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 337

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 336

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 335

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 334

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 333

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...

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 332

Another huge week of football, and we start with exclusive breaking news from one of the county's longest-serving managers - hit play to find out the big gossip here first! It's been a devastating week for Canterbury City as their groundshare hopes fell through, leaving them without a home and opting to return to the city - but take voluntary relegation to the Kent County League in the process. Boss Dan Lawrence talks us through a rollercoaster week as he decides it's time to move on as well. Jay Saunders' Tonbridge Angels exit was already announced - but after his Folkestone appointment was revealed, he's now heading to the coast earlier than anticipated and the experienced manager tells us why now is the right time for hi to take the Invicta hotseat. And they're halfway there - Whitstable striker Nathan Jeche dares to dream of Wembley after helping his side to victory in their FA Vase semi-final first leg. We run through the rest of the big stories in the county and still find time for some chat and nonsense, including wondering if we ever see any of our listeners, Severance, trips to Spain and loads more besides.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 331

A bumper show for you as we look back on a Non-League Day of highs and lows - and preview a huge FA Vase semi-final first leg on Saturday. Three cracking interviews for you to enjoy, starting with Ebbsfleet United CEO Damian Irvine after the club's relegation was confirmed - he discusses the gap between the National League South and the National League and reflects on mistakes the club have made - but is positive that under Josh Wright things will be better next season. Whitstable stand one tie from Wembley and boss Jamie Coyle is in confident mood ahead of the sold-out visit of Hartpury University on Saturday in the first leg of their last-four clash, with his side unbeaten in 16 games and the arch in sight... There's been a change in the dugout at Cray Wanderers after Neil Smith moved on to become assistant manager at Crawley - and his number two Tim O'Shea has stepped up in his place - Tim tells us about how it all came about, his hopes for the future and enjoying life at Wanderers. There's a new boss coming at Sheppey United, and a change at Lordswood too and we discuss that and all the rest of the news from across the county. And we talk musical instruments, Last One Laughing, Snow White and loads more besides.

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 330

A sad week in Kent non-league with the passing of Sheppey United manager Ernie Batten - his assistant manager and lifelong friend Geoff Record joins us to pay tribute to the man who was instrumental in bringing football back to the Isle of Sheppey, led the Ites to the FA Cup first round and so much more - Geoff tells us about Ernie the man, Ernie the player and his impact on the Island. On the field, there was a crucial win for Snodland Town at the foot of the SCEFL and manager Luke Jessup reflects on a great week for the club, the warm welcome he has received and hails his young backline after their first clean sheet of the season. On the flip side, it was a tough afternoon for Lordswood joint-boss Ross Wiles after his side came up short, and he admits they need to be better at both ends of the pitch after a result which leaves them deep in relegation trouble. Chatham Town continued their good form with victory at Dover and boss Kevin Hake discusses the battle for the play-off places and the importance of finishing the season strongly even if they don't make it. There's all the rest of the news from across the county after a busy week, with a rare win for Ebbsfleet United and a change in the dugout at Welling United, plus a potentially crucial points deduction at the top of the SCEFL. And we've still got the usual chat and nonsense too, including car washes, five years on since lockdown and the end of the 5.30am disco mystery...

Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 329

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A podcast by Matthew Gerrard and Jon Phipps discussing all of the latest news in non-league football around Kent.

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