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The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

A podcast by Matthew Gerrard and Jon Phipps discu…


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  • Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 338

    01:19:10|
    It's over! The 2024-25 season is done and dusted - but before it truly ends, our 41st and final episode of a campaign to remember is here for you to enjoy. It was a heartbreaking end to the season for Maidstone - our roving reporters Nick and Cian talk us through their experience of the play-off final defeat, before we hear from Jordan Higgs and Temi Eweka following the loss which consigns them to another season in the National League South. League allocations have been confirmed and there was a surprise name in the shape of AFC Greenwich Borough - and one of the men behind the new arrivals, Gary Fiore, tells us all about it. And we hear from the team who arguably had the best season of anyone in the county - record-breaking Ramsgate steamrolllered their way to the Isthmian South East title and boss Ben Smith reflects on their achievements and looks ahead to next year.Thank you all for listening to us this season, have a great summer and we'll see you all in 2025-26.

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  • Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 337

    01:14:23|
    They went, they saw and they came home with the FA Vase - Whitstable Town take centre stage after an incredible afternoon at Wembley Stadium which saw them become Kent's second Vase winners. We hear from man of the match Harvey Smith, defensive colossus Finn O'Mara and player-boss Jamie Coyle after The Oystermen's afternoon to remember, and give our own reflections on the incredible events in north west London.And we also hear from someone who is heading along Wembley Way this weekend - Ashford striker Gary Lockyer discusses his efforts to be the FA Cup's top scorer this season and entering the spotlight on the big day. All that and loads more, including Paramount Plus, triple-cooked chips, running too far and workwear.Please like, share, listen and subscribe!
  • Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 336

    01:19:21|
    Play-off highs and lows take centre stage as there's promotion joy for two of our sides, coupled with heartbreak for two others. Dover lead the way after securing an instant return to National League South, and we hear from keeper Mitch Walker and chairman Jim Parmenter. VCD are also celebrating after their SCEFL play-off glory, and joint bosses Ross Baker and Danny Joy revel in their success. We also discuss Maidstone, SIttingbourne and Dartford, and then look forward to the biggest day in the history of Whitstable Town as they head to Wembley - player-manager Jamie Coyle looks head to the big game with AFC Whyteleafe.
  • Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 335

    49:05|
    A shorter than usual show after a breathless week of play-off action - we hear from victorious Dartford and beaten Cray Valley PM after their Princes Park thriller, and discuss all of the rest of the play-off action across the county, with some amazing results and, sadly, some questionable officiating. Plus we chat to Faversham Strike Force boss Stuart Benfield after his side secured the SCEFL Division One title.Please listen, like, share and leave us a review!
  • Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 334

    01:40:56|
    Strap yourselves in for a bumper show after an Easter weekend that more than lived up to its billing. We've got eight different guests on the show this week as we look back on the highs, lows and drama of the weekend double-header - and ahead to the final weekend, which has two fascinating title races involving our sides, before the play-offs take centre stage next midweek.Don't forget to follow, share and subscribe and if you like what we do, please leave us a review - it all helps!
  • Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 333

    01:11:18|
    Faversham takes centre stage in this week's show as we hear from the town's two clubs after an eventful week. Faversham Town did what they needed to and won at Tunbridge Wells to win the Southern Counties East League - boss Tommy Warrilow reflects on victory at the Culverden, winning promotion and his aim to finish the season strongly. Town's tenants Faversham Strike Force have confirmed this week that they are moving to Whitstable from next season - club founder and sporting director Gary Axford discusses the move, why it's right for his club at the moment and the SCEFL Division One title race, which his side are right in the mix of. We've got all the rest of the news from across the county, including another managerial exit and teeing up a massive weekend of Easter football. And there's all the usual chat and nonsense, including 1990s cricket, Gladiators, train travel and loads more besides.
  • Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 332

    01:18:44|
    Que sera sera! Whitstable Town have booked their spot at Wembley after a goalless draw with Hartpury University - and the man who kept the home side at bay, keeper Dan Colmer talks us through his delight as the Oystermen secure their spot at the national stadium. Deal Town are the only Kent side to win the Vase, 25 years ago - but their current crop are having great fun on their Step 4 debut, with 160 goals in their 38 games so far - boss Steve King discusses his team's impressive campaign, summer recruitment plans and progress off the pitch. We discuss the new chairman and relegation at Hythe, and the title in the SCEFL is all but done too as we rush headlong into the business end of the season. But we still have all the usual chat and nonsense too, including juggling, Matt's Spanish adventure and people who can't read signs...