. We delve into Ramsbottom United as manager Rob Henry implements changes. Congratulations to Burscough's Chairman, Jay Hawkes, and his friends for raising nearly £1,800 for Derian House Charity during the West Lancashire Charity Cup launch. Euxton wasn't the only team celebrating on the weekend. We also give a sneak peek a...

TSFFS S3 EP1 In the first episode of series three, we take a look at all the key figures in the North West Counties. Since Phil Stafford took over as manager of Burscough FC, he's been busy recruiting players. Two of them had a combined total of 71 goals last season. We believe they will dominate the league, but as Staffo has said, "It looks good on paper, but we've got to make it work on the pitc...

TSFFS S2 EP42 In this week's episode, we tackle all the controversial issues. The most prominent one is the FA League Allocations, and the show features league director Gary Langley to explain it from a NWCFL perspective. The JMO in Skelmersdale has increased its hire costs, and we ask whether they've gone too far, with some costs having doubled. It's fair to say they've invested hundreds of thous...

TSFFS S2 EP41 We are joined by Skelmersdale United Manager Andy Barlow as we review all the north-west winners and losers. After 1,330 games in management, Ramsbottom United Manager Steve Wilkes has decided to retire. We pay tribute to him. We also examine a few controversial issues, including Dorking Wanderers, who have sold a stake in their club to a US investor. And in the final part of the sho...

TSFFS S2 EP40 This week on our show, we give a round-up of the NWCFL. With titles decided and relegation issues sorted, we review the play-off semi-final results and look ahead to the finals. We cover all the non-league clubs in our area. Prescot have been relegated. Lower Breck and Runcorn Linnets are out of the play-offs, but Bury achieve their second consecutive promotion win. We discuss the co...

TSFFS S2 E39 We kick off with the pre-show, discussing all sorts of nonsense as usual. Then we move on to the important matters. NWCFL Round: Top spot and relegation issues are sorted. The play-offs are on the horizon. We glide around the National League North & The Northern Premier League, highlighting clubs in the north west making their mark. In our "Controversial Corner', we examine gambling a...

TSFFS S2 EP38 On this week's show. We have our usual roundup of football in the NWCFL as the season rapidly draws to a close. We take a look at local football in the National League North and the Northern Premier League. Bury could win the NPL West this weekend in front of a bumper crowd at Gigg Lane. They could replace Prescot Cables, who are on the brink of relegation from the NPL Premier Divisi...

NWCFL Round Up News around the leagues.  Controversial Corner.  Interview with Peter Cartledge, Runcorn Linnets Chairman.  Predictions/expert analysis. All things Skelmersdale United. 

TSFFS S2 EP33 This week, we're diving into all the latest buzz from the NWCFL, showcasing the biggest movers and shakers. Atherton LR is on fire, boasting the best record across all English leagues. They've gone unbeaten in their last sixteen matches, with an impressive streak of 10 consecutive wins. Nelson top Division One North but they've had a hectic schedule—five games in ten days, and they'v...

Following a leaked e-mail between the club, Claybrow, JN Sports & TQ Sports, questions have been raised about why the football club did not approve a proposed takeover. Chairman, Frank Hughes, responds on behalf of the club. 

TSFFS S2 EP32 This week's episode kicks off with an exciting update from the NWCFL, showcasing the key movers and shakers shaking up the division. We speak with the vice-chairman of Telford Town FC, Adam Wilson, who sheds light on ongoing rumours about his club, addressing reports of budget cuts and ambitions to climb higher. Next, we explore how local non-league clubs in the North West—such as Bo...

TSFFS S2 EP31 This week, we dive into the exciting world of North West Counties football, bringing you a lively roundup of the past week's results. But that's not all—get ready to explore local non-league action at various levels. Bury has made a big splash, convincing Veron Parny to sign on the dotted line. Their gain is, sadly, Clitheroe's loss, arriving just as the club was hitting its stride....

TSFFS S2 EP30 Join us as we welcome Andy Barlow, the manager of Skelmersdale United, to this exciting episode! This week, we're diving into lively discussions with our guest panellist, Andy Barlow, whose stellar non-league football career makes him the perfect voice to discuss local football scenes. We kick things off with the NWCFL, the Macron Cup, and spotlight some of the league's biggest mover...

TSFFS S2 EP29 This week, we dive into a lively roundup of the NWCFL, highlighting all the key movers and shakers shaping the league. We also explore the vibrant world of local non-league football in the National League North and the Northern Premier League. Bury fans' long-standing wish came true as Anthony Johnson parted ways with Radcliffe. However, this change sparked a split in the football cl...

Join us once again as we immerse ourselves in the vibrant world of the NWCFL. With the season hurtling toward its exhilarating climax, we spotlight the clubs soaring to new heights and those facing tough challenges. We'll celebrate Marine and Southport, fresh off remarkable victories in the FA Trophy's fifth round, and reveal their upcoming quarter-final opponents. The Northern Premier League West...

TSFFS S2 EP27 On this week's show, we take a look at all the movers and shakers in the NWCFL.   We take a look at the National League North, particularly Marine and Southport. With a preview on their games in the 5th Round of the FA Trophy at the weekend.  We also dive into the Northern Premier League and discuss Bury, Clitheroe, Lower Breck, Prescot Cables, and Runcorn Linnets. We take a look at...

TSFFS S2 EP26 We kick off this episode with our lively NWCFL roundup, highlighting last week's results and shining a special spotlight on Burscough Football Club, who are riding high with incredible form. They've also announced their unique "football for a five" event ahead of this weekend's clash against Prestwich Heys. Controversial Corner is riddled with heated debates. Tommy Taylor's sensation...

TSFFS S2 EP25 We start as usual with a rundown of the events over the last week in the NWCFL, and look at the winners and losers. We take a look at Macclesfield and their giant-killing of FA Cup holders Crystal Palace. Both Marine and Southport have progressed to the next round of the FA Trophy, but Clitheroe's fantastic run has come to an end. American investment is becoming more prevalent in non...

TSFFS S2 E24 As always, we kick things off with an energetic roundup of the NWCFL, highlighting the clubs that thrived despite the challenging festive weather. We delve into the issues at the City of Liverpool, questioning whether the club can weather the storm or if it's facing an uncertain future. Meanwhile, Marine set a new 21st-century record attendance on Boxing Day with 2,314 fans watching t...

TSFFS S2 EP23 On this week's show, we look at all things NWCFL and the movers and shakers.  We take a look at Clitheroe's triumphant victory over National League Premier Division team York City in the FA Trophy, as well as Marine & Southport's progress to the 4th round.  We shape up for a controversial corner, where we discuss the shenanigans at Bury FC and their shock appointment of Michael Jolle...

TSFFS S2 EP22 This week, we dive into the NWCFL and highlight the key clubs making headlines. We review all the clubs that participated in the FA Vase last weekend and discuss the draw for the 4th Round. In the FA Trophy 3rd round, we examine Clitheroe's showcase fixture against York, Southport's home tie versus Leek Town, Marine's game against Curzon Ashton, and Radcliffe's tough away trip to Her...

TSFFS S2 EP 21 We begin the show with our usual feature on the NWCFL, covering all the highs and lows, and the key movers and shakers. Lower Brecks captain Connor Millington attributes the club's success to unity.  "They are going that extra 10 per cent for each other," he says. But what has happened at Bury, who've moved their manager upstairs and are currently seeking a replacement? Radcliffe ha...

TSFFS S2 EP20 After a no-show last week, we're back with an epic episode that kicks things into high gear! We open with a heartfelt tribute to Roly Howard, who sadly passed away at 90 last week. Roly was a legend not just here but far and wide, thanks to his unwavering loyalty to Marine, a club he managed for an incredible 33 years, earning himself a spot in the Guinness Book of Records. Next up,...