The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

This week, Glebe chairman Rocky McMillan gives us the inside track on why he sacked manager Harry Hudson, the support he's received this week and the future for the club. Dartford captain Tom Bonner reflects on their good form and hopes for the rest of the season, and we look ahead to a massive game at the top of National League South. Plus we've got all the rest of the news from across the county and some - but not as much as usual - of the usual chat, including the storm, poker and being alone in a big department store.

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Jon and Matt hear from Phoenix Sports manager Steve O'Boyle after he lifted his side off the foot of the Isthmian League South East table with a win in a six-pointer against Whitstable. It's been a week to remember for Deal Town striker Connor Coyne and he discusses the five goals which took him to a club milestone as well as his hopes to upset the big-spenders. There's all the rest of the news from across the county, including the departure of a long-serving manager and some late call-off nonsense. Plus there's all the usual chat, including niche podcasts, the incoming storms, paying for COVID tests and lots more besides.

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Five interviews this week after another busy seven days in the world of non-league football in Kent. Tonbridge Angels goalkeeper Jonathan Henly reflects on their defeat to Eastbourne Borough and looks ahead to their FA Trophy clash with Bromley. We hear from both managers after Dartford and Welling play out a six-goal thriller, as well as Margate's Head of Recruitment Steve Miller. And Corinthian assistant boss Paul Sawyer discusses their continuing progress in the Isthmian League, why he is glad to be back in the game and the challenges of coaching his own son. Plus we talk Valentine's Day, throwing your shoes away, loving animals and lots more besides.

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In this week's show we speak to Billy Bennett after he captained Sheppey United to glory in the 2020 Kent Senior Trophy, and he explains how they hope to make history by retaining the cup soon and how it can be a catalyst for the rest of the season. Keith Bird has won two of his first three games at Canterbury City and he tells us how happy he's been with the start to his reign and his hopes for the future. We've got all the rest of the news from across the county after a busy few days on the pitch, including a mammoth comeback and a 7-0 away win which both happened at the same place! Plus we talk literature, pre-planning for pandemics, Wordle and a sensational pizza...

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We're back from our break and we've got two reasons to celebrate - not only is it our 200th episode, but, for the first time this season, Dover have won! We hear from boss Andy Hessenthaler after that win, and Matt talks us through his emotions, going viral on Twitter and his red-hot phone. We also hear from Grant Basey after his Cray Wanderers side were beaten 2-0 at Lewes, and he talks about his time at the helm and hopes for the future. Plus we reflect on all the rest of the action in a busy period, and of course reflect on our milestone, including the answers to our quiz and lots more besides!

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In this week's show, we catch up with Tonbridge Angels boss Steve McKimm after their dramatic win over Hungerford, and he also discusses the FA Trophy, hastily rearranged long trips and plans for a 3G pitch at Longmead. Tunbridge Wells play their first game of 2022 on Saturday as they head west to face Bridgwater in the FA Vase and their manager Richard Styles looks ahead to that clash and discusses their season so far. Plus there's all the rest of the news from across Kent, including late call-offs and big games to come. Plus we talk rubbish (literally as well as figuratively for a change), Stay Close, Ted Lasso and more besides.

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It was Chatham Town who came out on top in the battle of the SCEFL big-hitters, and we have reaction from both camps. Chatham midfielder Jordy Robins discusses how important it was to win the game, doing the dirty work and why they have to back up the result on Saturday, while Sheppey United boss Ernie Batten takes their first league defeat since 2019 in his stride, remaining upbeat despite the loss. We also hear from Welling United boss Peter Taylor after their win at Dulwich and discuss the rest of the action from another busy weekend across the county. And we talk Christmas lights, New Year's Eve and listening to podcasts before you go to bed...

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We bring the curtain down on 2021 with a packed show as Dover chairman Jim Parmenter discusses his club's situation at the foot of the National League and insists he will stick it out. Corinthian manager Michael Golding reflects on his side's 1-1 draw with Cray Valley PM and discusses how they've matured as a side since their promotion. Cray Valley's assistant boss Tommy Osborne gives us his thoughts on that draw and the race for promotion from the division and we've got all the rest of the news from across the county, including managerial exits and arrivals, goals galore and a look ahead to the biggest game of the season in the SCEFL. Plus we talk dog walking, pie baking, New Year plans and lots more besides.

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After his side were handed a plum tie in the FA Trophy only to find out hours later it would be in an empty stadium, we speak to Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley about that disappointment, their season so far and his hopes for the festive period and beyond. Ramsgate were beaten 2-0 at Hastings but manager Matt Longhurst remains upbeat and tells us about the progress on and off the field and why this season has to finish. Matt brings us some damning stats on Dover's form yet remains convinced a win is coming and we've got all the rest of the news from across the county. Plus we talk restrictions, how we'd deal with COVID, and look ahead to Christmas!

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Matt is back after his illness, and we have a packed show for you. Maidstone United goalkeeper Tom Hadler reflects on his side's fine 4-0 derby win over Dartford as the National League South promotion race hots up. We speak to Glebe striker Jamie Philpot after his side reached the last 32 of the FA Vase, and we also hear from Beckenham assistant boss Billy Walton and skipper Danny Waldren after they came out on the wrong end of the penalty shoot-out against Glebe. Plus the C word is back, unfortunately, there's managerial news and lots, lots more.

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