The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

A massive weekend of FA Cup action, and we hear from four managers after two all-Kent ties ended with Step 4 sides knocking out higher-level opponents. Sittingbourne boss Ryan Maxwell was thrilled after his side put conceding twice in stoppage time behind them to beat Dover in their replay, and he tells us what the win means to him and the club. Dover boss Jake Leberl admits it was a frustrating night for his side but is hoping his team can end their Kent derby hoodoo this weekend. Ramsgate beat Folkestone at the first time of asking - but both bosses conceded that it would have been different had Invicta not had an early red card. Folkestone boss Andy Drury talks about the defeat and his short and long-term plans at the club, while Rams boss Ben Smith reflects on his so far flawless return to the club this summer. We discuss all the rest of the action, including history-makers Lordswood, and look at the league action up and down the pyramid. Plus we talk Glastonbury, not getting Oasis tickets, Pot Noodle-related injuries, Kula Shaker, Slow Horses and more besides.

Better late than never, we're here with all the news and views from a busy Bank Holiday weekend and a look ahead to some huge FA Cup ties this weekend. Among those looking to progress and manager Nicky Southall discusses their excellent start to the season, the cup visit of Binfield, derby delight and a hope to increase crowds by tapping into his former fans. Corinthian are also eyeing a spot in the second qualifying round and their boss Michael Golding discusses their dress rehearsal with weekend opponents Punjab United, his latest squad rebuild and more penalty woe in the Vase. There's a new man in the dugout at Sutton Athletic - Pete Nolan tells us why it was the right club for him, his hopes for the season ahead and the challenges of managing a side without even having a training session. There's all the rest of the action from across the bank holiday weekend and all of the usual chat and nonsense, including Oasis, Ceefax and trips to Folkestone.

Matt is back with us this week as we reflect on a great weekend of FA Cup action - and an even better draw for the next round. A SCEFL side is guaranteed to be through after Punjab United were paired with Corinthian - but the Gravesend-based side are celebrating already having made history just by reaching the first qualifying round with their 2-1 win at Rusthall. Boss Chipie Sian reflects on that win, the fine winning goal from one of his young stars and discusses what it means to progress in the famous competition. Rustics boss Jimmy Anderson reflects on his side's cup exit but looks ahead to their FA Vase campaign starting this weekend and Monday's huge derby with Tunbridge Wells. Sittingbourne made it through by ending Farnham's long unbeaten run and earned a plum tie in the next round - Brickies manager Ryan Maxwell discusses their win, three big Kent derbies and his hat-trick hero Mitchell May. We've got all the rest of the news and action, including more hat-tricks and another managerial exit, and all the rest of the chat and nonsense, this week including the moon, holidays, Broski and loads more besides.

With Matt unable to join us this week, Radio Wings' Nigel Jones fills in as we return from our short break - with our 300th episode, reflecting on a massive week once again in Kent's non-league football scene. Hythe Town have a new manager, and CEO Gary Johnson explains why Nick Davis was the right man to replace Sammy Moore after his surprise early-season exit and discusses the great strides the Cannons are making since the arrival of Matt Smith as chairman. Cray Valley were the victors in the Cray derby, pooping on Cray Wanderers' party with a win in the first game at their new stadium - Millers boss Steve McKimm reflects on that win and their start to the season. There's all the rest of the news from across the county, including Dover's 8-0 win (where's Matt when you need him?!), strong starts for some of our other sides and not so much for others, the brilliance of the SCEFL and loads, loads more.

After an interesting start to the SCEFL Premier Division, we're coming to you early this week - but we won't be here next week. However, there's no let up in quality or content this week, with three interviews for you to enjoy. It was a dramatic opening-day for Sutton Athletic as they scored twice in stoppage time to rescue a point against much-fancied Whitstable - Sutts boss Ryan Huckle discusses the comeback, his first six months as a manager and looks ahead to his first FA Cup game in charge. The Cup this weekend means the start of the season for some of our Step Four sides, and we chat to two managers gearing up to begin their campaigns in the famous competition. Beckenham Town received an 11th-hour reprieve from the drop and have bolstered their squad ahead of the new season - and their manager Darren Anslow talks us through that, finding out his side had stayed up and his hopes for a strong campaign. And Deal Town manager Steve King previews his club's first campaign at Step Four after a flawless pre-season for the Hoops. There's all the rest of the news from across the county and the usual chat and nonsense, including Bruce Springsteen, mainly, as well as Sex In the City, Tina Turner and summer holidays...

We are back for our eighth season of the Kent Non-League Podcast - and it's already shaping up to be a fascinating campaign. We kick off with a SCEFL special ahead of the early start to the Step Five league we hold so dear - and we've got three interviews for you to enjoy. Faversham Town will be favourites again after finishing second last time out, and their boss Tommy Warrilow discusses bouncing back from last year's disappointment, the additions to his squad and dealing with the pressure. There's a new manager in at Snodland Town in rookie boss Byron Walker, and he discusses the opportunity he has at the club, their pre-season optimism and the potential at the club. And is this the season where Punjab United mount a serious promotion challenge? Their manager Chipie Sian looks ahead to the season, talks about the capture of Ryan Hayes and the challenge of managing home life and football together. We discuss most of the other sides in the division and their hopes, as well as the Isthmian League fixtures and there's all the usual chat and nonsense too, including the Euros, Bruce Springsteen and Matt's 50th year. It's good to be back...

It's time for the last show of the season and our end of season review. We go out at the top though as Kent's two league-winning managers join us to reflect on their memorable and historic title successes. For Deal Town boss Steve King, this season's SCEFL success is the culmination of nine years of hard work with the Hoops, and he reflects on that achievement, his one disappointment from the campaign and his hopes for the new season in the Isthmian League. Cray Valley PM's Steve McKimm is also thrilled after his team's success in his first year at the club, and he talks us through their incredible run, when he felt they won the title and how he has bounced back from some personal disappointments. We also look back at some incredible FA Cup exploits and the season as a whole across the pyramid, including our Manager, Player and Moment of the Year. And we save some of the nonsense too for the last show - we talk windscreen wipers, Northern Lights and Perry Mason. Have a good summer!

Three of our teams are celebrating promotion after a dramatic weekend of play-off action - and we've got interviews with all three of them for you to enjoy. It's bye bye to Bromley as they head up to the Football League for the first time ever - boss Andy Woodman reflects on their victory over Solihull, his experience in non-league and looks ahead to the start of the next chapter. Also making history are Erith Town, into Step 4 for the first time ever after beating Corinthian on penalties. Spot-kick hero Mackenzie Foley discusses his feelings after saving two efforts in the shoot-out, and manager Adam Woodward is thrilled to prove the doubters wrong after leading his side to three trophies in the space of less than six weeks. Corinthian boss Michael Golding discusses his disappointment at losing out in that final and his future at the club, while we're also joined by Larkfield & New Hythe boss Danny Lye after his side beat Staplehurst Monarchs to make it third time lucky in the SCEFL First Division play-offs. Plus there's all the rest of the news as the managerial merry go round continues, and there's the usual chat and nonsense, this week including staring contests, sports cars and hot tubs.

Another packed show after a crazy week in the play-offs - and we've got four interviews for you to enjoy. Ramsgate are the week's big losers, the Isthmian League South East runners-up beaten by Chichester in their semi-final, and boss Ben Smith gives a frank and honest appraisal of that performance and the season as a whole after they missed out on promotion. Two levels down, Staplehurst Monarchs have booked their spot in the SCEFL Division One play-off final and their manager Paul Atkins discusses their win, looks ahead to the final and reflects on the progress the club have made. It was defeat for Rochester United against the Monarchs and we hear from their boss Matt Hume after the final whistle, discussing his disappointment, his views on the play-offs and why he loves being at the club. Ebbsfleet United are still celebrating their safety and manager Danny Searle explains what tweaks he made when he came in, discusses their retained list and his early plans for next season. There's all the rest of the news from an incredible week of play-off action, including the surprise results in the SCEFL Premier Division, Bromley booking a Wembley date and the end of the road for Maidstone United.