The Sports Podcast

The latest episode of The Cool Down with Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel looks back on a dramatic weekend of Island sport, with big talking points across football, rugby, hockey, netball and shooting. Football leads the way, with the Bulls battling to a hard-earned point on the road against play-off rivals, while the local Premiership 1 title race took a major twist thanks to a statement performa...

The latest episode of The Warm Up, with sports reporters Elliot Corbel and Archie Corbett, looks ahead to another hugely important weekend of sport, with play-off pressure, trophy action and testing away trips all firmly on the agenda. The pair begin with a deep dive into Jersey Bulls’ trip to AFC Whyteleafe, a fixture loaded with narrative as the two sides sit separated by just a single point ins...

The second episode of The Cool Down with Archie Corbett and Elliot Corbel breaks down some excellent results across the board for Jersey's finest athletes. The Jersey Bulls 6-1 rout over second placed AFC Croydon Athletic in this Isthmian South East Division was accompanied by a perfect 6-0 win over Cranleigh from the women's team on Sunday. There was plenty to talk about regarding the future of t...

The most recent episode of The Warm Up with sports reporters Elliot Corbel and Archie Corbett dives into another packed weekend of action, featuring standout stories from both on and off the Island.  The mic’d-up reporters dive into a packed sporting weekend, starting with the Jersey Bulls’ home double-header, before turning their attention to the local football scene and upcoming fixtures. There’...

The inaugural episode of The Cool Down marks the launch of our new bi-weekly podcast, hosted this week by sports reporters Archie Corbett and Oliver Kidman in the absence of Elliot Corbel. In this first instalment, the pair break down a busy weekend of local sport, including Jersey Bulls’ 1–1 draw away at Ashford United, Jersey RFC’s 31–20 home victory over Old Alleynians, a full round-up of local...

The Warm Up - Episode 1: Darts Stars revealed & Tribe recalled for Lions The debut episode of The Warm Up / Cool Down with our local sports reporters Elliot Corbel and Archie Corbett gets underway with a full breakdown of a packed sporting weekend, including standout news both on and off the island. This week’s discussion covers the Jersey Bulls’ trip to Ashford United in the Isthmian South Ea...

EWG Director and Founding Member, Alan Yates sat down with AIM Sports Editor Elliot Corbel to discuss the largest sponsorship in youth football across the Channel Islands ever made.  Yates dives right into the meaning behind the partnership from both a professional and personal perspective in a fascinating conversation about how the company plans to help shape the future of the next generation of...

Jersey FA Women's side travel to Guernsey's new home of football, Victoria Park, on Saturday 17th May to contest for the Muratti Vase, seeking revenge after a 2-0 home defeat in the 2024 contest. All Island Media sports editor Elliot Corbel sat down with Jersey players Samantha Silva and Aine Ruth to preview what is, for many, the highlight of the local footballing calendar!  #Muratti #JerseyFA #G...

The biggest date in the Channel Island rugby calendar is back, as tomorrow sees the return of the Siam Cup contest to Jersey shores, hosted at CoinShares Park. AIM Sports Editor, Elliot Corbel sat down with Jersey head coach, Myles Landick, to discuss his thoughts ahead of the big day.  May 2, 2025

In this episode you’ll hear about two new initiatives launched by the Guernsey Velo Club aimed at giving people a taste of road racing. One is a women’s only series, the other is aimed at corporate teams. Nick Mann discusses those and the latest on the Delancey Park pump track project with head of coaching Paul de Garis, road cycling coordinator Mark Smith and Esther Reid, who also gives us an ins...

History will be made later this year when a Channel Islands rugby side takes to the field for an international clash against Sweden.  During this episode you’ll hear from Guernsey Raiders Director of Rugby Jordan Reynolds and the club’s vice chair Chris Gnapp. But to open up, Raiders chair Gary Haycock-West tells us how and why the idea came about and what it means for those involved. January 13,...

In this episode cyclist Jack Reed reflects on the highs and lows his latest season racing in France, his move to a new team for the next campaign and how that means stepping in to more of a leadership role. You can follow Jack's journey on his YouTube Channel.  November 28, 2024

Lizzie Singer has one overriding message, that whoever you are, do not put barriers in front of yourself or let others do so. “I think you can really find yourself in this sport,” she told the Cool Down podcast as she reflected on becoming Guernsey’s strongest women and in the process breaking the tyre deadlift record. If you are inspired and keen to find out more, visit Guernsey's Strongest Faceb...

In this episode Nick Mann is joined in the Bailiwick Express studio by Guernsey Raiders Director of Rugby Jordan Reynolds to discuss how his side will be tackling their latest National 2 East campaign.  From innovations in training to some new influences in the changing room, it's all built around achieving results that aim to take them into the top six. They begin by reflecting on what has happen...

In this episode, host Elliot Corbel sat down with JRFC Men's head coach Myles Landick and coach/player Scott Van Breda ahead of their opening league fixture of the 2024/25 campaign tomorrow.  September 6, 2024

This weekend’s new showdown between four island women’s football teams may have never come to be, were it not for rebellious act by a Guernsey referee many decades ago. Starting today at 5pm and continuing on Saturday, the Cherry Godfrey Cup will see Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Wight and Isle of Man face off against each other to see who will be crowned the top footballing island. Express caught up...

Hello sports fans! In this episode, Elliot Corbel sits down with new Bulls manager Elliot Powell and midfielder Luke Watson to discuss their upcoming season. We hope you enjoy! August 9, 2024

This week Nick Mann sat down with the Guernsey Basketball Association’s Secretary Matt Smart and Treasurer James Tracey to talk about a new drive for sponsorship to help grow the game. They have exciting plans in place, so why not get involved? The conversation begins with Matt explaining more about how the Island Games helped drive interest in the sport. Follow them on Facebook for more informati...

Guernsey football will be transformed by a new dedicated home ground. Called Victoria Park, it will offer top class facilities for players and fans. In this episode, Nick Mann visited the site to see the progress and talk to Guernsey Football Association CEO Gary Roberts and GFC manager Tony Vance about what is on offer and what it means for the game. July 5, 2024

In this episode, sports reporter Elliot Corbel sits down with three members of the Jersey Badmintion Association as they celebrate their 100 year anniversary. He is joined by current president Steve Le Roy, Junior Academy Coach and Island Games team manager Rob Armstrong and one of the all-time greats of the sport, Ian Coombs-Goodfellow. Join them as they celebrate a great achievement for a local...

Mark Prevel will be doing what many consider unthinkable on Saturday 8th June, completing the Saffery Rotary Walk three times in a row.  Having battled with lung and other health conditions throughout his life, he made a physical and nutritional switch during the pandemic, which has transformed his life and led to several unbelievable running and walking accomplishments.  Kit Hannah opened up thei...

Welcome to our Warm Up Muratti Preview Show where we’re bringing you insights from the Guernsey and Jersey teams ahead of two huge matches. Guernsey’s men and women are both looking to turn the tables on their rivals at Springfield under the backdrop of new voices, new players and fresh approaches. Nick Mann opened up by talking to one of the Sarnian’s joint managers, Ryan-Zico Black, and later in...

In this episode Nick Mann is in conversation with Pete Amy about his remarkable ongoing recovery from a second round of lifesaving surgery. We look back on his first operation and the road to racing and smashing out a dream London Marathon, his response to being told he would need to go back into surgery and the central role being active, running and the running community has played throughout his...

What a day of Siam Cup rugby that was! Guernsey’s sides dazzled in the sunshine against Jersey, winning the men’s and ladies clashes in starkly contrasting ways at Footes Lane.  In this episode we bring you an insight from men’s coach Jordan Reynolds and player of the match Ciaran Mcgann in the immediate aftermath of their 49-33 win, while Ladies coach Steve Evans joined Nick Mann in the studio to...

Welcome to a special episode of the Warm Up where we’re previewing a huge day of Siam Cup rugby.  Host Nick Mann has been getting the thoughts of the Guernsey Raiders director of rugby Jordan Reynolds and Ladies head coach Steve Evans, while across the water the JEP's Stephen Anderson and Elliot Corbel have spoken to their Jersey opposite numbers Myles Landick and Simon Le Moignan.  Action gets un...