It's our Christmas special this week, but there's none of the usual joviality as we continue to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on our clubs. Folkestone Invicta chairman Paul Morgan speaks about their decision - which pre-empted the league - to not play until at least the middle of January and why that may have been ambitious. Herne Bay manager Ben Smith is recovering from the virus himself and he tells us about the impact it has had on his club and how he thinks the season should be sorted out. Dover defender Bayli Spencer-Adams speaks after they returned to action with defeat in the FA Trophy, and we also discuss the farce of Frome Town and their trip to Maidstone, as well as all the rest of the goings on. Plus we talk booze, Ceefax mugs, festive plans, Tier Four and more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 151

A podcast by Matthew Gerrard and Jon Phipps discussing all of the latest news in non-league football around Kent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's time for the last show of the season and our end of season review. We go out at the top though as Kent's two league-winning managers join us to reflect on their memorable and historic title successes. For Deal Town boss Steve King, this season's SCEFL success is the culmination of nine years of hard work with the Hoops, and he reflects on that achievement, his one disappointment from the campaign and his hopes for the new season in the Isthmian League. Cray Valley PM's Steve McKimm is also thrilled after his team's success in his first year at the club, and he talks us through their incredible run, when he felt they won the title and how he has bounced back from some personal disappointments. We also look back at some incredible FA Cup exploits and the season as a whole across the pyramid, including our Manager, Player and Moment of the Year. And we save some of the nonsense too for the last show - we talk windscreen wipers, Northern Lights and Perry Mason. Have a good summer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 297

Three of our teams are celebrating promotion after a dramatic weekend of play-off action - and we've got interviews with all three of them for you to enjoy. It's bye bye to Bromley as they head up to the Football League for the first time ever - boss Andy Woodman reflects on their victory over Solihull, his experience in non-league and looks ahead to the start of the next chapter. Also making history are Erith Town, into Step 4 for the first time ever after beating Corinthian on penalties. Spot-kick hero Mackenzie Foley discusses his feelings after saving two efforts in the shoot-out, and manager Adam Woodward is thrilled to prove the doubters wrong after leading his side to three trophies in the space of less than six weeks. Corinthian boss Michael Golding discusses his disappointment at losing out in that final and his future at the club, while we're also joined by Larkfield & New Hythe boss Danny Lye after his side beat Staplehurst Monarchs to make it third time lucky in the SCEFL First Division play-offs. Plus there's all the rest of the news as the managerial merry go round continues, and there's the usual chat and nonsense, this week including staring contests, sports cars and hot tubs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 296

Another packed show after a crazy week in the play-offs - and we've got four interviews for you to enjoy. Ramsgate are the week's big losers, the Isthmian League South East runners-up beaten by Chichester in their semi-final, and boss Ben Smith gives a frank and honest appraisal of that performance and the season as a whole after they missed out on promotion. Two levels down, Staplehurst Monarchs have booked their spot in the SCEFL Division One play-off final and their manager Paul Atkins discusses their win, looks ahead to the final and reflects on the progress the club have made. It was defeat for Rochester United against the Monarchs and we hear from their boss Matt Hume after the final whistle, discussing his disappointment, his views on the play-offs and why he loves being at the club. Ebbsfleet United are still celebrating their safety and manager Danny Searle explains what tweaks he made when he came in, discusses their retained list and his early plans for next season. There's all the rest of the news from an incredible week of play-off action, including the surprise results in the SCEFL Premier Division, Bromley booking a Wembley date and the end of the road for Maidstone United.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 295

Staying ups and going downs are our main focus this week as the National League and National League South seasons draw to a close - with Ebbsfleet pulling off their escape. We dissect that result and where they go next, as well as looking ahead to Bromley's play-off clash at the other end of the table. Margate are all-but relegated after Cheshunt's win on Tuesday night, and Gate player-coach Ben Greenhalgh discusses their drop into the Isthmian South East, the lack of a new manager bounce and his day job with Dartford's academy. We know the four teams who will be in the first-ever SCEFL play-offs - although not the order yet - and Corinthian boss Michael Golding looks ahead to the semi-finals, insists his side are still the underdogs and reflects on the season as a whole. We discuss the National League and their play-off fun and games, as well as the disgraceful decision to scrap FA Cup replays. There's all the rest of the chat and nonsense too, including Peter Kay, hibernation and Neighbours. Lots about Neighbours. We don't even script those bits... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 294

A bumper show this week as we look ahead to the massive showdown at the bottom as the National League season reaches its finale this weekend. Ebbsfleet must avoid defeat to be assured of survival as they go to Boreham Wood - and we also look ahead to the final weekend in National League South as Dover and Dartford say goodbye - we discuss where it's all gone wrong for the Darts. The title race in the Isthmian League South East took a potentially final twist as it was all square between Ramsgate and Cray Valley PM - we hear from both managers in that game as Ramsgate's Ben Smith admits his side are behind the eight ball now, while Steve McKimm admits he expects his side to go all the way from here. We also discuss Deal's delight at winning the SCEFL, the malaise at Margate and the new manager at Hythe Town. Plus we talk Wonka, beer fridges, basements and a long-awaited night out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 151

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