Western Football League

On this week Podcast the new Bridgwater United boss, Andy Llewelyn, reflects on his opening five games and explains why expectations at the Somerset Club remain high both on and off the pitch and Radstock Town’s Mr Loophole, Ray Johnston, describes why he fears a backlash from sides in the second half of the season and why he’s not a fan of Boxing Day matches, although they are at least a great le...

On this weeks Podcast Barnstaple Town joint manager, Ben Watson, discusses what attracted him to the Barum job and talks about his footballing philosophy and why he believes its important for Clubs to perform on and off the pitch, making a difference in their local community and Cribbs Reserves boss, Alec Mills, reflects on a bright start to life in the First Division and why a Boxing Day trip to...

On this weeks Podcast Brixham boss, Jason Couch discusses why his sides run in the Vase this season is a bonus and why he’s looking forward to a really competitive festive fixture schedule and AEK Boko manage, Joe Pople, explains how a very early season break for a couple of weeks at the end of September helped his side overcome their early season inconsistency as well as looking ahead to his ulti...

On this weeks Podcast Helston Athletic manager, Matt Cusack, reflects on an impressive first half of the season for the Bluebirds, top of the Premier Division and still in 2 Cups has helped him get over disappointment in this seasons Vase and Brislington boss, Lee Perks, explains why he’s enjoying the challenge of trying to retain his First Division title and get the Club back to where they belong...

On this weeks Podcast Ilfracombe Town manager, Clem Bennellick, reflects on a penalty defeat to high flying Bridgwater United and a lack of football, not solely caused by the weather. Clem’s positivity gives Bluebirds fans hope that better results are around the corner, whilst Shirehampton boss, Liam Greening, gives an impassioned analysis of his sides current defensive woes, following two crazy g...

On this weeks Podcast Street boss Paddy Behan reflects on why his side have proved so hard to beat, despite the rebuilding job he’s inherited since he’s taken over at the Tannery Ground and Wincanton Town manager, Chris Wise, explains why a bad day at the races spurred his side on to a win over Radstock and why his side have never had an injury crisis like the one they are experiencing this season...

Despite the best efforts of the weather, we still put out a Podcast with two manager interviews, both committed to developing young players. Richard Cherry the Wellington boss reflects on his sides difficult start to the season and how the Club have been rebuilding their squad since the start of this season and Keynsham Town co-manager, Marvin Brown, explains why despite disappointing results the...

On this weeks Podcast Welton Rovers boss, Tom Smith, talks about his focus on progression despite a difficult start to the season, on and off the field and why he’s looking to younger players to tackle the challenge of long distance travel and Cadbury Heath assistant manager, Aaron Day, reflects upon an uncertain end to last season and an inconsistent start to this campaign.

On this weeks Podcast, Clevedon Town boss, Alex White, reflects on his sides fantastic start to the season, despite a difficult summer, and the benefits the Seasiders are getting from working on their shape and structure and Longwell Green manager, Chris Always, looks back on a great win in the Vase and looks ahead to a bright future for his young side and explains why he believes 14 teams could b...

This week Barnstaple Town Chairman, Bill Wilson, reflects on a tragic week for Barum, joining the Podcast to express his thanks to the Football Family for the support and compassion they have shown at this difficult time and Odd Down boss, Jason Maggs, reflects on the rebuilding job he’s done this season and how he’s hoping his side will now be able to progress and improve on last seasons league p...

On this weeks Podcast Shepton Mallet boss, Aaron Seviour, discusses his sides season of transition and how he is looking to develop a whole Club ethos, building from the Club’s youth teams into the First team and the new Hallen boss, Karl Baggaley, talks about the potential that attracted him to the Club and we enjoy a special interview with Mind in Somerset to mark World Mental Health Day.

On this weeks Podcast Falmouth Town manager, Andrew Westgarth, describes the jubilation of a late winner at Buckland, what his side learned about the Western League last season and his ambition to compete against the best sides in the Premier Division this season and Bristol Telephones assistant manager, Russell Holt, explains why his side are on track to progress in the First Division and what it...

On this weeks Podcast Torpoint Athletic boss, Dean Cardew, looks forward to a home tie in this seasons FA Vase and explains why his side are well ahead of schedule on their Western League journey and home town manager, Kye Mountford, describes his journey to the Portishead Town dugout and reflects on why he knows this will be a long old season, despite his sides excellent start.

On this weeks Podcast Buckland Athletic boss, Dan Hart, explains why the Bucks are set up to achieve on and off the pitch and why he believes the Western League Premier Division is one of the most competitive across the country and Bradford Town manager, Jamie Jordan, reintroduces his side to the Western League after a difficult period of adjustment for the Wiltshire Club.

On this weeks Podcast Brixham joint manager Jason Couch describes his Clubs journey from the South Devon League and explains what he makes of his first season in the Western League, from the new Clubs to the strong benches and competitive games and Wells City boss, Shaun Potter, discusses his second coming at the Somerset Club, the disappointment of last season and how he hopes his side can challe...

On this weeks Podcast St Blazey joint-manager Andrew Moon talks about his sides journey to the Western League, the ambition that drives them and the step up in quality that promotion has meant and Bitton boss, Will Justin, reflects on his sides impressive start to this season, the major rebuilding job he’s had on his hands and the ambition to get the Club back to where they belong.

On this weeks Podcast the Saltash United boss Mackenzie Brown talks about his ambitions for the Ashes in the wake of a total first team rebuild and how their FA Vase win over Radstock has given his side the platform they new need to turn around their Premier Division form and Jamie Hillman, the manager of Hengrove Athletic, explains his commitment to youth, his lofty ambitions for his side and giv...

On this weeks Podcast the Nailsea and Tickenham duo of Nic Steadman and Jamie Smith explain why it’s a case of so far so good, as their newly promoted side continues to make history in the Premier Division and Middlezoy Rovers boss, Craig Berry, talks about his association to the Somerset club and the evolution that’s seen them rise form their World War Two aerodrome surroundings to the Toolstatio...

On this weeks Podcast we kick off with Martin Cassidy, CEO of RefSupport, explaining the #LoveFootballProtectTheGame initiative. Helston Athletic boss, Matt Cusack, reflects on his sides win in the FA Cup and discusses the Blues aspirations for the coming season and Radstock Town manager, Ray Johnston, reflects on the Miners journey over the past season and explains why he thinks this could be a c...

On this weeks Podcast Bridgwater United boss, Dave Pearse, reflects on his disappointment at the way in which his side finished last season and how they’ve taken that experience into their preparations for this campaign and Cribbs Reserves co-manager, Alec Mills, describes his sides meteoric rise though the feeder leagues and discusses their relationship with their Southern League bound First Team...

Our 1st episode this season is a Podcast from the Press Box! Ross Reid from South West Sports News joins Josh Thomas from the North Somerset Times and the Weston, Worle and Somerset Mercury, to preview the 2023/24 Toolstation Western League Season. But first, Western League Fixture Secretary, George McCaffery, talks about how Promotion and Relegation will work this season.

We end the 2022/23 season as we started it, with reflection from the Press Box, in the company of Ross Reid from South West Sports News, Josh Thomas from the North Somerset Times and the Weston, Worle and Somerset Mercury, joined by Toolstation Western League Bulletin Editor, Tom Hiscott.

On this weeks Podcast Nailsea and Tickenham management duo Jamie Smith and Nic Steadman explain why supporting people and making them better has been integral in their ascension from County League to Step 5 football and the irrepressible RefSupport CEO, Martin Cassidy, gives a no holes barred assessment of the state of match official abuse at all levels of the game, as well as reflecting on the po...

On this weeks podcast Saltash United boss, Danny Lewis, explains why this season has been the best of times and the worst of times for the Ashes, reflecting on an extraordinary season where perseverance and loyalty propelled his side to within touching distance of the Premier Division title and Oldland Abbotonians Assistant Manager, Lee Lintern, celebrates his sides epic passage through the First...

On this weeks Podcast we hear from two Championship managers. Mousehole boss Jake Ash reflects on an incredible season for the Seagulls and an even more impressive celebration of the Premier Division title success and Brislington manager, Lee Perks, talks about his sides incredible form in the Division One this season and consequences of their voluntary relegation from last season.