The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

We are back for our eighth season of the Kent Non-League Podcast - and it's already shaping up to be a fascinating campaign. We kick off with a SCEFL special ahead of the early start to the Step Five league we hold so dear - and we've got three interviews for you to enjoy. Faversham Town will be favourites again after finishing second last time out, and their boss Tommy Warrilow discusses bouncing back from last year's disappointment, the additions to his squad and dealing with the pressure. There's a new manager in at Snodland Town in rookie boss Byron Walker, and he discusses the opportunity he has at the club, their pre-season optimism and the potential at the club. And is this the season where Punjab United mount a serious promotion challenge? Their manager Chipie Sian looks ahead to the season, talks about the capture of Ryan Hayes and the challenge of managing home life and football together. We discuss most of the other sides in the division and their hopes, as well as the Isthmian League fixtures and there's all the usual chat and nonsense too, including the Euros, Bruce Springsteen and Matt's 50th year. It's good to be back...

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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Four interviews for you to enjoy this week as we look ahead to a huge game and reflect on another busy week. It's all eyes on Southwood this weekend as Ramsgate host Cray Valley PM in a potentially decisive clash at the top of Isthmian League South East - Millers boss Steve McKimm looks ahead to that match and reflects on their amazing season so far, including that 100% away winning record which is on the line on Saturday. Deal Town are just a win away from a title win of their own, but it was defeat for them on Saturday at Tunbridge Wells - boss Steve King looks back at that defeat and reflects on the rest of the season so far as his side wait to get over the line. Wells boss Steve Ives also speaks after that match at the Culverden as he comes to the end of his first campaign at the helm, discussing his side's progress and the challenges off the pitch at the club. And after some high-profile incidents involving referees, we hear from the Kent FA's Referee Development Lead Nick Dunn about the difficulties match officials face, but why the picture in the county is actually very healthy. Plus there's all the rest of the news from across the county and some of the usual chat and nonsense, including watching films over and over again...

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We're well and truly into the business end of the season now, with the first piece of silverware handed out and our first relegation of the season confirmed. That silverware was won by Erith Town, the champions of the SCEFL Challenge Cup and their boss Adam Woodward reflects on that win, how he hopes it can be the catalyst for more success and dedicates the glory to his family. The Dockers beat Corinthian in that final on penalties and boss Michael Golding reflects on that defeat, discusses their play-off hopes and his long-serving captain's great form this season. We discuss what's next for Dover after their drop into the Isthmian League was confirmed, and we hear from the man whose side put the final nail in the Whites' coffin, Welling boss Rod Stringer, who discusses his side's turnaround, losing his key striker and his hopes for the future at Park View Road. There's a managerial exit to discuss and all the rest of the action from a packed Easter weekend. Plus we talk Wikipedia pages, Easter holidays and more besides - and if you enjoy the show, please leave us a review and tell all your friends about it too!

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It's been another huge week in the world of Kent Non-League football and we're here with a packed show to discuss all the goings on and more besides. The battle at the foot of the National League remains incredibly tight - but Ebbsfleet have got themselves into a good position with some decent results. Fleet CEO Damian Irvine discusses that battle, the late call-off at Halifax and the decision to make a change of manager in January. While Ebbsfleet are desperate to stay out of National League South, neighbours Dartford are hoping to stay in it - defender Paul Rooney reflects on their weekend draw with Hampton & Richmond and discusses the impact of new manager Adrian Pennock. Also hoping to be in National League South next season are Chatham, who are chasing a third successive promotion and boss Kevin Hake looks ahead to what could be another special six weeks at his club. We've got the shock managerial change at Glebe and discuss refereeing, new leaders in the SCEFL and lots more besides as we get ready for a huge weekend of football. And we talk MC Hammer, vaping, Taskmaster and loads more besides.

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Another big week for our teams and we've got two interviews for your enjoyment. Glebe still sit at the summit of the SCEFL and face second-placed Deal this weekend, who have seven games in hand. Joint-boss Craig Nelson discusses the trip to the Charles Ground, their continued good form this season and changing penalty takers. There's been a change of manager at Ashford as Kevin Watson is replaced by Alan Walker on an interim basis - and Walker's new assistant Darren Hare discusses what tempted him to take on the challenge, the future at Homelands and their first game in charge. We pay tribute to Dartford co-chairman Dave Skinner and discuss the battle at the foot of the National League South, where Dover could go down this weekend. And we've got all the rest of the news from across the county and the usual chat and nonsense, including bird poo, massive strawberries, paper planes and FPP.

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