The Kent Non-League Football Podcast

A busy week despite the weather playing havoc with the fixture programme once again - and two managerial changes lead the agenda this week.The first of them is the exit of Steve McKimm from Cray Valley and we discuss the ramifications of that decision and pay tribute to the job he did at the club in his time there, while the second is at Sheppey United, where Kevin Watson has been replaced by Ian and George Batten - sons of Ernie - after a poor run of form, and we catch up with Ian to discuss his return to the club, working alongside his brother and a look ahead to their first game in charge.We also hear from Sevenoaks manager Marcel Nimani after his side continued their good run with a 3-1 win at VCD in one of the few games to beat the weather.There's also chat about Punjab United's FA Vase win and all the usual nonsense, including Easter eggs, Valentine's Day, AI and loads more besides.

We are back after a week away with three interviews as we look back at a busy week and ahead to this weekend's FA Vase last-16 clashes.Punjab United boss Chipie Sian discusses his side's big clash with Fisher - the first of a double header with their SCEFL rivals - and the progress the club is making both on and off the pitch. Chatham Town bowed out in their own last-16 tie as they were beaten 1-0 by Southend, and their manager Kevin Hake rues some refereeing decisions but takes heart from their excellent campaign in the cups - and now wants to make it a good season in the league too. And we hear from Dover boss Jake Leberl after his side's 3-2 home loss to league leaders Torquay, as he calls on the people of the town to get behind his side. All that and loads more, including the managerial merry-go-round and the usual chat and nonsense, including incredibly trashy TV, John Virgo, classy dinners and the longest three-digit A-road in the UK...

Two debutants join us on this week's show - relatively early in their managerial careers but both enjoying back-to-back wins as they look to haul their respective clubs away from trouble at the foot of the table.Chislehurst Glebe saw off Hythe 2-0 to move eight points clear of the drop zone and boss Frankie Sawyer reflects on that win, improving things after a slow start, getting the best out of his star striker and the potential at the club.Erith Town boss Aaron Jeffrey has beaten Faversham and VCD in his first two games in charge and he discusses the job ahead of him, replacing a club legend and the ethos of his club.We've got reflections on the FA Vase wins, some childish reactions to the draw, discussion about all the rest of our leagues and the usual chat and nonsense as one of us looks back at one of the all-time great weekends...

Two relatively new managers join us this week to reflect on their starts to lives at their new clubs. Ramsgate boss Lee Martin looks back at his ill-fated spell at Welling and the lessons he learned from it, discusses the step up to the Isthmian Premier for the Rams and his squad overhaul as he looks to lead the club up the table.And it's six wins from seven for Craig Stone since his appointment at Ashford United - he discusses the dramatic comeback win over AFC Croydon, how he's helped to spark the club into life and the potential and togetherness at the club.There's all the rest of the news from across the county and the usual chat and nonsense, including weekends away, fomo, James Nesbitt's hair and more besides...

We are back for 2026 - the tenth different year in which we've brought you a show - and we kick off with a chat with one of the men of 2025 as Whitstable manager Jamie Coyle reflects on their excellent run of form and looks ahead to their continuing FA Vase defence, as well as discussing having his first Christmas as an adult without a game the next day.We have all the rest of the news from across the county and a look back at our own Christmas celebrations and what we watched on the TV - including The Traitors...

Another busy week across the county, and while we of course mention the big story, our focus goes elsewhere as we, as always, look to promote the positives. And there's positives in spades for Chatham Town boss Kevin Hake after an incredible week - he discusses their forthcoming FA Trophy tie against Carlisle and the success of the club's women's team as things just keep getting better for the Chats.Dover may have bowed out of the Trophy themselves, but it's a big weekend for them with free entry for all when they host Eastbourne Borough - we hear from chairman Jim Parmenter about why the club has decided to open their doors to the community and his hopes to make it a day to remember.And it's all going well in the SCEFL for Bearsted - boss Kev Stevens reflects on the win over Rusthall, overcoming an injury crisis and hoping for a positive second half of the season.All that and loads more, including Christmas dinner plans, train troubles and a huge first-world problem...

Three guests this week all making their first appearances of the season on the show - well, one of them appearing for the first time ever - as we return with a packed show.Rusthall striker Charlie Clover has gone viral for his efforts in fixing the Jockey Farm floodlights in their game with Corinthian and he discusses his week in the media spotlight, his disappointment at the game being abandoned and the season so far for the Rustics as they look to go at least one better than last year.Punjab United have reached the last 32 of the FA Vase for the very first time and boss Chipie Sian discusses their win at Burnham, their progress in the league and hopes to continue their Vase run after Christmas.And Cray Wanderers manager Tim O'Shea reflects on his side's recent form, bouncing back from their big loss at Folkestone and looking ahead to a weekend of Friday night football and Saturday afternoon Christmas shopping...All that and loads more - please listen, like and subscribe! And please leave us a review if you've enjoyed the show.

Water week! I mean, literally, in that sense, sadly, but we still have a packed show for you, with two top interviews. Dover keeper Mitch Walker discusses their form after a third win in a row which takes them above their points tally from the last time they were in National League South and he chats about the feelgood factor and being the oldest player in the side. And, with thanks to Radio Wings and Nigel Jones, we have an in-depth chat with new Welling boss Ryan Maxwell, who discusses the challenges both on and off the pitch at Park View Road following his first win at the helm at the weekend.There's all the rest of the news from across the county, including a look ahead to this weekend's FA Vase clashes and a top of the table barnstormer in the SCEFL, and all the usual chat and nonsense, including the lack of water, more Matt stalking and takeaway plans.

Lots of talking points this week as leagues start to level up ahead of the busy festive period, and we have two interviews for you to enjoy. Sittingbourne boss Reece Prestedge reflects on his first three games in charge, replacing Ryan Maxwell and the massive potential of the club he now leads. And Hollands & Blair chief Darren Blackburn discusses his side's upturn in form after back-to-back wins brought to an end their poor run of form.We discuss National League South and ponder if our sides in that division are underachieving and have all the rest of the news from across the county, as well as the usual chat, which this week includes the very distant future, wholesome train chatter, Subbuteo and a whole lot more...