The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

In this week's show, we speak to the new Hythe Town chairman Mark Jenner about the challenges facing clubs following the end of the 20/21 season and his new role at Reachfields. Plus we discuss more on the National League situation and all of the rest of the news from across the county. Plus we talk "tea", Unforgotten, integrity, Scrabble and lots more.

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In this week's show, after the news that there will be no new competition for the National League South and North clubs, we speak to Dartford manager Steve King, who shares his disappointment at the decision and lack of guidance. We dissect the competition that was put forward and give our views, and ponder just when a decision will be made about Dover's issues. Plus we talk erect exhaust pipes, our own emotional reunion and Matt's dog misbehaves.

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In this week's show, Sheppey United chairman Matt Smith tells us about his hopes that a resolution for some promotion from the SCEFL can be reached and the costs to his club of the pandemic. We also catch up with Ashford United manager Tommy Warrilow about how the pandemic has halted progress at the Nuts and Bolts. We continue to discuss the National League South/North hybrid plans, the Dover situation and lots more, including radio shout-outs, baseball fixtures, Bloodlands and unpleasant illnesses.

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In this week's show, the SCEFL takes centre stage as we speak to Deal Town head coach Steve King, whose side have learned this week that although their league season is over, the FA Vase is still on the agenda. Lordswood chairman Glen Parkes talks to us after mindless vandals caused damage at the club's stadium, the challenges of running the club this season and how a fundraising page is helping. Dover Athletic manager Andy Hessenthaler gives us the latest on their situation, including his own future, and we discuss the ongoing proposals about the National League South. Plus we chat Ronan Keating, "merch", Behind Her Eyes, Taskmaster and loads more besides.

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In this week's show, the decision to make the National League South null and void takes centre stage as we dissect the decision and wonder if it really is the end. We get a player's perspective on the decision from Ebbsfleet United's midfielder Adam Mekki, who also discusses his side's season as a whole. Plus we have the news from the Isthmian and SCEFL leagues too, and discuss our hopes that promotion could still happen. And we discuss Clubcall, roadmaps, TV appearances and the name of Matt's dog is revealed to the world...

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This week's show managed to become mainly obsolete within hours of being recorded, but we have managed to record a short bit with the latest news. Before that was announced, we discussed at length the situation in the National League, including a chat with Tonbridge Angels manager Steve McKimm, who had put together a squad of players from scratch to represent his club. Plus we discuss shaving, haircuts, the Superbowl and ask the question of the year - what is Matt's new puppy called?

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In this week's show, Dover Athletic chairman Jim Parmenter explains why he stepped down from the National League Board and lays bare the financial demands his club are facing to complete the season. Ebbsfleet United CEO Damian Irvine gives us the Fleet view on proceedings, insisting they want to finish the season but also to find a way to protect clubs who can't carry on. As always, we try to make sense of it all with little or no success and look at the rest of the news from around the county. Plus we talk snow, the latest in lockdown, The Drowning and, erm, swinging...

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It's another bumper show this week as we try to make sense of the National League resolution vote. We speak to Dartford co-chairman Steve Irving on why they want the season to continue and his hope that the three leagues stick together. And we catch up with Bromley manager Neil Smith who talks late postponements, home form, and how he's able to put his thoughts on football. We try to lighten the mood, but end up talking about online negativity, It's A Sin, Marcella and a song called 157.

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We've got four interviews for you this week as the National League continues - but the South division is suspended. Dover chairman Jim Parmenter reveals that grants are not an option and his views on whether their league will go on. Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash talks about the suspension, how the season could finish and more besides, while on the pitch Dover beat Barnet, and two-goal hero Will De Havilland discusses that win. Plus Kent County League chairman Gavin Hoare tells us how they hope they may be able to resume their season later in the year. And we discuss beards, Eat Out to Help Out, bed-time and Matt runs out of things to say.

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In this week's show, as uncertainty looms over the rest of the National League season, we speak to Tonbridge Angels director Jim Rowe after the club said they are in favour of suspending the season. We try to make sense of what could happen next and hope for some common sense. New Welling United manager Steve Lovell tells us his hopes for the future at the Wings and his delight at being back in the dugout, while we also speak to Cray Valley PM winger Kieron McCann about his phenomenal running challenge. And we discuss The Serpent, life in lockdown and lots more besides.

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