The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

Staying ups and going downs are our main focus this week as the National League and National League South seasons draw to a close - with Ebbsfleet pulling off their escape. We dissect that result and where they go next, as well as looking ahead to Bromley's play-off clash at the other end of the table. Margate are all-but relegated after Cheshunt's win on Tuesday night, and Gate player-coach Ben Greenhalgh discusses their drop into the Isthmian South East, the lack of a new manager bounce and his day job with Dartford's academy. We know the four teams who will be in the first-ever SCEFL play-offs - although not the order yet - and Corinthian boss Michael Golding looks ahead to the semi-finals, insists his side are still the underdogs and reflects on the season as a whole. We discuss the National League and their play-off fun and games, as well as the disgraceful decision to scrap FA Cup replays. There's all the rest of the chat and nonsense too, including Peter Kay, hibernation and Neighbours. Lots about Neighbours. We don't even script those bits...

A bumper show this week as we look ahead to the massive showdown at the bottom as the National League season reaches its finale this weekend. Ebbsfleet must avoid defeat to be assured of survival as they go to Boreham Wood - and we also look ahead to the final weekend in National League South as Dover and Dartford say goodbye - we discuss where it's all gone wrong for the Darts. The title race in the Isthmian League South East took a potentially final twist as it was all square between Ramsgate and Cray Valley PM - we hear from both managers in that game as Ramsgate's Ben Smith admits his side are behind the eight ball now, while Steve McKimm admits he expects his side to go all the way from here. We also discuss Deal's delight at winning the SCEFL, the malaise at Margate and the new manager at Hythe Town. Plus we talk Wonka, beer fridges, basements and a long-awaited night out...

Four interviews for you to enjoy this week as we look ahead to a huge game and reflect on another busy week. It's all eyes on Southwood this weekend as Ramsgate host Cray Valley PM in a potentially decisive clash at the top of Isthmian League South East - Millers boss Steve McKimm looks ahead to that match and reflects on their amazing season so far, including that 100% away winning record which is on the line on Saturday. Deal Town are just a win away from a title win of their own, but it was defeat for them on Saturday at Tunbridge Wells - boss Steve King looks back at that defeat and reflects on the rest of the season so far as his side wait to get over the line. Wells boss Steve Ives also speaks after that match at the Culverden as he comes to the end of his first campaign at the helm, discussing his side's progress and the challenges off the pitch at the club. And after some high-profile incidents involving referees, we hear from the Kent FA's Referee Development Lead Nick Dunn about the difficulties match officials face, but why the picture in the county is actually very healthy. Plus there's all the rest of the news from across the county and some of the usual chat and nonsense, including watching films over and over again...

We're well and truly into the business end of the season now, with the first piece of silverware handed out and our first relegation of the season confirmed. That silverware was won by Erith Town, the champions of the SCEFL Challenge Cup and their boss Adam Woodward reflects on that win, how he hopes it can be the catalyst for more success and dedicates the glory to his family. The Dockers beat Corinthian in that final on penalties and boss Michael Golding reflects on that defeat, discusses their play-off hopes and his long-serving captain's great form this season. We discuss what's next for Dover after their drop into the Isthmian League was confirmed, and we hear from the man whose side put the final nail in the Whites' coffin, Welling boss Rod Stringer, who discusses his side's turnaround, losing his key striker and his hopes for the future at Park View Road. There's a managerial exit to discuss and all the rest of the action from a packed Easter weekend. Plus we talk Wikipedia pages, Easter holidays and more besides - and if you enjoy the show, please leave us a review and tell all your friends about it too!

It's been another huge week in the world of Kent Non-League football and we're here with a packed show to discuss all the goings on and more besides. The battle at the foot of the National League remains incredibly tight - but Ebbsfleet have got themselves into a good position with some decent results. Fleet CEO Damian Irvine discusses that battle, the late call-off at Halifax and the decision to make a change of manager in January. While Ebbsfleet are desperate to stay out of National League South, neighbours Dartford are hoping to stay in it - defender Paul Rooney reflects on their weekend draw with Hampton & Richmond and discusses the impact of new manager Adrian Pennock. Also hoping to be in National League South next season are Chatham, who are chasing a third successive promotion and boss Kevin Hake looks ahead to what could be another special six weeks at his club. We've got the shock managerial change at Glebe and discuss refereeing, new leaders in the SCEFL and lots more besides as we get ready for a huge weekend of football. And we talk MC Hammer, vaping, Taskmaster and loads more besides.

Another big week for our teams and we've got two interviews for your enjoyment. Glebe still sit at the summit of the SCEFL and face second-placed Deal this weekend, who have seven games in hand. Joint-boss Craig Nelson discusses the trip to the Charles Ground, their continued good form this season and changing penalty takers. There's been a change of manager at Ashford as Kevin Watson is replaced by Alan Walker on an interim basis - and Walker's new assistant Darren Hare discusses what tempted him to take on the challenge, the future at Homelands and their first game in charge. We pay tribute to Dartford co-chairman Dave Skinner and discuss the battle at the foot of the National League South, where Dover could go down this weekend. And we've got all the rest of the news from across the county and the usual chat and nonsense, including bird poo, massive strawberries, paper planes and FPP.

It's another busy show this week with three interviews despite a virtual midweek washout. We hear from bosses at both ends of the Isthmian League South East after they did battle at the weekend - Beckenham's Darren Anslow discusses their plight at the foot of the table, conceding late goals and his belief they can get out of their predicament, while Ramsgate manager Ben Smith reflects on the title race, his side coming from 2-0 down to beat Becks and his new signings. Bromley have reached the last four of the FA Trophy once again, and their manager Andy Woodman discusses that win, the push for the play-offs and how the club has progressed as he nears three years in charge. We've got all the rest of the news from across the county including the National League South relegation fight, Deal's penalty heartbreak and Matt's fence-sitting masterclass on Maidstone's promotion hopes. And there's all the rest of the usual chat and nonsense, this week including gig tickets, Wetherspoons, cat tunnels and more besides.

A massive weekend ahead for Deal Town as they head to Lincoln for their FA Vase quarter-final clash - manager Steve King looks ahead to that tie and discusses challenging on two fronts, staying focused and his hopes for the rest of the season. Dartford have a new boss, and Adrian Pennock is that man - he tells us about what tempted him to return to the National League South after almost 20 years away, and the challenge ahead as he looks to steer his new side away from danger. Dover were beaten again but boss Jake Leberl tries to take the positives from his young side's endeavours - and we discuss the issues facing the Whites away from the pitch as they look to get the whole club back on track. There's all the rest of the news from across the county, including the end of Cray Valley's unbeaten record in unfathomable fashion and battles at the top and bottom in all of our divisions. And we talk spilling things, Gladiators, international managers and loads more besides.

Another huge week in the county's non-league scene and we've got three interviews for your listening pleasure. Hollands & Blair hit 10 in their win over Welling Town and boss Luke Jessup was understandably thrilled - he tells us about that win, the competition for places, playing the right way and his hopes for the future. Visiting chairman/manager Kevin Oakes is joined by new assistant boss Bill Reynolds to discuss their heavy defeat, how they plan to bounce back and their plans after announcing a move to K Sports. Dartford groundsman Jay Berkhauer tells us that clubs need to invest in their grass pitches to keep getting games on rather than just defaulting to 3G - and explains the difficulties of another wet winter. And Nick and Cian Morgan are back with their account of Maidstone's FA Cup fifth round tie at Coventry. Plus all the rest of the news from across the county and the usual rubbish, including school PCs, leap years, Fraiser and loads more besides.