The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

Another busy week in the county, and we've got three interviews for you to enjoy as well as some, ahem, blinding chat. Deal Town are the last men standing in the FA Vase from Kent and boss Steve King looks ahead to their trip west to Bridgwater and discusses the SCEFL title race as things really start to heat up. Cray Wanderers have moved clear of the drop zone after a good run of form - and their new stadium has played host to its first game of football too, so with things really looking up for the club, manager Neil Smith fills us in on the latest on the stadium, his frustration at the season so far and his hopes for the new era. Welling are three unbeaten, and although he wasn't hugely happy with their performance against Taunton, defender Joe Ellul is confident new boss Rod Stringer can keep the Wings up. There's all the rest of the news from across the county and loads of chat and nonsense, including eye tests and loads of self-doubt...

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In case you've not heard, we have a team in the fifth round of the FA Cup! So no surprise that it's Maidstone United who lead the way this week. Fan Nick Morgan and his son Kian recorded their thoughts as the day went along, and you can hear the emotions of that incredible high from the stands at Portman Road. And Stones co-owner Oliver Ash also joins us to discuss the impact of that amazing win by the history makers at Ipswich. Away from the cup, Dartford have Tony Burman back in the dugout and he reflects on his first game in back in charge - a 1-0 loss to Weymouth - and the latest on the club's search for a new manager. There's also been a change of manager at Welling, and we discuss the decision to replace Danny Bloor with Rod Stringer. There's also a vacancy at Ebbsfleet United, so that's up for discussion, as is a week where late drama took centre stage in the SCEFL. All that and more, including verbs, adjectives and nouns and Matt's outstanding bid to be a hit in the Dull Men's Club...

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Another packed show this week with four interesting interviews to whet your whistle ahead of a busy weekend. Top billing, of course, goes to Maidstone United, who head to Ipswich in the FA Cup Fourth Round. Their skipper Gavin Hoyte tells us what it means to them to have made the last 32, the renaissance of the club and looks ahead to the trip to Portman Road. Former Maidstone boss Jay Saunders sends them his good wishes too, and also discusses his current side Tonbridge Angels, who won 2-1 at Dover on Tuesday night, with the Angels gaffer hoping for more luck in front of goal as he eyes a push towards the play-off spots. Sutton Athletic have a new manager, and at just 23 years old, Ryan Huckle has been handed the opportunity - he tells us about how he feels he's ready for the opportunity, his hopes for progression with Athletic and the challenges he has already faced in his football career. Margate's wait for a win goes on, and boss Mark Stimson admits it has been tough trying to bring new blood into his faltering team. There's all the rest of the news from across the county and the usual chat and nonsense, which this week includes pogo sticks, electric blankets and a TV programme so good Matt can't even remember what it's called...

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The weather tried to get in the way but we still have some top content for you this week after another busy week across the county. Hythe Town forward Jake Embery reflects on his side's FA Trophy defeat to Chorley and the task ahead as they start to play catch up on the teams above them in the race for the Isthmian League South East play-offs. Lordswood are starting to find their feet under new boss Nicky Southall in the SCEFL,and the former Gillingham and Bolton midfielder discusses the start of his reign, the tweaks he has made and the future at the club. Dartford had a wasted trip out west after their game at Truro was called off an hour before kick-off - we discuss that and their hunt for a new manager after parting company with Alan Dowson last week. There's all the rest of the news from across the county and the usual chat and nonsense which includes this week swearing, salt, expensive wine, Gladiators and more besides.

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Another packed show this week with a quartet of interviews from across the pyramid for you to enjoy. Top billing, of course, goes to FA Cup heroes Maidstone United, and their defender George Fowler discusses their win over Stevenage that booked their spot in the fourth round for the first time in the club's history. There was a much-needed win for Ebbsfleet United as they beat Wealdstone to boost their battle against the drop - we hear from goalkeeper Mark Cousins on that win, his clean sheet, the challenges his side have faced this season and his recent goalscoring effort. Faversham Town have a new manager in Tommy Warrilow and he tells us why it was the right time for him to return to the fold after his appointment, and we also chat to Kennington boss Dan Scorer as his side celebrate back-to-back wins as they regroup following a tumultuous start to the season. We've got all the rest of the news from across the county and all the usual chat and nonsense too, including Yorkie bars, parenting girls, Gladiators, Fool Me Once and loads more besides.

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Our first show of 2024 is a bumper one with no fewer than six interviews for you to enjoy after a busy festive period across the pyramid. We get reaction from Sammy Moore to what proved to be his final game in charge of Faversham Town, and discuss the decision to part with him and where the Lilywhites go next. We hear from Deal boss Steve King after his side made it 10 wins on the spin with that victory at Salters Lane, and he discusses the winning mentality in his team and how he hopes they can continue. Cray Valley PM are still unbeaten in Isthmian League South East after their 1-0 win at Sevenoaks on New Year's Day, and boss Steve McKimm reflects on that victory, a busy month ahead and a tough trip this weekend, while Oaks assistant boss Adam Flemming tries to take the positives after a second late defeat in three days for his side. Another New Year's Day derby saw Andy Drury return to Margate as Folkestone manager and leave with three points - the Invicta boss talks us through his much-needed victory, the stick from Gate fans and his hopes for 2024. Margate, though, are 11 without a win and their boss Mark Stimson reflects on the loss, praises the supporters and admits he needs to shake up his squad. We go through all the rest of the results over Christmas and New Year and look ahead to Maidstone's FA Cup tie this weekend. And we squeeze in some of the usual chat too, including the darts, weddings, Slow Horses and global warming.

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It's our final show of 2023 as we take a well-earned break over the festive period - but we go out for the year with a pair of interesting chats. It was a goalless start to life in the Crabble hotseat for Jake Leberl - but with a first clean sheet in 254 days, he and Matt hope it could be the start of a turnaround. In the SCEFL, Bearsted are up to eighth after a 3-2 win over Erith Town and their boss Kevin Stevens talks us through that win, mixing it with the SCEFL big boys and why he's still going strong with more than 400 games in charge under his belt. We've got all the rest of the news from across the county, including the new manager at Lordswood, and a look ahead to the festive fixtures and some questionable scheduling across the board... Plus we talk Andre Braugher, Question of Sport and Christmas plans. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all - we'll be back in 2024!

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Three interviews from three different divisions this week after a soggy weekend of Kent non-league football. Margate's game with Carshalton went ahead, and even though he saw his new side beaten in his first game in charge, Margate boss Mark Stimson was able to find the positives. Phoenix Sports beat the weather to get their clash with Sevenoaks on, and it paid dividends as they ran out 3-2 winners - boss Steve O'Boyle discusses that win, bouncing back from their recent 9-1 loss at Ramsgate and the challenges facing his club at Step Four. It's been an awful few weeks for Corinthian, and manager Michael Golding gives us the latest, positive updates on Cam Beckles, discusses what it's been like coping with the teenager's on-field collapse and their 5-0 win over Punjab United. We whip through the rest of the action in the county, and discuss some of the usual nonsense, including Matt Gerrard's Goal of the Season prize, Slow Horses and more besides.

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Three is the magic number on this week's show as Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash reflects on a day to remember after his side reached the FA Cup third round, and he discusses what it means to him and the club. Ramsgate bowed out after losing to AFC Wimbledon, but a proud Ben Smith reflects on a memorable cup run and turns his attentions back to the league action, as his side travel to second-placed Three Bridges this weekend. Herne Bay are just outside the play-off places in the same division and player coach Liam Friend is hoping they can kick on in the second half of the season. We discuss three managerial exits and three successful FA Vase trips, plus all the rest of the news and views from across the county. Plus we talk Christmas decorations, Christmas parties and lads night's out.

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The Road to Wembley takes centre stage this week as we hear from a hat-trick of goal getters with their eyes on a big weekend of knockout football. History-making Ramsgate travel to face League Two AFC Wimbledon in the FA Cup second round and striker Joe Taylor discusses the tie, the memories it will make and getting abuse from his bosses. Maidstone also face League Two opposition as they host Barrow on Saturday, and their hitman Sol Wanjau-Smith looks ahead to that match, being at home at last and talks us through his strike partnership with top scorer Levi Amantchi. It's a different competition for Holmesdale as they head to Eastbourne United in the FA Vase and boss Andy Constable - himself a veteran of more than 400 goals - discusses that tie, his new role in sole charge of the team and the long-term project at the SCEFL club. We also discuss the awful news from Corinthian this week as well as all the rest of the news from across the county, including the new Folkestone boss and another defeat for Dover. Plus there's more world records, Matt gets angry about a successful dog and some retro Alan Partridge chat.

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