The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

Another busy week across the county and we've got three interviews for you from three different divisions. It's nine league wins out of 10 for Deal Town and their boss Steve King discusses their run of form, the wide open SCEFL title race, Aaron Millbank's wondergoal and the feelgood factor off the pitch at the club. Hythe Town saw off Tonbridge Angels on penalties in the FA Trophy, and we hear from both managers - Hythe's Steve Watt is delighted with his side's effort, but understandably Jay Saunders was not so thrilled. We talk through all the rest of the action across the county, discussing - amongst others - Ramsgate, Dartford and, of course, Dover. Plus there's all the usual chat and nonsense, this week including classic 1990s Saturday night TV, world records, missing texts and loads more besides.

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Another busy week in Kent football and we've got three interviews for you to enjoy from three different divisions. Mark Dacey has stepped up to become the top man at Sevenoaks Town after Harry Hudson's departure - the new Oaks boss tells us about the opportunity, his predecessor's help and his hopes to make a winning start this weekend. Maidstone bounced back from weekend disappointment to beat Dover in a Kent derby that will not live long in the memory - Stones boss George Elokobi reflects on that win, hitting back from defeats and looks ahead to the FA Trophy derby with Dartford. Erith Town are into the last 64 of the FA Vase, but boss Adam Woodward insists it's just one game at a time, especially with big-spending Faversham next up for his in-from side. Plus we've got all the rest of the news from across the county, including a managerial exit at Folkestone, FA Cup loss for Cray Valley PM and a big weekend for Ebbsfleet, as well as the usual chat and nonsense which this week includes poor restaurant service, Mrs Gerrard's night out and stamps.

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A memorable weekend for our clubs in the FA Cup - and we hear from three players who lived the first-round dream, with differing results but similar emotions. Ramsgate lead the way as they reached the second round for the first time in their history - goalkeeper Tom Hadler discusses that win, his celebrations and another assist in this cup run. Cray Valley PM have a replay to look forward to after hitting back to earn a draw at Charlton - defender Arthur Lee reflects on that brilliant result, his own performance and what it means to the club, the players and their families. Sheppey United bowed out against Walsall but not before taking the lead with a stunning goal from James Bessey-Saldanha, who talks us through that goal, reflects on their record-breaking run and looks ahead to the rest of the season at Holm Park. In league action, Welling let a two-goal lead slip against Dover, and Wings boss Danny Bloor discusses a real performance of two halves from his side. There's all the rest of the news from across the county and reduced amounts of other chat, which does include nail varnish, a depressing book and gig tickets.

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Ahead of probably the biggest weekend in Kent non-league football in many years, we've got an FA Cup special, with all three of our Step Four sides featured before their ties. Sheppey United are first up with their TV date on Friday night and winger Danny Leonard looks ahead to that clash, discussing what it means to him and the club to have such a big day and considers the reaction if the Ites can cause an upset. Ramsgate host Woking and while boss Ben Smith was disappointed to miss out on a Football League team, he has hopes of a positive result for his side in front of a packed house at Southwood. And it's all about the Lisbies as Cray Valley head to face Charlton on Sunday - the Millers' teenage striker Kyrell tells us about his excitement and hopes ahead of his first appearance at the stadium where dad Kevin made his name. We also hear from Chatham boss Kevin Hake after his side's FA Trophy loss to Cray Valley at the weekend, as well as reflecting on all the rest of the action after another busy week. Plus there's all the usual chat and nonsense, including Halloween, fancy restaurants, expensive bikes and life at a London station on a Tuesday night...

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Just two interviews on this week's show, but they're both definitely worth your time! He's turned 40 and scored his 650th goal so far this season - local legend Paul Vines discusses keeping count of his tally, success at current club Punjab United and his plans for the future. Hythe Town have made a decent start to the campaign, and their manager Steve Watt talks us through their frustration at letting a couple of leads slip, striker Jake Embery's impressive form and the FA Trophy tie with in-form Ramsgate this weekend. We've got all the rest of the news and views from around the county, including more frustration in the National League South and Isthmian Premier, and, of course, why Matt can't leave his dog at Crabble... And there's all the usual chat and nonsense, including half-term, Nike trainers and a ridiculously early (for Jon at least) start to the day...

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After an unbelievable week in the FA Cup, we have a bumper show for you with four interviews - including three men who will be facing Football League opposition next month. It's history for Sheppey United, who have qualified for the first time ever after beating Billericay on penalties. Goalkeeper Aiden Prall tells us about that win, the celebrations, being straight back to work and his excitement at facing League Two Walsall. Cray Valley upset Enfield Town and earned an amazing reward as they will head just up the road to face neighbours Charlton - boss Steve McKimm looks ahead to the biggest day in their history. We also hear from Bromley boss Andy Woodman, whose in-form side will take on Blackpool as they look for a first-ever appearance in the second round, and he discusses their great run, bringing youngsters through and his future. One Bromley youngster is Sam German, he's been out on loan at Herne Bay and he discusses his man of the match showing against Lancing at the weekend. We've got all the rest of the news from across the county after an incredible week, which includes a 7-4 away win - and there's all the usual chat and nonsense, including vegetarians, flags, Payback and loads more besides.

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A packed show this week as we look ahead to eight of our sides trying to make it into the FA Cup first round - and reflect on another successful Groundhop in the SCEFL. Cray Valley PM are hoping to make it through for the second time in four years - and so is their boss Steve McKimm, who tells us about his side's long unbeaten run, his hopes to have a chance to show what he can do again in the first round and why beating his former club twice in a week was no different from any other win. Things are looking up at Dover, and youngster Archie Hatcher discusses his good form, his fine goal against leaders Taunton and the step up to senior football. Lordswood and Corinthian opened up Groundhop proceedings and we hear from both managers. Lordswood's Matt Barman discusses his youngsters and hopes for the future, while Corinthian boss Michael Golding gives his honest view on the SCEFL after returning to it after two years in the Isthmian League. We've got all the rest of the news and views from across the county, and a bucketload of chat and nonsense, which this week includes a lot of middle class chat, some awful French accents and the Cricket World Cup.

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A fantastic week for our clubs in the FA Cup, and we hear from two of the main protagonists as three of our Step 4 sides made it to the Fourth Qualifying Round. Sheppey United take top billing after their 4-1 win at Merthyr Town - coach Geoff Record talks us through one of the club's greatest days, how they've bounced back from a turbulent summer and looks ahead to their trip to Billericay in the next round. Also through are Ramsgate and matchwinner Jack Parter discusses his fine strike that sealed victory over Frome Town and their good form. Away from the cup, Ashford United bounced back from a weekend mauling with a last-gasp equaliser at Hythe, and assistant boss Adam Flanagan looks back on those two results and discusses the pitch issues that have meant the new-look Nuts and Bolts are yet to play at home this season. There's all the rest of the news and views from around the county, plus the usual chat and nonsense, including VAR, Bonfire Night and life online, which, disclaimer, may get a bit ranty!

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A first this week as we hear from a footballer in the middle of an ice bath - Maidstone striker Sol Wanjau-Smith discusses his side's superb 4-0 win over Worthing while going through his post-match routine, and also looks ahead to their FA Cup clash with Winchester this weekend. We also hear - with thanks to Radio Wings - from Danny Bloor after his new side Welling earned a draw at former club Eastbourne Borough as they also look ahead to an FA Cup clash. We've got all the rest of the news from across the county, including Faversham's removal from the FA Vase, and a look ahead to all of this weekend's action. Plus we talk Coast to Coast, Shaw Taylor, cycling to Paris, Macmillan coffee mornings, baking and loads more besides.

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We're back to our full compliment this week with a proper show - well, in fact, it's a special one! We have a chat with Sheppey United goalkeeper Aiden Prall after his side made it through to the FA Cup Third Qualifying Round, where they will head to Wales - Aiden discusses that tie, this weekend's derby in the FA Trophy and their start to the season after some upheaval on the eve of the new campaign. Glebe are unbeaten so far in the league and top of the SCEFL table after eight games - joint-manager Craig Nelson discusses their start, the weekend draw with Kennington, the bright future at the club and their FA Vase tie with Cove this weekend. Lydd Town joint-manager James Rogers discusses their Vase tie this weekend, season so far and reflects on his 20 years in football, while it's also 20 years since Matt covered his first game for BBC Radio Kent at Dover - friends and colleagues pay tribute to him for 20 years of brilliant service. We also have the usual chat and nonsense, which includes the worst food combination you've ever heard, the return of Neighbours and loads more besides.

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