In the first podcast of 2026, Richard Duffy joins to chat about the season so far, his hopes for the rest of the season and whether the two week break has been a period of frustration or it's allowed a reset.

Returning to action

Hear from Congleton Town manager Richard Duffy and captain Darren Chadwick after the Bears beat Sporting Khalsa, plus a look back on the calendar year. Shifnal Town fan Ric Porteous also looks ahead to Congleton's Boxing Day game at The Acoustafoam Stadium.

Wrapping up a festive win and a Boxing Day preview

Richard Scott from Moorlands Radio reflects on the stoppage-time defeat to Lower Breck as the league season reaches the halfway point. Plus, hear the reaction of both Richard Duffy and Ebou Badjie.

Late drama against the league leaders

Richard Duffy gives his reaction to the 1-1 draw against Trafford and looks ahead to the trip at Runcorn Linnets. Also hear the latest fan away day from the visit to Trafford.

On our travels to Trafford

Jack Bates talks about his career so far including moving from Sunday league junior football to the academies of Port Vale, Burnley and Wigan Athletic. He shares how he hasn't always been a defender and how his career hasn't been without its injury challenges. Plus, hear Richard Duffy's reaction to the 2-2 draw against Chasetown.

Jack Bates: Tackling academy and now men's football

Hear Richard Duffy's reaction after the defeat away at Clitheroe, plus the fan perspective from the same away day. Moorlands Radio's Richard Scott also joins to explain why Congleton Town's game against Newcastle Town is kicking off at 3:03pm in support of the National League's "3Up" campaign.

Clitheroe away day and what is 3UP?

Dave Parton reflects on his 200 games for the Bears after recently reaching the milestone. He shares his most memorable moments, how the club has grown and his thoughts on the season so far. Assistant manager Louis Dodds reacts to the victory at Bootle and there's also the latest fan away day.

Catching up with Dave Parton on his 200 games

This week we're going into the record books with supporter Kevin Lawton as he's been collating the club records all the way back to the start of the club in 1901. Also hear assistant manager's Louis Dodds' reaction to the 3-3 draw at Lower Breck and there's the fan away day to Atherton Collieries.

Going into the record books

This week we're going onto the terraces to speak to Ian Copeland - a Bears supporter who is also involved with the juniors - and also hear from groundhopper Kai Blacow about the Non League Review's recent visit to the Cleric Stadium. There's also reaction from Richard Duffy after the 3-3 draw against Vauxhall Motors.

Groundhopping and supporting the next generation at the Bears

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