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The Kent Non-League Football Podcast
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 314
Five of our six teams in action went out in the FA Trophy - but it was another fine afternoon for Sittingbourne with another upset to leave them as one of three Step 4 teams in the competition. Boss Ryan Maxwell reflects on that victory, looks ahead to hosting Enfield in the next round and discusses his side's excellent league form. SCEFL side Rusthall are celebrating their 125th anniversary this year with the release of a book covering their history - book editor and former club chairman Ben Martin tells us some of the most fascinating tales from the club's history and how the book has been 25 years in the making. Lydd Town have a new manager, and that man is Nicky Southall, who returns to the game not long after leaving Lordswood - he reflects on where it all went wrong at Lordswood, why Lydd was the right move next and looks ahead to facing his old club in his first league game. We dissect the current situation at Ebbsfleet and look at the rest of the news and action from across the county, as well as the usual chat and nonsense, which includes idiots in pubs, running and Matt's quiz success.
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