Manx Radio SportsCast

In tonight's programme:

• The battle for Railway Cup qualification comes to a head in this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures - we also hear from one of the teams in contention for a place
• Hoping to match their best ever league winning streak this weekend, FC Isle of Man return to home soil in the NWCFL Premier Division on Saturday
• Unbeaten Manx pro boxer Mathew Rennie returns to the ring tonight (15 Nov) ahead of title fight in a few weeks time
• A double-header of Manx rugby awaits with Douglas facing a tough task on the road whilst Vagabonds welcome Burnley to Ballafletcher
• Titles and relegations could be decided on the penultimate weekend of the 2024 Mixed hockey season on Island
• We speak with the manager of one of the Island's junior national hockey squads in EH KO Championship action this weekend
• And a record turn out is expected for the latest edition of a popular half-marathon event on the Isle of Man calendar

Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Guiver, Paul Jones, Mathew Rennie, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham, Emily Middleton and Dave Griffiths

One of the much later road racing meetings on the calendar, The Macau Grand Prix has attracted some of the top stars from TT and elsewhere in recent years.

And this year is no exception with household names such as Peter Hickman, Michael Rutter, Davey Todd, Rob Hodson and more heading out onto Macau's streets over the next four days.

Two Island riders will fly the Manx flag there in 2024 - Marcus Simpson is making his debut whilst it's a second year at the meeting for Michael Evans

Both spoke with Manx Radio ahead of the trip to explain what they both want to get out of it

A regular contender in recent years for a place in the top flight, it's been a period of turbulence for Michael United football club.

In the space of just two weeks or so, the Kirk Michael-based side have seemingly gone from outward stability to seeing a mass exodus of first team players.

So how - seemingly out of the blue - has the club ended up in this situation? And what's the immediate plan going forward?

In this extended interview, we spoke with stand-in Michael United first team manager Michael Corlett:

The round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results from across the Isle of Man and further afield

Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme:

• In football we get the latest on the turbulence surrounding Michael United FC as well as look to this weekend's latest fixtures
• FC Isle of Man will be looking to end their curse against Squires Gate when they travel to Blackpool in the NWCFL Premier Division on Saturday
• Douglas are hunting a third straight home win in Regional 2 North West amongst the upcoming Island rugby ties
• And league action returns in hockey - could we see some pivotal results in the Mixed Premier League title race this weekend?

Rob Pritchard is joined by Michael Corlett, Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Abbey Hey at The Bowl in Douglas.

Chasing a fourth straight victory to stay in promotion play-off contention, the Manx hosts prepared to face an Abbey Hey side who'd also started to hit a good run of results

Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest weekend football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man

Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Rob Pritchard.

In tonight's programme:

• Two Railway Cup hopefuls collide in the premier league and the Division 2 frontrunners are on the road in Manx football
• We'll also be hearing from the boss of one of the top-flight's new boys and how they're adjusting to life in the premier league
• After a successful fortnight on the road, FC Isle of Man return to home soil this weekend targeting a fourth straight NWCFL Premier Division victory
• A triple-header at Ballafletcher between Vagabonds and Bury in rugby on Saturday and Sunday
• And four remain across the competitions in Manx hockey as cup semi-finals weekend beckons

Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, James O'Kelly, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest weekend football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man

PLUS, Manx TT competitor Conor Cummins speaks on his move to the Burrows Engineering/RK Racing team for 2025

Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Conor Cummins

On tonight's programme:

• All of the top-four in Division 2 face each other in the main attraction to this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures
• We hear from the manager of one of those Division 2 sides gunning for a place back in the top flight
• FC Isle of Man's boss says his team should have a 'no fear' attitude as they chase a third straight win against one of the NWCFL Premier Division title contenders
• Douglas' biggest test this season so far in Regional 2 North West? That's among the questions to answer in Manx rugby whilst Ramsey are on the road and there's a local Cheshire Bowl derby
• An eclectic mix of and off-Island games in Isle of Man hockey as they mixed leagues continue and several Island national sides are in England Hockey Knockout Championship action
• And the Isle of Man's women's volleyball side are targeting silverware on the Wirral this weekend ahead of the new domestic campaign

Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland, Paul Jones, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Natalie Wood