Grassroots Gossip Podcast

The recently retired manager Steve Burr reflects on his 18 years in charge of eight non league clubs. His role with the England C team is discussed, together with topics such as playing budgets, identifying young talented players, and working with ambitious chairmen. This honest and open chat reveals an inside view from some of Steve's career highlights, including reaching the FA cup 3rd round, promotions, and record winning streaks. 

Alvechurch midfielder Tom Tonks talks us through his historic FA cup runs with Stourbridge, Promotion winning season with rivals Halesowen and moving up the non league pyramid with Solihull Moors and Telford. 

AFC Telford United striker Amari Morgan-Smith talks about dealing with injuries, attending trials, adapting to non league, and life after football. The Wolverhampton born forward has an FA trophy winners medal, and was part of Cheltenham Towns promotion back to the Football League in the 2015/16 season.

Non league defender Jordaan Brown tells us about his footballing journey, which has taken him from London to the Midlands via spells in Finland and Norway. Jordaan discusses his Europa League debut, living abroad,  conference football, and progressing at some of the midlands biggest non league clubs. 

Popular target man and fans favourite Kyle Perry reveals his non league stories. The larger than life character discusses reaching round 3 of the FA Cup, turning professional, and his love/hate relationship with managers and fans. 

Current AFC Fylde footballer Ashley Hemmings, reflects on the journey through Wolverhampton Wanderers academy to making his memorable first team debut. Loan moves, England U17 call ups, relocating, and his route into non league football. 

The former Bromsgrove Sporting captain talks us through his successful time at one of the midlands most supported non league clubs. Looking back at FA Vase cup runs, back to back promotions, the unbeaten season, and much more. 

Episode 1 - The prolific journeymen striker,Lee Hughes, joins us to discuss his footballing career. From his achievements in the professional game to his experiences of non league football.