The Non League Football Show

S9 Ep44: 06th June 2025 - Season Conclusion

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

One final round-up of the season as we hit June. A shortened show this week as we draw 2024/25 to a close.

Matt Badcock is on hand to discuss sponsorships, managers, players and lots more besides, before I head off into hibernation - or not, actually off to plan our expanded coverage of non league for the new season fast approaching - but Matt, Jon and the gang will keep you all updated via the weekly Non League Paper until we return

Still one final listen for you to enjoy PLenty to come. Time then to sit back relax and get matters underway.

S9 Ep43: 30th May 2025 - Southend United & National League Play-Off Final

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 29 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Just one big match of the season to go then as we near the start of June. Wembley hosts the National League Play-off final on Sunday and we look ahead to that with a brief interview with Southend United manager Kevin Maher. As cool as ever, just one win from getting his club back to the Football League and of course he's taking each game as it comes.

From the Non League Paper Jon Couch helps me provide some insight and comment on the big news of non league this week plus as ever a throw forward to what will be in this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S9 Ep42: 23rd May 2025 - NonLeagueHQ and Stats

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

This week, we celebrate the stats, or rather, we celebrate the men who bring you the stats. In a world of volunteers, these guys give their time and know-how to make out lives easier and more interesting by supplying the data that helps make sense of it all. They ply their trade as @NonLeagueHQ1 on X, and it is a pleasure this week to find out a bit more about what makes Matt Cooke and Andy Forward tick, here how they’ve already expanded their offering and how like-minded people could get involved.

Matt Badcock is our Non League Paper representative helping us round up yet another week of the season. There’s games played, games to be played, clubs rejoining and clubs reconfiguring as well as a multitude of managerial changes.

S9 Ep41: 16th May 2025 - Non League Finals Day and National Game Awards

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 16 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A magical week in non league with The FA Vase Final, The FA Trophy Final and The Non League Paper's National Game Awards.

We have reaction from manager's of AFC Whyteleafe, Whitstable Town, Spennymoor Town, Aldershot Town and Tamworth as well as some expert insight from The Non League Paper's very own Jon Couch.

S9 Ep40: 09th May 2025 - Non League Finals Day and Uxbridge

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 09 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

This week we preview Non League Finals Day with super stat-man Phil Annets the man chosen to supply insight for the matchday programme and the man for whom the FA Vase and the FA Trophy have always had a bit of extra magic.

Next up, a Chairman who saw his side to play-off glory at the weekend with unexpected promotion to Step 3 but is spending his Thursday evening a few days later operating the scoreboard as the club are hosting a Youth Cup Final. Mark Bantock is Chairman by name and multiple roles by nature at Uxbridge FC, an unincorporated members club he is proud to be custodian of into it’s next chapter.

There’s more play-offs and managerial moves from Matt Badcock rounding up the week’s new for The Non League Paper and a round-up of the winners and losers in the season's now complete.

S9 Ep39: 02nd May 2025 - Sittingbourne and Camelford

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 02 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

This week two managers with different weeks behind and ahead of them.

First up, Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell, who has already seen his step 4 side dispense of Southend United among others in one-off games this season. Burgess Hill Town their visitors on Friday in their play-off final, a game he’s very much looking forward to.

Next, a manager who bowed out last weekend after 34 years as boss at Camelford FC. Reg Hambly may have hung up his gaffer’s jacket at the south west peninsular club, but it’s clNear non league will still be at the heart of his life

Play offs, non play offs and managerial moves will fill this weekend’s Non League Paper and Jon Couch gives us a heads up of how he thinks it may all pan out. .

S9 Ep38: 25th April 2025 - Dartford & Newcastle Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

As the season draws to a close we look for some calm and experience this week.
First up, a manager who could be celebrating a title this weekend with his club one of three tied on points at the top of the Isthmian Premier, but Ady Pennock is just enjoying his football, celebrating even being in this position and looking forward to seeing what comes.
Next, we speak with a manager for whom the season is practically finished. His side is safe and secure for another season in the Northern Premier League Division One West, but still have a game to play, which could still have an impact on the relegation shake-up. Neil Baker is another experienced character who is taking it all in his stride, feeling privileged to be working in football and enjoying a final weekend without the stresses many of his peers will be facing.
Matt Badcock helps round off the show and round up the news, previewing what is sure to be a very busy Non League Paper this weekend.

S9 Ep37: 18th April 2025 - Bury and Dorking Wanderers

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

We’re with a manager set to smash records this weekend as he hopes his Bury side can do enough in front of a bumper crowd to gain promotion to Step 4. Dave McNabb has had many highs and lows in his career as a coach, and a bigger football man would struggle to find but, the potential of turning his phone off on Sunday has quite some appeal.

We also return to the National South again this week. Marc White’s side are adrift of the top spots, but that means nothing in this division this season, with many twists and turns to come, two home games and a trip to second-placed rivals are between them and the end of the season but he’s very ready for whatever the next chapter may be.

In a busy news week, Jon Couch helps round up the week’s news and helps preview the Non League Paper out this Bank Holiday weekend.

S9 Ep36: 11th April 2025 - Eastbourne Borough and Cleethorpes Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

As the season reaches a denouement we speak to two bosses in the mix.
Eastbourne Borough manager Adam Murray said pre-season it would go to the last game of the season and in National League South it is hard to see any other situation even with 4 games to go. He’ll just take each one as they come though,
Some might say Cleethorpes Town are a shoe-in now for the title in the Northern Premier League East but not Gaffer Craig Rouse. He’ll celebrate when it’s title secure but until then there’s plenty to do and keep focused on.
Jon Couch is back to round up the week’s news from The Non League Paper. This weekend set to be full of more promotions and relegations.

S9 Ep35: 04th April 2025 - FA Vase & FA Trophy Semis and Aldershot Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

This weekend the FA Vase semi-finals play their second legs to a finish and the FA Trophy have their one-off semis. The teams beginning with W take leads into the weekend and Phil Annets, our man with the stats, reveals the chances of a comeback and why Wembley way is never a straight road.

One of those dreaming of Wembley is Aldershot Town gaffer Tommy WIddrington. His club has never been there, but he’s experienced the magic and he wants his players, off the field team and fans to enjoy the same.

Matt Badcock is on hand with the Non League Paper Round Up we have the big cup games and chairmen stepping down adding to the management merrygoround madness.

S9 Ep34: 28th March 2025 - FA Vase Semi First Legs & AFC Whyteleafe

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

This weekend the FA Vase semi finals get underway. They are two-legged affairs starting this weekend and we speak to Phil Annets with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on about who is in it and why magically, somebody new will win it.

One of those hoping to do so is AFC Whyteleafe, and their story for sure will be magical even if they weren’t to progress into the final. It’s less than four years since they were even formed - effectively as a phoenix club - but initially, they were a club with no players, no sponsor, no league,e and effectively just an agreement to play at a ground. Now, under founder, chair, owner, and joint manager Kelly Waters they are just 180 minutes from Wembley.

Jon Couch returns to the show to help round up the news and give an insight into the big stories in this weekend’s Non League Paper, a tome that itself is celebrating 25 years in publication.

S9 Ep33: 21st March 2025 - Non League Day and Whitehawk

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

It is Non League Day weekend and so we celebrate all that is great about Non League. To help us we head south to Whitehawk FC where their latest project I hope will inspire a whole new set of supporters indeed a whole new generation of supporters.
I’m joined by three of those involved. Not the butcher, the baker and candlestick makers so often used to sneer at Non League but a Poet, a Visual artist and a Vice Chairman. David Attree, David Shrigley OBE and Mr Kevin Miller, Whitehawk fans one and all, and big advocates for the magic of Non League.

Matt Badcock is on hand again from The Non Leagues Paper. There’s agglomeration of sports sites, managerial moves, and the business of football clubs all on the agenda as he also plans a bumper read with a mass of Non League Day initiatives set to headline the Non League Paper this weekend.

S9 Ep32: 14th March 2025 - Non League Day Preview & Billericay Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

With Non League Day just over a week away we catch up with founder of the whole shebang. James Doe’s seemingly simple idea has played a big part in revolutionising the way clubs think about fan experience and fan engagement and now 15 years still keeps getting bigger and bigger. We find out why from the man himself.

Our gaffer of the week sits atop the Isthmian Premier in a tough and tight division but he's a wiley old contender who knows all about the highs and lows of Non League football management. Gary McCann is more than ready for the battle of the final. 8 league games and if success comes, of taking on the challenge at the next level too.

Matt Badcock joins us from the Non Leagues Paper in a week with some interesting talking points from Ballers league to managerial moves and more non-moves notified in advance, there’s plenty in discussion and surely plenty to read in this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S9 Ep31: 07th March 2025 - Barnet and Her Game Too

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

He’s top of the tree but feet on the floor. We chat to Barnet boss Dean Brennan on the project that has United staff on and off the field and brought fans closer as the club laser in on a return to The Football League.

Celebrating International Women’s Day this weekend, the Trident leagues at Steps 3&4 are embracing the her game too movement. We speak with Lucy Ford co-founder of Her Game Goow and their Head of Grassroots in why it’s important that Non League leads the way in the changing of football culture.

Jon Couch wears the Non League Paper hat this week. He has Trophy and Vase Quarter-final reviews and Semi-final previews, managerial movements and what’s to come in the Non League Paper this weekend.

S9 Ep30: 28th February 2025 - FA Trophy & FA Vase Quarter Finals and Whitchurch Alport

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

It’s the quarter-final stage of both the FA Trophy and the FA Vase.

We turn to the ever faithful, the never inexact, master of the stats Mr Phil Annets. He wears three hats this week @FATrophyFacts @FAVaseFactffile and @FACupFactfile inspiring us all with records, patterns, and with connections that would leave Victoria Coren Mitchell swooning if Non League was ever a category on Only Connect.

Our managerial insight this week comes from the manager of Midland Premier side Whitchurch Alport. Not only does he know the quirky history of his wonderful club, but Adam Shillcock is also at the heart of the revolution that will see a second FA Vase quarter-final within a handful of years and is bringing the town and the community together across the ages.

Matt Badcock is our man from the Non League Paper this week. He has his own Trophy and Vase insights, ground grading foresight and managerial movement background knowledge that he brings to the table along with another packed Non League Paper this weekend.

S9 Ep29: 21st February 2025 - Kettering Town & AFC Welwyn

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

A strangely quiet week in Non League as the focus tightens on who is going to get titles and promotions.
We have two managers, both with strong winning mentalities, both currently off the top of their divisions but with their sights set very firmly on taking top spot shortly and securing the title in the coming weeks.

First up Kettering Town’s Richard Lavery who in his first year since returning to the club has staved off relegation, seen new owners coming in, beaten local EFL rivals in the first round of the FA Cup and now looks to secure promotion back to National North from the Southern Central Premier Division.

Brett Donnelly never envisaged dropping back to manager in Step 6, but then not many probably envisaged AFC Welwyn even existing, let alone pulling up trees to be in a strong position of a second promotion since being founded in 2023. After the disappointment of his departure from Hitchin earlier this season he certainly seems to have found that spark again reigniting his love of Non League football.

S9 Ep28: 14th February 2025 - Meridian VP & NL Full Time

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

This week highlighting the variety of Non League we speak to a coach who has helped shape many a rough diamond in the lower reaches of the pyramid and faces a tough task in his new role. As joint-manager at Meridian VP sitting bottom of their division in Step 6 they are the highest-ranked club still without a league win this season in Non League. He knew this before he took on the role and since he arrived they are three points better off with three draws but still strive for their elusive win, that Darrell Queeley hopes is not far off.

With the 3Up campaign prevalent across many news channels and the National League DIvisions so tight we turn to an expert in those tiers. Rob Worral of NL Full Time joins me to offer his insight, knowledge and take on the magic that is Non League.

Matt Badcock from the Non League Paper helps with the news round-up this week. As well as providing details on what is to come in this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S9 Ep27: 07th February 2025 - Silsden AFC and the Gaffer Tapes returns

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

This week a new Chairman of a Step 5 side heading their division. Will Twigg is ambitious but realistic for Silsden AFC a club with 120 years of history finding current success built it sounds on everybody enjoying being part of the club.

Dave Anderson returns but on his own podcast..

Jon Couch is on hand to help round up the week’s news in non league. Promotion to the Football League, unforeseen problems in non league and managerial moves among the points in discussion. Plus what is to come in this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S9 Ep26: 31st January 2025 - FA Vase 5, FA Trophy 5, Fleet Town & Whitstable Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

A bumper show this week as the FA Trophy and FA Vase reach the last 16.

Phil Annets is on hand to give us the lowdown on the stats and facts for both competitions with his @fatrophyfacts and his @favasefactfile hats on.

Then we focus on one of those FA Vase ties but not just on the game itself.

Caroline Bone lives and breathes Fleet Town. A family connection was the original pull but from a club that could very easily have been just a dusty history book memory, it’s now a thriving community hub across the sexes and with a men’s team into the last 16 of the Vase and eyes on promotion.

Fleet’s recording-breaking trip this weekend is to another club who have never reached this stage of the competition before. Their manager acknowledges that but it’s not something to de-rail Jamie Coyle, who as a player, manager and still player manager has seen pretty much all there is to see in non league.

Matt Badcock is back with the non league round up. The ever-changing National League, managerial moves and non league finals are all in the mix. Plus what is to come in this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S9 Ep25: 24th January 2025 - Torquay United & Banstead Athletic

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

First up, a manager who finished his first 5 years as a boss with promotion to the National South before moving to a side now rivals for the National South title this season. Paul Wotton is clearly enjoying his new role and might just take Torquay United back up under their new ownership.

Hoping to take inspiration from a reinvigorated Torquay, Banstead Athletic. After a very difficult year, new Chairman Gary Grabban is hopeful their pitch to the council will allow them to return to their traditional home and provide for the rebirth and growth of his historic club

With the Non League Paper round-up Jon Couch, losing streaks ended, potential governing body swaps and managerial movements the big talking points. Plus what’s to come in the weekend’s Non League Paper.

S9 Ep24: 17th January 2025 - FA Vase 4 and no more FA Cup

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

A reduced show this week with Matt Badcock from the Non League Paper our sole guest. After the weather intervened last weekend 24 clubs compete in the FA Vase round 4, for a place in the fifth round drawn this week. We reflect on the FA Cup 3rd round and the end of non league involvement plus there’s more managerial merry-go-round moves and previews of the weekend’s Non League Paper.

S9 Ep23: 10th January 2025 - FA Cup 3, FA Vase 4 & Roman Glass St George

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

A few techie issues this week but a bumper show no less.

We start off with Phil Annets. Two hats as we look at the double representatives in the FA Cup Third Round and the last 32 clubs in the FA Vase as that hits round 4.

Then a lovely tale of one of those making history in the FA Vase and hopefully likely to beat the weather this weekend with a 3G pitch. Roger Hudd wasn’t around when the club in its oldest form was born but he was one of a handful of lads who started the club it later merged with and bears its name now. He’s been a player, manager and now a proud Chairman of a club with some great history and he is hoping to make even more at Roman Glass St George this weekend

Jon Couch is literally our roving reporter this week on his way back from Tamworth’s pre-FA Cup Press Conference and helps round up the rest of the non league news of the week and what we can read in this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S9 Ep22: 03rd January 2025 - FA Trophy 4 & Quorn FC

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

A new year and new stats and facts for an FA competition. Phil Annets starts us up as we embrace Round 4 of the FA Trophy. The last 32 with plenty of shocks and curveballs sure to come.

Next a first for me on the show. He's a manager with a 100% record in his managerial career and he’s not a newbie. Quorn, top of the Northern Premier League Midlands division and under new management since the summer, Ryan Beswick is a name many in non league might know from his playing days. Now featuring as a Player Manager and, I have to say, I’m not even in the dressing room and I’m inspired. Hopefully as good a listen as it was to chat with him

Matt Badcock helps round up the news of the week, a few different angles this week providing insight into the changing game of the non league world.

S9 Ep21: 27th December 2024 - Christmas Round-up

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000

A slightly shorter version this week to fill the Christmas hole but as you know in the role of Non League, this is never a quiet time.
First up, Dave Anderson is back with news of what he has been up to and some exciting previews of what he will be up to in 2025
Jon Couch is the man from Non League Paper Towers as he helps decipher the games coming thick and fast, the olden days and managerial movements.

S9 Ep20: 20th December 2024 - Worcester City and Street FC

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Christmas is nearly here and while some focus on the presents, we concentrate on the presence. We are by the fans for the fans so we love stories that embrace fans and their enjoyment of the game. We welcome back to the show old friend of the show Tim Harris, he’s been a player, manager, coach, General Manager and Director of Football at many clubs over the years, but after an 18 month stint as manager at Worcester City he seems very settled since his move upstairs onto the board as Director of Football there and very pleased at the club’s latest move to sign a groundshare at Sixways stadium famed for hosting Rugby in the town as he explains.

If ever a tale exemplified the power of the non league family, it’s Harry Foster’s. Now banging in the goals for Street FC in the Western League he’s seen clubs rally round of all colours and creed to support a charitable walk this weekend to the local Somerset derby at Shepton Mallet, raising funds for a charity that has provided support to him and his family since the sudden death of their young daughter just over a year ago.

Matt Badcock returns to the show this week providing insight and knowledge on the week’s non league news and what we can expect in this weekend’s final pre-Christmas issue of the Non League Paper.

S9 Ep19: 13th December 2024 - Truro City & Crook Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

As Christmas approaches even managers seem to give more credance to the divisional tables. Our first guest this week is no stranger to topping tables, having famously secured promotion back to the Football League with a then much troubled Macclesfield Town. In at a new club this season, with a new ground John Askey finds himself top of a very tight National South but is taking nothing for granted.

Storm Darragh hit the FA Vase programme last week, so we take take the opportunity to preview another tie, that will have a second attempt at running this weekend. Crook Town has plenty of heritage as we will hear but also now one of the youngest Chairman they have ever had. That’s not holding Chris MacDonald back nor his multitude of ideas as the club aim to progress on and off the field.

Jon Couch is back rounding up the week’s news. More managerial moves, FA Vase and FA Trophy and what to buy non league fans for Christmas

S9 Ep18: 06th December 2024 - FA Vase 3, FA Trophy 3 and Northampton ON Chenecks

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The FA Vase and the FA Trophy reach the third round this weekend. That’s 64 clubs in 32 ties in each competition. Phil Annets is on hand thankfully with both hats on @fatrophyfacts and @favasefactfile to give us the runners the riders and the history makers taking part.

One chairman who has already seen this club make history in the competition this year is Edwin Slinn. Northampton ON Chenecks is effectively his schoolboy club, and as he explains, there is a fantastic tale behind their name. A home tie awaits, and there is lots to play for, but Wembley is just a few short hops away.

Jon Couch rounds up the week’s news. There’s plenty of FA Cup reaction coming in this weekend’s Non-League paper, but as we discuss, there will be plenty from the Vase, the Trophy, the league, and more managerial movements if we can beat Storm Darragh.

S9 Ep17: 29th November 2024 - FA Cup 2 and Wealdstone

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The FA Cup Second Round is here. A round of magic for all involved. A chance to shine, create memories and history but also in much part because of the carrot of the big boys if the Third Round can be reached.

9 non league sides in action this weekend and all miss each other so 9 chances for Cupsets, or maybe 9 chances for non league heartbreak. We talk with Phil Annets in @facupfactfile mode to tap into his knowledge and insight into the greatest cup competition in the world.

With a bucket full of FA cup memories already, Wealdstone assistant boss Paul Hughes is hoping his sides Saturday morning kick off will be another one to add. A local derby for the National Leaguers against Top of Division One Wycombe Wanderers. He admits it wont be easy but having trained with and under some of the best, made his own magical memories and seen his side hit form inspired by the community around it, maybe this is another one for the pot.

Matt Badcock returns to head up out Non League paper round-up. Of course there is FA Cup focus but there’s weather talk, teams on the up and of course that managerial merry-go-round.

S9 Ep16: 22nd November 2024 - Portishead Town and Roydon

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

This week we focus on those magic people who make non league tick. The ones who run the clubs, maybe not in ownership terms but certainly in operational terms, not alone, as they both admit, but people who ensure their club not only survives but thrives in a difficult world, effectively the biggest fans of their clubs and in turn of huge fans of non league.

First up, Nigel Osmond, from a dad on the sideline he now finds himself in a full-time job helping oversee the rise of Portishead Town pushing for back-to-back promotions and a Step 4 dream, whilst reaching a historic Round Three in the FA Vase, ironically or perhaps due to the magic of non league with that same son that drew him to the club, now featuring as a stalwart in that historic men’s first team, just one of over a thousand locals benefitting from this club at the heart of the community.

Then we return to the club we last spoke to when competitive football was banned. Roydon are probably outside the football pyramid we usually cover, but the stories are real and the issues they face, are relevant to clubs up and down the land. Danny Adderson is Secretary of Roydon FC and much more, helping share the load of Chairman Alan Banks who has now done seven decades helping at the club. Less than half his age, Danny himself has done over two decades keeping the club thriving and he has big plans to keep that and the club going and get the club progressing up the pyramid.

Jon Couch is our man from The Non League Paper this week. the weather may be looking to play a part this weekend but that won’t mean a lack of non league news. We round up some of the same and preview what lies ahead.

S9 Ep15: 15th November 2024 - FA Trophy 2 & Macclesfield

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The Step 2 sides enter the FA Trophy as it hits Round 2. Wearing his @FATrophyFacts hat Phil Annets gives us the insight, the knowledge, and all the things we need to know about the 40 ties taking place this weekend.

One of those in the Trophy with an away tie at a club a level higher, are Macclesfield. The in-form team in the non league pyramid with a current 16-game unbeaten run in the league and the now Gaffer Robbie Savage explains he doesn’t see his side going into the game as underdogs. Promotion is the main priority but a club formed from the ashes of a former two-time winner of the competition, and who made last term’s semi-finals, he knows how important an FA Trophy run could be and what it means for those so fundamental to the club.

Matt Badcock helps round up the week’s news at the end of the show, including more bizarre results, a Goal-Scoring legend, and the ever-spinning managerial merry-go-round.

S9 Ep14: 08th November 2024 - FA Vase 2 and Spelthorne Sports

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

We’re back on the FA Vase trail this week and what a bumper show we have. The Vase hits Round 2 and there are no more exemptions - the winner of this year’s competition will be competing this weekend

Phil Annets is back with his @FaVaseFactfile and helps guide us through the stats, facts, records and the downright bizarre.

Then I get to speak to one of those managers looking to make history with his side in the Vase this weekend. Myles Hook is a bit different from most managers in national cup competitions and plying his trade at Step 5 however. Hands on doesn’t give justice to the work he and the small team at Spelthorne Sports put in week in and week out. A club born from the community still with that community at its very heart. His tale is heartwarming and a contrast from some of those from the top level of over-inflated budgets and egos. A win against fellow step 5 club Holmesdale at the weekend would not only see the club’s best FA Vase run but also put the club on the map and bring in some essential funds.

Rounding up the news of the week, Jon Couch of the Non League Paper. He’s back with news from around the beautiful game ahead of another bumper weekend of non league football.

S9 Ep13: 01st November 2024 - FA Cup 1 and Oldham Athletic

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The FA Cup hits the first round proper; no replays but hopes and dreams for 32 Non League clubs this weekend

Phil Annets is back with his @FACupFactfile and helps guide us through the stats, facts and records and the chances of a cupset this weekend.

One of those managers setting up to try and achieve an FA Cup upset this week, is an old friend of the show and he’s preparing for a trip to one of his old clubs. Micky Mellon takes his Oldham Athletic side to Tranmere Rovers in this weekend’s FA Cup First Round. Whilst there’s much excitement and just a handful of places in the pyramid between them, he admits promotion would probably be a priority over an FA Cup run.

Rounding up the news of the week, Matt Badcock of the Non League Paper is back ahead of another busy weekend for his team.

S9 Ep12: 25th October 2024 - FA Trophy 1 and Brentwood Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:30:00 +0000

FA Trophy Round 1 this weekend and we speak with Phil Annets wearing his @fatrophyfacts hat, to find out the interesting, the unusual and the downright bizarre facts about the 32 ties and the clubs involved.

One of those clubs hoping to make history and match their best-ever Trophy run is Brentwood Town. It's 6 months since we last spoke to Chairman Jez Dickinson and lots has gone on since then as he reveals, ahead of their Trophy tie.

Jon Couch is back with us offering insight in The Non League Paper round-up this week. Trophy, Vase, FA Cup managerial moves, and plenty of reasons why we love non league.

S9 Ep11: 18th October 2024 - FA Vase 1 and Ashville FC

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

It is FA Vase First Round time, and Phil Annests has his @favasefactfile hat on, detailing the debutants, the record breakers, and the downright bizarre. He is the man with the stats for every occasion.

Those stats make for great stories but my next guest and his club have more stories than most. They are the kind that make me love non league. Real football, run by real football fans. Founded by a D-day veteran who is now 100 and still plays a part in the club he formed 75 years ago, they have a new progressive manager who celebrates the club, the people, and the ethos surrounding them. Steve Scott is an enthusiastic young manager who has served his apprenticeship lower down the pyramid with great success and plans to continue at Step 4 Ashville FC. With two massive games ahead he’s neither fazed nor over-confident, but ready to enjoy being part of a club I think everybody will want to be part of when they hear his sell.

The Non League Paper’s, Matt Badcock is our man in the know in and around the week’s news. There’s FA Cup, FA Vase, Managerial moves, Club departures and non league making inroads at the highest level. All in a day’s work for nonleague’s finest media gurus.

S9 Ep10: 11th October 2024 - FA Cup 4Q and Taunton Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

It is FA Cup front and centre this week. The Fourth and final qualifying round. The last full-on celebration of Non League before that other lot gets involved. Of course, we look forward to that First Round draw and all the drama that will create plus Phil Annets is here with his @FACupFactFile hat on to guide us through the stats, facts and records ready to be set and broken this weekend

Old fans of the show will know Rich Luffman is a manager who still under 40, has learnt his trade in the lower levels of non league with much success. With over 500 games as a manager under his belt, he admits having never been with a club that doesn’t win most weeks. In his opening months at Step 3 with Taunton Town he has helped turn the Somerset club around, progressing in both the FA cup and FA Trophy and currently on a 10 game unbeaten run. As ever he’s great value as a guest.

With the weekly news round-up and flagging some of the features of this weekend’s Non League Paper, Matt Badcock is another welcome returnee.

S9 Ep9: 04th October 2024 - FA Trophy 3Q & Sporting Khalsa

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

We are in the Third Qualifying of the FA Trophy this weekend. The Step 3 clubs are the big boys and big scalps to be taken; 88 of those clubs and the 40 clubs from Step 4 have progressed from the last round. Phil Annets is on hand with some thoughts and insight wearing his @FATrophyFacts hat.

Our manager this week, is another at a club built on camaraderie and a place people want to be. Ian Rowe has been the gaffer of Sporting Khalsa for 10 years now but the club is more than just the men’s first team, it’s very much about the people, as Ian explains.

Helping with the weekly news round-up Jon Couch is back. Another packed issue of The Non League Paper ahead but first we discuss the FA Cup draw, clubs in trouble and of course, more managerial moves.

S9 Ep8: 27th September 2024 - FA Cup 3Q and Winchester City

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

It is the FA Cup Third Qualifying round this weekend. 80 clubs, 40 ties in the penultimate qualifying round and the one where victory puts them in the hat potential to face National League clubs. Plenty of stories, an array of stats and some interesting insights from our man in the know Phil Annets @FACupFactfile.

Craig Davis last came on the show this time last year before bowing out of the FA Cup in the Third Qualifying Round. Hoping for a different outcome this time around, his side face second tier opposition so a cupset could be on the cards but there’s already reason to celebrate with his club Winchester City returning home, to a refurbished stadium with a new 3G installed over the summer and they are all ready for this big weekend.

Matt Badcock is on hand rounding up the news of the week from The Non League Paper. Managerial moves, tables taking shape and a non league rap. Usual non-league fayre.

S9 Ep7: 20th September 2024 - FA Trophy 2Q, FA Vase 2Q & Flackwell Heath

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

It is FA Vase and FA Trophy Second Qualifying round time. Nearly 400 non league clubs from Steps 2 down to 6 take part this weekend in their respective competitions this weekend and Phil Annets is on hand to help us understand the most interesting stories behind the ties.

One manager leading his side into the FA Trophy for the first time in a number of years is Chris Ayres. His Flackwell Heath side took the Combined Counties Premier North by storm last term and they have started off well at Step 4 too in the Southern League Central Division One. He thinks he may have the best dressing room around, and we are not talking decor, but the camaraderie of a group of players, many of whom he has known for over a decade.

With The Non League Paper round up this week is Jon Couch. Some big managerial moves, some big cup games and the National league beginning to take shape.

S9 Ep6: 13th September 2024 - FA Cup 2nd Qualifying & Harefield United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

We celebrate The FA Cup reaching the Second Qualifying round this weekend. Step 2 clubs enter the fore and @FACupFactfile Phil Annets runs us through some of the most interesting stats and facts as some of the clubs taking part look for their fourth win of the season in the competition

One of those is Harefield United. A Step 5 club who have already dumped out the in-form Step 3 club in the previous round, now looking for another scalp from that division. Their boss is certainly no stranger to non league both as a player and as a manager, and Wayne Carter is clearly loving the challenge directing his young squad to memories that will stay with them forever.

Matt Badcock is on hand again from The Non League Paper this week. More managerial moves, more clubs facing unplanned problems and what we really should be reading into with the embryonic table standings

S9 Ep5: 06th September 2024 - FA Trophy 1Q and Chelmsford City

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The FA trophy takes the limelight this weekend, 160 sides from Step 4 as the FA Trophy reaches the First Qualifying Round. Phil Annets is with us wearing his new @fatrophyfacts hat, giving us the lowdown and the knowledge you need to understand the weekend’s action and of course to impress your friends.

My next guest is a new Chairman, just over a month in the role, it’s one he’s coveted for years but he’s been sprung into it quickly and in stressful times, but it’s clear Spencer Gore is enjoying his new role, and looking forward to building his childhood club Chelmsford City again to challenge and even aim for the Football League.

Matt Badcock is our man from The Non League Paper this week with thoughts on the week’s news, managerial moves and what’s ahead in this weekend’s issue of the Non League Paper.

S9 Ep4: 30th August 2024 - FA Cup 1Q & AFC Stoneham

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The FA Cup reaches the First Qualifying Round. The Step 3 sides are in and there are 112 ties to look forward to. Phil Annets @FACupFactfile is the man in the know and the man at the top of the show to give us insight, knowledge and the magic of the FA Cup.
55 Step 5 clubs have made it through to this stage from the Extra Preliminary Round. One of those is AFC Stoneham and we speak to Chair Mark Stupple about his club and the 1500-plus players, registered with them this season across a multitude of sides under the club banner.
Rounding up the week’s news is Jon Couch Executive Editor of The Non League Paper. More insight and knowledge about the football we know and love and previews of this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S9 Ep3: 23rd August 2024 - FA Vase 1Q, FA Trophy Prelim, Staines & Lammas (Middlesex)

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The FA Trophy and FA Vase begin this weekend. The Trophy has a rare Preliminary Round and the FA Vase the First Round Qualifying Round. Phil Annets is on hand to offer some stats and insight into the ties coming up this weekend, which is a busy weekend for him and Non League football.

Not as busy for my next guest as while his team is back in the FA Vase after a 10-year hiatus they’ve been drawn away. No less exciting and still likely to be very well supported for a Step 6 side. Oliver Ellary explains more about his love for Non League and Staines & Lammas (Middlesex) FC

Jon OCuch is the man with the Non League Paper round-up. Not the busiest week in Non League but still managerial changes and plenty to discuss.

S9 Ep2: 16th August 2024 - FA Cup Prelim and Boro Rangers

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

It is the FA Cup Preliminary Round. 134 Clubs from Step 4 and 138 Clubs from Step 5 in action across the weekend, hoping to secure the £1444 winning prize-money but also a place in the First Qualifying Round when the 88 Step 3 clubs join the competition.

Phil Annets returns to the fold to offer a review of the Extra Preliminary Round and a preview of this weekend’s games too.

One club through to this round is Boro Rangers. A club younger than any of the players that will even feature in the completion this season but one on the up and in the right way too as founder and chairman Mark Curtis explains.

Matt Badcock helps round up the week’s non-league news and previews this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S9 Ep1: 09th August 2024 - Grounds maintenance and the season begins

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Back with another season and this weekly look at the world of non league football.

As many clubs up and down the country kick off their competitive season, it is often only possible thanks to the often-overlooked hard work of one or a handful of people at the club. The ground staff make football possible for all of us. Our first guest is at the heart of the revolution that has seen important changes and improvements of grass pitches up and down the country. Geoff Webb is the CEO of the Ground Management Association and he gives some insight into what has been happening, what's to come, and how you might get involved If you are a Groundsman or not - it's fascinating stuff.

Lots went on over the summer and the Non League Paper covered it all. Jon Couch helps round up some of the big talking points and gives us a heads-up on what’s to come in this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S8 Ep39: 24th May 2024 - Season end, National Game Awards and League Allocations

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

A final weekly look for the season as we head into hibernation to plan for next season but still plenty to round -up this week before we go. All with the help of Matt Badcock, of the Non League Paper. There’s more managerial movement, club allocation debates and awards galore.

S8 Ep38: 17th May 2023 - Non League Finals Day, Season finales

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

A big week for non league football as we celebrate Non League FInals Day from last weekend.

We've got post-match interviews with each of the managers.
and then a round-up of the week’s news including the Vase and Trophy finals, football still to be played and a host of managerial changes we welcome back to the show Executive Editor of the Non League Paper, Jon Couch

S8 Ep37: 10th May 2024 - Non League Finals Day, FA Vase, FA Trophy and Great Wakering Rovers

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Another hectic week in non league football as play-offs are played, dreams are realised or crushed and the home of English football gets ready for the double cup final that crowns the non league season. Yes it’s Non League Finals day on Saturday and we talk to some of those getting ready for the big day and take a look at the four clubs who will be enjoying their day in the sun.

First up is the man with more knowledge than the taxi rank by Wembley Way. The statto for every great cup competition. Mr Phil Annets joins me to chat facts behind the FA Vase, FA Trophy and the FA Cup as we also pick up on the winners of this season’s ninth FA Cup Team Awards, the FACTAs.

My next guest has been on my radar for a while and I hope you will agree it’s been worth the wait. He’s possibly the non league legend you weren’t yet aware of but for sure you will want to know more about him, and his little village club whether they win in the FA Vase Final on Saturday or not. Dave Patient has been involved in Non League for over 4 decades before getting his chance at Wembley, and with a serious health scare forcing him to miss their first semi final, he’s more than lived up to that Patient name. Now, the Chair and Director of Football at Great Wakering Rovers is just aiming for Saturday to be a great day for all involved.

Giving as a trip on a busy week of non league news Matt Badcock of The Non League Paper. We’ve had Play-offs, Crowd issues, an England C win, administrative confusion and plenty of manager movements all to be reported on

S8 Ep36: 03 May 2024 - Balham FC & Solihull Moors

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

First up, a community club making the national headlines but you may not have seen it, but you do need to know. Balham FC play in the Combined Counties Premier South but it’s the 20 sides from U8s upwards and ladies team that make this football club so successful. Bringing on young talent and young people, which as my guest Finance Director Dereck Fordham explains is something they are very proud of and want to continue to do despite the issues they’ve made the headlines with for doing everything right in my eyes.

Then we talk football. Old friend of the show Andy Whing is in his first season as a full-time boss, his first season at Solihull Moors and he’s made Wembley twice… in a week. First up it’s Sunday’s prize game, against Bromley for a place in the English Football League, not that you’d be able to tell from one of the game’s calmest and nicest managers around.

Rounding up the week’s non league news - and there is plenty of it, including breaking news as we recorded - is Jon Couch of The Non League Paper. Play-offs play a big part along with admin and managerial moves

S8 Ep35: 26th April 2024 - Barnet and Biggleswade Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Two Non League Show debutants in a very busy week for non league.

First up an assistant manager at a club competing in the biggest game in English football this weekend. Barnet's number two Connor Smith, has seen success as a player and also in his first player coach role at Boreham Wood. Now in his second season with Barnet and his first as number to Dean Brennan, their second-place finish in the National League sees them just one win away from that glittering Wembley final.

Just one game away from promotion is Danny Payne. In his first season as boss at Biggleswade Town he knows it’s in his hands on Saturday but with a second place play-off berth the worst-case scenario, this busy entrepreneur seems to let little worry him.

Rounding up the week’s bizarre non league news is Matt Badcock of The Non League Paper. FA Cup fall-out, play-off hiccups, and more managerial shifts are the order of the day.

S8 Ep34: 19th April 2024 - South Shields and Real Bedford

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

This week bumper show and one all about the people and not necessarily the lifting of trophies, despite the time of the season.

First up a fan who has had a week he will surely always remember but perhaps not for the best of reasons. Dean Knight this time last week was a typical fan helping organise a supporters bus to a play-off chasing match at the weekend. On Saturday evening he was being rushed to hospital 120 miles from home after a bus crash left him and another 15 or so South Shields fans injured and shaken up. Thankfully, everybody survived and are on the mend, but it was the reaction from fellow fans, fans from all clubs even rivals that captured my attention and captured the heart of Dean as the non league football family pulled together.

Talking about the non league family pulling together. My next guest is a Chairman who has been the focus of some ridicule since coming into the game. However, back to back promotions for his Real Bedford side and new investment from American Billionaires, suggest Peter McCormack might just be onto to something with his non traditional approach.

Rounding it all up is The Non League Paper’s Jon Couch, previewing the National League’s final set of normal fixtures, managerial changes and the scrapping of FA Cup Replays in the proper rounds.

S8 Ep33: 12th April 2024 - Ware and Quorn

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

First up an experienced manager in possibly the tightest promotion battle across the pyramid. Ware’s Paul Halsey is no stranger to play-off pressures but in a season of some clubs with 5 games per week, he’s got just 3 games on three separate Saturdays left to play in a division when any club from 6 could still pip the title.

Talking about experience, following our love of highlighting the great work done by so many off the field and the many jobs that can entail, we speak again to an old friend of the show Adam Etheridge. From volunteer to full-time administrator he’s now overseeing the off-the-field work at Quorn FC and has a multitude of hats and a multitude of stories about the wonders and magic of non league to tell

Rounding it all up in a bumper week of news too, is The Non League Paper’s Jon Couch, that FA Vase semi-final second leg, final movers and shakers in the National League, fairness for fans, and some managerial moves all in the mix.

S8 Ep32: 05th April 2024 - Fixture chaos and Colne FC

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The beautiful game, the world of Non League football is magical for the people within it. A few years ago the pandemic did its best to impact and tear it apart, but IT came back stronger, we came back stronger.

This season a new force threatens to rip apart our world. A natural force that surely can't be controlled. The weather across the country has played havoc with the playing season. Games postponed, games abandoned, and a fixture pile-up with an FA hardline backstop that leaves many clubs with back-to-back days to play matches to complete the season. We speak to one man who has tried to rally the troops for change. Colne FC is one of those who face a multitude of matches in a matter of days with burdens not only on pitches and players but also on volunteers and fans. Media Man Ben Metcalfe admits he has no answer but knows it is time for change.

Rounding up the week’s news is The Non League Paper’s Matt Badcock as we hit Semi-Finals fo the FA Vase and FA Trophy and see a multitude of managerial rejigs.

S8 Ep31: 29th March 2024 - FA Vase Semis, Lincoln United & Grimsby Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

It is FA Vase semi final time. We open the show with Phil Annets with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on, giving us insight into this season’s competition and the four sides remaining.
Then we head north to one of the clubs involved. This week also has a creative arts feel, so we speak to the media guy putting in the hours to ensure Lincoln United is a club people are talking about up and down the land and across the world. Charlie Fytche is still in his early 20s but already doing great stuff for the world of non league.

Talking about the world of non league, my next guest is a filmmaker but at heart a non league fan too. Jack Spring has made a documentary series about his beloved Grimsby Town’s last magical season back in non league out now on Amazon Prime. It’s driven by the kind of human interest people-led stories that make us love non league and well worth a watch.

Rounding up the week’s news is Jon Couch of The Non League Paper in another bumper show, ahead of an Easter weekend hopefully just as packed with non league action.

S8 Ep30: 22nd March 2024 - Non League Day, Plymouth Parkway, Peter Miller's Stats and Stowmarket Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

It’s Non League Day this weekend so we celebrate Non league. I’ve tried to find something for everybody, celebrate the quirkiness, enjoy the camaraderie, and applaud the success in adversity. This is the Non League Football Show and this is Non League.

First up a returnee with 15 games still to play until the end of the season that can’t be extended. By the time you listen to this, that will be 14, because with their own ground not in use due to the International break, the local pro club have offered up use of their stadium to my first guest to help his Step 3 club get through their fixture backlog. Lee Hobbs is very thankful for the support and practical about the job facing Plymouth Parkway in the coming weeks to avoid relegation.

Also returning to the show another statistician, of the like, only Non League creates. It began over a decade ago as a way of providing answers to his own questions as to whether his club could get promoted, now it’s this non leaguer’s and many more’s, go-to resource, as the season draws to a close. A big hat-tip to Peter Miller and his Google Sheets.

Our Chairman this week, could easily have become a clubs in crisis feature when his club lost its long-term financial supporter. However, a strong team of volunteers, a string of community based projects and a desire to improve within realistic budgets means whilst relegation looms from Step 4, other elements of the club are thriving and the long term sustainability of the club is now well within reach at Stowmarket Town thanks to Kevin Blundell and his team.

Helping us round off the show and round-up the week's news, Matt Badcock of The Non League Paper. Titles won and not quite won, managerial moves and plenty more we can read in this week’s paper.

S8 Ep30: 15th March 2024 - England C and Brentwood Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

We start this week with one of this show’s longest-serving guests, not only as a guest of this show but also as manager of the England C side. Paul Fairclough has over two decades on the job and admits he is as enthusiastic as ever in the role. A game on Tuesday night in Wales is followed in May by a home game v Nepal at Aldershot Town and as Paul explains the non league international setup has been the stepping stone for so many successful footballers.

Next, a debutant to the show. Chairman at Brentwood Town Jez Dickinson has big plans for this club that have helped him partner up with one of sport’s business masters and set in place plans for a 3G pitch to be laid as soon as the season ends. It’s clear he’s enjoying the ride but that he’s also very appreciative of the team he has around him - on and off the field.

Rounding up the show and the news, Matt Badcock of The Non League Paper. Covering the stories and talking points of the week he also gives an insight into what we can read in this week’s paper.

S8 Ep29: 08th March 2024 - FA Vase & FA Trophy Quarters - Macclesfield and North Greenford United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

A bumper full length programme this week as we hit the Quarter finals of the FA Trophy and FA Vase, four ties, eight clubs in each compettion.

First up an old friend of the show in a new job. His record speaks for itself but it's not often a manager moves into a new dugout in the back end of the season, at a club bigger than he’s ever taken on before, in sight of a play-off place and in the quarter-finals of a national cup competition. Michael Clegg has achieved just that at Macclesfield although in an open and honest interview, he admits he’s only played one won one in the role so far.
Phil Annets is on hand with his @favasefactfile hat on to introduce us to the 8 clubs in the VAse quarter-finals, and to remind us of THAT fact about FA Vase finals.
Then we speak to a man who is CHairman and joint manager at North Greenford United as they are two rounds from Wembley. Paul Mills admits it's a real family affair just a stone’s throw from the national stadium but wouldn’t change a thing about his club’s big day on Saturday.
Rounding it all off, Jon Couch returns from The Non League Paper to help us cover weather and postponements, club finances, moving managers, and fanatical fans.

S8 Ep28: 01st March - Ground Grading or Stadium Accreditation Assessments

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

A full-length programme this week but just the two in-depth guests. As we roll into March we discuss ground grading or rather Stadium Assessment the new system of baselining and auditing the stadia in operation across the National League System. Mark Harris Chairman of the Northern Premier League offers an expert view into why the new system was needed, what it is, and how it will impact clubs this year and in years to come. In insightful discussion including how fans can play a part in ensuring football stadiums of the future meet their needs and the necessities of health and safety.
Matt Badcock is back from The Non League Paper. This week there’s a discussion on the season unravelling, managers moving and crisis clubs converging.

S8 Ep27: 23rd February 2024 - FA Cup Quarter Finals and Clubs in Crisis

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:30:00 +0000

A late release and shorter version due to technical gremlins affecting guest interviews this week. Disappointing but hopefully those guests can come back in the coming weeks as they have some exciting stuff to share.

So just Matt Badcock from The Non League Paper this week but what a week of football news. He joins us straight from the press conference at Maidstone United as they gear up for their last 16 tie in the FA Cup at Coventry City.
It’s also been a busy week on the clubs in crisis front. Better news for Taunton Town but worrying times for Torquay United and Rochdale.
There’s a whole host of managerial changes as ever and keep an eye on the weather as non league football tries to get through its fixtures with an early season finish.

S8 Ep26: 16th February 2024 - Bishops Stortford, The FA Trophy / Vase 5th Rd & QF

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Just the one club guest this week so a slightly abbreviated show but an important insight nonetheless.

With some of the Fifth Round FA Trophy ties still to be played due to weather postponements, we speak to a manager who is probably putting more on the chance for Wembley than any other club still in the competition. Bishops Stortford owner and manager Steve Smith was last with us celebrating his side’s romp of the IShtmian Premier Division. As he tells us he still can’t come to terms with the decision - even post-appeal - to place his side in the National North and not the South this season. That has meant additional travel, additional costs and pretty much an entire new squad. Whilst competitive in most games it hasn’t worked out this term for the Blues who are rock bottom of the Step 2 Division and need to double their current points even to get level the club currently in safety. Whilst he’s not given up all hope, Smith is realistic enough to understand the FA Trophy and their great run already is probably where his and his side’s hope is better pinned. Coalville Town - under new management - and from a level below stand now between them and progression into the Quarter Finals to meet Macclesfield.

Rounding up the week’s news including his presence at the FA Trophy and Vase draws earlier this week, Executive Editor at The Non League Paper Jon Couch is on hand with his expert insight into the draw, the talking points of the week and those managerial moves.

S8 Ep25: 09th February 2024 - FA Trophy / FA Vase 5th Rd & Falmouth Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

We’ve reached round 5 in both the FA Trophy and the FA Vase. 16 clubs left in each competition 8 ties apiece to get through, with the weather looking to play a hand in that.
In the Trophy those from outside the top tier have their sights set on a Wembley final they may not have expected, whilst there are still some looking to battle on more than one front this season.
But our focus this week is the FA Vase. @FAVaseFactfile Mr Phil Annets is on hand to give us oversight of all the clubs and the ties in this round. We then get a rare treat. Chairman at Falmouth Town of the Western League Graham Medlin doesn’t do many interviews. He’s happier ensuring his club continues to survive and indeed thrive with sights even this year set on promotion to the Southern League. His side face one of their biggest ever games with a trip to Jersey Bulls in the FA Vase final 16 this weekend and it’s clear he’s pretty proud of the sa,e.
Rounding up the week’s news including and what’s coming up in the wekeend’s paper Editor at Large at The Non League Paper Matt Badcock is on hand with his own expert insight.

S8 Ep24: 02nd February 2024 - Cray Wanderers Wandering Home and Managers on the Move

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

To counter the clubs in peril stories we’ve had to report on this season, it’s time to celebrate a story of dedication, persistence and desire. London’s oldest football club finally coming home. Not quite yet fully ready for the return of the Isthmian Premier side but youth and women’s teams of Cray Wanderers are moving into Flamingo Park. CEO Sam Wright is rightly proud but far from done yet, not only seeking to get the men’s first team back in for some prestigious pre-seasons for next season but also building these community links they’ve missed out for in the 26 years as groundsharing wanderers

Rounding up the week’s news including the FA Cup success of Maidstone, the multitude of managerial moves and what’s coming up in the weekend’s paper Executive Editor at The Non League Paper Jon Couch

S8 Ep23: 26th January 2024 - FA Cup 4th Round & Maidstone United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

It is the FA Cup Fourth Round weekend and just the one non-league representative. Phil Annets @facupfactfile is on hand to give some insight into this round and the competition so far. Many will have written off National South’s Maidstone but having already dumped Barrow and Stevenage out for the competition to go further than the club ever has in this competition, or the former club before it in fact… there’s some magic in the air that might make, even high flying hosts Ipswich Town quiver a little. So why not send another shiver down their spine…? Remember Roy Essandoh? He of the FA Cup and Wycombe Wanderers fairytale? You soon will, as I speak to Maidstone’s new striker Manny Duku, who aims to repeat the highs of his fellow striker.

Rounding us up, Editor at Large at The Non League Paper Matt Badcock is here to help with the week's news and previews the weekend’s edition

S8 Ep22: 19th January 2024 - Barnet & Bishops Sutton

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The highs and lows of football spotlighted this week but also the magic of why we all do it and why we all love it.

First up a return to these waveforms of Barnet boss Dean Brennan. Into the FA Trophy last 16 and sitting third in the National League, life isn’t looking too shoddy. A Saturday tea-time visit of table-toppers Chesterfield is on the menu this week but as Dean says, he can only take one game at a time.

Some might think even one game at a time would be too much after 27 league games without a win this season. That’s the story from Bishops Sutton of the Western League Divison One but Chairman George Williams isn’t perturbed. Disappointed yes, but 50 years after helping reform the club he’s still doing everything he can to keep the club ticking over and he has everything crossed that they can stay in step 6 somehow this season, and after speaking to him this week I think the whole of non league would love that too.

Executive Editor at The Non League Paper Jon Couch is here to help with the week's news round-up, sadly including more clubs in peril and the seeming demise of one of non league’s historic clubs.

S8 Ep21: 12th January 2024 - FA Trophy & FA Vase R4: Welling United & Blyth Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The FA Trophy and the FA Vase reach the Fourth Round this weekend. The last 32 and the clubs still involved have every right to be distant dreaming about that Wembley final.

We speak to an experienced non league manager who has enough behind him to know few will give his side a chance against visitors Chesterfield on Saturday. Welling United boss Danny Bloor is wiley enough to have a few tricks up his sleeve to make it a big day out for all involved at the club, with an outside chance of that upset.

Phil Annets is on hand with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on ,with some insight into the 16 ties featuring the Step 5 and Step 6 sides. We also speak to a lady Chair of one of those Step 6 sides. In the historic hotbed of North East non league football Blyth Town haven’t got the glorious or lengthy history of their neighbours but they are a side on the up and with former winners the visitors looking to add another chapter to their own story. Sandra Orr is one of those folk to whom non league owes so much, perhaps this is one of those magical weekends football returns the favour?

Matt Badcock returns for his first update of 2024. The Editor at Large at The Non League Paper helps cover FA Cup, FA Vase and FA Trophy news, clubs in peril and a whole host of managerial changes.

S8 Ep20: 05th January 2024 - FA Cup Third Round & Aldershot Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

It’s the FA Cup Third Round and four of the 64 in action are from Non-League Circles. First up Phil Annets is here with his FA Cup Factfile Hat, giving us all the insight into those four ties and more ahead of the weekend.

Next an old friend of the show. A very old friend of our very old show. Hugo Langton used to grace the studio at BBC London in what seems another lifetime ago but now he’s set for the biggest game of his life as Assistant Manager at Aldershot as they travel to West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup Third Round.

Executive Editor at The Non League Paper Jon Couch brings us news of more big managerial changes, clubs surviving and clubs heading into hibernation and much more besides.

S8 Ep19: 29th December 2023 - Farnham Town and 100% record

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Another slightly shorter show going into the New Year but still much to entertain and inform.

First up he’s led this club to the only 100% league record still intact as the end of the year arrives. Paul Johnson’s Farnham Town top the Combined Counties Premier South and remains in the FA Vase, yet he’s only been in the job just over 12 months. Lots achieved but much more to come, as he sets out his stall for a long-term commitment to his growing club.

Bringing us up to date with the news, Executive Editor at The Non League Paper Jon Couch. Some big managerial changes, the highs and lows of being a football fan and some insight into what’s to come in the final issues of the Non League Paper of 2023.

S8 Ep18: 22nd December 2023 - Oldham Athletic and Christmas

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

A slighter shorter show going into the Christmas break but we have two of football’s hardest-working non-league experts to take you into the festive weekend.

First up he’s back in non-league with perhaps perfect timing. 12 years since he took Fleetwood Town into the Football League from the Conference, 6 years since he took Tranmere Rovers back to the 92, he’s settling in quickly at Oldham Athletic with sights on the National League play-offs. Micky Mellon likes good people and he’s one of the best himself and won’t even have Christmas Day off.

Getting ready to create our CHristmas Eve read, Matt Badcock Editor at Large at The Non League Paper. National League insights, managerial moves and revolutionising refereeing all on the agenda in our discussion with more to come in the paper out Christmas Eve.

S8 Ep17: 15th December 2023 - Altrincham & Tividale

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

A mixed bag this week. We speak to an old friend of the show making progress every season at his club, now in the FA Trophy Fourth round and pushing for a play-off promotion in the National League. Phil Parkinson - yes non-league’s very own - thinks his Altrincham side is coming together nicely, although the Christmas schedule isn’t as he’d hoped, highlighting the big sacrifices those involved in football often have to make.
With a similar schedule after weeks without competitive football is step 5 Tividale. They hope to get their FA Vase Third round tie played this weekend at the third attempt. Competing still in four cup competitions but not having had a league game since October it's been a strange season but one manager Stuart How is confident will bring rewards.
Rounding up the week’s news and the show is Jon Couch Executive Editor at The Non League paper.

S8 Ep16: 08th December 2023 - FA Cup 2r Alfreton Town & FA Trophy 3 Chorley

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

A double hit of FA cup competitions this week. With great non-league success in the FA Cup, we talk to a manager who faces a trip to league opposition in a replay on Tuesday with a Third Round spot, the prize. Billy Heath’s Alfreton Town drew 0-0 this week with Walsall but know they have all the opportunity to become heroes and make the Third Round for the first time in the club’s history.

Next, we talk FA Trophy with a man perhaps known best as a manager on memorable FA Cup runs but who now operates as Chairman, in the club he’s spent most of his life at. Jamie Vermigglio is clearly enjoying his new role, among familiar surroundings with familiar faces at Chorley but admits every day is a learning day.

Editor at Large at The Non League Paper, Matt Badcock rounds up the show with the week’s news and a preview of this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S8 Ep15: 01st December 2023 - FA Vase 3, FA Cup 3 & Ramsgate

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

It is FA Vase 3rd round and FA Cup second round this weekend so we have Phil Annets on hand with first, his @favasefactfile hat on, and then, his @facupfactfile hat.

The FA Cup 2nd Round has 10 non league representatives this weekend and we speak to the Chairman of the lowest-ranked side. James Lawson, Chairman at Ramsgate, already has a plethora of stories with his club and he hopes to make more starting on Monday at AFC Wimbledon.

Executive Editor at The Non League Paper, Jon Couch rounds up the week’s news and previews this weekend’s Non League Paper a the end of the show

S8 Ep14: 24th November 2023 - Kidderminster Harriers The season unfolds

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Some techie gremlins means a late release and shorter show but plenty to delight, entertain and inform.
First up Russ Penn manager at Kidderminster Harriers. From play-off winners last term to rock bottom of the National League this, but there’s still hope and still expectation that the small margins can be pushed in the right direction at Aggborough.
Matt Badcock is back with his insight into the week’s news and previews of the content for this weekend’s Non League paper.

S8 Ep13: 17th November 2023 - FA Trophy 2, Radcliffe & Bracknell Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

We talk FA Trophy this week. Second Round action with 40 ties. We talk to two sides involved and focus on clubs with joint managers as the season begins to hit super busy.

First up, Anthony Johnson now joint manager at Radcliffe has had an amazing start to the season in the Northern Premier League which he admits is the focus for him and Bernard Morley, but who’d turn down an FA Trophy run with a trip to National North Farsley Celtic this weekend, between them and Round Three.

Enjoying home advantage in his FA Trophy tie is Jamie McClurg, joint manager at Bracknell Town. After reaching the FA Cup First Round already this year, they face fellow FA Cup first rounders Horsham in a Step 3 battle that he says he, his fellow manager Carl Withers and his squad are looking forward to with the side in a rich vein of form.

Executive Editor at The Non League Paper, Jon Couch helps with the week’s news round-up the FA Cup, FA Vase, FA Trophy, clubs in trouble, managers in and out, and much more besides, as well as previewing this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S8 Ep12: 10th November 2023 - FA Vase Rd 2 and Horden CW

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

As the final teams come into the FA Vase we celebrate Round Tw , and @FAVaseFactfile Phil Annets offers insight and stats into the 64 ties.

One of the all-Step 6 ties features a club only formed in 2017 but one that has already begun the climb up the pyramid and entered the Vase this year at this round due to last year’s progress to Round 4. It’s not often you speak to a manager who has been the only one in the history of the club, but Johnny Payne is just that plus an ex-player of the former club in the village, and he's rightly proud of Horden Community Welfare and all involved

With the week’s news, it is Executive Editor at The Non League Paper, Jon Couch. FA Cup, FA Vase and much more besides featuring in this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S8 Ep11: 03rd November 2023 - FA Cup 1 & Cray Valley Paper Mills

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

It's the magical First Round of the FA Cup.n 32 Non League sides involved, some against each other - guaranteeing representation in the Second Round, some eyeing a big cupset against League opposition.
@FACupFactfile Phil Annets is back on hand to offer insight into who may be the David and who may be the Goliaths to fall this round and we speak to a manager ahead of his club's attempt to break competition records against near neighbours some 5 steps above them in the pyramid. Cray Valley Paper Mills don't play Charlton Athletic until Sunday evening but that doesn't mean manager Steve McKimm will change his preparations as he explains.
Matt Badcock rounds the weeks news up and the show off and also previews the Non League Paper's content this weekend

S8 Ep10: 27th October 2023 - Brockenhurst 500 Up McManus, FA Trophy 1 & Kingstonian

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:00:00 +0000

This week we celebrate a manager reaching 500 games at a club he first joined in 2013. Pat McManus may not have a multitude of promotions or silverware in the cabinet but as he explains success comes in different ways at Brockenhurst.
Similarly, they may be former back-to-back FA Trophy Winners but nowadays whilst a Trophy run would be most welcomed by Kingstonian it might not be the primary focus it once was, as current manager Simon Lane explains.
Rounding the show and the week's news up is Matt Badcock of The Non League Paper in another week of managerial changes and cup competitions.

S8 Ep9: 20th October 2023 - FA Vase 1 and Portishead Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

It's the FA Vase First round this weekend and Phil Annets is here with his @FAVASEfactfile hat on with more impressive stats and facts.

Our main guest is a former player with over 500 Southern League appearances, now operating as player-manager in Step 6 Divison One of the Western League leading a group of young local lads to one of the best starts of any club across the pyramid so far this season. Their trip to higher-ranked opposition this weekend in the FA Vase is a shot to nothing in his eyes with a chance for glory and certainly another great day in the story of Portishead Town as a thriving club at the very heart of the local community

Rounding off the show and helping round up the week’s news is the Executive Editor of The Non League Paper, Jon Couch. There’s FA Cup, FA Vase and plenty of managerial moves as well as insight into the stories featuring in this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S8 Ep8: 13th October 2023 - FA Cup 4Q and Horsham FC

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

It’s FA Cup weekend again. The Fourth qualifying round. We speak with Phil Annets with his @facupfactfile hat on offering some impressive stats and facts.

We then speak to the secretary at Horsham FC who have a local derby at home to Dorking Wanderers in the FA Cup this weekend and looking to cause an upset in front of a sell-out crowd. Jeff Barrett has been involved with the club for nearly 50 years through highs and lows but the club is now on a sure footing and looking to make gradual progress season after season.

Rounding up the show and the week’s news is Editor at Large at The Non League paper, Matt Badcock. Giving us a heads-up on the stories to be featured in this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S8 Ep7: 06th October 2023 - Bury, FA Trophy 3Q and Morpeth Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Our manager this week is an old friend of the show. He won the Vase at Wembley, won hearts with this approach to those working with him and won a place in history in his latest role managing a club looking to rise back up to the Football League from their current Step 5 rank. Dave McNabb is just two weeks into the role at Bury FC but already you can sense the impact it has had on him and the potential he knows the club has.
Our Chairman this week is another old friend of the show. Another FA Vase winner at Wembley, he’s hoping his club can replicate and go further their successes in recent years in the FA Trophy this weekend as they commence their part in this season’s competition in the Third Qualifying round.. When he was first involved in the club as a player they were a Step 7 side. Now they are a Step 3 side with aspirations to reach the top in non league. Ken Beattie of Morpeth Town is always good value and that’s what he’s always trying to drive through at his club
The Newspaper journalist is our own Jon Couch Executive Editor at the Non League paper. A big news week, a big week on the managerial merry-go-round and plenty of big reasons flagged up to buy this weekend’s Non League Paper.

S8 Ep6: 29th September - FA Cup 3Q & Winchester City

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

The FA Cup reaches the Third Qualifying Round with 40 ties and 80 clubs just one win away from potentially meeting one of the big boys of non league. First up this round and @FACupFactfile Phil Annets helps guide us through with highlights of his tie-by-tie previews.
One club in the mix this weekend is Winchester City. An in-form team in the Southern League Premier South at the moment they host an equally good form Maidstone United from the step above. Long-serving manager Craig Davis is in no doubt of the challenge ahead but he's looking forward to his players doing him proud.
Rounding up the non league news and this week's show is the Non League Paper's Matt Badcock.

S8 Ep5: 22nd September 2023 - Solihull Moors, FAT2Q, Brighouse Town & FAV2Q

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

After a successful first stint in management at Banbury, Andy Whing flew the nest in the summer and ended up with some old friends close to home at Solihull Moors. The only unbeaten side in the top of non league this season, 10 games in, they sit second and whilst realistic, Whing seems relaxed and confident they are ready to continue the same form for the rest of the season.

Another busy week of non league cup football. The FA Trophy and FA Vase reach the second qualifying round this weekend.

We speak to one of non league’s longest serving managers. Vill Powell is in his seventh season as gaffer at Brighouse Town and a former FA Trophy winner as a player he knows the magic of the competition as his club prepares for a home time against fellow Step 4 opposition.

Helping with the insight of the 340 odd clubs in this weekend’s FA Vase second qualifying round Phil Annets is back again this time with his @favasefactfile hat on.

Rounding it all up Jon Couch Executive Editor at the Non League Paper, with the news of the week from the world of non league and a heads-up on the issues to be covered in this week’s Non League Paper.

S8 Ep4: 15th September 2023 - FA Cup 2Q & Mousehole

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

It’s the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup with the National League South and National League North clubs joining the competition and those who have got the competition to this stage are beginning to dream of some proper giantkillings.

We kick it all off with the man in the know, FA Cup statistician extraordinaire Phil Annets with his @FACupFactfile hat on joins Tim Fuell to give some insight into the 160 clubs in 80 ties this weekend.

Then we head down to the south west again. A bit further than last week’s show, this time the most westerly side in the top four steps of the National League system. A club on the rise not only on the field but also off it. Leading the way in building online followings and communities supporting a club that now boasts an international fan base for what is truly a village side, but a lovely village at that.
Jake Ash is the manager at Mousehole AFc and as it turns out he is as big a fan of this show as we are of his work and those around him at the club. Mousehole are unbeaten this season, joint top scorers in the competition and whilst they host higher level opposition in the FA Cup this weekend there’s little doubt there’s a respectful belief that their unbeaten record and FA Cup journey aren’t about to come to an end just yet.

Rounding it all up Matt Badcock Editor at Large at the Non League Paper with a few reception issues but hopefully not impacting too heavily on his insight into the big news across the pyramid this week and the issues to be covered in this week’s Non League Paper.

S8 Ep3: 08th September 2023 - FA Trophy 1Q, Cribbs & Shirehampton

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

We go to the West Country this week and specifically two clubs in the Bristol suburbs.

The FA trophy begins this weekend with the First Qualifying Round with Step 4 clubs kicking the competition off. We link up again with Richard Luffman gaffer at Cribbs. Promotion last year to step 4 and now this year they’ve already dumped one step 3 side out of the FA Cup and travel to another next week, first up though, a club from their own division in the FA Trophy.

Also in the Bristol area but two levels below, the story of the week. In the middle of a heatwave they had the heartache of a match abandoned in the 83rd minute they were leading 5-2... abandoned due to flooding! Manager Liam Greening tells us about Shirehampton FCs woes.

Rounding it all up Jon Couch the Executive Editor at the Non League Paper with managerial changes, clubs facing demise and the inside track on clubs preparing for the FA Cup next week.

S8 Ep2: 01st September 2023 - FA Cup 1Q, Darlaston Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

It’s the FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round this weekend with the STep 3 sides coming in across the pyramid. Mr Phil Annets @FACUPFactfile is with us offering all the stats and facts of the round.
We talk to Chairman at Darlaston Town Neil Chambers about their history, their successes, and their aspirations as they prepare for a BBC Red Button game as visitors to local rivals they know well.
Rounding it all up with thoughts on some of the biggest stories this week is Editor at Large at The Non League Paper Matt Badcock along with his preview of this weekend’s issue.

S8 Ep1: 25th August 2023 - FA VAse 1Q & Holmer Green

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000

We are back with a new series of weekly looks at the world of non league football.
As the 50th year of the FA Vase kicks off we speak with our resident Statto Mr Phil Annets with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on and speak with Holmer Green Chair Rob Shed who would like to do well in the competition this season but fears the timing might not be right, especially with even the Reading festival hitting team selection for his young first team.
Rounding up the week's news and previewing the weekend's paper is Jon Couch of the Non League Paper on a very busy weekend of non league football.... It's good to be back!

S7 Ep41: 26th May 2023 - Non League Finals Day & National Game Awards

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 26 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

As the football season comes to an end, so does our own season.

We hear from the managers involved in the FA Vase and FA Trophy finals this week, discuss managerial changes and learn about the winners of the Non League Paper's National Game Awards.

Thanks for all your support this season, we are back very soon for the new season bigger, better and all the best human interest stories from the world of non league.

S7 Ep40: 19th May 2023 : Part 2 - Ascot United & Non League Finals Day

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

It’s a while since we did this but in an attempt to get a slightly different look at what Non League Finals Day means to those involved, this seemed too good an opportunity to turn down.

Two legends of their club, Ascot United. Doug Page a man who first turned up at the club with two young sons looking for a club to learn football at. He ended up doing his own coaching badges and never leaving, even helping re-establish the Ascot United mens side and appearing as a player before taking on a role on the committee and even a stint as Chairman and he’s on the board now. Doug even played under the managerial guidance of my other guest’s father Ray Saunders and has been known to still turnout for the Vets. That’s where Rob Saunders now represents the Yellamen but as a player he played a big part in their two previous FA Vase runs to the Quarter Finals and admits he’s a tad jealous of the lads who will represent Ascot United on Sunday at Wembley.

A little bit different and a little extra for you to absorb before the season ends

Don't forget to listen to Part One of this week's show too...

S7 Ep39: 19th May 2023 - Gateshead and Non League Finals Day

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

The season is pretty much done but there’s plenty going on behind the scenes both here, at Wembley and at football clubs up and down the country. It’s actually the busiest time of the year and we wanted to capture a slightly different angle on it all as we go into the final big games this weekend with Non League Finals day. However, to do so it looks like we might have a two part show this week with our ‘second set of guests available early Friday morning to hopefully allow a Friday PM release of their contribution.

That doesn’t mean your ears get time off for good behaviour though. We have plenty to entertain and inform, starting with insight into the FA Trophy final between FC Halifax Town and Gateshead. THe focus is more on the latter as we speak to former media man at the club, now local journalist who has been reporting on the Heed for over 5 decades. It’s great to chat to players, managers, chairmen and the like but with big games like these it’s the fans that have lived and breathed the club often for longer and who for whom Wembley appearances are a big thing. Jeff Bowron knows more about Gateshead FC than most for sure and it’s great to hear what Sunday’s final means for him.

Rounding up the week’s news including last week’s National League, National League South and National League North play off finals is Matt Badcock Editor at Large with the Non League Paper. THere’s also much debate around the league allocations out this week and a number of new managerial appointments too.

S7 Ep38: 12th May 2023 - Kidderminster Harriers and the National League Play-offs

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 12 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Three big games remain at the top of the non league league season. The finals for the National league, national League South and National league north play-offs, to see who takes those remaining promotion spots to climb further up the pyramid.

We speak this week with one manager who if he achieves promotion sees it as his biggest achievement in a short successful management career but also a fairly illustrious playing career too. Russ Penn made over 280 appearances as a player in the football league and almost the same again as a non league player and 8 England C caps and now has over 130 games a gaffer under his belt too so he’s seen a fair bit of football in his time but this weekend is a big one in the National North play-off. A trip to Brackley and some 90 minutes plus add-ons, and perhaps extra time and penalties stand between them and a place back in the top tier of non league football.

Rounding up the week’s news this time around it’s Jon Couch from the Non League Paper. Plenty on the National League play-offs, how we got here and what lies ahead this weekend, plus a managerial merry-go-round that seems impossible to keep up with and some club administration news good and bad this week and the big stories of this weekend’s Non League paper.

S7 Ep37: 05th May 2023 - Boreham Wood & Play-off winners, losers and dreamers

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 05 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

As the play-offs round off in Steps 3,4 & 5, they reach the semi finals stage in Steps 1 and 2 as the season finally draws to a close.
Luke Garrard is no stranger to leading underdogs to success to taking his side to Notts County this weekend isn't too big a worry for him, albeit he concedes they probably deserved promotion from their standard league season performance. We find out how he is preparing his team for this one.
Matt Badcock is on the road as he helps round up all the play off news of the week and some other stuff from the past 7 days plus preview this weekend's Bank Holiday Non League Paper.

S7 Ep36: 28th April 2023 - Billericay Town, Ashington, Promotion and Relegation

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

It’s the end of the season for many but for our first guest it’s just the beginning. Not with us, we’ve followed his journey for years, A new project begins this week as Gary McCann takes on the role of manager of Billericay Town. Calm and collected as ever, the excitement though is clear as he opens up about the challenge ahead.

For our next guest, this weekend is the end of a very successful season whatever the result. We spoke with him earlier this season on an historic FA Cup run and now they are one win away from promotion to Step 4 and the first time back into the Northern Premier League since the 1960s. In the much talked about inter league Step 4 / Step 5 play offs they have possibly the longest journey, but that distance on the road is nothing compared to the journey the club has been on. Ashington Chairman Brian Shotton is keen that that journey has many more legs to come.

Rounding up the week’s news promotions and relations it’s Jon Couch of the Non League Paper who thinks this is his favourite time of year.

S7 Ep35: 21st April 2023 - AFC Fylde & Seasons unwind

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

As many seasons come to a conclusion, for some the most exciting week of the season is upon us. We speak with a manager one point behind but a game in hand at the top of his table looking to secure the title this week. Adam Murray has been at AFC Fylde for less than a season but could be just about to secure legendary status

Rounding up the week’s news, as many leagues come to a close, the Non League Paper’s very own Matt Badcock.

S7 Ep34: 14th April 2023 - Rossington Main & Season finales

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

It’s the time of season when their are tears of joy here and tears of sorrow there. Relegation, Promotion and the pain of just missing out, it’s what football is all about…. Unless of course you supports Rossington Main. They have spent the last 32 seasons in the same division of the Northern Counties East League at Step 6, with limited highs and lows. But now the air is a little bit more expectant. Third place means a home semi final play off this weekend and media man Jack Ciullo (still a twinkle in his parent’s eye the last time his club played in any other division) tells us why this might just be the year.
Rounding up the week’s news after a busy Easter the Non League Paper’s very own Jon Couch.

S7 Ep33: 07th April 2023 - Ramsgate and end of season fixture congestion

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

We speak with a player manager who effectively has 5 possibly 6 ‘cup finals’ between now and the end of the season, hoping to secure promotion, a title and a county cup too. Jamie Coyle is no stranger to the manager’s role, nor to combining it with playing too and asince taking on both mantles at Ramsgate in February he has tweaked the side to sit top of the ISthmian South East with 4 league games remaining all against opposition with at least play-off aspirations themselves.

It’s been a busy week in Non league with plenty of admin and debate. Editor at Large at the Non league paper Matt Badcock helps sift through it all and provides a round up of what we can expect to read in the weekend’s edition.

S7 Ep32: 31st March 2023 - FA Trophy & FA Vase Semi Finals & Barnet

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000

We reach the semi final stage of the FA Trophy and the FA Vase. All single game affairs with penalties if scores are level after 90 minutes, putting ateshead, Barnet, Altrincham FC Halifax Town, Corsham Town, Ascot United, Congleton Town and Newport Pagnell Town just over one hour and a half of football from a Wembley appearance.

We talk to a man formerly of this very parish. Now head coach at Barnet Dean Brennan has his side firmly in the play-offs but also in the semi finals of the FA Trophy, a competition he won as a player during his time at Grays Athletic. There’s no doubting he’s keen to get back to Wembley but a finish as high up the play-offs as possible and another chance of Wembley is certainly in his sights too.

Phil Annets returns to the show with his FA Vase Factfile hat on as we discover the quirks and patterns of success in the cup competition that gives Step 5 and 6 clubs that incredible chance for a Wembley appearance

Rounding it all up, Jon Couch from the Non League Paper, previews this weekend’s edition and helps with commentary on the news of the week so far.

S7 Ep31: 24th March - Berkhamsted one point away

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

A slightly shorter show this week due to availability of our planned guests but hopefully as engaging as ever.

So close in recent seasons, Berkhamsted are now just a point from the title at Step 4 in the Southern League and Chairman Steve Davis believes his club is more than ready for the next step, but first that trip to Hertford.

As we reach Non League Day 2023 Matt Badcock is on hand from the Non League Paper to preview this weekend’s issue and discuss England C, New contracts and the managerial merrygoround’s latest hop on and hop offs.

S7 Ep30: 17th March 2023 - Bury & Non League Day

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

A slightly different week this one our feature this week is really the love of the beautiful game.

As the two Bury football club factions seek to once again come together we speak with the half currently with a ground but no club. Not the non league experience, nor effectively a team to support just yet week in week out, but it does seem a sharing of values that are important to non league and important for his historic club to come together and build it’s future chapters.

With non league day also just around the corner we speak to a man on the inside. A veteran ground-hopper, a season ticket holder at Chelsea but also one of non league’s finest ambassadors and advocate from the work he puts in organising and promoting Non League Day, so it’s great to get to speak to Ian Bailey

Jon Couch provides the weekly round up from NOn League Towers with plenty on the agenda in another busy Non League week.

S7 Ep29: 10th March 2023 - FA Trophy / Vase 6 Altrincham and Peacehaven & Telscombe

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

As the Trophy and Vase reach the Quarter Finals we talk with those at the top.
First up a Co-Chairman whose love for his club began decades ago with most of those spent admiring from afar. Now however, Bill Waterson is using that fans passion, and business knowhow to push forward his club Altrincham, now in it’s first year as full-time and going from strength to strength.
We have a return of our very own statto Phil Annets with his @favasefactfile hat on too helping us understand the magical facts behind this season’s last eight.
One of which is Peacehaven and Telscombe. Chair Sue Norwood took on the role seven years ago with the club in some turmoil. A new manager still in situe and a focus on community football means not only are the mens side in the last 8 of this season’s FA Vase but there is also a reserve side, Development side, U23s and two under 18s side plus a a wealth of youth and ladies football at the club.
Rounding up the week’s non league news it’s Matt Badcock from the Non League paper phelping preview this weeken’ds paper

S7 Ep28: 03rd March 2023 - Worksop Town and Walthamstow

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

It's W week

First up, we speak with Craig Parry the manager at Worksop Town who have already secured their play-off place this season and now focus their attention on the Northern Premier League Division One East title. He knows it won’t be easy but is pleased that the club seems to be on the right footing on and off the field.

We also speak with a non league legend. Nicky Ironton won 3 Conference titles as a player, 2 FA Trophies and gained England semi-pro caps. As a manager he’s done well too and seen pretty much all there is to see in non league, but last Saturday was different in a game that had almost everything he saw his club come back from what looked like a 90th minute ‘winner’ from their visitors to see his Walthamstow side run out eventual 6-4 victors.

Rounding up the week’s non league news it’s Jon Couch from the Non League paper with all the usual clubs in trouble, managers on the move and National League title tussles.

S7 Ep27: 24th February 2023 - Football Governance and Melksham Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

A big week in football with the new Government White Paper? We get the thoughts of old friend of the show, fan engagement expert, turned lecturer, Kevin Rye on what it all means, especially for non league and how people can get involved and influence the likely legislation it is set to bring.

On a slightly different note we speak with a man who has just notched his 2000th game at his club. From Assistant Secretary through a variety of roles behind the scenes Dave Phillips still runs the turnstiles now at Melksham Town now well into his 70s.

Rounding up the week’s non league news Matt Badcock from the Non League paper and what a week it has been.

S7 Ep26: 17th February 2023 - Ref Support & Wingate and Finchley

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In a week when the BBC are citing the awful statistics of referees being abused, injured or attacked, we speak with old friend of the Show Martin Cassidy. CEO of independent charity Ref Support he’s actually in positive mood - not that the darker side of football isn’t there, but that the publicity means things are a changing with the FA looking at body cam roll-outs to help referees, help players and help the game,

Our next guest has a tale to tell. His side 3-0 down with 8 minute of normal time to play in a real six pointer in a potential relegation battle. Not only did they win 4-3 deep into injury time but their goalkeeper was the one to score the equaliser too. Ahmet Rifat has been at Wingate & Finchley for nearly a decade and a half as player, Director of Football and now manager and this is likely to go down as one of his favourite memories.

Rounding it all up Jon Couch from the Non League paper as the season really does begin to reach the exciting final third

S7 Ep25: 10th February 2023 - 5th Round (Last 16) FA Trophy & FA Vase - Banbury United & Congleton Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

It is the last 16 in both the FA Trophy and the FA Vase. We speak to a manager in each and find out what success in a national competition means to their clubs.

First up, Banbury United boss Andy Whing enjoying life in a very competitive National North this season after promotion last season. They face a home tie this weekend against National League opposition whose league position he admits belies their current form.

Phil Annets is back with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on, to give us some insight into the competition for Step 5 & 6 clubs before we speak with a manager preparing his side for a trip in the FA Vase this weekend. Richard Duffy had a great pro career as a player including international call-ups, still playing, he also manages now,and is aiming to take Congleton Town all the way to Wembley if he can.

Rounding it all off is Matt Badcock of the Non League Paper, as we discuss the big talking points of the week and what’s to come in this weekend’s edition.

S7 Ep24: 3rd February 2023 - Scunthorpe United & Cambridge City

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Seven seasons ago he was managing in Step 6. Now he's managing in the top tier of non-league at a club that until the summer had spent over 70 years in the Football League. His first task is to stabilise the club under a new regime and Jimmy Dean is more than up for that task at Scunthorpe United.
Chairman at Cambridge City. Kevin Satchell has dealt with ground eviction, nomadic existence, High Court actions and planning reviews in his time at the club, yet it still thrives and things can only get better as they near moving into their purpose-built ground some ten years since they left their last permanent home.
Executive Editor at The Non League Paper Jon Couch is on hand to round up the week’s news, and previews another bumper weekend paper as the weather looks favourable again on the football calendar

S7 Ep23: 27th January 2023 - FA Vase 4, Clevedon Town & FA Cup 4

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

They are still trying to play the majority of games in Round Four of the FA Vase. Hopefully it will be third time lucky for many this weekend. We speak to a Chairman of a club that survives on volunteers alone behind the scenes, we chat about the impact in the post COVID era, about postponements and why the FA Vase is so important to a club like his. Brian Rose of Clevedon Town also gives us some insight into the travel required for clubs in the Western League and the impact the end of this season restructure might have.

Phil Annets is back too. This time with his @FACupFactfile hat on. There may only be one non-league club left in the competition, but as he points out that isn’t that unusual although the lack of Premier League clubs left in the competition is.

Rounding up the week’s news, in a fairly quiet week without too many games, Editor at Large at The Non League Paper Matt Badcock returns to the show

S7 Ep22: 20th January 2023 - Yaxley, FA Vase 4 & Ascot Utd

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

We start this week with the youngest manager in the pyramid. Just 20 years old, fate has forced him out of playing- for a while at least - he’s gone into the dugout and Sammy Mould has helped new club Yaxley to their first win of the season already. A great listen and inspiration to all young managers.

Inspiring other clubs in the pyramid Ascot United. Chairman Simon Negus his fellow board members and other volunteers at the club go above and beyond to create a club with over 700 registered players ,with a first team knocking on the door to Step 4.

Rounding up the week’s news including once again managerial changes, clubs for sale and the impact of non league on Love Island Jon Couch of the Non League Paper.

S7 Ep21: 13th January 2023 - FA Trophy Round 4, Harrow Borough and FA Vase 4th Rd

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

We reach the last 32 in both the FA trophy and the FA Vase. Steve Baker’s Harrow Borough welcome FC Halifax Town in the FA Trophy and he’s well prepared on how they might turn out and why his side need to be on their game.
Given us insight into the FA Vase it’s Phil Annets with his @FAVase Factfile hat on. He also gives us a heads up on the return of the Generation Cup, celebrating those clubs who took part in the first decade of the FA Cup competition.
Rounding up the week’s news including managerial changes, clubs for sale and who from Non League Paper Towers is the Love Island expert, Editor at Large at the Non League Paper Matt Badcock returns to the show

S7 Ep20: 06th January 2023 - FA Cup Third Round, Wrexham & Boreham Wood

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Cup reaches the Third Round, we reach for player opinions. Ben Tozer rarely gives interviews and tries to stay out of the Wrexham spotlight but the defender has an inspiring story and an incredible work ethos we are proud he chose to speak about with us.
If that doesn't prove hard work and empathy lead to success, Jamal Fyfield's story will do. Now in his fifth year at Boreham Wood, he's aiming for more FA Cup success and passing on his experience to those around him.
Jon Couch is our expert from The Non League Paper as the managerial merry-go-round appears to be in top gear with much more to discuss too in a busy opening week of the year.

S7 Ep19: 30th December 2022 - End of a Year-a, Dartford & Gresley

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

As the year draws to a close Tim Fuell speaks with Dartford manager Alan Dowson on his first half a season in charge, winning the local, top-of-the-table derby on Boxing Day and what it takes to be a manager.
If managing, is hard being a fan can be tough too as Stefan Appleby can testify. His first book is all about a decade or so in the life of being a Gresley Rovers fan... then a Gresley fan ... then a Gresley Rovers fan again... effectively one club, but definitely a wide range of emotions. It's a book that will strike a chord with any non league fan and one to keep you chuckling to yourself into the new year. It's also one that would never have come about with that hoarde of old printed matchday programmes.
With another revised earlier publication date this week, Jon Couch helps round up a tough week of news in non league and previews the weekend's isues of The Non League Paper.

S7 Ep18: 23rd December 2022 - Eastbourne Borough and Trevor Knell

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

As Christmas races upon us we talk to the November manager of the month in the National South who sees his Eastbourne Borough side in the play-off zone after a difficult start to the season. Hoping to go better than last season's play-off defeat Danny Bloor is realistic that there is much still to be done but he's encouraged by the great spirit within the club.
Trevor Knell kept many of us entertained during lockdown with his footballwriting.co.uk site of interviews and blogs. He explains he got into writing not via degree or courses but by getting out and doing stuff and why non league is the perfect playground for the very same.
Matt Badcock rounds off the show with his updates on the big news stories and also the revised publication dates for The Non League Paper over the Christmas period.

S7 Ep18: 16th December 2022 - FA Trophy 3, Bath City & Peterborough Sports

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Trophy reaches the Third Round, non league hope it beats the freeze.

Among the games hopefully on this weekend. Bath City hosting current Trophy holders Bromley. Manager at Twerton Park Jerry Gill is pleased to be the underdog for once and looking forward to another chapter of success after the troublesome recent months, following the terrible matchday injury to player Alex Fletcher.

He might not be pinching himself but Jimmy Dean manager at Peterborough Sports is proud of every step his club have come since he took over the club in 2015 back in Step 6. Now in the play-off hunt from Step 2, they travel to Premier League founders Oldham Athletic in this week's FA Trophy.

Matt Badcock helps with the Non League Paper round-up and it's another full edition of the Non League Football Show.

S7 Ep17: 09th December 2022 - Sholing and Christmas is coming

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:09:00 +0000

As December progresses so do a number of clubs lower down the pyramid. Top of Step 4's Southern League DIvision One South Sholing have come a long way in recent years, all under the guidance of Manager Dave Diaper, who has seen over 1100 games in charge as gaffer. With a clutch of long-serving players, a gaggle of much appreciated volunteers and a constructive board, the club are ready to take the next leap on and off the field.
There's sadness in the non league headlines this week as Jon Couch reports on the news thus far and what we can expect to read in this weekend's Non League Paper.

S7 Ep16: 02nd December 2022 - FA Vase 2, Anstey Nomads & Whittlesey Athletic

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Celebrating Round Three of the FA Vase this week we start with the tats and facts of the round from @FAVaseFactfile Mr Phil Annets. We then return to Anstey Nomads, catching up with joint Chairman and Manager Tony Blanchard after their FA cup spotlight and focus on their FA Vase progression and a glut of games to play.
From Step 6 Whittlesey Athletic player boss Ricky Hailstone has steered his side into the Third Round proper of the FA Vase for the second year running. Last year they were comprehensively beaten by future winners Newport Pagnell Town, this year they are taking it all in their stride as just another match of a busy season.
Rounding it all up from the Non-League Paper is Matt Badcock in another busy week in non league.

S7 Ep15: 25th November 2022 - FA Cup 2 & Boreham Wood

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

More sound Gremlins as we reach FA Cup Round 2. Phil Annets is on hand - although seemingly abducted by aliens in the sound department - as we discuss the 40 sides and 20 ties in this round of the greatest cup competition in the world.
One man who agrees with that definition is Boreham Wood boss Luke Garrard. Just one more win and it will be a remarkable three successive Third Rounds in the competition for him and his club, but there's just the small matter of Bristol Rovers in between first.
Rounding up the week's news and previewing the weekend's paper is Executive Editor at The Non League Paper Jon Couch, as we provide another hour of the finest non league information around... even if the sound is a bit iffy this week.

S7 Ep14: 18th November 2022 - FA Trophy Round 2 - The Minimal Show

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Gremlins got into the desk, making the two guest interviews - and the original open and closers - unlistenable. So up against time for release here's a minimal show with Tim Fuell and Matt Badcock rounding up the week's news and hopefully later on today will follow the very interesting interviews with this week's other guests!
Thanks for your patience.

S7 Ep13: 11th November 2022 - FA Vase Round 2, Newport Pagnell Town & Pinchbeck United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

We hit Round 2 of the FA Vase competition. Phil Annets is on hand wearing his @FavaseFactfile hat to give some insight into the big stories set to break with his stats and facts on those taking part this weekend. We thentalk to last year’s winning manager, Gary Flinn still at Newport Pagnell Town and hoping to get his side’s defence of the crown off to a winning start this weekend.
We also talk to another manager of a United Counties League side, Lewis Thorogood at Pinchbeck United. They diced with relegation last season and he admits they were lucky but they are using that opportunity to spur themselves on and see an FA Vase run as a perfect chance to do so.
Rounding it all up is Jon Couch from the Non League paper. The FA Cup grabs the headlines this week with the FA Vase and National League claiming plenty of column inches in this weekend’s paper too.

S7 Ep12: 04th November 2022 - FA Cup First Round, Coalville Town and South Shields

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Cup reaches the First Round and we begin to share the competition with the Pro Clubs, @FACupFactfile Mr Phil Annets has another batch of stats, facts and interesting insights about the 32 non league clubs taking part.
We talk with Coalville Town boss Adam Stevens on his love for the club, beating Notts County last round and where his club is heading, competing on multi-fronts this season.
You can hear the pride already in the voice of Geoff Thompson, Chairman at South Shields as they prepare to host Forest Green Rovers on Saturday. It will be a record crowd enjoying the progress on and off the field made during his seven year involvement but there is much more to come.
Matt Badcock is on hand to round up the week's big news and preview this weekend's Non League Paper in a another bumper show and massive showcase weekend for non league.

S7 Ep11: 28th October 2022 - Folkestone Invicta & Leiston Plus FA Trophy Rd 1

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

For the fans by the fans has always been our motto and it's fair to say our two guests this week are Non League fans through and through.

First up this week is old friend of the show Neil Cugley. A Non-league legend with all he has achieved at Folkestone Invicta in his 26 years there as manager. He was due to step down at the end of the season but this week announced an early departure. Putting some fears to rest he joins us to confirm he’s just leaving the dugout so he can focus all his attention on keeping his club afloat with is club Director’s hat on.

It’s the FA Trophy FIrst Round this weekend. 32 ties with 64 clubs involved from Steps 3 and Steps 4 including the East Anglian Derby. We speak with joint manager at Leiston Chris Wigger about his time as a player and manager at Wroxham and his friendship with Wroxham boss Jordan Southgate as their two sides ready to meet this weekend.

Rounding off the show, Jon Couch is on hand to help give us a heads-up of what this weekend's Non League Paper will contain.

S7 Ep10: 21st October 2022 - FA Vase R1, Newcastle University & Cribbs

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

It's FA Vase Round 1.
Tim Fuell speaks with @FAVaseFactfile Phil Annets about the 206 ties ahead this weekend before talking to a club from Step 5 and one from Step 6.
From Step 5, unbeaten in the Hellenic Premier, Cribbs boss Richard Luffman is eyeing promotion but also a decent run in the FA Vase as he believes the club have all the right ingredients to go a long way.
At Step 6 Kelly Scott is Chairman of Newcastle University in the Northern League Division Two. They travel to Step 5 club Hallam in the Vase this weekend, aiming for only their third ever FA Vase win - the other two having also come this season. One of the busiest men in football, Kelly also with his Dad helps head up community club Newcastle East End. Chairman, Welfare Officer, Coach he does it all but loves every moment.
Rounding up the week's news and what's to come in the weekend's paper is Matt Badcock Editor at Large at The Non League Paper.

S7 Ep9: 14th October 2022 - FA Cup 4Q, Anstey Nomads & Ashington

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

This week we celebrate the Fourth and final qualifying round of the FA Cup. Yes, the Step 1 clubs join the competition but our focus is the clubs from Step 5 who began their competition journey in August in the Extra Preliminary Round.

First up though @FACupFactfile Mr Phil Annets provides us with stats and insight into the 32 ties.

Then we speak with Tony Blanchard, who manages not only the first team, but the bar and much more besides. He offers some insight into the stresses and strains of hosting a big club when you are a small Step 5 village side with plenty of ambition.
Also from Step 5 Ashington FC who have by contrast a lengthy away trip facing them which means a more relaxing week for Chairman Brian Shotton but no less pride, passion or expectation

Rounding up the week’s news is Editor at Large at The Non League Paper Matt Badcock with more managerial changes and what’s ahead in this weekend’s issue.

S7 Ep8: 07th October 2022 - Chertsey Town, FA Trophy & Nantwich Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

He's back. Dave Anderson returns to the dugout at Chertsey Town and to the show to tell us how it all came about.
In the FA Trophy it's Third Qualifying Round and the Step 3 sides move in. One Step 3 club against another side in their division is Nantwich Town and new joint-manager Gary Taylor-Fletcher reflects on how it might be the perfect match to kickstart their new era.
Executive Editor at the Non League Paper Jon Couch is back to round-up the managerial changes this week, news from the National League and preview this weekend's paper.

S7 Ep7: 30th September 2022 - FA Cup 3Q, Kings Lynn & Buxton

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

As we reach the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Cup, Tim Fuell is joined by @FACupFactfile Phil Annets and two managers hoping to make the final qualifying round of the competition at least.
Tommy Widdrington as Manager at Kings Lynn has been the man to emulate this season with his side atop the National North and unbeaten until this week, ironically beaten by the very club they face in the FA cup this weekend.
Jamie Vermiglio is now manager at Buxton, not having had such a great start to the league season but both he and the club with their own FA Cup glory stories to spur them on to success this weekend on their travels to a Step 3 side.
Matt Badcock rounds it all up and the managerial merry go round this week to help preview this weekend's Non League Paper.

S7 Ep6: 23rd September 2022 - UEFA Regions Cup, FA Vase 2Q & WIndsor

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

It's a busy week in non-league football a perfect window to encourage newbies down during the international break.
That international break comes true for some Step 7 players next week too as they represent the amateur game in Italy in a prestigious Continental tournament. We hear more from the Jersey FA Chief Executive David Kennedy.
It is the Second Qualifying Round in both the FA Trophy and the FA Vase so we turn to Phil Annets with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on for some insight and stats into the competition for Step 5 & 6 clubs.
One of those competing in the FA Vase this weekend is Windsor FC. We speak to founding Director Kevin Stott about the club's self-sustainable mantra, surviving the first 11 and a half years and where the club can go to next.
Rounding up the week's news including the managerial changes is Jon Couch Executive Editor at The Non League Paper with plenty to come in this weekend's busy paper.

S7 Ep5: 16th September 2022 - FA Cup 2q & Binfield

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

The FA cup second qualifying round is upon us and the Step 2 sides from National North and National South now join in.
There are Stats and Facts from @FACupFactfile Mr Phil Annets and some positive vibes from the camp at Binfield FC where joint manager Carl Withers is preparing his in-form giantkillers to host Step 2 Tonbridge Angels.
Rounding up the week's news especially on the managerial front is Editor at Large of the Non League Paper Matt Badcock and he also previews the paper coming out on Sunday.

S7 Ep4: 09th September 2022 - FA Trophy 1Q, Newcastle Town & Halesowen Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

The FA Trophy gets underway with 79 ties and 158 Step 4 clubs getting it all started in the First Qualifying Round.
We speak to two managers who have had unbeaten league starts and hope to transfer that form into an FA Trophy run too, although the league is always the priority.
First up Newcastle Town's Robin Van de Laan. With over 300 Football League appearances and two Wembley finals he has plenty of experience to pass on the lads doing so well under him at the club where he not only runs the Academy but sits on the board and acts as first team manager.
Returning to the show is former FA Trophy semi finalist Paul Smith. His Halesowen side have won 6 from 6 in the league this term topping the table but this weekend with the Trophy in focus, he recalls the near miss a few seasons ago and the Vase wins of 85 & 86 that sparked so much among the fans he knows will be getting behind his side this weekend.
Executive Editor at The Non League Paper Jon Couch is on hand to round things off speaking managerial merry-go-rounds, table-toppers and the stories we will be reading in this weekend's edition.

S7 Ep3: 02nd September 2022 - FA Cup 1Q, Ashton United & Grantham Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

It's the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. @FACupFactfile Phil Annets is on hand to feed stats and facts on the 112 ties before we talk to two managers involved in those ties.
First up, Michael Clegg manager at Ashton United who have started brightly in the Northern Premier League and now embark on their FA Cup journey this weekend. Always honest and great value, his answer to the final question sums up Non-league perfectly.
Also in FA Cup action are Grantham Town but in a week of upheaval their home tie has had to be switched, with their pitch needing to have emergency work done after being attacked by local crows searching for chafer grubs. Manager Matt Chatfield explains more and why the club are hoping for more support via their GoFundMe page whilst also juggling a league campaign and hopefully an FA Cup run.
Jon Couch Executive Editor of the Non-League Paper helps round up the week's news including the streaming debate, players moving up in to the Football League and what's to come in this weekend's paper.

S7 Ep2: 26th August 2022 - Barnet, FA Vase 1Q & FC St Helens

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

It's the start of this season's FA Vase and Phil Annets has his @FAVaseFactfile hat on to provide insight and stats on the 352 clubs competing this round, including our guest club FC St Helens in their first season in the competition. St Helens Chairman Steve Leather explains more about his progressive club and their ambitions, but first off we speak with Barnet Assistant boss John Dreyer on their 4 game unbeaten start that puts them top of the National League. Plus rounding off the week's non league news is Editor at Large of the Non League Paper Mr Matt Badcock.

S7 Ep1: 19th August 2022 - FA Cup Preliminary Round & Brixham AFC

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

It's back. Another hour of non-league news and views and we start with the FA Cup Preliminary Round.
Insight and knowledge from @FACupFactfile Phil Annets with Tim Fuell plus Jason Couch joint manager at cup giantkillers Brixham AFC on his club's moment in the FA Cup Spotlight.
Editor at Large Matt Badcock rounds up the season so far from Non League Paper towers and previews the weekend's paper.

S6 Ep42: 17th June 2022 - The Season end, long live Non League

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

As the curtain falls on the current season, Tim Fuell talks to Executive Editor at The Non League Paper Jon Couch on how the world of Non League keeps ticking along as busy as ever.

S6 Ep41: 10th June 2022 - National League Season Over - AGM Season begins

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

A short round-up this week as the football has all come to an end. We hear from Editor at Large at The Non League Paper Mr Matt Badcock about the National League Promotion Final, the clubs coming down from the English Football League, new sponsors for the FA Vase and FA Trophy and catch up with the managerial merry-go-round.

S6 Ep40: 27th May 2022 - Solihull Moors and Non League Paper

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 27 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

A slightly shorter week this week as the season draws to a close.
We speak to one of the managers still with football to play. Neal ARDLEY has had two weeks to prepare his Solihull Moors side for their play-off semi final on Sunday and he’s as erudite as ever in his assessment of the task ahead. We also have a great round-up of the National League play-offs, Non League Finals Day and the managerial changes this week with Jon Couch of The Non League Paper once again holding TIm Fuell's hand.

S6 Ep39: 20th May 2022 - Non League Finals, Littlehampton Town & Boston United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 20 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

A busy week in non league so we start with the Non League paper round-up. Jon Couch helps go through a vast array of stuff including the FA Trophy final, The FA Vase final and the National League Play-offs which get underway on Monday. Before all that though on Saturday its the National League Step 2 play-off finals as we find out who will join Gateshead and Maidstone United in promotion to the top tier for next season. Plus we chat about some of the many managerial changes and swaps that have happened this week.

Phil Annets gives us the stats on the FA Vase final with his @FAVaseFactFile hat on and next up is a Chairman of one of those club’s in Sunday's final. Sounding relaxed and ready, Rob McAlees is the kind of Chairman you would think most managers and players would want to work under. They clearly do as his joint management team seem on point and firmly part of the club and the thriving community at Littlehampton Town hoping to make further history this season.

Back on the show for the second time, this season is a manager involved in one of those play-off finals on Saturday. He’s switched clubs since we last spoke and got his new club into the play-offs making history already and now is one game from leading the club to a return to the top level of non league football. Paul Cox has had the necessary impact on Boston United since his arrival in January and with plenty of success and experience on his CV he is confident of a result but also has his feet firmly grounded.

S6 Ep38: 13th May 2022 - Step 2 Play Offs Dorking Wanderers and Brackley Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

This week it’s the play-offs at Step 2. We talk to two managers who had their teams top of their respective divisions mid-way through the season but saw their leads clawed back and surpassed leaving them to face the lottery of the play-offs. Both secured second place though so have had the liberty of watching opposition competing in eliminator games this week before welcoming them this weekend in the semi-finals where second place teams take home advantage throughout. Both old friends of the show too, both possibly competing for the longest serving managers in the top two tiers of non league football. Plus whilst one saw his side concede less than any other club at step 2 this season, the other saw his side score more than any other side at Step 2 this season.

First up we chat with Marc White. Preparing for a visit of Oxford CIty, he’s philosophical about the play-offs. Promotion was the aim at the start of the season and that’s still on with two home wins all that’s required. With a pretty much full squad to choose from after an injury crisis, he’s also pretty confident they can make it 12 promotions in the club's relative short history.

Also chasing the dream of taking his relatively minnow club into the top flight of Non league is Brackley Town boss Kevin WIlkin. The part-time outfit has competed strongly throughout the season against a gaggle of full-time, big name clubs in the National North this year. York City are one such team their visitors this weekend in the semi-final, where home advantage is making the Town of Brackley very excited…. Just like their manager.

On his way back from a thrilling Play-off eliminator tie it’s Matt Badcock Editor at Large at The Non League Paper as gives his thoughts on the play-offs and the final round of games in the National League PLUS what’s to come in this weekend’s paper.

S6 Ep37: 06th May 2022 - Gateshead and Skelmersdale United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

This week we try to give ourselves all hope. Whether you are wallowing in play-off despair, relegation woes or just mid-table obscurity there's always inspiration in knowing that there’s always hope further down the line. Two clubs that just a few seasons ago were on the brink of never playing again, celebrate the power of the passion of the people behind them and the success of promotion back to where they belong.

First up we chat with Mike Williamson, manager at Gateshead FC who this week wrapped up the National North title just three seasons after their demotion from the National League, putting them back there next season and in a far stronger position.

It was five years since Vice Chairman at Skelmersdale United broke most of our hearts with his emotional interview that suggested his family’s involvement for over 100 years with the club may have to come to an end. Norman Fenney is the most asked about guest we’ve ever had and it’s great to have him back on to tell us about the club thriving at their new home, winning the inter-step play-off to get back to steps 4 and still having a cup semi final to look forward to this weekend.

Rounding off the show is Jon Couch Executive Editor at The Non League Paper as we take a look at the play-off winners, the final rolls of the dice in the National League and what’s to come in this weekend’s paper.

S6 Ep36: 29th April 2022 - Play-offs - Canvey Island and Peterborough Sports

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

It’s play-off time in Step 3 and Step 4 with also the inter-step play-offs deciding who comes up or who goes down from Steps 4 and 5. We speak with two managers with Play-offs e ahead this Bank holiday weekend as their long seasons draw to a close.

First up with the play-offs starting Friday evening we speak with a manager hoping to continue this side’s current run and secure promotion in that Friday play-off in the Isthmian North. Canvey Island gaffer Brad Wellmen is less than a year in the job but has been chalking off milestones every step of the way, can he finish that with promotion?

On Monday Jimmy Dean leads his team into the playoff final for the Southern League Premier Central. It’s seven years since he first took charge with the club in Step 6, two of those were wiped out through COVID so another promotion this time out would be a truly remarkable achievement. Step 2 football he admits would be an even bigger challenge but one he’s keen to give a go-to.

Helping me pull together the rest of the week’s news Matt Badcock Editor at large at The Non League League Paper joins me as we also analyse the final weeks of the National League season.

S6 Ep35: 22nd April 2022 - Plymouth Parkway and Cheshunt

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

This week, we talk to a manager who has taken his side from Step 6 to the verge of Step 3 football, with a bumper crowd expected on Saturday along with the Trophy, so he’s hoping they won’t blow it and can enjoy every celebration planned. As you will hear Lee Hobbs is a Plymouth Parkway man through and through and he’s very proud of what the relatively new club has achieved and still hope to continue achieving.

Somebody just as passionate about his football and management is Craig Edwards. It’s just over four years since he took over the reins at Cheshunt and this week they’ve sealed a play-off spot and the local County cup but now face a final Saturday of the season with a game for nothing ahead of next week’s play-offs

Our Non League Paper round-up this week is a bumper one. Executive Editor at the Paper Jon Couch helps Tim Fuell look over the Promotion and Relegation permutations across steps 1-3 as well as some of the other talking points in non league this week.

S6 Ep34: 15th April 2022 - Buxton and FC Isle of Man

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

This week, we talk to another manager who has had a season he will never forget. After being relieved of his duties at his last club in October he then found himself appointed at his current club only days before a huge FA Cup game. From there it’s been all on the up. Currently, top of the Northern Premier League he leads his Buxton side into two games this Easter weekend including a big local derby on Monday, knowing that two wins may not even be enough to stop the title decision going down to the final game of the season. Steve Cunningham is philosophical and taking one game at a time and looking forward to the challenge.

Next up a man who had planned the Manx assault on English football for years but didn’t expect it to move so swiftly or so successfully. Steve Burns once coached the Isle of Man National side, he’s now got a slightly different role overseeing the media plans and output of the club and he’s as successful off the field as the side are on it. This weekend it’s the play-off final as the club aim to convert their second-placed finish into promotion from Step 6 to Step 5.

Rounding off the show is Matt Badcock, Editor at Large at The Non League Paper on the move for some of the big stories this week and over the weekend as he plans the Easter issue of Nonleague’s favourite read.

S6 Ep33: 08th April 2022 - Warrington Rylands & Banbury United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

As the season enters it's final weeks, we begin this week with a manager riding the crest of a wave of a couple of very busy seasons. In his club's first season at step 4 he’s got them in pole position with a trip to the club second to them this weekend. Dave McNabb manager at Warrington Rylands is back on the show to chat about the continued success of the club, on and off the field.

Next up, a man who has already celebrated winning promotion and a title this season but has more in his sights as he aims for the magic centenary points mark before he readies his club for Step 2 football next term. It’s a pleasure to welcome back to the Banbury United boss Andy Whing

With much going on. We round off the show with an extended piece with Executive Editor at the Non League Paper Jon Couch as the season begins to get very exciting

S6 Ep32: 01st April 2022 - FA Trophy, Stockport County, FA Vase, Newport Pagnell Town, Hanworth Villa

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

First up this week, the man who came back down from the Football League to take on his current club and in a few short months has them favourites for the National League title and in the semi finals of the FA Trophy. Always great value we speak with Dave Challinor on his spell so far at Stockport County and what the next few weeks may bring.

It’s FA Trophy and FA Vase Semi Final weekend. Single-legged affairs and a place at Wembley at stake. Phil Annets fills us in with the stats and facts with his FA Vase Factfile hat on and tells us about his FA Cup 150 book longlisted for the Sports Book of the Year Awards.

Hoping for one of those Wembley spots is Newport Pagnell Town boss Gary Flinn. ALready creating history his side host Hamworthy Town on Saturday and possibly go into the game as underdogs but he’s pretty confident this side who have done him so proud in the FA Vase this season, can find the form to propel them and their club to the final of the great cup competition.

An additional guest this week in the form of one of our newly crowned champions. At STep 5 promoted from the Combined Counties Premier North are Hanworth Villa. The highest-ranked side still unbeaten in the league this season with a whopping 2.8pts per game. We speak to record-breaking goalkeeper Terry Buss on topping 800 appearances for the club he first represented as a 16 year old and who he hopes to turn out for once again next season in Step 4. First up though 4 more games to complete the unbeaten season.

Rounding off the show Editor at Large at the Non league paper MatT Badcock discussing England, C, Managerial changes plus a round up of the week’s news and what we can expect to read in the weekend’s edition.

S6 Ep31: 25th March 2022 - Cray Wanderers, Non League Day and England C

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

This week we celebrate the best of non-league.

First up, after a year out of the dugout, one of Non-league’s finest managers is back… ironically in the same dugout he last left. Former Bromley boss Neil Smith is back as a gaffer, this time for groundsharers Cray Wanderers as they aim to stay in Step 3. A tough 6 games await and Smudger can’t wait.

After a brief break during the pandemic, Non League Day returns this weekend. Founder James Doe explains why he thinks non-league is on the rise and what some clubs have in their plans to encourage fans this weekend.

Also returning from a pandemic break is the England C team. Without direct help from the FA, the National and Trident Leagues have helped fund the return of the England non-league team, lead by Paul Fairclough once again. The manager has helped light the careers of many over the years and he’s keen to keep up that record as his side prepare to face Wales C in Caernarfon on Wednesday.

Rounding off the show, Executive Editor at the Non League Paper Jon Couch, is in the chair to provide a round-up of the week’s news and what we can expect to read in the weekend’s edition.

S6 Ep30: 18th March 2022 - They run our clubs: Macclesfield, Woking & Ascot United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

This week we talk to the guys who run the clubs. They take the flack, they take the glory but in most cases deep down, they are fans too like you and I.

First up, possibly Non-league’s most famous owner. When Robbie Savage was first approached to get involved in a phoenix Macclesfield club not only did they not have any players but they also lacked a playable pitch. Now before the end of their first season, they are the first promoters from the top 9 tiers of the pyramid and Champions of the North West Counties Football League. It’s been hard work, but rewarding on a number of levels for Savage and the team around him on and off the field.

An American with more knowledge of baseball than football as a CEO of a non league football club? It may sound like a Hollywoodisation but in fairness, John Katz’s research and organised approach to learning about his club Woking FC, fan culture and non league is hard to fault. In recent weeks he’s had to let go the charismatic manager he backed publicly only weeks before, and see two valuable board members resign, but he’s not swayed from his belief that this could become a Football League club within three years.

Lower down the pyramid but no less successful is a club running over 75 sides and over 700 registered players across genders, ages and abilities. Ascot United Chairman Simon Negus took on the role as COVID hit and as his club prepares for the mens first team to host Wycombe Wanderers in a County Cup semi Final, the biggest game in it’s history he’s excited and philosophical that success comes in many guises when running a non league club.

Rounding off the show Editor at Large at the Non league paper Matt Badcock is back with a round up of the week’s news and what we can expect to read in the weekend’s edition.

S6 Ep29: 11th March 2022 - FA Trophy & FA Vase Quarter Finals, Needham Market & Loughborough Students

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Trophy and FA Vase both hit the Quarter Final mark, Tim Fuell speaks with two ex-professional players who are finding their feet in non league management and making a great fist of it.... as well as thoroughly enjoying it.
First up, Kevin Horlock. A successful player at clubs like Manchester CIty and West Ham as well as Northern Ireland, his love for non-league developed when he dropped down at the end of his playing career and he's now back in charge at one of those clubs he turned out for. Little Needham Market have been pulling up metaphoric trees since his arrival frustrated by the COVID hit seasons. This year however the FA Trophy has shown their strength and team spirit, causing upsets all around. As the lowest ranked team left in the competition this weekend they face their toughest test with the visit of Stockport County the highest ranked side in all non league at present. That doesn't worry Horlock or this team on and off the field at the Suffolk club for whom he is full of admiration and praise.
Our resident statistician Phil Annets is back with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on previewing the 4 ties with 8 teams from 8 divisions and 7 different leagues this weekend. All just 2 wins away from Wembley.
Hoping for FA Vase success is former Everton player Jamie Clapham who after high profile coaching roles with Middleseborough, Coventry, Barnsley and Leeds is now manager of Loughborough Students. Not only the United Counties Premier League North Side and team lining up in the FA Vase Quarters this weekend, but also the side now in the BUCS final later this month at Basford United against Nottingham Trent University. The facilities he says rivals many professional clubs, but they are students often paying their way through their courses, but competing in a semi-professional environment. The challenge however, is one he is enjoying.
Rounding off the show is Jon Couch, Executive Editor of The Non League Paper. There's talk on managerial changes at AFC Fylde, Ashford Town Middlesex and the goings on at the top of the National League. Plus a world record breaking penalty shoot out.

S6 Ep28: 04th March 2022 - Eastleigh, New print publication, Football and War

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

With the world is in difficult times and the hearts and support of non league are extended to those in the Ukraine, a slight change of pace with the show to show the depth of appeal and reach of non league football.

First up we speak to a manager who has left a number two role in the Football League to return to the non league game he served so well as a young manager. Lee Bradbury’s no veteran now, but with added knowledge, insight and experience he hopes he has the magic ingredient to turn Eastleigh’s set-up off the field into one that can challenge in the National League on it.

Wealdstone fan Roger Slater is part of a team bringing a new print publication 'Where's the Bar' to non league fans with some exciting articles ‘by the fans for the fans’ that otherwise wouldn’t get seen or heard and are certainly worth a read. One includes info about the Football and War Network, bringing together military and local history and the beautiful game. Roger is also part of a Seminar being held at Wealdstone that also includes our own @FACupFactfile Phil Annets in April that is sure to interest many non league fans.

Rounding off the show Matt Badcock Editor at Large at the Non league paper is back with a round-up of the week’s news and what we can expect to read in the weekend’s edition.

S6 Ep27: 25th February 2022 - Bracknell Town, Non League Day, FA Cup 5

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell welcomes back some old friends of the show as we celebrate the best in non league.
First up Bobby Wilkinson on making progress on and off the field with his project at Bracknell Town. Leading scorers, meanest defence and clear leaders in the Isthmian South Central Division at Step 4, they are eyeing up Step 3 but taking each game as it comes.
James Doe came up with the idea for Non League Day and after two years without due to the pandemic is looking forward to celebrating the 11th edition in a month's time. Hear how your club could get involved and why Non League Day has already proven a difference to our level of football.
Our level of football is represented next week in the final 16 of the FA Cup by Boreham Wood. @FACupFactFile Phil Annets is on hand to help with the stats, facts and possibilities for them and the other clubs involved in the 8 midweek ties.
Rounding up the show and the week's news is Executive Editor at The Non League Paper Jon Couch. On the agenda: Managerical moves, ground safety, storm damage and the twists to come in the National League.

S6 Ep26: 18th February 2022 - Maidstone United, Worthing & Ashford United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

A manager, an owner and a mascot go into a non league football podcast!
Hakan Hayrettin is preparing for his second placed National South side to face third and first placed promotion rivals this week but he'd not worried. He tells Tim Fuell how he's matured over his many years of experience and why he thinks his club are ready for any challenge.
He save Worthing from oblivion and now his five year plan - allowing for the two lost due to COVID curtailments - to get promotion to Step 2 may be just about to come true. Owner George Dowell sees his side top of the Isthmian Premier clear on points and with a game in hand, they face second, third and fourth placed sides in the coming weeks and could very soon have reason to celebrate big.
Celebrating a new arrival at Ashford United is Faye Hackwell. The mascot expert led her club's hunt for a new mascot. The new design, made locally and created from the imagination of a local 11 year old schoolgirl, made his debut last week in an emphatic home win.
Matt Badcock Editor at Large at The Non League Paper helps round up the show and the week's news whilst previewing this weekend's paper.

S6 Ep25: 11th February 2022 - FA Trophy, Morpeth Town, FA Vase, Brockenhurst Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Trophy and FA Vase reach the fifth round and last 16 we chat to one Chairman who has won the Vase and now has his sights set on the Trophy and a manager whose club has been in every Vase competition since the start and hopes to take them further than they've ever been.
First up Ken Beattie the Chairman at Morpeth Town of the Northern Premier League. They've already beaten higher-level opposition this season and hope to provide a cupset at York City this weekend.
Phil Annets is back with us wearing his @FAVaseFactfile hat to give us some insight into the 8 ties in the Step 5 & Step 6 competition this weekend.
One of those ties involves village side Brockenhurst Town, challenging for promotion in the Wessex Premier League managed by long-term manager Pat McManus who feels things may just be coming together at the right time.
Rounding up the week's news at the end of the show is David Richardson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper.

S6 Ep24: 04th February 2022 - FA Cup 4th Rd, Kidderminster Harriers, Billingham Synthonia

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

It's FA Cup Fourth Round and Tim Fuell speaks with @FACupFactfile Phil Annets for some stats ahead of the two non league sides Boreham Wood and Kidderminster Harriers taking part.
Talking of Kiddy it's been a busy old season, none more so than this week as they prepare for Match of the Day and the visit of Premier League West Ham United. We speak with Media and Comms officer at the club Luke Thompson to get an unusual insight into the workings of non league clubs in their busiest times.
At the other end of the scale, the very existence of Billingham Synthonia is at stake in their 99th year since being formed. With the main source of income having been withdrawn Assistant Manager Dean Irvine and the committee are having to come up with Plan B, C, D and beyond to try to ensure the club can continue. A JustGiving site has proven popular early on but they still more if they are to see 100 and beyond.
In a busy week of player and managerial moves Matt Badcock Editor at Large of The Non League Paper is one hand also offering his preview of what we can read in this weekend's paper.

S6 Ep23: 28th January 2022 - Dorking Wanderers and England C

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In busy week in non league football - rounded up at the end of the show by David Richardson of the Non League Paper, we return to some old friends of the show.

First up he's the founder, owner, Chairman and Manager of Dorking Wanderers and often forthright with his opinions. Marc White is also a winner on and off the field and he offers some enlightening insight into what drives him and what drives the every growing machine that is Dorking Wanderers FC as they try to once again reach the National League.

Our second guest is Mick Payne. A long-time contributor to this show and many others, he has been England C's goalkeeping coach for longer than he can remember and he is again as the England Non League set-up prepare for a game in Wales at the end of March. Hear tales of why the set-up needs to continue and given an opportunity to develop.

S6 Ep22: 21st January 2022 - South Shields, FACTAs & Wroxham

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

He won the European Golden Boot and England caps and now he's hoping to win his first game as a manager. Kevin Phillips has been unveiled this week as the new gaffer at ambitious South Shields in the Northern Premier League. In at the deep end with a tough away trip this weekend, he's enjoying the whirlwind of busy-ness that is non league management.
Celebrating the best of non league contributions to the FA Cup the FACTAs are the first set of big awards this season in the non league world. @FACupFactfile Phil Annets who the winners are in the four categories this year.
As a Chairman of a Step 5 club, life is never easy or full of praise but this weekend Lee Robson will be in full fan mode at Wroxham - including lucky tie and socks - as he hopes his side can one, finally play a game for the first time in 5 weeks, and better still progress to the last 16 of the FA Vase.
Editor at Large Matt Badcock is the man on hand this week to help with the Non League Paper preview and review of the week's news.

S6 Ep21: 14th January 2022 - FA Trophy, York City, FA Vase & Bridgwater United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

A bumper show as the FA Trophy and FA Vase reach the Fourth Round and the last 32. Tim Fuell speaks with John Askey on the job ahead managing York City in both the FA Trophy and National North.
Phil Annets offers some stats, facts and insight with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on and we learn the history and potential future of Bridgwater United from COO Ewan Greenhill who host FA Vase visitors Tunbridge Wells this weekend and Manchester United in two weekends time as the newly merged club enjoys big success in its first full season.
Plus David Richardson offers insight and previews from The Non League Paper this week.

S6 Ep20: 07th January - FA Cup Third Round & A New Year

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

A reduced show as Tim Fuell battles against a heavy cold in between coughing but there's an FA Cup Third Round Preview with @FACupFactfile Phil Annets and a news round up and paper preview with David Richardson of The Non League Paper.

S6 Ep19: 31st December 2021 - Barnstaple Town and End of the Year

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In the final episode of the year Tim Fuell speaks with Kevin Darch of Barnstaple Town. Vice Chairman and joint manager at the club he made over 300 appearances for he saw his side finally achieve their first league win of the season over the Christmas period. Their 20th game of the season it was a home and in the local Christmas derby and brought many smiles to the club who have seen their struggles over the year but are one their way up building a communite. He alos explains how tough it is for club’s like his in Step 4 on the edge of the country and so often the edge of survival. Bottom of the Southern league Division One south but alongside his co-manager and ex-teammates Kevin Squire, THETWOKEVS are just a part of a club rebuilding successful for a long term future.
Plus there's Matt Badcock, Editor at Large of The Non League Paper giving a review of the week's games and news and a preview of the weekend's paper.

S6 Ep18: 24th December 2021 - Spennymoor Town & Matlock Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

As Christmas arrives, we go to town on Non-league.... or rather go to two Non-league towns. Spennymoor Town and Matlock Town to be precise.
First up, Anthony Johnson talks with Tim Fuell about his and Bernard Morley's newest move, to take on the managerial reins at the County Durham club.
Also on the show Paul Phillips manager at Northern Premier League second-placed Matlock Town ahead of his side hosting his former club Buxton who sit atop of the division. It's the big Derbyshire derby this Christmas break.
Rounding up the show David Richardson of The Non League Paper.
Happy Christmas.

S6 Ep17: 17th December 2021 - FA Trophy 3, Barnet & New MIlls

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Trophy reaches the 3rd Round Tim Fuell catches up with old presenting partner Dave Anderson on the continuing rise of his new club Barnet and their preparations for their Trophy tie v Boreham Wood.
As COVID begins to close in on non league football once again, we discuss the fine imposed on New Mills FC by the North West Counties League for failing to fulfill a fixture. A Fixture in another land whose government had changed the rules to require all visitors to be double vaccinated. Something New Mills couldn't meet at the time but have been penalised for with a hefty fine. Chairman Ray Coverley is still a little unclear as to what they could have done to avoid the fine.
Also on the subject of COVID, Matt Badcock from The Non League Paper discusses the two games already pulled in the FA Trophy due to infection outbreaks and what the future may hold in the coming days and weeks for non league football.

S6 Ep16: 10th December 2021 - FA Vase, Wallingford Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Vase hits the last 64 and Round Three of the competition Tim Fuell calls upon Phil Annets with his @FAVaseFactFile hat on to learn what tie guarantees a Step 6 team in the Fourth Round, what three teams are re-meeting each other after facing the same opposition in last season's competition and what clubs are set to make history if they win through.
This week's main guest is a manager at a Step 6 club hoping to continue their run of cupsets and maintain their form that also sees them unbeaten in the Combined Counties Division One this season. Lee Matthews is the gaffer at Wallingford Town who has seen his new side gel quickly and effectively and is confident they and the club are set to go places.
Rounding off the show is the Non League Paper's David Richardson who previews this weekend's edition including the lack of TV coverage for the four non league clubs left in the Third Round of the FA Cup and some big games this weekend in the National League.

S6 Ep15: 03rd December 2021 - FA Cup 2, FC Halifax Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell previews the weekend's games in the FA Cup Second Round.
First up Phil Annets with his FA Cup Factfile hat on. Plenty of non league interest, including at least two non league clubs guaranteed a place in the Third Round.
One club hoping for that opportunity are FC Halifax Town. Manager Pete Wild has experience of Third Round FA Cup giantkilling from his time at Oldham Athletic, this time his is the Goliath hoping to overcome their hosts Kidderminster Harriers.
Matt Badcock is also back this week to provide the Non League Paper round-up and weekend preview.

S6 Ep14: 26th November 2021 - Fan Led Review, Lewes, Curzon Ashton, FA Trophy 2

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In the week the Government released findings of its Fan Led Review into Football Guidance we speak to Stuart Fuller, football fan, journalist, administrator, Chairman at Lewes FC and contributor to the review research. We learn about some of the initiatives already underway at Lewes that are already leading the way along lines similar to those recommended by the Review.
We also talk to Adam Lakeland on his first month in charge at Curzon Ashton since leaving Farsley Athletic and as they prepare for an FA Trophy Second Round visit of managerless Chester.
David Richardson of the Non League Paper helps round up the latest movements on the managerial merry-go-round along with a preview of this weekend's edition of the paper in another bumper edition of the show.

S6 Ep13: 19th November 2021 - FA Vase 2, North Ferriby & Fair Game

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Vase hits the Second Round, Tim Fuell calls up Phil Annets with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on to give us a run down on the 64 ties ahead this weekend.
One of those ties involves the phoenix club North Ferriby headed by Chairman Les Hare, who in 22 years as Chair of predecessors North Ferriby United took a 'village club' to Wembley twice. Once beaten Vase finalists and once FA Trophy winners. With lessons learnt and now back out retirement he hopes there are still dreams to be realised with the new club starting this weekend in the North v North derby.
Earlier this year Fair Game launched as a group of football fans from diverse backgrounds (academics, administrators, etc) looking to achieve a greater balance across the football pyramid in terms of finance and focus on the important things such as fan engagement and celebrating the club at the heart of the community. CEO of Fair Game Niall Couper explains more and how you could get involved.
Providing this week's Non League Paper round-up, Editor at Large Matt Badcock returns reviewing the week's news and previewing what's to come in this weekend's newspaper.

S6 Ep12: 12th November 2021 - FA Trophy, Canvey Island & Leamington

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Trophy reaches the First Round, Tim Fuell speaks with new Canvey Island boss Brad Wellmen ahead of their match v Yaxley. No stranger to the Essex club after years on the coaching staff he has stepped up after the departure of Mark Bentley with three emphatic wins and two clean sheets.
Also no stranger to his club, Paul Holleran, boss of Leamington FC.... for the past 12 years. That's seen dramatic development off the pitch as well as promotions and relegation and currently sees his side pushing for a play-off spot in the very competitive National North.
The Non League Paper's David Richardson rounds up the week's news including TV spots in the FA Cup and more managerial changes.

S6 Ep11: 05th November - FA Cup 1, Harrow Borough & Stockport County

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

It's the FA Cup First Round and Tim Fuell collects all the stats and facts from @FACupFactfile Phil Annets before talking to Harrow Borough Boss Steve Baker in his side's preparations for a trip to recent winners Portsmouth.
Next up former Hartlepool United manager Dave Challinor who quit the Football League side this week to return to former club Stockport County in the National League. A big decision and a big opening game awaits; an FA Cup First Round derby at Bolton Wanderers.
Rounding up the week's news and the show is David Richardson from The Non League Paper.

S6 Ep10: 29th October 2021 - Southend United and AFC Sudbury

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

We always enjoying introducing new clubs onto the show and this week it's a club with much history beyond Non-league hoping its latest changes will make its transition into the National League more palatable. New manager at Southend United Kevin Maher joins Tim Fuell to discuss the size of the project he has taken on at a club with a big place in his heart. Plus how he came to name a Non-league management dream team alongside him in the form of Darren Currie and Mark Bentley.
Preparing for a Friday night TV appearance in the FA Cup First Round is proving exciting and challenging for Chairman Andrew Long and his AFC Sudbury side. The club in Step 4 of the Non-league pyramid are hosting neighbours Colchester United next week but not before a tough FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round tie at Brentwood Town this weekend that means no less to his ambitious club.
Rounding off the week's news is Non League Paper Editor at large Matt Badcock. Previewing the very competitive National League fixtures this weekend and reviewing some of the managerial changes this past week.

S6 Ep9: 22nd October - FA Vase First Round, Hillingdon Borough

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

A slightly shorter show as Tim Fuell speaks with Phil Annets in this @FAVaseFactfile guise as that competition reaches the First Round Proper. 105 ties, 210 clubs seeking to take a further step towards Wembley.
Anthony Obeng-Manu is one manager who hopes to do so. His Hillingdon Borough side travel to play Baldock Town on Sunday and he is looking forward to the opportunity after two entertaining games already in the competition.
David Richardson is also on hand to provide his insight into the games chosen for live TV in the forthcoming First Round of the FA Cup and he also chats about the new management team at Southend and at Stourbridge pus previews the weekend's paper.

S6 Ep8: 15th October 2021 - FA Cup 4th Qualifying: Marske Utd & Chertsey Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

As we reach the final qualifying round of the FA Cup, Tim Fuell embraces the stats and facts surrounding the 32 ties with @FACupFactfile Phil Annets and talks to two managers hoping to lead their sides to cupsets.
Marske United boss Carl Jarrett has led his side already into 5 wins from 5 in this season's FA Cup, with 5 clean sheets and scoring 20 goals. With the visit of Gateshead from two levels above a sell-out he believes his club from a "small fishing port" are more than capable of going further in this competition and moving further up the pyramid.
Moving further is something Chertsey Town boss Kevin Maclaren has done in recent months. His weekly commute from Blackburn down to the outskirts of London to try to balance a young family with work and football certainly suggests he'd be comfortable with another National cup run. As a player under Dave Anderson he covered the country on the way to winning the FA Vase. As his replacement as manager he's continued that success, unbeaten this season in the league and heading to Southend this week in the FA Cup looking for a cupset.
Rounding off the show looking at the National League, FA Cup and managerial changes at Southend, Leatherhead, Stourbridge and Billericay and previewing this weekend's paper is Senior Writer of The Non League Paper David Richardson.

S6 Ep7: 08th October 2021 - Volunteering, Binfield & Loughborough Dynamo

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

As the FA Trophy hits the Second Qualifying Round, Tim Fuell speaks with two clubs hoping for success this Saturday.
Opening the show, a new feature on volunteers and volunteering in non league. Sean Holland is the founder of Non League Volunteers and hopes to encourage more to give a little back to the grassroots game.
Binfield Joint-managers Carl Withers and Jamie McClurg are hoping for more of the same having been drawn away in the FA Trophy this weekend at North Leigh. Awaydays served them well last term as they took the club to Wembley in the FA Vase final, but can they repeat it at the next level up?
Lee Attenborough has been at Loughborough Dynamos longer than many bosses full management career. Still younger than many non-league players he has many more years ahead of him in the dugout with Dynamos close to his heart and the side he hopes to guide to success this season.
Matt Badcock rounds off the show with the Non League Paper round-up including a preview of National League action, managerial changes and the weekend's paper ahead.

S6 Ep6: 01st October 2021 - FA Cup 3Q, Kettering Town & Cheshunt United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

As the FA Cup reaches the THird Round Qualifying Tim Fuell speaks with Phil Annets (@FACupFactfile) on the clubs who have played every round so far, the clubs tipped for cupsets and the BBC iPlayer choice of the 41 ties ahead this weekend.
Kettering Town boss Paul Cox, took Mansfield all the way to the Third Round against Liverpool and they are memories he will always treasure, and memories he hopes can inspire the next generation of Poppies to take them into the Fourth Qualifying Round. The club are already the second highest scorers in the history of the FA Cup, but can they progress further?
Also hoping to progress further is Craig Edwards. He's had success in the competition with other clubs before to but is yet to do so with his current club Cheshunt. In a week that their eight year push for planning for a site development, he hopes the winning ways can be reflected on the field too, but not before he's made his point on the fuel crisis fiasco this week.
Rounding off the show is David Richardson of The Non League Paper also talking fuel shortages as well as Peter Taylor's arrival at Welling United.

S6 Ep5: 24th September 2021 - FA Vase 2Q, Hinckley LR & Aldershot Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

We get into FA Vase mode. It's the Second Qualifying Round and our resident stat man has been busy previewing all 182 ties so we put him to the test with a delve into some of the stats and facts. One of those FA Vase games is a local derby, between two clubs who rose from the ashes when their former club was wound up. We speak to Hinckley LR Secretary Stuart Millidge about the club’s new name, building for the future, and football’s toughest job as football secretary.

Football’s other toughest job is possible being the manager. In the last year our other guest has enjoyed Play-off promotion, a new job in the Football League, endured sacking, unemployment and now has returned as the new boss of a club very close to his heart. Mark Molesley talks about his new appointment at Aldershot Town.

Helping round up all the other to-ing and fro-ing this week is Editor at Large of the Non League Paper Matt Badcock as he reviews the week’s news and previews this weekend's paper.

S6 Ep4: 17th September 2021 - FA Cup 2Q, Horsham & Marine

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

It's FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round and giving Tim Fuell the insight and stats Phil Annets has his @FACupFactfile hat on for the 82 ties.
Gary Charman equalled the Horsham appearances record this week in his third spell at the club 614 appearances is his current total equalling the 23 year old record, but he's hoping for more starting this week in the FA Cup against Kingstonian.
After taking his side to last season's FA Cup Third Round proper against Tottenham Hotspur, Neil Young has already notched two FA Cup wins this season with Marine. Warrington Town ae the visitors on Saturday as they look to continue their FA Cup form.
Rounding off the show is David RIchardson. The Senior Writer at The Non League Paper previews his piece with Heybridge Swifts Chairman Gary White and the weekend's league and FA Cup programme.

S6 Ep3: 10th September 2021 - FA Vase, Moneyfields and More

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell speaks with Phil Annets in his @FAVaseFactfile guise previewing the 199 ties being played this weekend as the FA Vase kicks off with the First Qualifying Round.
One of those games is Moneyfields v Tooting & Elling. New boss at Moneyfields Glenn Turnbull is no stranger to the show nor great FA Vase runs, having narrowly missed out on the final last term when in charge at United Services Portsmouth. Now back at his former club also in Portsmouth, his Moneyfields side features many of the successful US Portsmouth side from last season but have had a torrid start to this one in the Wessex Premier. He hopes the FA Vase may reinject that little bit of magic.
Rounding of the week is David Richardson with his preview of this week's Non League Paper.

S6 Ep2: 03rd September 2021 - Peterborough Sports, FA Cup First Qualifying, Mascot Races

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Manager Jimmy Dean has been juggling a family holiday with Peterborough Sports' 100% record. 5 wins from 5 and a couple of 450 miles plus round trips and he's enjoying life and football as much as ever at the top of the Southern Premier South. It's FA Cup weekend though and in the First Qualifying Round they host a tough Haringey Borough side which he knows will be a tough affair.
With insight into every one of the 121 ties in the FA Cup this weekend Phil Annets reveals some of the potential cupsets, the interesting facts and where he will be heading for his own 200th ground this weekend.
Rounding off the show is David Richarson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper as he talks crowds, the retirement of Jim Cooper at Grays Athletic and the return to the game of Jim Gannon at Hyde United, plus Bank Holiday Monday's Mascot mayhem.

S6 Ep1: 27th August 2021 - Hayes & Yeading Goal-den start, FC United of Wrexham's Futsal roots & FA Cup Factfile's Fact-packed book

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell returns with a new season of The Non League Football Show, with a cameo from Dave Anderson.
First up his own gaffer. Paul Hughes has led his Hayes & Yeading United side to aborted promotion pushes and two televised FA Cup First Round ties in the past two seasons and has started off this one with three wins from three netting 12 goals. It's very early in the season but what's the magic behind that start?
Whilst others struggled to keep their club alive during the pandemic Andrew Ruscoe created a new one. With a men's side in the fifth tier of the Welsh system, the club is founded on Futsal foundations, youth and community but there are some interesting learnings for the rest of Non-league.
He's been a stalwart of the show for years, and now in its 150th competition year @FACupFactfile Phil Annets has brought out a book celebrating the greatest football cup competition in the world. Hear why celebrated sports journalist Henry WInter was happy to put his name to the cover quote and just why the competition is called The FA Challenge Cup.
Rounding off the show is Editor at Large of The Non League Paper Matt Badcock. Printed all through the pandemic and the summer, the paper is now back to including over 100 match reports every week alongside other news and views. Find out what this weekend's paper will include.

S5 Ep40: 25th June 2021 - Season End

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

With pre-season already underway in many places across the season and the final promotion tussle decided at the top of the non league pyramid, it's time for the show to take a brief break to get ready for the fast approaching new season. Just before that though Tim Fuell catches up one last time this season with David Richardson of The Non League Paper to round-up the week's news.

S5 Ep39: 18th June 2021 - Hartlepool United, Whitehawk... the Musical & Our Game

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

It's National League Finals Day on Sunday and Tim Fuell speaks again with Hartepool United boss Dave Challinor and nips in on the Gary Johnson press conference at Torquay United ahead of the big game.
At Whitehawk they do things a little differently. Whilst other clubs have been working on their terrace chants during lockdown, Whitehawk have been working on a musical! One of the writers Oliver Learmouth explains how it all came about and we get an exclusive listen to two of the songs ahead of the official release on Saturday. Joining him is Commercial head-honcho at Whitehawk Kevin Miller who also explains about their forthcoming Community Day where the fans truly do take centre-field and their new eco-kit made from recycled plastic bottles.
Francis Duku learnt the hard-way as a player through injury and has been leading the way for a number of years in the player insurance field for non league. His initiative Our Game has much evolved and explanded and now seeks to serve all the non league family including fans and club chairman with a chance for all to share in the benefits and earn currency for their club.
Plus in a week when League AGMs began David Richardson is on hand with the Non League Paper round-up including confirmation of Neale Ardley as Solihull Moors as revealed in the paper a couple of weeks ago.

S5 Ep38: 11th June 2021 - Torquay United & Michael Clegg helping players on and off the field

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

As the National League Play-offs reach semi final stage, Tim Fuell catches up with Gary Johnson and finds out how he has been preparing his players - and himself - in the two weeks since their last competitive game before they entertain Notts County on Saturday.
Ashton United manager Michael Clegg returns to the show giving insight into his side as they return to pre-season but first up revealing more about his new initiative to help players recently released from pro clubs to find out more about non league and finding a job that fits in around a part-time football career.
Plus David Richardson provides the Non League Paper round-up including the new coaching appointments at Barnet and the planned play-off regime for Steps 4, 5 and 6 next season.

S5 Ep37: 04th June 2021 - National League Who goes up? Sutton United, Hartlepool United and Chesterfield

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

As the National League play-offs begin, Tim Fuell talks with Dave Challinor ahead of his Hartlepool United side's play-off tie on Sunday with Bromley and asks are the club ready to take the step back into the Football League.
Next up is James Rowe whose managerial reign at Chesterfield has been short thus far but very sweet for Spireite fans as he leads them into a tie at Notts County on Saturday.
The man who has already reached the promised land is Matt Gray manager at Sutton United who will be enjoying a well earned break as his peers go into battle this weekend. That said he's busier than ever and buzzing on the back of getting his club promoted to the Football League.
Plus David Richardson rounds up the week's news and previews this weekend's Non League Paper.

S5 Ep36: 28th May 2021 - Non League Finals Day, National League Denoument & EGM & FC Halifax Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 28 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell reports on the FA Vase 2021 and FA Trophy 2021 Finals from Non League Finals Day with Binfield, Warrington Rylands, Hornchurch and Hereford.
David Richardson provides the week's round-up including Sutton United winning the title and getting promoted to the Football League, the National League EGM resolution vote of no confidence in the board and the fixtures on the final weekend of the main season with many clubs still hoping for a play off spot.
One club hoping they can get a result and have others go for them to make the play-offs are FC Halifax Town. Manager Pete Wild has a win ratio similar to Clough and Hodgson and since taking on the role just under two years ago - the very same day Boris Johnson became Prime Minister - he's take the club from turmoil to stability and possibly back-to-back play-offs.

S5 Ep35: 21st May 2021 - Non League Finals Day: Hereford, Hornchurch, Binfield & Warrington Rylands 1906

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

It's a very exciting week with Non League Finals Day at Wembley on Saturday in front of fans!
Tim Fuell gets some interesting revelations from each of the four clubs taking part.
First-up Josh Gowling the young manager at Hereford in his first managerial job looking to repeat his Play-off final win with Grimsby Town from the last time he was at Wembley.
Between him and that is Mark Stimson, manager of Hornchurch but also a man with four FA Trophy wins already to his name (once as a player and three times as a manager). Yet, despite all that experience he admits Saturday still has a massive magical appeal.
Before the FA Trophy final, two Step Five sides this week elevated to Step Four in the FA restructure, will do battle in the FA Vase.
It's the competition with perhaps the greatest stories of clubs at the heart of their communities, building dreams and memories, so we speak to the Chairman who have their hands on the tiller.
First up Binfield FC's Bob Bacon, who describes the crazy day, he's already had and why it is so important some of the old stalwarts of the club will be at Wembley to cheer them on. In opposition on the day but in unison in many ways too, Chairman Mark Pye at Warrington Rylands is looking forward to a great day out for his team but everybody at the club including the kids in the youth set-up who will also enjoy heading Wembley Way.
Helping understand the big weekend at the top of the National League and the restructuring announcement this week is Non League Paper's David Richardson with the week's round-up of news.

S5 Ep34: 14th May 2021 - FA Vase Semi, Walsall Wood & PlayerData

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 14 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell speaks to Walsall Wood manager Darren Byfield on being one step away from a return appearance at Wembley, lessons learnt in Management and going into their FA Vase semi final at Warrington Rylands as underdogs.
Also on the show Garry Haylock a former manager and Chairman now working with PlayerData on bringing GPS trackers on an affordable level for non league clubs to get the best form their player via sports science.
Plus David Richardson provides his informative insight into the week's news with the Non League Paper round up.

S5 Ep33: 07th May 2021 - Non League Finals Day 2020 & FA Vase 2021 with Warrington Rylands & Binfield

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 07 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell flies solo as he catches up post-match with the managers at Wembley on Non League Finals Day 2020. There's reflections from Consett boss Terry Mitchell and Concord Rangers Manager Danny Scopes on Wembley defeat and cheerier contemplation from Hebburn Town gaffer Kevin Bolam and Harrogate Town's Simon Weaver.
Moving back to this year's competition Tim speaks to Hebburn's opposition this weekend in the Quarter Finals. Warrington Rylands 1906 manager Dave McNabb is a man making sure his preparations are right as he aims to take his club that next step in good times at Gorsey Lane.
Already on step nearer Wembley, Binfield face a semi-final against the only Step 6 side remaining in the competition but United Services Portsmouth as we know are in giantkilling mode this season. It won't be easy for the Hellenic leaguers on their travels South but having got this far by only playing away in this competition this season and winning them all joint managers Carl Withers and Jamie McClurg are confident their team can handle it.

S5 Ep32: 30th April 2021 - Part B - FA Vase 2021 Quarter Finals, FA Vase 2020 Final, Consett Town & Hebburn Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:50:00 +0000

Part B of this week's show is an FA Vase special.

Phil Annets joins Tim Fuell as co-host. Known to listeners as @FACupFactfile, he returns this week with his @FAVaseFactfile hat on as he helps preview this weekend's Quarter Finals of the 2021 competition.

Also taking place this extended weekend however is the 2020 FA Vase Final. Two Northern League clubs will battle it out as Consett Town face Hebburn Town. In those line-ups twins will also face each other. Arjun Purewal is Captain and defender for Consett who will be hoping to get the better of twin Amar who is a striker for Hebburn. A first for the competition but these two are no stranger to records in FA competitions as we find out.

S5 Ep31: 30th April 2021 - Part A - FA Trophy Final, Concord Rangers & Harrogate Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Bank Holiday weekend and this week's show is a two-parter. Part A released here as usual, Part B released slightly later in the day on Friday.

First up in this episode Tim Fuell previews Bank Holiday Monday's Non League Finals Day 2020. Finally, the four teams involved get their day out at Wembley, although it will be without the fans of any of the clubs and without the thousands of neutrals this big day normally brings together.

Antony Smith is a Chairman who wears his heart on his sleeve. He's helped steer Concord Rangers in their rise up the pyramid and in the football world's consciousness and admits there were times he feared they wouldn't get their day at Wembley. Now they have, it's been tough making the choices of who has earnt the right to the limited tickets the club can grant to those who have helped the club get their day at the home of football.

Returning to the Non-league fold for the day is Football League Harrogate Town. Manager Simon Weaver spent many years as a player and manager in the Non-league game and has stayed faithful to many of those who took the club up via last year's play-offs. He explains why this second Wembley appearance is just as important to him, the players and all at the club.

Rounding up the week's Non-league news is Editor at Large at the Non League Paper Matt Badcock, in a week that the National League got even tighter at the top and some clubs at Step 5 declined 'elevation' to Step 4.

Part B of this week's show will be available via usual channels on Friday evening.

S5 Ep30: 23rd April 2021 - Super League, FA Vase, West Auckland Town & United Services Portsmouth

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Swampy returns as this week's co-host alongside Tim Fuell as they chat Super League fall-out and the FA Vase as we reach the Fifth Round.
First guest Gary Forrest saw his team beaten 4-0 in the competition last week but an illegible player in the East Ferriby line-up sees his West Auckland reinstated ahead of this weekend's trip to Warrington Rylands. A competition with much history for the manager and club, he hopes for a better performance from his team this weekend.
The only step 6 club remaining in the competition, United Services Portsmouth FC is led by manager Glenn Turnbull who is hoping he can get the best out of his team once again as they prepare to travel to Tavistock this weekend. Already committed to leaving at the end of the season to head up neighbours Moneyfields, could a Wembley final be the perfect way to bow out?
Rounding off the week's news and the show is David Richardson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper

S5 Ep29: 16th April 2021 - Pyramid Restructure & FA Vase with Anstey Nomads

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell is joined by guest co-host David Richardson - Senior Writer of The Non League Paper on this week's show. Their guests this week, the leading voices of the Trident League, the Holy Trinity of Mark Harris - Chairman of the Northern Premier League, Nick Robinson - Chairman of the Isthmian League and Anthony Hughes - Vice-Chairman of the Southern League as they explain the reasoning, next steps and ramifications of the FA moving ahead with the restructuring of Steps 4-6 in the coming weeks.
Plus as we reach the FA Vase Fourth Round, Director of Coaching at Anstey Nomads Conrad Logan explains why he is aiming to help the Step 5 club not only to taste Wembley Success like he did as a player but also success off the field as the club look to fulfil their Vision of the Future.

S5 Ep28: 09th April 2021 - Dave Anderson departs & Paul Barnes on Guildford CIty & the FA Vase

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

As the FA Vase returns with four unplayed Third Round ties Tim Fuell speaks to new Guildford City manager Paul Barnes about taking on a new job in lockdown, preparing for a season, one competitive game at a time and his career thus far in non league.
Before that Dave Anderson bows out from the show whilst he takes some gardening leave to concentrate on his new role coaching the goalkeepers at Barnet in the National League alongside Simon Bassey.
Plus David Richardson provides his round up of the week's news and views from Non League Paper Towers.

S5 Ep27: 2nd April 2021 - National League turmoil and Julian Dicks back at Heybridge Swifts

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Senior Writer at The Non League Paper David Richardson helps Dave Anderson and Tim Fuell decipher the developments in the past week in the tumultuous season in the National League. From no relegation, through points deductions and fines, agent fees and a call for a vote of no confidence in the board.
Our guest this week is no stranger to the show but having had another spell coaching back in the Premier League he has returned to non league and his old club Heybridge Swifts for unfinished business. Former West Ham, Liverpool and Birmingham player Julian Dicks admits he just loves football and is looking forward to putting his new part-timers through their paces in training in sessions that will be no different from those he used at West Ham and West Brom as a coach.

S5 Ep26: 26th March 2021 - FA Trophy Semi Finals: Hornchurch and Hereford

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Trophy hits semi-final stage Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson speak to two old friends of the show. First up, Colin McBride, one-time manager, one-time owner / Chairman, now Vice Chairman of Step 3 Hornchurch FC who travel this weekend for a one-off game at Notts County, with a Wembley final at stake. Including a discussion about old skool v new skool approaches to management, it's an interesting insight into how a football club with only games in the FA Trophy keeps going.
Steve Burr is no stranger to the FA Trophy with a final appearance as a player and two semi-final defeats as a manager. Now as Assistant Manager with Hereford he hopes to get to Wembley by beating Woking this weekend. Another club whose league programme has been suspended, Steve also chats about his feelings as a Macclesfield legend of the next chapter in that 'club's' history.
Rounding up the news in the managerial merry-go-round of non league this week and what's in this weekend's paper is The Non League Paper's Senior Writer David RIchardson.

S5 Ep25: 19th March 2021 - Anthony Hughes - Vice Chairman Southern League

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Completing the 'set' of Steps 1-4, Anthony Hughes, Vice Chairman of the Southern League joins Dave Anderson and Tim Fuell to give his insight into the season gone in non league and lessons learnt. A valuable insight into one of the people guiding and representing the non league game at the highest level of administration, his is another honest appraisal of the season gone and the season ahead.
Plus David Richardson provides the Non League Paper Round-up in this 80 minute show.

S5 Ep24: 12th March 2021 - Whyteleafe & Dare to Dream

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

With the birthday boy having a day off, Tim Fuell flies solo and chats with Whyteleafe Chairman Mark Coote about the departure of manager Harry Hudson, reported issues with their ground lease and the many issues facing clubs and club Chairs in particular at this current time.
Previewing a free online event taking place Friday evening, Tim also talks to Otis Roberts, CEO of The Jason Roberts Foundation. An interactive Q&A session will give fans, footballers, parents and managers the chance to probe the minds and experiences of five who have experienced the move from non league to the Premier League. Jason Roberts, Nathan Ellington, Jamie Mackie, DJ Campbell and Barry Fry will be on hand offering their insight and advice.
Rounding off the show and rounding-up the week's news is David Richardson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper.

S5 Ep23: 5th March 2021 - Nick Robinson - Isthmian League

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

This week Isthmian League Chairman Nick Robinson is the guess of Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson. A former referee turned football administrator, here he talks about his roles wearing various hats (and anoraks) with the Isthmian league, the Trident League alliance, on FA Committees and as a football fan. It's this unique access to the people steering the game that makes non league so special and as Nick advocates himself we don't all have to agree with each other to ensure Non League continues to adapt and change for the better in difficult times.
As ever, David Richardson helps round off the show with a brief round-up the big news in non league and what we can expect to read in this weekend's Non League Paper.

S5 Ep22: 26th February 2021 - Step 3-6 Curtailment: Jersey Bulls & Mark Harris

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In the week the FA announced curtailment of the season across Steps 3-6, Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson get confirmation from Northern Premier League Chairman that that's not the same as Null and Void.
First up Ian Horswell CEO of Jersey Bulls. Two seasons in non league, never beaten... except by the system. Another promotion denied but could there be an opportunity to move up the ladder if the FA bring in Step 4-6 restructuring?
Meanwhile, Mark Harris dispels some myths, quells some fears and honestly assesses the way forward for non league.
Rounding off the show, David Richardson, Senior Writer of The Non League Paper with a look ahead to this weekend's paper.

S5 Ep21: 19th February 2021 Part B - Mark Ives of The National League & Marc White of Dorking Wanderers

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Here's the biggie. A lengthy interview with Mark Ives General manager at The National League with some honest, open answers in the wake of yesterday's announcement that clubs had voted to continue the season at Step 1 but end the season as null and void in Step 2. With responses to questions on the lack of minutes at that meeting with the DCMS, why the independent report is still to see light of day on funding allocations, testing, voting, the lack of communication from the League, application of rules and where this latest announcement takes us.
As Dave points out the difference in spelling of Mark and Marc isn't the only differences Marc White Owner, Chairman and Manager of Dorking Wanderers and Mark Ives have. He puts his points across like a QC as to why the vote wasn't set-up correctly and ended up getting the decision he claims some within the league wanted.
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S5 Ep20: 19th February 2021 Part A - Non League News round-up

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

A two parter show this week due to the breaking news on Thursday evneing. Before news of the vote in the National League broke, Tim Fuell and David Richardson Senior Writer at The Non League Paper discussed what could and might happen and what to expect in this weekend's paper. Although technically out of date, it hopefully helps understand the intricacies of what happens next and the implications throughout the non league pyramid.

S5 Ep19: 12th February 2021 - National League Chaos, Gloucester City & Darlington

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

As the National League continue their official silence, the 'debate' about the future of the season is being conducted publicly without structure or fact-checks in a rather undignified way. In contrast Tim and Dave speak with two clubs running and approaching it all with dignity, dacorum and detailed reasons. Their contrasting 'solution' shows how complicated it is to run a non league football club and why this is a decision that could have implications for years if not decades to come.
Alex Petheram Co-Chairman at Gloucester City is never one shy to come forward, and he gives his views and points on why the season should continue in some form or other, whatever it takes, whilst acknowledging it may not be the solution for everybody.
On the other side of the debate is David Johnston CEO at fan-owned Darlington FC who admits it is financially impossible for the club to continue with the season - having only played 11 league games to date, but that even when the League announce a result of the resolutions there will still need to be hard decisions made by his and other clubs as to what it all means.
David Richardson rounds up the rest of the non league news and previews this week's Non League Paper which continues at 32 pages with plenty to read on your Sunday morning.

S5 Ep18: 05th February 2021 - Dean Brennan & Matt Gray

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In the week that the National League clubs begin to consider the resolutions before them about the future of the current season, one National League manager chose to leave his position and comes on the the show to reveal why.
Old friend of the show Dean Brennan joins Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson to discuss his departure from Wealdstone and what comes next for the Irishman.
Having taken his Sutton United side to second in the current National League table Matt Gray, now enters the final 16 of the FA Trophy this weekend with the visit of fellow National Leaguers Woking. He explains to Tim and Dave why he doesn't plan on changing the way his side are playing as they aim for Trophy and promotion success.
Rounding up the news of the National League Resolutions David RIchardson Senior Writer of The Non League Paper.

S5 Ep17: 29th January - National League future, COVID & Grantsnotloans

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In a condensed version of the show Dave Anderson and Tim Fuell speak with Havant & Waterlooville Manager Paul Doswell on the impact of COVID 19 on non league and why he believes the end of the season across the National League is just days away.

S5 Ep16: 22nd January 2021 - Concord Rangers, National League next steps & The FACTAs

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Joining Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson this week is old friend of the show Ant Smith as his club announce a voluntary suspension of their games in the National League South until further information is available on testing and affordable common sense funding for the rest of the season.
Phil Annets is back to reveal the winners of this season's FA Cup Team Awards and David Richardson is on hand to provide a round up of the other non league new from The Non League Paper.

S5 Ep15: 15th January 2021 - Mark Harris on big decisions for Non League & The FACTAs

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA survey on the potential solutions for this season at Steps 3 and below rolls out Northern Premier League Chairman Mark Harris joins Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson, to explain how it will work, what is in debate and why it's far from a simple 'this is what we want' decision.
Also in debate how non league moves on from here, uniting as a whole, learning from barriers overcome and taking non league to the masses.
@FACupFactfile detailing the voting in this year's #FACTAs and how people can get involved and David RIchardson provides a round up of what we can look forward to reading in this weekend's Non League Paper.

S5 Ep14: 08th January 2021 - FA Cup Third Round - Chorley, Boreham Wood, Marine & Stockport County

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

It's a bumper-sized episode as Tim Fuell catches up with the four non league managers taking their teams into the Third Round of the FA this weekend.
First up though, is @FACupFactfile Phil Annets with stats and facts about the four non league clubs involved, their records and the competition this year.
As a Headteacher in a week that schooling in England became the hot topic, Chorley manager Jamie Vermigglio has quite possibly been the hardest working man in the world, but there's a big football match awaiting... if opposition Derby County are able to field a side and the weather holds up.
Any other year and Boreham Wood v Millwall would surely have been top billing for those looking for an upset. It still may grab the headlines yet as Wood manager Luke Garrard reveals his side's new mind coach has been the catalyst of their current winning run and they have confidence they could cause this round's cupset.
The game grabbing the headlines pre-match is Marine v Tottenham Hotspur mainly for the biggest gap ever in the pyramid between two sides facing each other in the 150 year history of the FA Cup. Manager Neil Young is in little doubt of the quality coming to Crosby on Sunday but he's sure his team will be ready - even if they won't have enough to field a full subs bench under the new 9 named substitutes rule.
Stockport County are no strangers to FA Cup headlines and success but even for them the visit of West Ham is a massive game in a massive year for them now under new ownership. Manager Jim Gannon having just racked up 500 games with the club knows all about what games like this mean to the club, to the fans and also what the fans mean to the club.
Rounding off the show is Senior Writer at The Non League Paper, David Richardson with news on the latest from the National League including Slough Town's call for season break, further fall-out from the independent report on the Government lottery handout and future funding.

S5 Ep13: 1st January 2021 - A new year, League Suspensions & Queen's Selections

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

For the fans, by the fans, Tim Fuell reflects on the reasons behind the current league suspensions with South West Peninsular League Secretary Phil Hiscox and what options lie ahead for the season.
Also returning to the show is Former Pro footballer, Pro Boxer turned non league manager Curtis Woodhouse, as he speaks about being recognised in the Queen's New Years Honours' list with a British Empire Medal.
Happy New Year to all of our listeners and to your family and friends.

S5 Ep12: 24th December 2020 - Christmas Round-up

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

An early Christmas present, a day early, Tim Fuell speaks with David Richardson about the latest news in non league as the festive season begins.

S5 Ep11: 18th December 2020 - Chairman Three: Folkestone Invicta, Clevedon Town & Morpeth Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

It's the Chairman's show with three non league football club Chairmen offering their views of running a club in tier three restrictions.
Paul Morgan put his club's thoughts out there by announcing they wouldn't be returning from suspension this year before the Isthmian revealed their collective thoughts - hear why.
Brian Rose is a hands-on Chair at Step, interrupting his collation of the weekend's matchday programme, he's excited for this club Clevedon Town moving from Tier 3 back to Tier 2 ahead of their weekend FA Vase tie v New Milton Town.
Ken Beattie is no stranger to success with Morpeth Town but this weekend's FA Trophy tie at home to Notts County is up there with some of his best days in football. Unfortunately, tier 3 means it will be without fans in the ground, but the restrictions haven't held the club back with some innovative ideas to build the community and raise essential funds.
Matt Badcock Editor at Large of The Non League Paper offers insight into the continued league suspensions and what else features in this weekend's newspaper including FA Trophy and FA Vase reports.

S5 Ep10: 11th December 2020 - Mangotsfield United, Gloucester City, Non League v Child Poverty

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell speaks with two Chairmen, a player and a journalist about the highs, the lows and the magic of the non league game in difficult times.
First up, Mangotsfield United Chairman Mike Richardson on why Step 4 football isn't realistic in Tier 3 and the threats facing village clubs like his.
Gloucester City AFC Co-Chairman Alex Petheram this week not only announced a massive coup in new manager Paul Grovers who came with references from Harry Redknapp and Avram Grant, but also hopes his club is just days away from having fans in at New Meadow Park over a decade since they were last at a proper home game to cheer their team on. He talks about the 'project' and why they are happy but not getting over-excited about being top of the National North.
Woking's centre back Ben Gerring has been busy putting the non league network to fantastic use in recent days with his Non League Against Child Poverty campaign. Putting together Christmas cheer hampers for those in need this festive season, he's pulled upon the non league family to help dontate and also help distribute the gifts across the country. He explains his inspiration from Marcus Rashford and what he hopes to achieve from the campaign.
Plus David Richardson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper offers a round up of the week's news from new grants for tier 3 and 4 clubs, FA Vase and FA Trophy and FA Cup games being televised.

S5 Ep9: 04th December 2020 - Season suspension, Merthyr Town & FootballFlow

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell and Matt Badcock open the show considering the reasoning and implications of the delayed joint statement from the Northern Premier League, Southern League and Isthmian League on the club supported motion to continue the league suspension.
With several more clubs having to consider life without football, Tim catches up with Jack Hodgkins, Secretary at Merthyr Town on how they are coping as a club without football, having withdrawn from the Southern League this season before they kicked a ball.
With the potential of another 'no football' period for many in non league former non league stars Dean Hooper and Dominic Sterling join Tim to explain more about their project FootballFlow and how everybody can help themselves cope better in these troubled times.

S5 Ep8: 27th November 2020 - FA Cup 2nd Round, Marine and New Tiers

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

It's FA Cup Second Round weekend with a record-equalling number of non league clubs competing.
Tim Fuell catches up with @FACupFactfile for essential insight, facts and stats about this round and the clubs involved and then speaks to Marine boss Neil Young on preparing is Step 4 side to take on Step 1 non leaguers Havant & Waterlooville. WIth his former club Chester and league side Colchester United already beaten this season his side hold no fear.
In the week the Government announced a chance for fans to follow their clubs in person again, the new tiering system set for introduction next week needs much clarification as it seems to muddy the waters. The Non League Paper's Matt Badcock mulls over the implications with Tim.

S5 Ep7: 20th November 2020 - Wrexham, Barnet, Government money and season restarts

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson talk to Elliott Durrell in the week his Wrexham team returned to playing action and he scored his first goal since returning to the club and the week Hollywood Superstars moved a step nearer taking ownership fo the North Wales National League outfit. Offering a player's insight into the current non league football climate, he explains the additional issues faced when a COVID-19 outbreak hits camp and how the players are keeping themselves focused on the football job in hand, despite the world's media paying attention to them
Also in the National League, Barnet have had a mixed start to the season under Peter Beadle. They themselves had a COVID-19 outbreak, injuries and a big CupSet in the FA Cup which sets them up a home tie v MK Dons in next weekend's Second Round. Here he talks about 'the project' he's taken on.
Matt Badcock Editor at Large of The Non League Paper helps with the week's news round up as the Government announce monies available to Steps 1-2 and Steps 3-6 for non league football, but without the final details of the how, what, where and when and the leagues announce tentative return dates.

S5 Ep6: 13th November 2020 - Wealdstone, National League, Oxford City & The FA Cup

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

As lockdown affects Step 3 and below, the elite clubs at Step 1 and Step 2 continue their season.
Dave Anderson and Tim Fuell speak with Dean Brennan on his first season at Step 1, leading his Wealdstone side to second in the current table. He explains the effect of life without fans and the noticeable differences at the top level.
Making his Non League Show debut is Oxford City manager David Oldfield who took over days before lockdown 1 and has since guided his new club to the Second Round of the FA Cup and a very solid start in National South.
Editor at Large of The Non League Paper Matt Badcock returns to the show and chats lockdown, FA Cup and COVID impact as well as what can be found in this weekend's paper.

S5 Ep5: 06th November 2020 - FA Cup, South Shields, Canvey Island, Lockdown II

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

It's the FA Cup First Round Proper but not as we know it.

As Lockdown II hits non league football at Step 3 and below, a handful of clubs still in the FA Cup have been handed special non-elite dispensation to take part in this weekend's competition. Tim Fuell talks to one Chairman and one manager about the surreal world they are operating before the biggest game of their season... a season on hold if they don't get a win this weekend.

First up Phil Annets @FACupFactfile with his usual stream of cup stats and facts about the 40 clubs in action this weekend.

Geoff Thompson has had a rollercoaster introduction to the Chairmanship of South Shields, especially in 2020. Well clear at the top of the Northern Premier League last term in the season that never was, he challenged the authorities and was rebuffed, then in the return to football he saw his club crippled by the 600 fan limit - less than half their usual crowd. This weekend's potential money-spinning FA Cup First Round trip to league opposition looks set to be costly too. A lenghty-trip to Cheltenham Town with no TV coverage and a reliance that enough will purchase the live stream of the game to cover costs and avoid another loss to be shared by the clubs. Yet, his wider dream of building a club the right way is still on course. A new crowdfunding investment scheme has hit target early and he's confident that not only with his club do him and non league proud this weekend in the FA Cup, but also be successful in their aim to climb the pyramid.

Mark Bentley reached the Third Round of The FA Cup in consecutive seasons as a player with Gillingham. Now as manager at Canvey Island he leads his side this weekend into an all non-elite club non league tie at Banbury United, with much focus on who will make it to Round 2.

David Richardson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper provides his round up of the week's events and what may happen next plus what can be read in this weekend's paper.

S5 Ep4: 30th October 2020 - FA Trophy, Banbury United, FA Vase, 1874 Northwich

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Vase reaches the First Round Proper, current reigning manager Dave Anderson joins Tim Fuell for this bumper cup special.
First up is Andy Whing who took over the managerial reins at Banbury United only in May but this week saw his side reach the First Round Proper for the first time in decades with a home non-league tie between them and club history. Before all that though, he has a tough trip to Tamworth in the FA Trophy.
Phil Annets is back with his FAVASEFACTFILE hat on as he talks stats and facts on this season's competition before the guys talk to 1874 Northwich joint manager Wayne Goodison about his side's FA Vase tie with Harrogate Railway Athletic, semi final defeats, curtailed seasons and Harry Cain - the other spelling.
Rounding off the show is David RIchardson of The Non League Paper.

S5 Ep3: 23rd October 2020 - FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round, Sholing FC

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

As the greatest cup competition in the world reaches the Fourth Qualifying Round Tim Fuell speaks with @FACupFactfile Phil Annets about the stats and facts of the 31, now 30 ties this round.
One club hoping to cause a cupset is Step4 Southern League South Sholing FC who entertain Step 1 Torquay United in front a sell-out 400 due to COVID regulations. Manager Dave Diaper is no stranger to big cup occasions having won the FA Vase at Wembley but he admits this is something special.
David Richardson of The Non League Paper then rounds off the show with details of the handout distribution to clubs in the National League.

S5 Ep2: 16th October 2020 - Hartlepool United, Hungerford Town, City of Liverpool FC & FA Trophy

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Top of the National League and unbeaten, Dave Challinor's Hartlepool United have hit the ground running this season, but as ever he's not getting over-excited or too complacent, but always an interesting listen as he talks to Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson.
Back in lockdown Danny Robinson made the leap from Step Four to Step Two take the Hungerford Town job without even meeting the Chairman in person. Two games and in and still not able to meet the fans, his side have two wins and two clean sheets, it's early days but he's certainly a happy manager in his new role.
Liverpool the region may have moved into Tier Three this week, but running a slick, tested and approved COVID-Secure operation City of Liverpool FC Chairman Paul Manning is hopeful of putting on this weekend's FA Trophy game v Cleethorpes Town in front of an excited but compliant crowd. There's no corners being cut and public health is first and forefront but football needs to be the winner.
Rounding off the show David Richardson Senior Writer at The Non League Paper helps round up the week's news and reveals what is in this weekend's paper.

S5 Ep1: We're Back - NLP round-up, FA Cup & Warrington Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

After a short lay-off the show is back on the weekend that would have been Non League Day. Tim Fuell returns with another hour of non league football insight and views.
David Richardson Senior Writer at The Non League Paper helps with a round-up of what's been going on over the summer and what to expect this in this weekend's issue.
Phil Annets @FACupFactfile gives his take on the greatest cup competition in the world as it reaches the Third Round Qualifying. Plenty of cupsets already this season and there's a golden opportunity for the remaining clubs to reach the First Round Proper as Phil reminds us.
The manager's view this week comes from one of non league's most experienced gaffers who doesn't always get the big attention his pedigree deserves. Having led his side to four wins from four at the start of the Northern Premier League campaign this term however, he is sure to be attracting more attention. Paul Carden explains more about the magic at Warrington Town.

S4 Ep51: 31st July 2020 - National League Play-off Finals: Notts County, Altrincham & Weymouth

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000

It's National League Finals weekend and Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson speak with Notts County boss Neal Ardley on potentially taking the fantastically supported side back to The Football League at the first attempt if they can beat Harrogate Town on Sunday at Wembley.
Neil Sorvel Assistant Manager at Altrincham is confident but not disrespectful of the challenge his side face going to Boston United in the National North final and on a 5 game winning streak that confidence is well-placed.
In the National South final Weymouth host Dartford and Terras boss Mark Molesley knows his counterpart Steve King will be ready for a match that could see either side become the surprise promotees from the division.
Plus David Richardson is on hand with the Non League Paper round-up including a league start mooted for October.

S4 Ep50: 24th July 2020 - Harrogate Town and Havant & Waterlooville

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000

As the National League play-offs reach the semi-finals Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson speak to two managers who steered their sides to second in their division and now need to secure promotion with two more wins
First up Harrogate Town's Simon Weaver, who is laid back, chilled and prepared for the visit of Boreham Wood this Saturday as both sides look to take a further step towards the Football League.
Next, Paul Doswell manager at Havant & Waterlooville with his thoughts on the game ahead and the problems yet to come. Critical of the lack of extra time in these vital games, he also knows by the time matchday comes around he will have done all he can to inspire his side to victory against Steve King's Dartford.
With last weekend's eliminator play-offs and this weekend's semi-finals it was already set to be a busy week in non league but add to that the FAs announcements on FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Vase competitions for next season and tentative league starts and ends plus the league allocations, there's plenty of Editor at Large of The Non League Paper Matt Badcock to report on the week's review and preview of the paper.

S4 Ep49: 17th July 2020 - National League Play-offs: Barnet & Boreham Wood

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000

As competitive non league football returns, Tim Fuell catches up with two clubs in this weekend's National League eliminator play-offs. First up Darren Currie whose Barnet were one of the in-form teams pre-lockdown and qualified for the play-offs on Points Per Game. He's excited to get back to the football doing the talking and his side's trip to Yeovil this Saturday.
The first competitive non league game post-lockdown will see Boreham Wood host Halifax Town on Friday evening. Chairman Danny Hunter, is no stranger to the references to the fairy-tale story of his club but with the tie also falling on his birthday could this be the year?
Rounding off the show with the week's news and previewing this weekend's paper is David Richardson the Senior Writer at The Non League Paper.

S4 Ep48: 10th July 2007 - Bath City, Brackley Town & National League Playoffs

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000

With the first National League South and National League North play-offs set for Sunday 19th July, Tim Fuell speaks with Bath City manager Jerry Gill about preparing his part-timers for their play-off eliminator against Dorking Wanderers. Meanwhile, Kevin Wilkin is facing similar problems but welcome ones getting Brackley Town ready for the visit of Gateshead.
Plus David Richardson provides the weekly round-up and weekend preview of The Non League Football Paper.

S4 Ep47: 3rd July 2020 - National North & South Play-off preps, Chester & Dartford

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson is back to join Tim Fuell as they talk to Chester FC joint-boss Anthony Johnson and Dartford manager Steve King on preparing for play-off matches under COVID-19 protocols and without knowing the definite dates of the games, even though they are just two and a half weeks off.
Plus David Richardson provides the Non League Paper Round-up and a preview of what you can read in this weekend's edition.

S4 Ep46: 26th June 2020 - Non League round-up: What next for football?

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000

In a shortened close season show Tim Fuell discusses the main topics of the week with Senior Writer of The Non League Paper David Richardson, includuing the next steps in the National League restart, preparations for the pyramid's new season, South Shields FC's legal bill and the National Game award winners.

S4 Ep45: 19th June 2020 - Champions: Wealdstone, Kings Lynn and Barrow

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000

The National League Champions have been decided.
Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson speak with the three title winning managers.
First up, Wealdstone FC and National South winning boss Dean Brennan on what it means for the Stones and what the national current situation means for players at non league level.
Ian Culverhouse admits he's always been a fan of Points Per Game as his Kings Lynn side were awarded the title thanks to PPG and now head into next season's National League.
Leaving non league is Ian Evatt, successful boss at Barrow AFC as he celebrates the National League title and booking their spot back in the English Football League, he admits he wont be a stranger to non league though.
Rounding up the week's news and what lies ahead including in this weekend's paper is David Richardson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper.

S4 Ep44: 12th June 2020 - Season deciders? Begovic combines Serie A with Non League

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000

David Richardson from the Non League Paper provides a round-up of the latest developments in season deciders across the football pyramid as the EFL decide on PPG, relegations and play-offs and the National League put a proposal to their clubs to vote on.
As top level football returns this week, Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson caught up with international goalkeeper Asmir Begovic who on loan from AFC Bournemouth has been gearing up for a footballing return in Italy's Serie A with AC Milan. This is of course The Non League Football SHow however and he reveals how in his spare time he's sponsoring the revolution at Wessex Leaguers New Milton Town.

S4 Ep43: 05th June 2020 - Ebbsfleet United's new manager

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell speaks with the new boss in charge at Ebbsfleet United appointed having never even applied for the job. Dennis Kutrieb even admits he'd never watched English non-league football, but his record in the 5th tier of German football is undeniably impressive. Taking charge from overseas, in a league you don't know, at a time when you can't realistically bring your players together is going to be a challenge, but one the German coach believes he is up to.
Plus Matt Badcock returns to the show to provide this week's round up and previews this weekend's Non League Paper.
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S4 Ep42: 29th May 2020 - Bateman's Bow: Berkhamsted's loss

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson is back to join Tim Fuell as they speak to Steve Bateman about his departure from Berkhamsted after another successful three three years that ended with them top in Step 4 as the season was voided. Time to move on but the passion to manage is still there.
David Richardson from The Non League Paper also returns with his round up of the week and a preview of what's to come in this weekend's paper.

S4 Ep41: 22nd May 2020 - Lockdown at Step 11 with Roydon, FA Cup Memories and progress on the season deciders

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell shows the true depth of non league as he speaks with Roydon FC Chairman Alan Banks about 55 years with his club and what the future holds for clubs like his at Step 11 of the non league football pyramid.
This weekend should have seen the FA Cup Final. WIth that postponed indefinitely @FACupFactfile Phil Annets joins Tim to discuss his newest blog feature FA Cup Memories.
Rounding off the show The Non League Paper's David Richardson updates on the latest EFL statement on promotion and relegation, big managerial changes and what this weekend's paper holds.

S4 Ep40: 15th May 2020 - Danny Robinson to Hungerford Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Former Thatcham Town FA Vase winning boss Danny Robinson joins TIm Fuell and Dave Anderson to explain how he got a new job during lockdown... the manager's role at Hungerford Town ... and why he's itching to get going with his new challenge.
Meanwhile The Non League Football Paper's David Richardson tells us what to expect in this weekend's issue.

S4 Ep39: 08th May 2020 - The not so Play-Off weekend

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson and Tim Fuell continue their lockdown look at where Non League heads next. From the planning managers can and can't do to a new grant for clubs to get their pitches up to scratch.
David Richardson of the Non League Paper also looks ahead to this weekend's issue and talks about the news from the National League that clubs seem keen on a complete end of the season but that no decision will be made until the English Football League (EFL) shows the way.

S4 Ep38: 1st May 2020 - Wealdstone, Banbury and Hungerford

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson joins TIm Fuell as they talk to Wealdstone boss Dean Brennan on how he's dealing with lockdown and the future of football.
Tim also catches up with the Non League Paper's Senior Writer David Richardson on the big managerial changes at Banbury United and Hungerford Town and new permanent appointments at Kidderminster Harriers and Durham Ciity.

S4 Ep37: 24th April 2020 - The Lockdown Special

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson joins Tim Fuell as they chat lockdown, the future of non league and the things most missed in the past few weeks.
On St George's Day the guys speak with England C's own Mick Payne on how he is keeping his neighbours mentally and physically fit and he pays a heart-felt tribute to his friend and colleague and former head of the National League System at The FA, Mike Appleby who lost his fight to COVID-19 this week.
David Richardson rounds of the show with his thoughts on this week's news that National League clubs have voted to end their season and tells us what we can expect to read in this week's Non League Paper.

S4 Ep36: 17th April 2020 - John Coventry on his next move, Steps 3 & 4 lose their sponsor

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson returns to join Tim Fuell over the airwaves as they talk living in a lockdown world with former East Thurrock United boss John Coventry. There's an exclusive revelation too, his retirement was prematurely announced and he's back in football with another Essex club who are definitely on the rise.
Senior Writer at the Non League Paper David Richardson also speaks to Tim with a quick round-up of life in the non league this past week, including Steps 3 & 4 being left without a sponsor and Tony Reid calling it a day at Westfield FC, plus what lies ahead in this weekend's newspaper.

S4 Ep35: 10th April 2020 - Brockenhurst, Player payments and the FA Council rule

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell presents an abbreviated version of the show with football in abeyance.
Returning to the show Pat McManus, manager at Wessex Premier Leaguers Brockenhurst. Whilst debate rages in the national media about whether players should forfeit wages and how much, at Step 5 his players had no hesitation in donating their expenses back to the club from last month as it struggles like many non league clubs without any revenue streams in the current lockdown.
David Richardson provides the Non League Paper round-up hot on the heels of the FA Council ratifying the decision to void the seasons in Steps 3 to 7. There's also news on a number of managerial changes and a plethora of articles to read in this weekend's Easter edition of the paper.

S4 Ep34: 3rd April 2020 - Management Webinar, Ultimate Charity Match & Football in Suspense

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000

With the season for the most part expunged and for the rest still in suspension Tim Fuell talks to Royston Town FC assistant manager Chris Watters on his Who'd Be a Manager Webinar and Ben Andreos on organising what could become non league's biggest fundraising game ever for the NHS and MS-UK once football can resume.
Plus David Richardson provides the Non League Paper weekly round-up.

S4 Ep33: 27th March Season Void, South Shields, RefSupport

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

In the wake of the FA announcing the season being made void for Steps 3, 4, 5 & 6 - subject to FA Council ratification, TIm Fuell speaks with Matt Badcock Editor at Large of The Non League Paper about what happens next for the clubs missing out on promotion, the National League and next season.
One of those missing out on promotion is Lee Picton joint manager at South Shields FC. Their former lead at the top of the Northern Premier League now confined to quiz question status. Disappointed he is magnanimous in the wake of the decision.
With all this time on our hands as fans, Tim and Dave Anderson also speak with Martin Cassidy CEO of Referee Support about getting involved in refereeing and how players facing a long lay-off until next season could learn from those they so often abuse.

S4 Ep32: Covid-19 football shutdown, Concord Rangers & Consett AFC

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

With the footballing world on an indefinite shutdown, Dave Anderson joins Tim Fuell via the internet - with a few signal issues - and they discuss the way forward and options ahead for the non league world in challenging ever-changing times.
Speaking with Antony Smith, Chairman at National South Concord Rangers, they hear how despite having to shut down the club to visitors, there's still much work going on behind the scenes and they are hopeful of getting the chance to finish the season including their FA Trophy Semi Final that should have been played this weekend.
Terry Mitchell has a breadth of experience and qualifications in football. This weekend should have been his reward for a lifetime commitment to the game, with the Consett side he manages due to feature in the FA Vase Semi Final. With the nationwide shut-down he now awaits information as to when, even if that game will be played plus with two other games in the football industry, his whole week and work have dried up instantly. Hear how he's coping and how he hopes it will turn out.
Matt Badcock is Editor at Large of The Non League Paper who this week will be looking at the impact of the virus and shutdown across the country. There's a comprehensive paper planned to hit the newsstands this Sunday as he explains.

S4 Ep31: 13th March 2020 - Hastings United, Orkney FC and weekly round-up

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson return with your weekly portion of non league news and views.
Billy Wood is Chief Executive at Hastings United and nobody can deny the success on and off the field taking place there with crowds tripled and the club atop their division in the Isthmian League.
In the North Caledonian League they only play 16 league games per season but with 6 to play before the season end at Easter, Orkney FC face a Saturday with two games - one at home, one away and one kicking-off at 12:30pm and one at 12:45pm due to ferry requirements. That means two sides, two management teams and four goalkeepers as manager Charlie Alway explains.
David Richardson rounds the week off with his non league round-up including John Still's retirement announcement, Robbie Simpson getting the Chelmsford City job permanently and Bath City seeing their planning proposal rejected.

S4 Ep30: 06th March 2020 - Stourport Swifts, Taunton Town, Bike Riding 'Keeper & Non League Round-up

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell flies solo as he talks to Stourport Swifts Ian Johnson about how the club is looking to recover from the recent floods that devastated the club and facilities when the River Severn burst its banks and how support has been forthcoming from across the non league fraternity and the football authorities.
Taunton Town's Chairman Kevin Sturmey is also Head Groundsman at the club battling the weather and everything that comes with the modern game. He offers insight into the juggle of the modern part-time game, why the critics should be more understanding and how VAR is probably the last thing people involved in real football should be discussing. Plus how the club is well-placed to make the next step should they make the play-offs and promotion from The Southern League Premier South.
Jack Hartopp is goalkeeper with Midland League Division Two side Coventry Alvis who is preparing for a 145 mile charity bike ride in June. Raising funds for Prostate Cancer UK he is set to ride from Sheffield to Amsterdam via Hull and is collecting sponsorship from non league clubs across the country and will wear their badge with pride on his ride. Hear how you can get involved.
David Richardson, Senior Writer with The Non League Paper provides this week's non league round-up including the FA Vase and FA Trophy Quarter Final results and postponements as well as the semi final draw. Plus there's discussion of the England C squad announcement and Lee Clark's departure from Blyth Spartans.

S4 Ep29: 28th February 2020 - FA Trophy with Barnet, FA Vase with Plymouth Argyle, A late, late comeback with Cray Wanderers and The Non League Paper Round-up

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson talk The Gaffer Tapes, AFC Fylde and Dave's favourite non league anecdotes.
Darren Currie is hoping The Hive drains in time for his Barnet side's weekend FA Trophy clash with Halesowen Town and he won't be taking the lower-ranked opposition lightly.
Plymouth Parkway have one of the longest trips ever in the FA Vase ahead of them to Hebburn Town but with two overnight stops and a crowd well into four figures expected, Assistant Manager Karl Curtis is looking forward to the team bonding opportunity, especially with league games against 2nd and 3rd place opposition with them at the top scheduled in the coming week too.
Cray Wanderers have one of those stories that make you go ah. Not just in their 160th year and in touching distance of moving in to their own home at Flamingo Park, but this weekend they hope to re-sign a player who first turned out for them in 1938, and at the ripe old age of 100 that might be some sort of record for George Taylor.
Rounding it all off, Editor at Large of The Non League Paper, Matt Badcock who discusses the managerial changes at Staines Town, Stourbridge, Alvechurch and Chelmsford City and what awaits in this weekend's newspaper.

S4 Ep28: New man at Northwood, Top Dog at Halesowen and a Good Yarn from a plastic bottle

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

New Northwood boss Rob Ursell teams up with his old manager Dave Anderson and Tim Fuell in the studio to talk about how he's adapting to management in non league, the value of Futsal and the challenge ahead at the Isthmian South Central club.
On the phone Paul Smith, manager at Halesowen Town is full of confidence after a great season. His side hit top spot midweek in the Southern League South Division, had a great FA Cup run earlier this season and take part in next weekend's FA Trophy quarter-finals and he's adamant they are not just there to make up the numbers.
The next next guest is slightly different. Hope and Glory have launched their new EcoKit made from recycled bottles - around 16 per shirt to be accurate - and spokesperson Ric Dennis, hopes non league clubs will take up the opportunity to choose the kits with lower carbon footprints, less water and less energy used to create them.
Rounding up the week's news is Senior Writer at The Non League Paper, David Richardson including John Pemberton staying at Chesterfield and am FA Vase preview.

S4 Ep27: 14th February 2020 - Solihull Moors, Leek Town and Lewes FC

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

As the world celebrates Valentine's we have our own managerial love-in.
First up the new man in at Solihull Moors, Jimmy Shan. He tells Dave Anderson and Tim Fuell why he's excited about the job ahead.
Neil Baker has several years on Jimmy in terms of managerial experience having originally been at Leek Town during their Conference and FA Trophy Final days. After a highly successful time at Crewe Alexandra he's back at Leek and with them top of the table he admits it's probably the best time he's ever had in football.
It's been a while, but Hugo Langton is back on the show, explaining why the first team job at Lewes was too good an opportunity to turn down.
David Richardson Senior Writer at The Non League Paper rounds off the show with a quick round-up of the other news of the week including FA Vase and FA Trophy results and the draw for the Quarter-Finals.

S4 Ep26: 07th February 2020 - FA Trophy, Aveley, FA Vase, Longridge Town plus Worksop Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

It's the last 16 of The FA Trophy and FA Vase. In the Trophy Aveley from Step 4 entertain Step 2 and managerless Chelmsford City. Aveley boss Keith Rowland renews acquaintance with fellow Northern Irishman Dave Anderson and explains why he came back into management with the Essex club.
Meanwhile, in the FA Vase, Longridge Town boss Lee Ashcroft knows the visit of Hebburn and their three plus coaches of supporters will be a tough game but also a momentous game in their short history Whatever happens he's going to ensure all at the club enjoy it.
Hoping to enjoy his club a little bit longer is Life President at Worksop Town Keith Ilet. He's spent 50 years with the club and is now spear-heading a campaign to make sure they raise £30,000 by the end of the month to clear debt for a new Chairman to come in with a new business plan to save the club.
Editor at Large at The Non League Football Paper Matt Badcock rounds off the show with news on Jamie Cureton's departure from Bishop's Stortford and Kevin Horlock's return to management at Needham Market.

S4 Ep25: 31st January 2020 - Chester & Ware

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

In an episode that stakes a claim to a record of featuring the shortest named teams, Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson talk to Anthony Johnson joint-manager at Chester ahead of their trip as third-placed side in the National North to second-placed York City this weekend.
Ware are top of the Isthmian South Central Division but it's a tight one this season as manager Paul Halsey concedes but he's happy to be the one they are chasing.
David Richardson rounds off the show with this week's Non League Paper round-up including the world of football uniting in grief and support for Jordan Sinnott's family, managerial changes at Solihull Moors and Chelmsford City and an addition at Hereford.

S4 Ep24: Table-topping games, Bath City, Ramsbottom United, Truro City and Hereford changes

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell speaks with three clubs facing big table topping games this weekend.
First up, Jerry Gill, manager at a resurgent Bath City who travel to Wealdstone in the National South on Saturday. Things are good at Twerton Park on and off the field and he explains why it's not easy but a job he's thoroughly enjoying.
Tony Cunningham is Secretary at Ramsbottom United the in-form club in the Northern Premier North West Division One. They are currently second but can go top if they can beat visitors Workington Saturday. He's excited for the game and possibly promotion but realistic that as a club they face a familiar problem of an ageing staff at the club.
He's being inducted into the Weymouth FC Hall of Fame next month but Stewart Yetton is a true legend at Truro City where he played over 300 games, played at Steps 2 -7, won the FA Vase and is now Assistant Manager spearheading an assault on promotion from Southern Premier South back to the National South. As a player, he was the joker in the pack, as a coach he hopes he can channel that experience to inspire the next generation.

S4 Ep23: Fan-Ownership, Barrow, Enfield Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Celebrating the fan-owned club model Dave Anderson and Tim Fuell are joined in the studio by former AFC Wimbledon stalwart Simon Bassey now in the hunt for his first real shot at management.
The guys talk to Ian Evatt manager at Barrow AFC who has led the side to the top of the National League with games in hand over the chasers and faces a big TV clash this weekend against promotion rivals Bromley.
On the fan-owned theme Paul Reed Chairman at Enfield Town speaks to the team about their pending 1000th competitive game since formation, how it all began and where it looks to be heading.
David Richardson from The Non League Paper rounds up the week's news including the FA Trophy and FA Vase and movement on the managerial merry-go-round.

S4 Ep22: 10th January 2020 - FA Trophy, Dorking Wanderers, FA Vase, Worcester City, West Auckland Town and players leaving Non League for the Football League

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Trophy reaches Round Two, Dave Anderson and Tim Fuell speak with Dorking Wanderers owner and Manager Marc White about his side's chances at home to Stockport County this weekend. There's also talk of a 12th promotion in 20 years.
The very thought of the FA Vase reaching the last 32 and Round 4 gives Dave butterflies but he's on hand to offer advice to Steve Goode Chairman at Worcester City, who hopes a Vase run to Wembley could be the perfect lead in to them returning to Worcester and a new home at the end of the season after 7 years as nomads.
Last season Dave took his Chertsey Town to twice losing finalists West Auckland and beat them. This time he's backing the North East club to go all the way as he tells General Manager Stuart Alderson.
David Richardson offers the Non League Paper round-in a week of big moves for non league stars to Portsmouth, Forest Green Rovers, Peterborough and Bolton and that Bradley Quinton returns to management at Welling United.

S4 Ep21: The FACTA Results, FA Cup, Hartlepool United and managerial manoeuvres

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

It's FA Cup Third Round and the team are back after a festive break ready for a new year and a new decade.
First up @FACupFactfile Mr Phil Annets reveals the results of this season's FA Cup Team Awards, Performance of the FA Cup, Special Team Award, Surprise of the FA Cup and Team of the FA Cup.
Two Non League clubs remain in this season's FA Cup competition and both are linked by one man. Returning to the show is former AFC Fylde now Hartlepool United manager Dave Challinor who tells Dave Anderson and Tim Fuell about preparations for trip to Oxford United this weekend in the cup.

S4 Ep20: 20th December 2019 - FACTAs, Chorley, Ebbsfleet United & AFC Bury

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson returns to join Tim Fuell as they talk to two managers in the relegation zone of the National League but both confident that their side will be safe come the end of the season.
First up Jamie Vermiglio at Chorley who is having to deal with polar emotions from last year's league title-winning emotions but who has seen his side begin to hit form as the table gets tighter and tighter.
Kevin Watson has plenty of experience as a player and in coaching and management to know there's always time to put a run of results together and since taking over at Ebbsfleet United and bringing in assistant Tristan Lewis the club have certainly been achieving that.
Phil Annets is back talking FA Cup, with two non league sides into the Third Round of this season's competition, but Phil is back to detail the launch of the FACTAs - The FA Cup Team Awards - and how the public can get nominating up until Christmas and then get involved in the vote.
Finally, David RIchardson, Senior Writer of The Non League Paper rounds up the week's news including the will they won't they saga of Bury FC and AFC Bury.

S4 Ep19: 13th December 2019 - FA Trophy Round One, Royston Town & Thatcham Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

As the FA Trophy reaches the First Round Proper Tim Fuell speaks with Royston Town manager Steve Castle ahead of his side playing host to National League side Boreham Wood in the competition.
Danny Robinson led his Thatcham Town side to FA Vase victory at Wembley and Step 5 promotion from the Hellenic League a season and a half ago, now he is leading them on an unbeaten league run at Step 4 in the Southern League and explains why he loves the club.
David Richardson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper offers his round-up of the week including new managers at Bracknell Town, Kidderminster Harriers and Staines Town.

S4 Ep18: 06th December - Weymouth, Scarborough Athletic and Non League News

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell discusses the launch of The Non League Gaffer Tapes with episode 1 featuring Tonbridge Angels manager Steve McKimm under the Dave Anderson microscope.
Tim also speaks with Mark Molesely manager at Weymouth who this week signed a new 18 month extension to his contract to take him until the end of next season. He got the South coasters promoted last term to National South and now sees them sat second in the table, with less defeats than divisional rivals and seemingly loving life in the higher step.
Also loving life is new manager at Scarborough Athletic Darren Kelly. Having moved 'upstairs' at Hyde United over the summer he then left the club last month, only to find himself back in the dugout this time at a club he previously appeared for as a player. A win in a derby match and he's buzzing with the excitement of the task ahead.
David Richardson of The Non League Paper provides insight into the news of the week including the FA Cup Third Round Draw, The FA Vase Fourth Round draw and Wrexham on the way back from rock bottom.

S4 Ep17: 29th November 2019 - FA Cup, FA Cup Factfile, Maidstone United, FA Vase, Westfields

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

It's FA Cup Second Round so Tim Fuell turns to @FACupFactFile Phil Annets for knowledge, insight and off the wall stats about the greatest cup competition in the world and the Second Round of the competition featuring a dozen non league sides.
One of those clubs is Maidstone United and old friend of the show and Head Coach there Hakan Hayrettin talks about their preparations for a trip to Blackpool this weekend in the competition. He also explains why he is loving football there and being number two to his long-term friend, mentor and 'little angel on my shoulder' John Still.
It's also the FA Vase Third Round this weekend and returning to a club we last heard from during their own historic FA Cup run three seasons ago, Tim speaks with Westfields FC newly moved to the Hellenic League and currently top of the Premier and unbeaten there after a summer switch in the league restructuring. It is FA Vase this weekend though and new boss Phil Glover knows what success would mean to the club having been a player and captain during that FA Cup run.
Rounding up the news of the week is Senior Writer at The Non League Paper David Richardson.

S4 Ep16: 22nd November 2019 - FA Trophy, Kings Lynn Town, Berkhamsted, Bacup Borough & Managing one club for 22 years

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

It's the FA Trophy Third Round Qualifying and Tim Fuell speaks with Ian Culverhouse Manager Kings Lynn Town, current leaders of the National League North but focusing on an FA Trophy visit of divisional rivals Hereford this weekend.
Steve Davis has been involved in football at Berkhamsted for decades. As Chairman of the current club, he sees his side top of the Southern League Central Division One unbeaten in their 13 league games and travelling to second-placed Corby Town this weekend. As for the number of hours he puts into the club every week, even he isn't that sure.
Managers come and managers go, but clearly not at Bacup Borough. Brent Peters has been the gaffer there for over 22 years and well over 1000 games. He also has a solution to making football smoother, more enjoyable and more successful.
Rounding up the week's news Editor at Large of The Non League Paper Matt Badcock talks Barrow, FA Trophy and managerial moves.

S4 Ep15: 15th November 2019 - Shares in South Shields, Dreams in Dartford, Working wonders at Whitehawk and more managerial merry-go-round antics

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell discusses a new public share plan for South Shields and building on success with their Chairman Geoff Thompson. Talks to Steve King on his long term project at Dartford and Head of Commercial Kevin Miller at Whitehawk on his community schemes including corporate drumming and helping locals improve their health and wellbeing.
Plus David Richardson of the Non League Paper talks Glenn Tamplin moving in at Romford, George Borg's return to non league at Braintree and LuaLua signing for Peterborough Sports.

S4 Ep14: 08th November 2019 - FA Cup, Hartlepool United, Managerial moves

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson is back in the studio with Tim Fuell ahead of this weekend's FA Cup First Round Proper.
First up is @FACupFactfile Phil Annets full of quirky stats and facts ahead of his appearance this weekend on the BBC's Match of the Day.
Hartlepool United face a trip to Yeovil Town in the FA Cup and may well do so with a new manager at the helm as the man himself, Dave Challinor explains for the first time since his surprise departure from AFC Fylde.
Rounding up the week's events including managerial changes at Biggleswade Town, Hendon, South Park, Burgess Hill Town and Braintree Town is Editor at Large of The Non League Paper Matt Badcock.

S4 Ep13: 01 November 2019 - The Gaffer Tapes, Tonbridge Angels, FA Vase, Brockenhurst, Kettering, AFC Fylde

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell introduces a new strand with Dave Anderson interviewing fellow members of the manager's union. The Gaffer Tapes will launch later this month as a stand alone podcast but as a taster, this week's show starts with a short taster of episode one. An interview with Tonbridge Angels manager Steve McKimm.
Brockenhurst manager Pat McManus is now in his seventh season at the Hampshire club and this weekend - after two cup wins already this week - he readies his side for the visit of Plymouth Parkway in the Second Round of the FA Vase.
Rounding up the week's news David Richardson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper. In a week featuring Trophy ties, replays and draw, it's surprisingly quiet but there are big managerial changes at Kettering Town and AFC Fylde.

S4 Ep12: 25th October 2019 - Billericay Town, Saltash United, FA Cup draw and FA Trophy

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell speaks to former Watford, Burnley and Stoke striker now assistant manager at Billericay Town, Gifton Noel-Williams on the new regime on and off the field at the Essex club, scoring goalkeepers and an FA Cup run still in the making. Plus as BAME representative on the Isthmian League board he has some key words of wisdom on the dealing with the latest stories about racism incidents in non league football.
Matt Cusack, manager at Saltash United in Step 6 down in the South West Peninsular League is also back on the show. His side are once again in fine FA Vase form, but also are the countries leading hot-shots across the top 10 levels of the English Pyramid with 46 goals from just 15 games.
Matt Badcock, Editor at Large at the Non League Paper offers his usual round-up on FA Cup, FA Vase, Managerial changes and what you can expect to read in Sunday's paper.

S4 Ep11: 18th October 2019 - FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round, Gateshead & Brightlingsea Regent

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000

It's the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup so Phil Annets @FACupFactFile is on hand to wow Dave Anderson and Tim Fuell with the big stats of the round.
Up against the lowest ranked side left in the competition, Gateshead manager Mike Williamson is as calm as ever but he knows it's a potential banana skin. Having overcome the woes of the club last season however, it does appear almost nothing can wobble this novice member of the managerial profession, still juggling his boss role with playing.
Another new manager is Kem Izzet, the new boss at Brightlingsea Regent and he's adamant he will be fair but firm with his players and won't be looking to make friends as he looks to build upon his time as coach at divisional rivals East Thurrock United.
Senior Writer at The Non League Paper, David Richardson is the man with this week's round-up. Every FA Cup game covered in this week's paper, news on the FA Vase and FA Trophy draws as well as insight into some of the biggest managerial names in non league.

S4 Ep10: 11th October 2019 - Non League Day, FA Vase, Bournemouth, Isle of Man and more

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000

It's FA Vase, FA Trophy and Non League Day weekend a true celebration of the grassroots game.
Tim Fuell meets with James Doe founder of Non League Day to find out more about how it came about and where it's heading as it celebrates its 10th event.
In the shadow of Premier League neighbours Bournemouth FC have long been known as the Poppies but they are the original Bournemouth club, competing for another season at Step 5 and this weekend hoping for victory in the FA Vase First Round as manager Leonardo Cabeleira explains.
The English pyramid could be getting a new island nation. This week a big hurdle was overcome by FC Isle of Man in their plan to follow Guernsey and Jersey Bulls into the English system and potentially make the English Football League inside 12 years as Andy Dalrymple of The Manx Footy Podcast and Sports Reporter at Isle of Man today explains.
Matt Badcock Editor at Large of The Non League Paper has a bumper set of match reports to organise this weekend but first he chats FA Cup, FA Vase, FA Trophy and managerial changes at Wrexham, Ebbsfleet and Hartlepool.

S4 Ep9: 04th October 2019 - Sutton United, FA Cup, Hadley & managers going back

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Sutton United manager Matt Gray joins Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson in the studio to discuss life as a boss in the National League.
It's FA Cup weekend and the Third Qualifying Round, 40 ties and plenty of facts and stats between them so time once again for Phil Annets @facupfactfile.
Anthony Clarke is manager of one of only three Step 5 clubs left in the FA Cup. They have a tough trip to Havant & Waterlooville now managed by Matt Gray's former boss Paul Doswell. There's a further twist... the Gray family are Hadley FC and Matt's side since he can remember. Surely there's some coaching insight being shared?
David Richardson, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper rounds up with news from the National League, managerial changes and the lack of a trademark in Liverpool.

S4 Ep8: 27th September 2019 - FA Trophy, Basingstoke Town, Bromley & Tadcaster Albion

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Former AFC Wimbledon, Hayes and Aldershot Town manager now Chairman at Basingstoke Town, Terry Brown, joins Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson in something of a manager love-fest.
Terry explains the current position with the new Community Club currently living something of a nomadic lifestyle as they try to finance the ground upgrades needed for their new home at Winklebury.
Bromley manager Neil Smith is top of the tree in the National League with this side clear in first place and the only unbeaten side in Step 1. Hear why it all seems to be slotting into place at Hayes Lane.
Curtis Woodhouse has ensured his young side have had a big impact in the Nothern Premier North West since he took over in June and he's hoping some of his experience as a pro footballer and pro boxer can rub off on his new team.
Matt Badcock, Editor at Large of The Non League Paper has a round up of the week's non league news including management changes, FA Cup expulsions and the next round draw and kicking racism out of non league football.

S4 Ep7: 20th September 2019 - FA Cup, Hereford, Clapton CFC, The Old Spotted Dog, Managerial moves and Sutton United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000

It's a bumper show with Dave Anderson on the goal course and Tim Fuell and Caroline Barker in the studio as we hit the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.
First up new manager at Hereford but with a mountain of experience at non league and Football League level Russell Slade explains his role in the journey of the club he sees as having Football League potential.
Phil Annets @FACupFactfile is back with his stats and insight into the greatest cup competition in the world and facts to stun and entertain.
The smile on the face of Kevin Blowe, Treasurer at Clapton Community Football Club is evident as he details the news that they have been given the nod a new lease at The Old Spotted Dog ground the oldest senior football ground in the country, less than two seasons since the formation of the supporter run club.
David Richardson of the Non League Paper gives his insight into the National League this week and a round-up of the various managerial moves too.
Plus there's a bonus appearance from Dave with Matt Gray manager of Sutton United offering his thoughts on his first 11 games in charge there.

S4 Ep6: 13th September 2019 - FA Vase, New Salamis, Stockport Town, Fort William and Non League Paper round-up

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000

It's the second round qualifying round of the FA Vase and whilst the competition is exciting, Tim Fuell delves deeper into the clubs looking for glory this weekend, building non league communities and football clubs.
First up, manager at New Salamis, George Georgiou, leading a club that only a few years ago was a Sunday football side formed by fans of a Cypriot Pro clubs English fans.
Next, Alan Lord Head of Management at Stockport Town who look to continue their FA Vase this weekend. His is a muli-faceted role however as his day job is working as Director of Youth Development at neighbours Stockport County alongside Jim Gannon.
If you've not yet watched the BBC Scotland documentary available on BBC iPlayer you may not know the story of Fort William FC. Make sure you watch it but first listen to Secretary turned Manager Russell MacMorran who this week led his side to their first league win in two years. It's more than just a first team however in one of the most picturesque settings for football in the UK.
Matt Badcock Editor at Large helps round off the show with what you can expect to read in this weekend's Non League Paper.

S4 Ep5: 6th September 2019 - FA Cup, Peterborough Sports, Mental Health, Tunnocks Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup & more

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000

The FA Cup hits the First Qualifying Round with the rest of the Step 3 clubs coming into the competition. Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson speak with Peterborough Sports manager Jimmy Dean ahead of their trip to East Thurrock United and get the round's stats from Phil Annets @FACupFactfile.
Mark Carruthers joins the show to explain about the If You Care Share #insideout campaign this weekend to raise awareness about mental health and Editor in Chief at the Non League Paper Matt Badcock offers a round up including Solihull Moors and Wrexham in the Tunnocks Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup, Managerial moves at Wimborne Town and the FA's England set-up as well as another Non Leaguer making the England Senior Squad.

S4 Ep4: 30th August 2019 - Wealdstone, Bury, AFC Mansfield & Hereford

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 03:00:00 +0000

Caroline Barker is back at the helm as the Non League Football Show goes on the road. At National South Leaders Wealdstone FC she is joined by Dave Anderson and Stones manager Dean Brennan.
In discussion: the Bury situation. Former AFC Wimbledon Chairman and CEO Erik Samuelson joins the team via the phone and offers his knowledge and insight of the workings of the English Football League and of building a phoenix club.
It's the start of the FA Vase this weekend and AFC Mansfield Chairman Andrew Saunders joins the team to discuss what the competition means to the club and where he hopes it will help take them.
David Richardson Senior Writer at The Non League Paper then offers his round up of the week including a big new managerial appointment at Hereford.

S4 Ep3: 23rd August 2019 - Notts County, Bobby Wilkinson, FA Cup, Wembley, Club support

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000

It's a bumper Bank Holiday Football Programme all round as Tim, Caroline and Dave talk social media and football, management and FA Cup.
First up, (9:47) Notts County manager Neal Ardley who after a tough few months battling transfer embargos, ownership issues and relegation from the Football League now finally appears to be assembling a squad of players he is happy with.
Bobby Wilkinson (23:36) is a manager with an undoubted pedigree from his time at Hungerford Town and Wealdstone but out of a job since May he's now looking for the right new project to his hands on.
It is the FA Cup Preliminary Round so we couldn't let it pass without a chat with Phil Annets @FACupFactfile (37:14) who despite a flaky phone reception comes out with some of the most astounding facts known to man.
Bryan Gumm is the Chairman of Wembley FC (49:28) so what better place to head to continue our FA Cup coverage, The prize money will be great but ever on to speak his mind Bryan still thinks the wider football world should be doing more to help grassroots football.
Senior Writer at The Non League Paper David Richardson (1:07:55) has thoughts to add to the debate in a quiet week for football news. The Aveley management change is in the mix, the value and importance of a large supporters base and how clubs are looking at different revenue streams and business models are all discussed.

S4 Ep2: 16th August 2019 - New Rules, RefSupport, Ossett United, Groundsman of the Year, Hastings United & Non League Paper

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 23:22:25 +0000

Tim Fuell talks to former Premier League referee Bobby Madley on the new rules introduced by IFAB and already causing fans, players and managers to scratch their head. He also talks about his beloved Ossett Albion who get their season underway this weekend, refereeing in Norwegian football and a new role as ambassador for RefereeSupport.
Fresh from winning the top award for the Isthmian League and runner-up overall in non-league at the Groundsman of the Year Award at St George's Park, Simon Rudkins explains why winning is so good and why he's called it a day - for now at least - at Hastings United.
The Non League Paper's new Senior Writer David Richardson gives a round-up of this week's non league news including the Northern Premier League getting underway this weekend, managerial and board changes at Hereford and the Isle of Man side potentially entering the National League System.

S4 Ep1: 9th August 2019 - FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round including Welling Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000

The season gets underway with a full compliment in the studio and some familiar voices on the telephone.
The National League is already underway as are many Step 5 and Step 6 leagues but with the FA Cup beginning it's journey we felt it time to begin ours for another season.
Tim Fuell, Caroline Barker and Dave Anderson talk to @FACupFactfile Phil Annets about this season's FA Cup and the trivia behind this opening round. Next up is fellow returnee Kevin Oakes, Chairman at Welling Town ahead of their debut in the FA Cup.
Rounding off the show is new Non League Paper Editor Matt Badcock as he discusses the National League so far, England C and the upcoming Non League Day.

S3 Ep43: 24th May 2019 - Dave Anderson on Chertsey & retirement, Mick Payne on England C, David Richardson on 1000th Non League Paper, Non League Finals Day and League allocations

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000

A slightly shorter episode as the season draws to a close.
Tim Fuell speaks to Dave Anderson on leading Chertsey Town to the league & FA Vase double and then retiring at Wembley.
England C coach Mick Payne returns to the show ahead of their trip to Tallinn to face the Estonian U23s and explains why the England Non League set-up is so important to the wider development of the game.
David Richardson the Online Editor at The Non League Paper talks about their 1000th issue out this Sunday, the FA Vase and FA Trophy Finals and the provisional league allocations announced last weekend.

S3 Ep42: 17th May 2019 - National Game Awards, Non League FInals Day, Leyton Orient, AFC Fylde, Cray Valley PM, Chertsey Town, Guyana & The FA Cup

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000

It's another big weekend for non league.

Alex Narey Editor at The Non League Paper talks to Tim Fuell about last week's National Game Awards, The National League Play Offs and previews Sunday's edition that will feature FA Vase and FA Trophy previews as well as revealing the FA's League allocations.

Previewing Non League Finals Day Tim talks to the four managers leading their sides out at Wembley this weekend: Justin Edinburgh with Leyton Orient; Dave Challinor with AFC Fylde; Kevin Watson with Cray Valley Paper Mills and Dave Anderson with Chersey Town.

Sam Cox is out of contract at the end fo the month but is currently putting his club options on hold whilst he prepares for perhaps his biggest ever games. In a month's time he leads Guyana's international side full of non-league Lions out in the opening game of the CONACAF Gold Cup against hosts USA.

It's also FA Cup weekend and whilst there isn't a non league contingent on the pitch, show regular Phil Annets has his unrivalled stat knowledge included in Saturday' matchday programme. Hear him reveal some of the facts contained in it.

S3 Ep41: 10th May 2019 - Brennan on Hemel, Billericay & Kingstonian, Brighouse Town Play-off winners but losers, Tonbridge Angels hit super-play-offs

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000

It's a full house with Dean Brennan and Dave Anderson joining Tim Fuell in the studio.

In his first big interview of the season Dean reveals the truth behind his time at Billericay Town and why he left K's after such a short spell.

Joining the team via telephone is Vill Powell, former team-mate of Brennan and now a successful manager in his own right having won the play-offs in the Northern Premier League Division One East with Brighouse Town only to find that their points per game ratio through the season was not as good as other play-off winners and thus they would not be one of the 5 play-off winners at step 4 to be promoted to step 3.

Also staggered by this season's play-off procedures is Steve McKimm manager at Tonbridge Angels. Having won the Isthmian Premier play-off on Monday his side now face a super-play off against Met Police to decide who will get promotion to Step 2 next season.

With National League and National League North and South play-offs also this weekend, Matt Badcock Senior Writer at The Non League Paper offers his preview of the games and clubs taking part.

S3 Ep40: 3rd May 2019 - Building clubs: Doswell at Havant & Waterlooville, Munroe at Basford United, Hare at North Ferriby United, Oakes at Welling Town and NLPs Richardson on Play off confusion

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000

It's a full 90 minutes plus injury time in this week's bumper show with learnings, yearnings and plenty of intelligent non league insight.

First up with Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson Paul Doswell on leaving Sutton United and taking on the manager's job at Havant & Waterlooville, in a very frank and revealing interview.

Also returning to the show Chris Monroe, Chairman at Basford United, no promotion for them this season - 5 in 7 seasons perhaps enough for now - but a new big name manager in Steve Chettle and a whopping 4 year contract. Hear why the club have taken such a big step and continue to evolve at apace.

It's a few seasons since Les Hare was last on the show but after seeing his beloved North Ferriby United go to the wall earlier this season, he has been quick to react and help launch a phoenix club that will take on the name and participate at Step 5 next season. After making the National League and lifting the FA Trophy last time he was in charge, this time it is all about the enjoyment of being back in the football community.

Hoping to emulate those who come before him Kevin Oakes has seen his Sunday side for a few friends develop quickly in recent seasons to rise through the pyramid and this season win the Southern Counties East Division One in a dramatic last weekend ready to take their place in step 5 next term. Can Welling United be the next Basford United?

Online Editor at The Non League Paper David Richardson is perhaps the busiest man in non league this week. With play-offs taking place and not taking place he has been keeping us all up to date with developments up and down the country and offers a round up of what has and hasn't happened and what may be yet to come.

S3 Ep39: 26th April 2019 - Bootle, Squires Gate, Northern Premier League & Non League Paper

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell speaks with Joe Doran manager at Bootle FC in the North West Counties Premier League. 20 wins on the bounce place them top of the Division on goal difference with a game to play, but they must travel to FA Vase Semi Finalists Northwich Victoria.

In the same division, Squires Gate turned to an experienced sub on Easter Monday... 41 years since his debut for the club. Secretary John Maguire had previously registered as a player to cover injury issues but due to availability issues found himself on the bench then an injury saw him come onto the field just days short of his 60th birthday.

The Northern Premier League will be responsible for the 8th division at Step 4 when it launches for season 2020/21. Chairman Mark Harris is excited at the prospect especially after the hard work put into the bid and expects it will help improved standards across football.

Matt Badcock helps with the Non League Paper round up including the likelihood of Leyton Orient winning the National League title and Stockport County securing the National North title but as we all know football is a funny old game....

S3 Ep38: 19th April 2019 - Street, Gateshead, Morpeth Town, Dunston UTS, National League and Football Pyramid

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000

After weeks of celebrating success Tim Fuell looks at some of those suffering the lows of Non League Football.

First up, out-going Chairman James Court at Street FC who have announced their intention to take demotion at the end of this season after just one term in the Southern League. Not due to financial or ground grading reasons but for the sheer lack of bodies to take the club forward and run it. A tough decision to make but one he and his fellow committee members hope will help ensure a long-term future for the club.

Next up, non league journalist Mark Carruthers with an update on what has been going on at Gateshead in recent weeks and what he hopes will come about int he coming weeks before the new season is upon us. As well as the gloom hanging over Gateshead howeever, Mark has also been covering the Championship success at Morpeth Town and the Northern League success of Dunston UTS and offers his insight as to how well they may do next season, each a step higher.

Rounding off, Alex Narey Editor of The Non League Paper takes a look ahead to the final handful of games in the National League and predicts the Easter programme could decide it. He also offers insight into those who have finished in the bottom four in the National League and wonders what will happen to those relegated.

S3 Ep37: 12th April 2019 - Weymouth, Blackfield & Langley & Harefield United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell goes solo as he talks to three managers in different states of securing their respective titles.

First up, Mark Molesley who after suffering play-off heartbreak last season with Weymouth this season looks set to make sure of promotion by sitting top of the Southern League Premier South with a handful of games to go.

Looking for back to back promotions is Glenn Howes manager at Blackfield & Langley. After winning the Wessex League last season, they have continued their strong form and currently narrowly lead the Southern League Division One South and travel to second placed Yate Town this weekend.

Jason Shaw has already secured the Spartan League Division One title at Step 6 with Harefield United this season but with five games still to play, they still have much to play for. With only two away draws, no defeats and the rest league wins this season, they have the chance to go unbeaten and it's something all at the club know would be a pretty special achievement.

David Richardson Online Editor of The Non League Paper provides a round-up of the National League, National North and National South which are set to become the closest divisions in the non league pyramid.

S3 Ep36: 5th April 2019 - Torquay United, Metropolitan Police & Colwyn Bay

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000

It's all about Change. As Dave Anderson changes direction with his Chertsey Town team to seek league focus ahead of their Wembley cup final, Dave and Tim Fuell speak with three clubs where change has been good.

First up Gary Johnson returns to the show. After taking charge at Torquay United in September he has led the club to the top of the table in the National League South. On Saturday they travel to second placed Woking knowing an away win would leave them 10 points clear.

Des Flanders faced imposed change as Chairman of Met Police FC last summer who were moved from the Isthmian League into the Southern League. Financial fears threaten their future and their long-term manager resigned as did many of the squad, but less than a year on the club is going from strength to strength and gunning for the play-offs. Currently third in the Southern League Premier South, they travel to second-placed Taunton Town this weekend.

Colwyn Bay have had a dramatic last month. New board members and a switch from the English Pyramid to the Welsh league system have all been mooted and agreed. Manager Craig Hogg has embraced the new project and been rewarded with a 5 year contract, he explains why he thinks it is the club will now be able to thrive.

Online Editor at The Non League Paper David Richardson discusses how a week is a long time at the top of the National League and the irony of Gateshead and Ebbsfleet United meeting in league action this week with both clubs' sets of fans unclear of what the future holds. Plus the Step 4 side resigning despite a mid-table finish in their first year up from Step 5 and the club parting ways with their manager with play-offs assured.

S3 Ep35: 29th March 2019 - Atherton Collieries, Farsley Celtic, Kettering Town, National League winners and losers

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000

As the season unfolds Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson talk to clubs looking likely to win their league's but each with a different tale to tell.

First up manager at Atherton Collieries Michael Clegg. An unfancied team now top of the table taking on second in the table this weekend in the Nothern Premier First Division West.

CEO at Farsley Celtic Joshua Greaves, explains they are now just one point clear at the top after their two wins against North Ferriby United were expunged following that club's demise, but why he is confident the club will complete the promotion project this season.

Marcus Law is an old friend of the show enjoying good times once again at Kettering Town. Top of the Southern Premier Central and 11 clear with 6 games to play, he isn't counting his chickens with games against clubs all involved in current promotion or relegation battles, but does already have one eye on next season.

Rounding up the week's biggest news is Alex Narey Editor at The Non League Paper with insights into the top and bottom of the National League as well as the FA Trophy and FA Vase results from last week .

S3 Ep34: 22nd March 2019 - Leyton Orient, Northwich Victoria & Canterbury City

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000

For the fans, by the fans; another hour and a bit of the best in non league as the FA Trophy and FA Vase take their final steps towards Wembley.

Leyton Orient sit top of the National League and go into this weekend's FA Trophy semi final second leg 1-0 up on AFC Telford United from a lower Division but Assistant coach Ross Embleton knows there's still much to do this season to secure anything.

In the FA Vase co-host Dave Anderson takes his side to Witton Albion's ground on Sunday to meet groundsharers Northwich Victoria for their first leg of their semi final. One of those greeting them will be Vice Chairman Ian Egerton who explains why his club is on it's way back up and what it means to the club to be in the FA Vase semi finals.

In the other FA Vase semi final Canterbury City are at 'home' in Faversham on Saturday to Division rivals Cray Valley Paper Mills. Manager Ben Smith expresses some doubts as to the fairness of that draw but is well aware of the task ahead and what needs to be done so that as a manager of just 31 he can lead his side out at Wembley.

In a week when England C were back in action against a Welsh side, Matt Badcock senior writer at The Non League Paper reports back on the match and why he thinks the set up will long continue in the FAs plans.

S3 Ep33: 15th March 2019 - FA Trophy: AFC Telford United & Stockport County FA Vase: Cray Valley Paper Mills & Chertsey Town Plus The National League round-up

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000

It's semi final time in the FA Trophy and FA Vase

In the Trophy two National North sides are through, each facing National League opposition and each also in with a shout of promotion in the League.

Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson speak with Luke Shelley, Football Operations Manager at AFC Telford as they gear up for a trip to Leyton Orient this weekend and find out whether League or Trophy is the ultimate goal for the club, plus how the club is putting behind it recent issues and preparing itself to be competitive in the right ways should promotion back to the National League be achieved.

Also gunning for promotion and looking to take another National League scalp in the shape of AFC Fylde in this momentous season are Stockport County led by old friend of the show and Hatters manager Jim Gannon. The man who has made four appearances at Wembley as a player and one as a manager is clear about the magic making the Trophy final would produce for players and fans alike, but promotion is only a week or so out of his mind whilst the two legged semi finals take place.

In the FA Vase Cray Valley Paper Mills face Canterbury City from their own Division and League but Cray Valley manager Kevin Watson, knows they are a very different side from the one they faced back in December and is very much looking forward to the challenge.

In the other semi final a very mellow Dave Anderson leads his Chertsey Town up to Northwich Victoria this weekend, hoping it is more straightforward than last weekend's scouting expedition.

Finally, Alex Narey, Editor of The Non League Paper rounds up the talking points in the National League with Leyton Orient top but without a game for two weeks and reveals his previous tip for the top Salford City may have missed their chance, whilst the outside bet is now on Solihull Moors who could go level on points at the top of the table again this weekend. Plus in the shake-up at the bottom will he rule out an at ease Braintree Town performing miracles and how till the Southern heavy relegated clubs end up being juggled around at Step 2.

S3 Ep32: 8th March 2019 - The highs and lows of non league football: Wrexham, Cray Wanderers & Sticker

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Flying solo, Tim Fuell speaks with Wrexham Captain Shaun Pearson as they top the National League and travel this weekend to second-placed Leyton Orient.

Top and clear of the chasers in the Isthmian South East Division and finally planning for their own home ground, Cray Wanderers are having a season to savour. Chairman Gary Hillman however, has years of experience and with second placed Horsham visiting this weekend and more play-off chasers still to play, he's not counting his chickens just yet.

As the club in a, one pub, one shop village, Sticker AFC have an immediate quirky charm, but that's not much help on the field, as they remain the only club in the top 6 steps of the non league game without a league win this season. Bottom of the South West Peninsula League Premier Division it's not been the season they had hoped for but manager Andy Avery is clearly proud of his club, the committee and the fact that in non league you enjoy the highs and ride the lows.

David Richardson, Online Editor at The Non League Paper is back discussing the OWNAFC app, the weekend's big National League matches and Staines Town becoming the first club in the pyramid to be officially relegated.

S3 Ep31: 1st March 2019 - Promotion chasers Peterborough Sports, Spennymoor Town and Dorking Wanderers plus how the Step 3 and Step 4 play-offs will work

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000

This week it's all about the dream and the competition for promotion. Dave Anderson joins Tim Fuell was they speak with Peterborough Sports manager Jimmy Dean on chasing success in the Southern League Division One Central and why he thinks it is easier than the challenge the faced last year in the Northern Premier League.

Next up is Jason Ainsley manager at Spennymoor Town on challenging for promotion to the National League less than 15 years since they reformed and started in Division Two of the Northern League.

Marc White was founder now Chairman and Manager of Dorking Wanderers 20 years ago when they started out in the Crawley and District League. Now 12 promotions in 18 seasons later they are nine points clear at the top of the Isthmian Premier League, in a new state of the art ground with a growing fan base and team of volunteers, surrounded by an air of expectancy.

Offering a round up from Non League Paper towers this week Online Editor David Richardson with a run down on this week's FA Trophy and FA Vase draws, Colwyn Bay facing decisions about their future, Jim Cooper back in management at Grays Athletic and an explanation of how the play-offs at Steps 3 and 4 work this year.

S3 Ep30: 22nd February 2019 - FA Vase, FA Trophy, AFC Fylde, & Taunton Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson is back with Tim Fuell, ahead of leading his Chertsey Town to West Auckland Town in the Quarter Finals of the FA Vase this weekend.

In the FA Trophy, AFC Fylde take on Barnet this weekend and manager Dave Challinor is clear the magic of the lure of Wembley is still strong even when his side are challenging hard for the National League title or at least a strong placed finish into the play offs.

Mark Carruthers is no stranger to the show but equally as a journalist in the North East of England specialising in Non League he is also no stranger to FA Vase successes. A new book is the result, but he also previews this weekend's Quarter Finals as the last 8 in the FA Vase dream of Wembley.

Taunton Town are heading for successive promotions and title wins but also have a home league record stretching back to 2017... or 2016 in some people's eyes. Kevin Sturmey is Chairman, CEO and groundsman at the club excited by the way the club is growing off the field as well as on it, but also excited about the future too.

Senior Writer at the Non League Paper Matt Badcock rounds things off with a Trophy and Vase overview plus a take on the news at Eastbourne Borough where Mark McGhee has come in to take charge bringing with him Charlie Oatway and more managerial shuffles at Wrexham where new manager Bryan Hughes has brought in his old manager Brian Flynn to be his number two.

S3 Ep29: 15th February 2019 - Salford City, Nuneaton Borough and Hayes & Yeading United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell is joined by FC United's Swampy as they discuss how the imbalances in non league football and the wider football world could be addressed.

First guest of the evening is Salford City boss Graham Alexander making his debut on the show and highlighting why the owners of the club thought he was the right man to guide them into their next chapter and explaining why that might not immediately be outside the non league world.

A little over two months ago Jimmy Ginnelly had a nice safe, successful job as manager at Barwell FC then he joined the new look Nuneaton Borough to take charge of on the field activities. With the departure of the short-lived Chairman Nick Hawkins this week he now finds himself as Manager, Acting Chairman and the man charged with raising the finance to save the troubled club, but he's still positive it can be done.

Hayes & Yeading United remain the only club in the top 8 tiers of English football - Premier League to Step 4 of the non league pyramid - to retain their 100% winning league record. They are also top scorers across the same 18 divisions with 98 goals in 25 league games. Manager Paul Hughes returns to the show to discuss what the magic formula has been this season and why on Valentine's evening he is sat late in a radio studio, having already taking his side for training.

Editor at The Non League Paper, Alex Narey is back to discuss the big talking points of the week including the FA Trophy replay results and Solihull Moors going top of the National League. Plus the vagaries of football management with Lee Sinnott sacked at Gainsborough Trinity despite his side being 6th in the Northern Premier and Dean Brennan quickly back involved after leaving Billericay Town, with a new role in charge at Kingstonian.

S3 Ep28: 8th February 2019 - Warrington Town & Poole Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson joins Tim Fuell ahead of his side's FA Vase last 16 trip to Irlam this weekend.

They are joined on the phone by Toby Macormac, Chairman of Warrington Town who currently sit atop the Northern Premier League. A very tight division he talks about the faith in has in manager Paul Carden and the constantly shifting milestones for his club in an ever changing business environment for a growing non league club.

Tom Killick manager at Poole Town has just notched 800 games in charge having led the Dorset club from Step 6 up to Step 2 in his near 15 years in charge. After coming to terms with relegation from National South last term, his side are in a rich vein of form putting them on the edge of the play-offs in a very competitive Southern League Premier Division South. In a very honest reflection of his time so far in management Killick shows an insight that supports his win ratio of over 60% in those 800 plus games.

Rounding off, Matt Badcock, Senior Writer of The Non League Paper discusses the week's FA Trophy results and the resulting draw for the next round, his forthcoming interview with Torquay United's Gary Johnson and the managerial change at Wrexham that sees former player Bryan Hughes in for Graham Barrow.

S3 Ep27: 1st February 2019 - FA Vase & Sholing FC, FA Trophy & Barnet FC & The FA Cup

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson look ahead to the weekend as the FA Vase and FA Trophy hit the last 16 of their respective competitons.

With Dave preparing his Chertsey Town side for their trip to Irlam if the weather can be beaten, discussion turns to the two sides Godmanchester Rovers and Coventry United expelled from the competition having previously reached this round.

Dave Diaper long-serving manager at 2014 Vase winners Sholing FC is the first guest as they prepare for a change in visitors with Sporting Khalsa now awaited. Just how has he kept 6 of those Vase winners five years later and what is the magical ingredient at Sholing that means over half the squad have made over 100 appearances for the club. Plus 15 points clear at the top of the Wessex Premier League he also discusses the issues automatic promotion to Step 4 could create for his small, seemingly very well-run club.

Even in transfer-deadline week the big football talking point was Monday night's FA Cup Fourth Round tie between Barnet and Brentford that thrilled the TV audience. Ahead of the replay however, a trip to Carshalton Athletic awaits in the last 16 of the FA Trophy with the club very keen to progress and make the final at Wembley. In one of his busiest weeks of the season, Media Officer at the Bees Aarron Pullen tells the show what it's meant to him but why it has all been so worthwhile. Plus he reveals how he learnt it all in the lower reaches of non league.

Finally, Matt Badcock offers his thoughts on the FA Vase and FA Trophy as well as the managerial changes at Hartlepool United and Kidderminster Harriers.

S3 Ep26: 25th January 2019 - FA Cup, Barnet, Billericay Town, Salford CIty, Maidstone United, Hartlepool United and more

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000

A slightly shorter show than normal sees TIm Fuell speak with Phil Annets @FACupFactfile ahead of Barnet's 4th Round FA Cup tie with Brentford and The Non League Paper's Editor Alex Narey in a week that sees the old band back together at Billericay Town, David Beckham join his fellow class of '92 team-mates in ownership at Salford City, John Still in a new role at Maidstone United with Hakan Hayrettin and Simon Walton, Richard Money moving upstairs at Hartlepool United whilst Craig Hignett comes back to take over first team affairs, Danny Searle taking the reins at Braintree Town and Pascal Chimbonda signing for Ashton Town.

S3 Ep25: 18th January 2019 - Who'd be a manager? - Dean Brennan goes at Billericay Town, Dean Barker in at Welwyn Garden City, Peter Beadle still waiting in the wings

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson and Swampy join Tim Fuell in this bumper episode focusing on the precarious and often thankless task of being a football manager.

The guys discuss Billericay Town hunting for their third manager of the season after parting ways with Dean Brennan before talking to Dean Barker the new manager at Welwyn Garden City FC who inherited just three players but notched a creditable 1-1 draw in his opening game, just minutes after many of the team had first met each other.

Peter Beadle is back on the show, months after his departure from Hereford FC but still in the hunt for a new job. The guys discuss the highlights and lowlights of being a manager and why the buzz is still there.

Matt Badcock wraps up the show with news on Ramsbottom's FA Trophy Replay win over Weymouth, how the Metropolitan Police are thriving after switching from the Isthmian into the Southern League this season and news that the FA are to introduce sin-bins across the game at Step 7 and below from next season.

S3 Ep24: 11th January 2019 - Fan refunds at Basford United, FA Trophy & manager changes at Maidstone United and FA Vase progressing for Chertsey Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson joins Tim Fuell and talks about leading his side Chertsey Town into the next round of the FA Vase as well as top of the table in the Combined Counties League.

At Basford United, promotions have become a regular thing, heavy home defeats haven't and last weekend's record-breaking loss saw Chairman Chris Munro so disappointed he offered to refund the entry fee to each and every fan. Just a blip on a rising wave though as Chris explains on his return to the show.

Simon Walton joined Maidstone United as a player in October as part of Harry Wheeler's new broom, now he finds himself in caretaker charge alongside Tristan Lewis with Wheeler departing over Christmas. Management was never on his radar, especially still being in his early thirties but Walton is enjoying it, although not getting over excited by two wins from three as they head into Saturday's FA Trophy game at home to Oxford City.

Alex Narey, Editor of The Non League Paper is looking forward to some of the step 3 and step 4 sides stealing the headlines and the glory in this weekend's FA Trophy games. He also thinks Barnet's management change over Christmas may have been perfect timing as they look for success as non league's longest surviving FA Cup representatives, victory in the FA Trophy against Dorchester Town and a play-off place in the National League. Plus why Steve Watson moving from Gateshead to York City isn't a surprise and possibly creates the best outcome for all concerned.

S3 Ep23: 04th January 2019 - FA Cup, The FACTAs, FA Vase, Histon, Bradford Park Avenue, Heybridge Swifts & Christmas managerial changes

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell is back with the first show of the new year covering FA Cup, FA Vase and League Action.

@FACupFactfile Phil Annets is back with stats and facts on the two non league sides left in the FA Cup Third Round, Woking & Barnet. He also reveals exclusively the winners of the fourth FA Cup Team Awards... is your club a winner?

In the FA Vase it is the last 32 and Histon FC currently of the Eastern Counties Premier Division are looking to grab headlines again led by their legendary player now manager Lance Key. They face Lye Town in the Fourth Round of the competition this weekend.

At the top of the National North second-placed Bradford Park Avenue travel to third-placed Stockport County. Manager at Bradford PA Mark Bower joins the show to chat about his part-time club's success in perhaps the strongest division of the pyramid this season.

In the Isthmian North second-placed Heybridge Swifts take on top of the pile Bowers and Pitsea. Former Liverpool and West Ham United legend now Heybridge boss Julian Dicks explains why his side have lost just once in the League since he took over in October.

Matt Badcock, Senior Writer at The Non League Paper, previews the big game in the National League between Leyton Orient and Salford City, talks FA Cup and the managerial departures of John Still at Barnet, Steve Burr at Stafford Rangers and Martin Allen at Chesterfield.

S3 Ep22: 28th December 2018 - Russian Non League & Sheffield FC

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000

In a short Christmas edition just the one interviewee for Tim Fuell: Dmitriy Podrubniy, a Moscovite who writes about English non-league in Russian and Russian non-league in English and runs Twitter account @RUSNLF. He explains about the non league pyramid in Russia the excitement of Sheffield FCs summer tour to the country in June 2019.

S3 Ep21: 21st December 2018 - FA Cup, FACTAs, FA Trophy, Needham Market, Morpeth Town, Wrexham & Dulwich Hamlet

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Swampy joins Tim Fuell in this bumper episode of The Non League Football Show.

@FACupFactfile Phil Annets discusses the week's non league participation in Second Round Replays and the FA Cup Team Awards nominations are open until Christmas Eve. Phil explains how you can get involved and nominate your team.

Nathan Munson Assistant Manager at Needham Market Town explains how their trip to Weymouth in the FA Trophy got rained off and the club forced to concede the tie when a midweek Tuesday was the only possible date for the re-arrangement.

Morpeth Town Chairman Ken Beattie was fearful of his club's future when he was last on the show last season, being forced to take compulsory promotion to the Northern Premier League Division One East. It's proven financially costly but he's pleased with the results with his side sitting atop of the League heading into Christmas.

Alex Narey, Editor at The Non League Paper admits the internal appointment of Wrexham interim boss Graham Barrow to full-time manager was a bit of a shock, but thinks it may just prove a very shrewd and sensible one. With Dulwich Hamlet set to return home to Champion Hill on Boxing Day too, Alex touts theirs as the story of a very successful year for non league football.

S3 Ep20: 14th December 2018 - FA Trophy, FA Cup, Southport, Hartlepool United, Hayes & Yeading United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell delves into the FA Trophy First Round Proper as the competition reaches the last 64.

First up owner of Southport FC, Phil Hodgkinson ahead of his side's massive cup week. Hosting fellow FA Cup replay remainers Solihill Moors in this weekend's FA Trophy the club face a tough challenge, but perhaps not as tough as Monday's home FA Cup replay against Tranmere Rovers. With the prize of a televised FA Cup Third Round tie against Tottenham Hotspur awaiting the winners, it's interesting times for the Sandgrounders. Made more interesting because their FA Trophy rivals Solihull Moors have their own FA Cup replay on Tuesday at Blackpool with another TV screened FA Cup Third Round tie, this time at home to Arsenal, the carrot awaiting.

Hartlepool United are new to the FA Trophy but new manager Richard Money believes it is the sort of competition they should be looking to do well in. He admits their trip to Leamington on Saturday is a tough one but he knows the rewards success in the competition can bring having won with Cambridge United.

Paul Hughes is manager at Hayes & Yeading United of the Isthmian South Central Division in Step 4. Having knocked three step 3 sides already out of this season's FA Trophy, his side face a very tough trip to current holders Brackley Town. The odds might be against them but the West London side are in form, in goals and in the mood to take cup scalps.

Rounding it all off Matt Badcock returns with the Non League Paper round up including Billericay Town, managers looking to get back into a hotseat and the cup competitions ahead.

S3 Ep19: 7th December 2018 - FA Vase, Biggleswade FC, Arlesey Town, Female Coaches, FA Cup, Woking FC, Non League News

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell speaks with Dave Northfield manager at Biggleswade FC the club only formed in 2016 from a former youth team of Biggleswade Town. This weekend whilst they sit atop the Spartan South Midlands Premier Division they face a replay at home to title rivals Tring Athletic in the FA Vase Third Round.

In the same Division and also chasing for the title are Arlesey Town where the highest placed female head coach in the non league pyramid Natasha Orchard-Smith is collecting more and more praise after being brought in at the start of the season by Matt Endersby and James Hatch. She explains why those wanting to get involved just need a chance and to get out there and do it.

In the week of their FA Cup giantkilling in the Second Round at Swindon and the drawing of a plum home Third Round tie against Watford, Woking FC and the town is buzzing. Andrew Jolly Head of Radio Woking Sport explains why he thinks the run may not end here either.

Rounding off, Alex Narey Editor of The Non League Paper talks Wrexham, Hartlepool United and the FA Cup.

S3 Ep18: 30th November 2018 - FA Vase, FA Cup, Saltash United, Stockport County, Slough Town & Managerial Moves

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000

It's a bumper show all round as Tim Fuell is joined by Dave Anderson and Swampy as the FA Vase hits Round Three and the FA Cup reaches the Second Round.

In the FA Vase Step 6 side Saltash United are setting the competition alight knocking out higher level opposition and manager Matt Cusack is hopeful of another this weekend when they entertain Cribbs from the Step 5 Western League.

With it being FA Cup weekend, we welcome the return of Phil Annets @FACupFactfile as we look at the 11 ties involving non league opposition.

One tie is an all non league one guaranteeing non league participation in the Third Round. Stockport County Manager Jim Gannon hopes it will be his side but they face a tough trip to Barnet on Sunday first. Not that that is overly-frightening to him, having seen his side knock out League side Yeovil Town last week and all at a time when he believes the club is getting things right on and off the field.

Also returning to the show is joint manager at Slough Town Neil Baker as his side feature in the FA Cup Second Round for the second successive season. League opposition in the form of Gillingham visit Arbour Park on Sunday and the expectations are high for the non leaguers.

Alex Narey editor of The Non League Paper is back and on the back of another busy managerial merry go round, suggests the football authorities may now need to look at the way club boards deal with managers and in particularly when they are ready to discard them.

S3 Ep16: 23rd November 2018 - FA Trophy, Brackley Town, Stonewall, Rainbow Laces & Wembley, Barrow and supporter's trust

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell guides you through another episode of the nation's favourite non league weekly.

Old friend of the show Kevin Wilkin returns as he prepares his Brackley Town side to defend the FA Trophy in this weekend's Third Qualifying Round.

Kirsty Clark Director of Sport at Stonewall comes on to explain their new Partnership with the Football Association and how as part of this season's Rainbow Laces campaign, Stonewall FC are to play a home league match in the Middlesex County Football League Division One against Wilberforce Wanderers, at Wembley Stadium.

Steve Herbert has done much as a supporter of his beloved Barrow FC and lived the highs and lows of non league club supporting. Now as Chair of the Bluebirds Trust he is excited at the prospect of a new owner opening up 10% share ownership of the club to the Trust and a positive future for the club that all can get involved in.

With 1st playing third and second playing fourth in the National League this week, there is plenty of action for Matt Badcock of the Non League Paper to look forward to, as well as plenty of FA Trophy action too. That's all after he's had his say on the dramatic cupsets in this week's FA Cup First Round Replays.

S3 Ep15: 16th November 2018 - FA Cup success at Chorley & Guiseley, and Vandalism rallies the community at Winslow

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000

FA Cup is still the talk of the town on the back of some great First Round results for non league clubs and some terrific draws ahead in the Second Round.

First-up joining Tim Fuell is Chorley manager Jamie Vermiglio whose side will need a replay against Doncaster Rovers but with a massive Second Round carrot dangling, and all in the knowledge of how close they were in the first game.

Second is joint-manager at Guiseley Marcus Bignot who saw his side knock out League opponents Cambridge United 4-3 but not before they let a 4-0 lead slip. A TV tied against Joey Barton's Fleetwood Town awaits guarantee a great financial windfall but as Bignot explains, that will only go to deal with the inherited financial hole at the club.

After coming on the first show of the season celebrating the FA Cup, Spartan Leaguer's Winslow United's Chairman Andy Setterfield returns with the sad tale of vandals devastating their pitch at the weekend, turned happy tale by the support and rallying of the non league community.

The Non League Paper's Editor Alex Narey joins the show to chat FA Cup, AFC Fylde, Hereford and the big talking points in the week ahead in another hour plus of the best in non league football.

S3 Ep14: 09th November 2018 - FA Cup, Hampton & Richmond Borough, FA Trophy, Witton Albion and the Managerial Merry-go-round

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000

As Cup fever grips, @FACupFactfile Phil Annets returns with a stack of facts, stats and FA Cup related information as the competition hits the First Round Proper. 6 all non league ties and many potential cupsets from the league v non-league ties.

One man hoping for a cupset is Hampton & Richmond Borough manager Gary McCann who sees his side take on former FA Cup semi-finalists Oldham Athletic on Monday in the last tie of the round in front of the BT Sport cameras. Here he tells Tim Fuell why he is disappointed with his side's league form going into the tie.

Away from the FA Cup, it is is also FA Trophy weekend as that competition reaches the 2nd Qualifying Round. Director of Witton Albion Mark Harris explains why the competition is so important to his club ahead of their tie at home to AFC Rushden and Diamonds. With his other hat on as Chairman of the Northern Premier League he also discusses the pyramid re-organisation and why the process is only just underway.

Matt Badcock, Senior Writer at the Non League Paper is back with an insight into what will be in this weekend's issue. He also discusses the managerial change at Ebbsfleet as Daryll McMahon departs to be replaced by Gary Hill and the situation at Eastleigh where club hero Ben Strevens has been handed the job permanently and has brought in former Basingstoke Town boss Jason Bristow as his assistant, which in turn sees Terry Brown return back as manager at Basingstoke from his Director of Football role.

S3 Ep13: 2nd November 2018 - FA Vase, Avro FC, Biggleswade Town, Bastock returns, Non League pitches and bitches

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell covers the FA Vase, unbeaten league runs, retirement returns and the high standard of non league pitches.

First up ahead of their FA Vase Second Qualifying Round match against Squires Gate, Avro FC Chairman Rob Fuller on the rise of his club and how they have striven on in the face of adversity.
Biggleswade Town manager Lee Allinson is no stranger to non league but in his first full management role at his former club he has hit the ground running, unbeaten in the league this season in 11 matches. He reveals the father figures behind his success.

Paul Bastock broke the world record for competitive appearances, he even told us about it from the bath and about his pending retirement. Since then he's come out of retirement for Grantham and featured this week in the United Counties League for Pinchbeck United and he reveals this week there is another big announcement and new chapter to come.

Alex Narey editor of the Non League Paper joins Tim for a round-up of other non league news including the future of North Ferriby United and the Twitter debate with Chris Sutton about Non League pitches.

S3 Ep12: 26th October 2018 - The FA Cup, FA Trophy, Dulwich Hamlet, Haringey Borough and England C

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000

In the same week that we had the First Round Proper draw for the FA Cup, this weekend sees the FA Trophy First Round Qualifying. Tim Fuell speaks with Dulwich Hamlet Director Tom Cullen on their announcement of a return home to Champion Hill in the coming weeks.

Next up, first team manager and General manager at Haringey Borough Tom Loizou, on this side beating Poole Town in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round to draw AFC Wimbledon at home and getting BBC top billing on the Friday night. Before all that takes place though, there is a small matter of this weekend's FA Trophy visit of Chesham United.

Rounding it all off, Matt Badcock, Senior Writer at the Non League Paper is back, discussing England C, FA Trophy and what's coming up in this weekend's paper.

S3 Ep11: 19th October 2018 - FA Cup, Harrogate Town, Nuneaton Borough

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:03:47 +0000

Dave Anderson is back in the studio with Tim Fuell as they reflect back on Non League Day, the FA Vase and scoring goalkeepers.

Joining them, @FACupFactfile Phil Annets with some quirky stats and facts about the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round like only he knows.

Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver comes on ahead of their big FA Cup match against Wrexham and discusses how his squad are coping with life in the National League and why he showed faith in so many.

Nuneaton Borough boss Nicky Eaden also joins the boys to explain the precarious position at his club and why he is keeping going for now, cutting is cloth accordingly.

S3 Ep10: 12th October 2018 - FA Vase, FA Trophy, FA Cup, Non League Day, Chertsey Town, Trafford, AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Managerial Moves

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Joining Tim Fuell this week....

Dave Anderson on his great start to the season managing Chertsey Town and their game this weekend in the FA Vase.

Trafford FC manager Tom Baker on four seasons there and preparing for this weekend's action in the FA Trophy.

Mark Carruthers on Non League Day and all things North East, including the impact of Dunston UTS progressing in the FA Cup and meeting Gateshead in a local derby in the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round.

Jon Ward, Vice-Chair at AFC Rushden & Diamonds talks about life in the Southern Premier, groundsharing but taking ownership of the bar and their Non League Day offer of "Pay What You Want and Free Chips".

Finally, to round off this bumper edition, Alex Narey of the Non League Paper talks about a host of managerial moves this week and England C's midweek win.

S3 Ep9: 5th October 2018 - FA Cup, Stourbridge, Canvey Island, England C, Non League Day and much more

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Joining Tim Fuell this week is Phil Annets @FACupFactfile as we reach the Third Qualifying Round of the greatest cup competition in the world.

Stourbridge FC Secretary Clive Eades explains the hours or preparation and organisation that goes into FA Cup games like their's this weekend against local rivals Kidderminster Harriers, but why he wouldn't have it any other way.

New manager at Canvey Island Mark Bentley tells why it was the perfect time for him to come back to non league management and why Canvey is such an exciting proposition for him.

Matt Badcock helps review some fo the other issues in non league including the forthcoming England C match and Non League Day.

S3 Ep8: 28th September - Beadle on Hereford and the future, A Chester fan's season, The Whyteleafe FA Cup debacle and National League taking shape

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell speaks with a very frank Peter Beadle on his departure from Hereford, where he sees them heading and where he himself is likely to re-appear next.

Chester fan Steve Hill has written a book about a season in his supporting life. The Card was not intended as humorous but has had football fans, non league and beyond smiling, as well as judges on the Sports Book of the Year awards. Explaining how it all came about, he reveals why non league fans are special, in a special kind of way.

Editor of the Non League Paper Alex Narey discusses the situation Whyteleafe find themselves in or rather out of the FA Cup due to fielding an illegible player that they had done all possible checks on. Alex also reveals who he thinks will be challenging for National League title honours and who is at risk of struggling this season.

S3 Ep7: 21st September 2018 - FA Cup, Billericay Town, South Shields & Dulwich Hamlet

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000

A bumper FA Cup focus this week as Swampy returns to the show briefly to join Tim Fuell before the technical Gremlins beat him.

Taking up the mantle at Billericay Town in time for their FA Cup visit of Burnham is old friend of the show Dean Brennan. He tells us why the time was right to leave Hemel Hempstead Town and join Glenn Tamplin and how he sees that new relationship working going forward.

@FACupFactfile Phil Annets is back with his stat round up of the competition as it heads into the Second Qualifying Round with no less than two previous semi-finalists of the FA Cup taking part this round.

Up at South Shields it's been a great start to the season in the League and joint manager Lee Picton is looking forward to welcoming Stockport County in the FA Cup this weekend and hopefully pulling off an upset.

At Dulwich Hamlet, groundsharing at Tooting & Mitcham had seen a difficult start to the season but as manager Gavin Rose explains last weekend's league win at pace-setters Woking in the National South shows his side are beginning to settle and are ready for action. Perfect timing for the visit of inform Tonbridge Angels in the FA Cup this weekend.

Matt Badcock is back from the NLP helping with our weekly round-up of non league news, including a preview of what you can expect in your Sunday morning read in the Non League Paper.

S3 Ep6: 14th September 2018 - FA Cup, FA Vase, Lymington Town, Maidstone United, Edgware Town, Management merry-go-round

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000

There's Cup fever in the air as Dave Anderson and Caroline Barker join Tim Fuell for this week's non league bonanza.

First up Lymington Town boss John Pyatt on FA Cup history that will see them face Torquay United in the next round on a pitch they share with the local cricket club, but first they need to prepare for an FA Vase trip to Eversley and California.

Next, he left Billericay Town in bizarre circumstance - as his whole spell there was littered with - but new Maidstone United manager Harry Wheeler is ever the diplomat and looking forward to the new challenge ahead of him.

Fergus Moore knows a thing or too about non league football with over 1200 games as a player for over 20 clubs and now still enjoying the game as player manager at Edgware Town. He's written a book about his time in non-league and it has a great title.

With so many managerial changes this week, Alex Narey from the Non League Paper gives a little round-up of most (but not all) and an indication of what to expect in this weekend's issue.

S3 Ep5: 7th September 2018 - FA Cup, Radcliffe, Torquay United & Sutton United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000

It's a full house with Caroline Barker and Dave Anderson joining Tim Fuell for a bumper show this week on all things non league.

It's the FA Cup First Qualifying Round so Phil Annets is to hand to share some interesting stats and the team speak to this round's number one ball, Radcliffe FC and Chairman Paul Hilton as they prepare for the visit of Stalybridge Celtic.

Torquay Manager Gary Owers tells a tale that brings a tear to most eyes in his quest to bring success back to the club and it's fans in the National South.

Sutton United manager Paul Doswell talks Irn Bru cup as his team prepare to travel up to Scotland and Aidrieonians this weekend and Matt Badcock provides some Non League Paper insight and what we can look forward to this weekend.

S3 Ep4: 31st August 2018 - Managerial changes, Woking, Chester & FA Vase with Esh Winning FC

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Non League Paper Editor Alex Narey joins Tim Fuell to discuss the big managerial changes this week at Billericay Town, FC United and Maidstone United.

Ahead of their table-topping clash against managerless Billericay, Alan Dowson new boss at Woking talks about establishing his new squad in the National South and why it was time to leave Hampton & Richmond Borough.

Another manager new at his club but frustrated by results, ground closures and now international call-ups for the opposition, is Anthony Johnson now of Chester alongside his best-mate and joint-manager Bernard Morley. He explains how the two of them are working with the new club and new set of players and are hoping to get back to action this weekend at Guiseley.

WIth the FA Vase underway this weekend with the First Qualifying Round, Tim talks to Bobby Coltman, coach at Northern League Division Two Esh Winning FC ahead of their FA Vase match against Whitley Bay this weekend. He also talks about his role as the Head Coach at the GB Special Olympics football side heading for Abu Dhabi next year.

S3 Ep3: 24th August 2018 - FA Cup, Triple-header Aveley, McFarlane at Hornchurch and the NLPs Matt Badcock

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson is back with Tim Fuell for this week's discussion about non league's finest.

With the Preliminary Round this week @FACupFactfile Phil Annets has some more astounding facts about the greatest competition in the world and Aveley Chairman Craig Johnson explains how his side are hosting FA Cup matches this Friday, Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon.

Back on the road to recovery and back in the dugout AFC Hornchurch manager Jimmy McFarlane talks to the team about the stroke he suffered in February, the support he was given by the non league community and why getting back to the touchline was essential for him.

Matt Badcock, Senior Writer at the Non League Paper joins the boys to chat National League, Irn Bru Cup and early season firing of managers.

S3 Ep2: 17th August 2018 - More Leagues underway, Truro City, Chorley & Needham Market

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000

The Non League Paper's David Richardson joins Tim Fuell to discuss the start of the football up North in Steps 3 and 4 and Step 4 in the Southern League.

Truro City Chairman Peter Masters discusses his club's busy start to the season, including moving out of their old ground for a groundshare 100 miles away and a management team resigning after just two matches in charge.

New manager at Chorley FC Jamie Vermiglio talks about his sides 4 wins from 4 that sees them head National North and Assistant Manager at Needham Market Nathan Munson explains why his team has had such a great start with 4-0 and 8-1 wins to put them on top in the Southern Premier Central Division.

S3 Ep1: 10th August 2018 - New Season, New Structure, New FA Cup Facts, New FA Cup debutants

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell kicks the season off with Alex Narey Editor of The Non League Paper discussing the events of the summer and what the season holds.

As the Extra Preliminary Round gets the FA Cup off and underway this weekend, Phil Annets @FACupFactfile provides his usual eclectic mix of fact and stat on the greatest cup competition in the world.

Plus Andy Setterfield Chairman at Winslow United tells us more about his club from the Spartan South Midlands League Division One as the embark on their first FA Cup match over 120 years since their formation.

S2 Ep43: 25th May 2018 - Long live the King at Welling, The Bromley Boys: Dave Roberts, Jamie Foreman & Alan Alger

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 25 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000

In the final show of the season Tim Fuell heads to Wembley for a film premiere where he meets The Bromley Boys book author Dave Roberts, the actor who plays a non league chairman in the loveable rogue mould, Jamie Foreman and former co-host of this show Alan Alger.

First up though, some news from the week gone and an interview with Steve King unveiled this week as the new first team manager at Welling United.

S2 Ep42: 18th May 2018 - FA Trophy: Bromley & Brackley Town; FA Vase: Thatcham Town & Stockton Town; Martin Allen on Barnet to Chesterfield

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 18 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell speaks with those involved ahead of Non League Finals Day this weekend.

Bromley Boss Neil Smith leads his boyhood town club out at Wembley for the FA Trophy on Sunday in the knowledge that it has been the best season ever already in the history of the club, but he still wants to win.

His adversary in the 4.15pm Kick off is Kevin Wilkin manager at Brackley Town who themselves have had the best season in their history, tinged with disappointment but still ready to wrap it up with silverware.

In the FA Vase Danny Robinson has signed a new two year deal at Thatcham Town before he manages them in their biggest ever game and opposition Chairman Martin Hillerby is proud to be taking his club Stockton Town to Wembley to face Thatcham, knowing that his club is already over-achieving everything he ever dreamed of.

Wrapping it up, Martin Allen explains why the move from one relegated Football League club to another, Barnet to Chesterfield this week was never about competing offers, more the challenge and the chance to re-invigorate a club he believes has great potential with their loyal fan base.

S2 Ep41: 11th May 2018 - National League Play-offs, Tranmere Rovers, Boreham Wood, Harrogate Town and Hampton & Richmond Borough

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 11 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000

It's National League Play-off final time. Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson talk to Tranmere Rovers boss Micky Mellon as they aim to go one better this season.

Boreham Wood Chairman Danny Hunter is flying back from the USA - missing his son's graduation - for the biggest game ever in their history, but his son a graduate of the Boreham Wood Education set-up understands why.

In the National League North Harrogate Town look to defeat Brackley Town and take their place in the top level of the non league game. Assistant Manager Paul Thirwell explains why they are keeping preparations as normal.

In the National League South Alan Dowson explains why he didn't join Dave Anderson on his patio last weekend and how he is plotting to win just another game on Sunday to lead his Hampton & Richmond Borough side to victory against Braintree Town.

Plus managers on the move and the new league and division club allocations are out.

S2 Ep40: 4th May 2018 - Promotion, play-offs, the lucky losers spot and re-organisation, Buckland Athletic and The Bromley Boys Movie

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 04 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell is joined by Swampy as the season begins to wrap up but is no less busy, exciting nor controversial.

First up, Isthmian League Chairman Nick Robinson speaks to the show to explain the lucky losers spot from the Step 4 play-offs and the fact that he expects all the league and divisional allocations to be completed within the next week or so, so clubs know where they will be playing next season.

Then in a pre-recorded piece from earlier in the day, Tim speaks with Adam Castle, manager at Buckland Athletic just hours ahead of their important match in the Western League Premier in the hunt for second spot, their fifth game of the week!

The final guest is TJ Herbert producer of a new film soon to be released based on the book by Dave Roberts called The Bromley Boys. A Wembley Stadium premiere beckons and a chance for clubs to put the film on in their own clubhouse before general release.

S2 Ep39: 27th April 2018 - Billericay Town, Promotion, Relegation, Play-offs and Rules and Salford City

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell, Dave Anderson and Swampy take a look at the biggest stories at grassroots as the season draws to a close.

Perhaps the biggest subject in non league this season has been Billericay Town. With owner Glenn Tamplin having stepped aside from team involvement, Harry Wheeler has driven the Essex side to the title in the Isthmian Premier and promotion much spoken about but still needed to be achieved. Harry talks to the team about the difficulties over the past season, and why he is proud of his players and where he thinks the club is heading under his managerial guidance.

The season may be ending for many this weekend, but there are still many permutations for promotion, relegation and play-offs. Yet, even the rules and their application aren't completely clear as the team discuss.

The other most talked about non league side this season has probably been Salford City. Having secured their own title, Anthony 'Jonno' Johnson returns to the show to explain what it all means and what he thinks it will take to move on with the team again next term.

Join in the debate via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep38: 20th April 2018 - Marlow and missing players, Millwall striker scoring at Welling and Peter Beadle 3 titles back to back with Hereford

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell flies solo in this week's round-up of the big news from the grassroots game.

First up Mark Bartley manager at Marlow FC that last Saturday was more like the Marlow Celeste with a lack of players forcing their game v Ashford Town (Middlesex) in the Southern League Division One South East was postponed at 3pm. Hear what happened, why it happened and why it may just have been the best thing to happen from the manager's mouth.

For some the end of the season can't come soon enough for Millwall striker Jamie Philpot currently on loan with Welling United in the National South some additional games and a season extension would have been perfect. Looking at becoming a free agent in the summer, he talks about the ups and downs of the pro game and why non league experience has been so rewarding.

Legendary is often overused in football, but Hereford FC manager Peter Beadle can't be far short of fully deserving the title. Three seasons in to the phoenix club's history and Beadle has led his team to their third championship, again with games in hand and he's now eyeing up life in the Conference. Honest and frank, he assesses the next challenge and how the club and city has grown since the new club formed.

S2 Ep37: 13th April 2018 - Street FC's Richard Fey on record wins, Luke Woolfenden on Ipswich and Bromley & Elliot Newby on twin opposition scorers and AFC Telford Utd

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell is joined once again by Dave Anderson and Swampy.

It's a good news week with Hartlepool under new ownership, Chester considering a new investor despite relegation and an assistant referee's quick thinking saving the life of a player. Then there's our guests too.

Richard Fey has led his Street side to the top of the Western League Premier in Step 5 with 23 consecutive league wins at the time of recording, an English record and they are bearing down on the British and World records too.

Defender Luke Woolfenden is cool. 19 he made his professional competitive debut for parent club Ipswich Town at the start of the season, then went on loan to Bromley where he has earned much acclaim. As his parent club head for a mid-table finish without a manager, he is heading for a Wembley appearance with his loan club in the FA Trophy Final and potentially two appearances if they hit form again to make the play-offs in the National League.

Elliot Newby lined up for relegation-threatened AFC Telford United last weekend. His Twin brother Alex lined up for the opposition play-off chasing Chorley in the National North fixture. Tagged the Newby derby, Alex scored first but was not to be outdone with twin Elliott stepping up to score a consolation from the penalty spot. Twin brothers, appearing and scoring for opposite sides in the same game. Another record?

S2 Ep36: 6th April 2018 - National League, Welling United and Biggleswade Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000

In a slightly truncated show Tim Fuell talks National League relegation with the Non League Paper's Online Editor David Richardson. Potential promotion from National South with Welling United Director of Football Tristan Lewis and the lack of goalkeepers at Southern League Premier Biggleswade Town with their manager Chris Nunn.

S2 Ep35: 30th March 2018 - Harrogate Town, Hartlepool United & Nuneaton Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell chats with Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver on the success of going full-time, the chances of beating Salford City to the top spot in the National League North and Good Friday's trip to Brackley Town.

Nick Loughlin, Sports Editor at the Northern Echo returns for the latest and much more positive of the goings on at Hartlepool United and Adam Etheridge Assistant Secretary at Nuneaton Town explains how they invoked a FIFA rule to cancel two league games last week due to three international call ups from their first team squad, as well as revealing their new manager replacing Dino Maamria.

There's also a brief appearance from Swampy with his Northern round-up.

S2 Ep34: 23rd March 2018 - FA Trophy: Gateshead & Wealdstone. FA Vase: 1874 Northwich & Stockton Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000

It's like all our yesteryears as Caroline Barker returns to the show with Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson who himself has come out of managerial retirement to take a new job.

With the second legs of the Semi Finals this weekend the team talk FA Trophy and FA Vase.

First up Jamal Fyfield, former FA Trophy winner with York City now one game away from repeating the feat with Gateshead but first the defender needs to inspire his team to overturn Bromely's slender first leg lead.

Also behind from the first leg are Wealdstone who entertain Brackley Town and their 1-0 lead this weekend. Stones boss Bobby Wilkinson isn't happy his team are behind but he isn't worrying too much about it either.

In the FA Vase, 1874 Northwich captain Matt Woolley isn't worried about trailing 1-0 from the first leg either. His side welcome Thatcham Town on Saturday and know what they need to do to reach Wembley.

Chairman at Stockton Town Martin Hillerby watched his side beat Markse United 2-0 last weekend in the first leg played also at Stockton after the tie was switched. This weekend Stockton are officially the home side and the sell-out match is keeping Martin awake with excitement.

S2 Ep33: 16th March 2018 - FA Trophy Brackley Town & Bromley. FA Vase Marske United & Thatcham Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000

With Dave Anderson and Swampy joining Tim Fuell the boys focus on the semi final first legs of the FA Trophy and FA Vase.

First up Managing Director at National North Brackley Town Janene Butters on how preparations are going ahead of welcoming National South Wealdstone this weekend in the Trophy

Bromley captain Jack Holland and his side only secured their spot in the FA Trophy semi finals midweek with a win at Spennymoor Town. Now they await the visit of fellow National North side Gateshead. Holland explains the Bromley unit are positive but with their feet firmly on the floor ready for several important games ahead.

In the FA Vase, Marske United made the tough decision to switch their semi final to be played at the home of opposition Stockton Town this week. Chairman Mark Harkin explains why it was the best option for football and how the non league world rallied around to help.

In the other Vase semi-final, Hellenic Leaguers Thatcham Town take on 1874 Northwich of the North West Counties Premier League. Thatcham manager Danny Robinson explains what it means to the club and why he would probably choose promotion over Vase success if pushed to decide.

S2 Ep32: 9th March 2018 - Dulwich Hamlet, Hendon & Scarborough Athletic

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell and Swampy discuss the week's news from the world of non league.

With matters rapidly changing at Dulwich Hamlet this week, the team speak with Duncan Chapman of the Dulwich Hamlet Supporters Trust on what it all means from a fan's point of view in a week the club became penniless, homeless, nameless and top of the table, plus there is a 5 minute reading of a press statement from developers Meadow Residential for balance.

Also chasing promotion from the Isthmian Premier like Dulwich are Hendon FC who currently lie 5th and entertain 4th placed Margate this weekend. Greens manager Gary McCann returns to the show to explain the magic ingredient behind their success this weekend and why he thinks it could become an ever greater story.

Further proof that even clubs who have deep tales of woe can come good in the end, Scarborough Athletic are looking good for play-off spot in the Northern Premier First Division North and possibly an automatic promotion place. Manager Steve Kitterick explains what it means to have the club playing football back in Scarborough, in their own ground and being backed by the local community so comprehensively.

S2 Ep31: 2nd March 2018 - FA realigned borders, Macclesfield Town, Westfield FC

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000

As the weather threatens to wipe out the entire calendar this weekend, Dave Anderson and Tim Fuell speak with Matt Badcock of the Non League Paper on this week's FA release of draft divisional boundaries. Chat Football League ambitions and more with National League table-topping boss John Askey of Macclesfield Town. Plus Step 5 promotion with Westfield FC boss Tony Reid whose side lead the Combined Counties Premier Division by 12 points with 111 goals in 30 games.

S2 Ep30: 23rd February 2018 - FA Trophy: Bromley & Stockport County. FA Vase: Bracknell Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0000

It's the Quarter Finals of both the FA Trophy and the FA Vase and time to probe the minds of the managers leading their sides out this weekend.

First up Tim Fuell and Swampy speak with Neil Smith who has quietly organised his side to the edge of the National League play-offs as well as the last 8 of the Trophy where they entertain Spennymoor Town this weekend on their 3G pitch.

Next to Stockport County and Jim Gannon on how he is trying to slowly professionalise the club towards a full-time approach once again and how he is preparing for the visit of fellow National League North side Brackley Town for this weekend's FA Trophy tie, with both sides still firmly committed to making the League Divisional play-offs too.

Finally, it's off to Bracknell Town of the Step 5 Hellenic Premier Division. They are in the Quarter finals of the FA Vase, with boss Jeff Lamb no stranger to this stage from his time with Ascot United. This weekend Bracknell Town welcome Marske United of the Northern League Division One.

S2 Ep29: 16th February 2018 - Ossett United, National League, Aldershot Town & Sutton United

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0000

As details of the new 'Ossett as One' merged club are revealed Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson speak to James Rogers Chairman of Ossett Town and Director of the new club Ossett United once the merger completes with Ossett Albion.

Meanwhile, it's a massive weekend at the top of the National League. With just a handfulf points separating the top half of the table, the focus is on the top 4 as 2nd plays 1st and 4th plays 3rd. Gary Waddock is first up talking about his Aldershot Town side who could go back top if they beat Macclesfield Town this weekend.

Then it's Sutton United boss Paul Doswell on the possibility of his side beating Wrexham this weekend and going on to snatch promotion and what all that would entail. 3G pitches, demotion for refusing promotion and potentially part-time in the Football League are all in the mix.

S2 Ep28: 9th February 2018 - Chester, Hartlepool United, Highland League, Cove Rangers, Scottish FA Cup

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:07:13 +0000

On a rather bleak week in Non League, Tim Fuell and Swampy consider the future of football at this level given more revelations this week of the financial situations of clubs in the top levels of the non league pyramid.

Returning board member Jeff Banks offers insight into the current plight of Chester FC and brings news of the All-Star charity fundraising match taking place next week.

Northern Echo Sports Editor Nick Loughlin meanwhile comes on to talk everything Hartlepool United and whilst their tax bill may have been settled from crowdfunding, why he fears the worst for his own beloved club.

Brightening up the show is Cove Rangers manager John Sheran ahead of the Highland Leaguers Scottish FA Cup 5th Round tie with Falkirk. Their greatest cup run, a new ground in the offing and top of the table, things are looking pretty good for Cove.

Keep up to date with the debate via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep27: 2nd February 2018 - FA Vase, FA Trophy, Wealdstone, Windsor & Wrexham

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0000

As the Vase and the Trophy reach the last 16 Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson chat to Wealdstone boss Bobby Wilkinson on his side's Trophy tie v Warrington Town, the season so far at Grosvenor Vale and the impact of losing two players like Abo Eisa and Ciaron Brown to professional clubs in the space of a few weeks.
Looking ahead to his side's FA Vase tie with Hamble Club, Windsor FC's founding Director and Chairman Kevin Stott explains the importance of a potential Wembley cup final to a club like his and why strikers Kieron Knight and Barry Hayles are such assets to the side. Plus why the club has set up a petition as they lobby The Crown Estate for a new lease they were promised on their Stag Meadow ground.
Away from cup action, Wrexham could go top of the National League this weekend with a win at second-place Guiseley. Captain Shaun Pearson has had play-off joy and play-off heartache previously with Grimsby and explains why he thinks the current squad at Wrexham have the right mix to go all the way for the automatic spot.

S2 Ep26: 26th January 2018 - Morpeth Town, Colne Athletic, Sergio Torres

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000

It's still only January but Tim Fuell and Swampy are discussing promotion from two very different perspectives.
First up Morpeth Town Chairman Ken Beattie and his sleep-depriving decision to be made on whether to take promotion to the Northern Premier League and risk the demise of the club he loves and has built over years as a community hub or stay in the Northern League and risk the wrath of the FA in not accepting promotion which appears to be mandatory for those finishing in the promotion spots with a suitable ground. A very interesting debate.

Next Ben Connell, who started a team with his mates and now finds himself as manager of the side being hailed the first to be promoted in the football pyramid. 17 wins from 17 for Colne Athletic in Division Three of the Essex and Suffolk Border League Division Three and still 5 games to play with the title potentially wrapped up this weekend.

Finally, a chat with former Molesey, Basingstoke Town, Crawley Town, Whitehawk and now Eastbourne Borough FC midfielder Sergio Torres on why a documentary is being made on is life. From an Argentinean brick factory to Old Trafford, his is a story of boyhood dreams and self-belief, the crowdfunding project to make the documentary is well advanced but still needs pledges to make it happen.

S2 Ep25: 19th January 2018 - Hartlepool United, Salford City and Worksop Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Reflecting on the sad news of the deaths of Non League Legends Cyrille Regis and Kevin McGoldrick former physio at Slough Town, Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson take a look at some of the biggest stories in non league football this week.

With no official statements forthcoming from the club, Mark Carruthers returns to the show to give his insight and thoughts on the financial situation at Hartlepool United and also on the move from Gateshead to Port Vale by Luke Hannant.

Ahead of their big top of the table clash v Harrogate Town, Salford City's joint-manager Anthony Johnson gives his thoughts on being top of the table 8 points clear with 16 games to go and what it's like being full-time, working alongside one of your oldest friends in the spotlight at one of non-league's most famous clubs of the era.

Despite being possibly the 4th oldest football club in the world, Worksop Town have had little to celebrate in step 5 in recent years until this week. Media manager Jake Brown reveals more about this week's takeover that has seen three new hands-on owners, past debts of over half a million pounds expunged and a new business plan already put into action.

Keep up to date with the debate during the week via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep24: 12th January 2018 - FA Trophy, East Thurrock United, Yorkshire International FA, Curzon Ashton to Southport, Gosport Borough

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell is joined by Dave Anderson and Swampy in a bumper show discussing the week's news from non league.

As the FA Trophy reaches the last 32 John Coventry celebrates 10 years in charge at East Thurrock United looking to take another National League scalp with Chester their visitor this weekend.

Phil Hegarty Chair of the newly formed Yorkshire International Football Association explains what being accepted to the Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA) this week means and gives details of their upcoming debut game.

Natalie Atkinson explains the reasons behind her move from the board of Curzon Ashton to that of Southport FC as CEO in changing times and why she leaves with a sad heart.

Finally, Gosport Borough FC manager Alex Pike comes on to discuss why he has returned to the club he was sacked from in September after 12 years at the helm, and why he is positive about the way ahead.

Keep up to date with the debate via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep23: 05th January 2018 - FA Vase, Newcastle Benfield, Newport IoW, FA Cup

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson are back with the first episode of the new year as they take a look at some of the management changes in over the Christmas period and discuss the FA Vase last 32 as well as the FA Cup.

First up Newcastle's premier non league side, Newcastle Benfield of the Northern League Division One. Manager Mark Convery explains how he's preparing his side for the visit of Coleshill Town at the weekend and what that carrot of Wembley means.

Keeping the 'New' theme for the new year, it's down south next for Newport Isle of Wight of the Wessex Premier League where the visit of Bradford Town of the Western Premier for the Fourth Round of the Vase combined with the weather forecast means a very early pitch inspection. Chairman Stuart Ross explains more and tells of plans for a new ground for his club and aspirations to once again make the Southern League Premier.

Finally, @FACupFactfile Phil Annets is back as the FA Cup hits the Third Round proper but without any non league representatives. Phil celebrates the non league success of the competition this season though with the announcement of the results of the FACTAs - the FA Cup Team Awards.

Did the right clubs get the right awards? Is your club aiming for Wembley in the FA Vase?

Get in touch via Twitter @nonleagueshow.

S2 Ep22: 29th December - The Steps 1-4 Leagues

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell and Caroline Barker catch up with those leading the leagues in the top 4 tiers of non league football and ask them what their highlights of 2017 were and what they foresee and hope for in 2018. Features interviews with Michael Tattersall, CEO of the National League, Mark Harris Chairman of the Northern Premier League, Nick Robinson, Chairman of the Isthmian League and Terry Barratt, Chairman of the Southern League.

S2 Ep21: 22nd December 2017 - Wembley FC and Market Drayton Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson speak with Spartan South Midlands club Wembley FC Chairman Brian Gumm on why he is battling to save the club due to taking on the FA via the trademark courts and old boss, now new boss Martin Davies at Market Drayton Town of the Evo-Stik First Division South explains why he went back and why he is certain the club that looked so at risk of disappearing just a week ago, is now on a firm and positive footing for the future.

S2 Ep20: 15th December - FA Trophy, Haringey Borough, Taunton Town, Clipstone FC & the FACTAs

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

It's FA Trophy time for the National League boys but Tim Fuell, Dave Anderson and Swampy speak with two step 4 clubs on living the dream. First up Haringey Borough of the Bostik North. Boss Tom Loizou entertains local rivals and his ex-team Leyton Orient, but explains he's in the middle of an injury crisis. Taunton Town Chairman Kevin Sturmey is upbeat about his table-topping club's chances against National South Bognor Regis Town providing the weather treats him well in his other role as chief groundsman at the club. If you thought your club were having a bad season spare a thought for Step 5 club Clipstone FC, still without a point this season, suffered vandalism and burglary and then a power failure at a fundraising game to help get them back on their feet. Vice-Chairman Andy Sumner is still upbeat and confident his club after having to reboot are now doing things the right way. Finally, @FACupFactfile Phil Annets returns to announce the launch of the FACTAs celebrating the best of non league in this season's FA Cup competition.

S2 Ep19: 8th December 2017 - Owers on Torquay, Edwards on Ware, Munroe on Basford, Bliss on Corinthian Casuals

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Gary Owers head coach at Torquay United explains the magic behind his impact on results since arriving at Plainmoor and how they plan to be out of the bottom four for Christmas. Also joining Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson, Craig Edwards who returns to management at Ware FC having missed the buzz and is excited to get back on the horse. Basford United Chris Munroe tells all about his Nottinghamshire club eyeing up promotion to step 3 just 12 seasons after pulling out of the pyramid when playing in step 7 and how they've built a club on a sustainable community model. Finally, Dominic Bliss reveals details from his new podcast Broadway to Brazil, detailing some of the stories behind the global brand and sensation that is Corinthian Casuals FC. Join in the debate during the week on Twitter @nonleagueshow.

S2 Ep18: 1st December 2017 - FA Cup Rd 2 - @FACupFactfile, Oxford City, Leatherhead & Hereford

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

With 10 non league clubs making up the 40 clubs in this weekend's FA Cup Second Round, Tim, Dave and Swampy speak with Phil Annets for some statto info on the cup at this stage, speak with Oxford United goalkeeper Jack Stevens who on loan to Oxford City travels to Notts County in the FA Cup this Saturday. Leatherhead Chairman Richard Brady explains what their game away at Wycombe Wanderers means to a club like his and Hereford Manager Peter Beadle speaks about his side's trip to Fleetwood Town and how he is preparing his players. Stay involved in the debate @nonleagueshow on Twitter

S2 Ep17: 24th November 2017 - Stockport & FA Trophy, King on Whitehawk, Ling on Orient, Merthyr future

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell and Dave Anderson cover the world of non league football in a bumper show. Stockport County's commentator and Communications Director Jon Keighren looks ahead to his side's big FA Trophy match against Kevin Davies' Southport and the juggle of being a fan on a board and managing expectations. Steve King speaks openly about the challenge he has taken on at Whitehawk, on searching for that first win, the need for a good striker and why he still believes he will turn it around this season. Director of Football Martin Ling is equally as honest in his reasons for staying solely upstairs at Leyton Orient, how tough he has found it in the National League, why they aren't rushing to make the next appointment of Head Coach and why he has so much respect for the fans of the club. Assistant Manager at Southern League Merthyr Town Dean Clark explains the position at the club and why him and the coaching staff have chosen to stay to try to save their club and muddle through with very limited resources. Join in the debate throughout the week on Twitter @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep16: 17th November 2017 - Goodliffe on Woking, Yates on Solihull Moors, James Tredwell on Football at Folkestone

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Caroline Barker is back with Dave Anderson and Swampy as they talk FA Cupset with Woking Assistant Manager Jason Goodliffe, the task ahead with Solihull Moors new appointment Mark Yates and Celebrity Charity Football with England and Kent Cricketer James Tredwell. Join in the debate on Twitter @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep15: 10th November 2017 - FA Trophy at Altrincham, FA Vase, Paul Bastock and World Records at Wisbech Town, Ady Pennock on managing at Barrow and the NLP's Jon Couch on England C

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Swampy and Tim Fuell cover the FA Trophy, FA Vase, National League and non league international action. First up, Jake Moult skipper at Altrincham ahead of their FA Trophy game with Ramsbotham United. Next up - from his bath - cult hero Paul Bastock, the goalkeeper who equalled Peter Shilton's competitive game world record this week and will beat it this Saturday for Wisbech Town when they take on Thetford in the FA Vase. Ady Pennock joins the guys and explains how the logistics of managing Barrow, training in Rochdale and living away from his family is working and why he thinks the club is a real sleeping giant. Jon Couch from the Non League paper then gives a round up of the England C International Challenge Trophy Final defeat in Slovakia and the future of the non-league representative side. Keep involved in the debate during the week via Twitter @nonleagueshow.

S2 Ep14: 3rd November 2017 - FA Cup First Round, Shaw Lane Association, Woking & Cambridge City

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell rides solo as the season reaches the FA Cup FIrst Round Proper. Phil Annets joins him with a bundle of stats and facts about this weekend's games. Enjoying the media spotlight is Shaw Lane Association Chairman Craig Wood preparing for his side's biggest game in their short history as they entertain Mansfield and the BT Sport cameras on Saturday and he reveals how much it means to his club. With a player's perspective Woking goalkeeper Nathan Baxter speaks about how they are preparing for Sunday's visit of Bury and how he is settling in at Kingfield on his season long loan from Chelsea. Then away from the FA Cup, Cambridge City Chairman Kevin Satchell explains what planning permission being granted for their new stadium this week means to the club who have been nomads for 5 seasons. Join in the debate via Twitter during the week @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep13: 27th October 2017 - Hyde United, Radcliffe Borough, FA Trophy, Sittingbourne

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell is joined by both Dave Anderson and Swampy as they discuss the departure of Karl Marginson at FC United after 12 years before talking to Hyde United boss Darren Kelly on their upcoming FA Cup tie with MK Dons and how after an inauspicious start he is settling in well to management. Next up is former Preston North End, Manchester City, Barnsley, Walsall et al striker, Jon Macken on his first role in management at Radcliffe Borough and how his contacts led to an international signing. With the FA Trophy into the First Qualifying Round this weekend the team talk with Sittingbourne manager Nick Davis on his side's preparations to take on Merstham, including an early kick off to accomodate a wedding, plus also his side's rich vein of form that has taken them to second in their division. Stay in touch with the debate throughout the week on Twitter @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep12: 20th October 2017 - Manager special: FA Cup First Round Draw, Maidenhead United, FA Vase, AFC Darwen, Rushall Olympic

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Our own management specialist Dave Anderson joins Tim Fuell as they speak to three very different but highly engaging managers plying their trade in non league. First up, in the wake of the First Round proper draw in the FA Cup, 1980 cup winner as a player and now manager of Maidenhead United, Alan Devonshire talks about his club's chances having been drawn away at 1987 cup winning club Coventry City. Elsewhere it is FA Vase First Round Proper this weekend and Mark Patterson explains why after his own intrepid career as player, manager and coach further up the pyramid he is loving the challenge of preparing his AFC Darwen side to face Marske United in the competition on Saturday. Finally, two weeks after being shown the door at Solihull Moors in the National League, one of non league's most talked about young managers, Liam McDonald is back in the game, taking the helm at Rushall Olympic and tells the team why it is the perfect next step for him. Get involved in the debate throughout the week via twitter @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep11: 13th October 2017 - Kings Lynn Town, Solihull Moors, FA Cup, South Shields & Slough Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell and Swampy present a bumper episode of the longest running show in Non League Football. With big name signings at Southern League Premier Kings Lynn Town, boss Ian Culverhouse explains how the two new arrivals came about and what it says about the club and where they are heading. Another very experience manager back in non league is Richard Money who talks candidly about the job in hand at his new club Solihull Moors and what made him choose them as his vehicle back into non league. With the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round upon us this weekend, @FACupFactfile Phil Annetts is back with more stats and previews about this weekend's action and Barrie Smith stalwart midfielder at South Shields tells the team what it is like for his club to be the focus of the round as they look for their third big scalp of this season's competition. Finally, Slough Town's joint-manager Neil Baker tells what it's like to be at the helm of the comeback of all comebacks and how things are going at his club now they are settled back in their own ground. Get involved in the conversation throughout the week via twitter @nonleagueshow.

S2 Ep10: 6th October - FC United's Tom Greaves, Mick Catlin on Gosport Borough, Dulwich Hamlet and Non League Day and AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the FA Trophy

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Caroline Barker is back assisted by FC United's Swampy as they talk FA Cup comebacks, managerial returns, Non League Day initiatives and reborn clubs beginning their assault on Wembley. Includes interview with FA Chairman Greg Clarke.

S2 Ep9: 29th September 2017 - FA Cup 3QR, AFC Mansfield, Non League Day, JP O'Neill, Nicky Pope

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson and Swampy join Tim Fuell in this week's discussion about non league football. It's FA Cup weekend again and the Third Qualifying Round is examined by @FACupFactfile Phil Annets, plus AFC Mansfield Andrew Saunders offers insight into his side's fast moving success and their FA Cup dreams for this weekend. Non League Day founder James Doe explains why its never to late to go non league and JP O'Neill tells more about his new book detailing the rise, fall and adjustment of the club he helped found FC United. Rounding off Burnley's new Premier League sensation, goalkeeper Nick Pope on how non league grounded him and rounded him into the player he is today.

S2 Ep8: 22nd September 2017 - Chester City, Brockenhurst Town, The FA Vase, Jarrow Roofing & Essex Senior League

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell, Dave Anderson & Swampy speak with Marcus Bignot on his move to the Chester City manager's post, Pat McManus on Brockenhurst Town's FA Vase tie and giving youngsters a chance, and Mr Jarrow Roofing Richie McLoughlin on dashing fathers, FA Vase and the passion in non league, plus David Ballheimer gives an insight into Step 5 Essex Senior League.

S2 Ep7: 15th September 2017 - FA Cup, Sutton United and Whitehawk

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Swampy and Dave Anderson join Tim Fuell to talk Non League with Phil Annets @FACupFactfile ahead of the weekend's 2nd Qualifying Round action. Plus there's two more old friends of the show and experienced non league managers on this week's show. Sutton United boss Paul Doswell joins the guys discuss whether he is just a lucky manager to be topping the National League or there is a magical formula of manager, chairman and club all slotting together nicely. Plus Steve King talks about his return to Whitehawk FC and what he will be looking for from his player's to get them out of their current National South mire. Join in the debate via social media @nonleagueshow.

S2 Ep6: 8th September 2017 - Leyton Orient, Whickham FC, FA Vase, Anders the groundhopper & Frickley's Augmented Reality

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson joins Tim Fuell on this week's rove around the varied world of Non League. Former CEO now non-exec Director at non league new-boys Leyton Orient, Matt Porter, reflects on this side's good start in the division and how they are settling down as a club on and off the field. With the FA Vase getting underway at the weekend Whickham FC Manager Robin Falcus discusses his side kicking off this season's competition and the strength of non league football in the north east. Norwegian groundhopper Anders Johansen explains what draws him across the north sea for his football as he looks ahead to making it 500 football grounds in Britain he has visited and Programme Editor Chris Medwell explains how his college students have brought new life to the Frickley Athletic programme as well as bringing new found confidence and opportunities for the young additions to the media team. Get in touch throughout the week via social media @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep5: 1st September 2017 - FA Cup, Walton Casuals, Thurrock FC & Non League Day

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell goes rush goalie as he talks 1st Round Qualifying with @FACupFactfile Phil Annets, discusses 100% records, new grounds and the gap between the Premier League and Non League finances with ex Fulham and West Ham defender turned Walton Casuals Chairman Tony Gale. Plus he reminisces with Thurrock Chairman Tommy South stepping down after 32 years and Mark Carruthers is back to remind us of the forthcoming Non League Day. Get in touch @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep4: 25th August 2017 - Managerial changes, Gordon Bartlett, Mick Payne and Aylesbury's El-Quackio

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000

It's all change in the management stakes up and down the country. Caroline Barker, Dave Anderson and Swampy catch up with one of those, Gordon Bartlett who after 22 years as gaffer at Wealdstone FC has a free Bank Holiday schedule having stepped down from the role this week. Also taking a change of pace and direction in Mick Payne, former England C coach who tells the gang what his future plans now are. Finally, ahead of El-Quackio on Bank Holiday Monday, Aylesbury FC manager Davis Haule and club communications officer Mike Farquharson speak about the start of their season and the big derby against Aylesbury United FC. Get in touch via social media @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep3: 18th August 2017 - Bromley, FA Cup and Loughborough University

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Keith McMahon of VCD Athletic and Swampy from FC United join Caroline as she celebrates the National League, FA Cup and University links. Bromley manager Neil Smith joins them on the line to talk about his club's good season start including a midweek 6-1 win over Leyton Orient. @FACupFactfile Phil Annets gives us the run down on this weekend's Preliminary Round of the FA Cup and journalist Chris Evans tells more about his book Learnig Curve focusing on Loughborough University FC and the potential future of university sides in non league football. Join in the conversation on Twitter @nonleagueshow

S2 Ep2: 11th August 2017 - National Pace-setters and 3G facing a tougher test than grass

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Caroline Barker is back with Dave Anderson to talk all things non league ahead of the weekend the majority of the pyramid get their season's underway. Already underway with a 2 from 2 100% record in the National League is Gary Waddock's Aldershot Town and he explains why he is happy with the first week of his season but isn't getting too carried away yet. Also on the line Worthing Chairman George Dowell on why his club's 3G has failed to get the certification it ironically wouldn't have needed as a grass pitch and where that may leave the club in the coming weeks and potentially the rest of the season. Join in the debate via Twitter @nonleagueshow and have your say.

S2 Ep1: 04 August 2017 - A new season begins - National League and The FA Cup

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000

With some still in holiday mode, Tim Fuell hosts a shorter than usual season preview with Editor of NonLeagueDaily.com Mark Carruthers offering his view on the runners and riders in the National League and Phil Annets @FACupFactfile with insight into the start of this seasons FA Cup competition with the Extra Preliminary Round. By the fans for the fans, the Non League Football Show is back. Get involved in the debate @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep44: 02nd June 2017 - The toughest division yet? England C and Radcliffe go Rad

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Caroline Barker and Dave Anderson speak to England C Assistant Manager Mick Payne about the weekend's action and the value of the national non league side. Plus Radcliffe Borough Chairman Paul Hilton explains his club's change of name and why the Borough title had become misleading.

S1 Ep43: 25th May 2017 - Re-structures, Orient and re-living FA Cup dreams

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 25 May 2017 04:00:00 +0000

The A-team are back as Caroline Barker is joined by Dave Anderson and Dave Watters for this week's look at the non league football world, a day earlier than normal. Joining the team on the line are Isthmian League Chairman Nick Robinson explaining the impact of the latest restructuring of the english football pyramid with the arrival of two new divisions in coming seasons. As the non league world prepares for change Omer Riza gets ready to revisit the world he thought he had left behind, now as manager of Leyton Orient, relegated from the Football League. Hear how those preparations are going amidst continuing turmoil at the club. Plus it's FA Cup final day and a chance for some non league teams to relive those FA Cup exploits including Chief Executive of Westfields Andrew Morris as part of the Abide With Me congregation.

S1 Ep42: 19th May 2017 - Play-off shake up, York v Macclesfield, Non League Day and awards

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 May 2017 04:00:00 +0000

In a massive week for non league, Caroline Barker and Dave Anderson speak with National League CEO Michael Tattersall about the play-off revolution announced this week. There's the two manager's in this weekend's Buildbase FA Trophy Final, Gary Mills of York City and John Askey of Macclesfield Town as Non League Finals Day hits Wembley. Plus Non League Paper Editor Alex Narey tells all about the National Game Awards Winners.

S1 Ep41: 12th May 2017 - The National League Play-offs and new season plans

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 12 May 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Fuell leads the team of Dave Anderson and Swampy through a National League play-off special including interviews with Tranmere Rovers boss Micky Mellon and Forest Green Rovers Mark Cooper ahead of Sunday's battle for that second promotion spot into the Football League. Sam Elliott of the Non League paper offers his insight into the National League North final featuring FC Halifax and Chorley and the National League South final between Ebbsfleet United and Chelmsford City and the team discuss news from Southport, Braintree, Wealdstone, and Basingstoke

S1 Ep40: 5th May 2017 - Play-offs, England C, Sin Bins and charity internationals

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 05 May 2017 11:47:30 +0000

With the main season concluded, it's a late kick-off for the team today as Caroline Barker is joined by Dave Anderson and Swamp as they talk to Dave Watters about the play-offs so far, talk England C with Paul Fairclough and discuss the new sin bin proposal with Mark Ives - Head of Judicial Services at The Football Association - and Danish sports journalist Christian Winther. Plus news of a charitable international game this weekend at Peckham Town. The Non league Football Show Podcast sponsored by Pitchero, the UK's number one provider of sport club websites. Join in the discussion via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep39: 5th May 2017 BONUS - FA Vase Final 2017 Preview

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 05 May 2017 03:19:10 +0000

With the main show this week delayed by a few hours, here’s a bonus Buildbase FA Vase Final Preview episode featuring players and volunteers from Cleethorpes Town and South Shields recorded this week as the FA Vase visited them in their home grounds. The two clubs do battle in the opening game of Non League Finals Day on Saturday 21st May at Wembley. Tickets for the double cup final event - also featuring the FA Trophy Final between Macclesfield Town and York City - are still available from www.thefa.com

S1 Ep38: 28th April - Play-off appeals and ground grading rules. Last minute safety and securing the title

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson is joined by Northwood FC Chairman Ian Barry and Swampy as they discuss play-off appeals and league rules with Colin Peake, final day relegation battles and great escapes with Burgess Hill Town Manager Ian Chapman and achieving greatness and the delight of non league football with newly crowned champion boss Danny Cowley of Lincoln City. The Non-League Football Show Podcast sponsored by Pitchero, the UK’s no.1 provider of sport club websites. Join in the debate via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep37: 21st April 2017 The Northern Line: Blyth, Barrow, Lincoln, South Shields

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:58:55 +0000

From Blyth to Barrow to as far north as we can drag Lincoln, this week's show is dedicated to the special love affair that is Non League Football up north. Managers and owners and pundits all take part.

S1 Ep36: 14th April 2017: Ground grading and beer swilling

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 22:30:00 +0000

The latest on play-off woes as Poole and Darlington look to make the ground grade. Steve Burr on his 117 to 1 shots at Stalybridge and Dean Brennan, the 6 games a week manager

S1 Ep35: 7th April 2017 - Chelmsford City, Ilkeston Town, Aldershot Town, Skelmersdale United and Tranmere Rovers

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 04:00:00 +0000

It's FRI..... not just Friday but Financial Reporting Initiative. Is it working ask Caroline Barker and Dave Anderson as they talk about club takeovers, club uncertainty and club futures. Is it possible to detach emotion from building a football club? In discussion this week Caroline's beloved Chelmsford City and the value of community run clubs. Ilkeston Town and their promises to the league that they can fulfil their remaining fixtures with Northern Premier League Chairman Mark Harris offering the latest in that long-running saga. There's an update on the Skelmersdale United situation - now set to groundshare at Prescot Cables, with their Landlord Chequer Properties Ltd offering a response to last week's story over lease negotations or rather lack via their representative Mike Swift. When's a risk not a risk when it comes to non league football? Aldershot Town hope move to ‘summer contracts’ will help convince their stars to stay and Chairman Shahid Azeem explains more and how he hopes it will help Gary Waddock build an even stronger squad for next season. On the field in the National League, Aldershot Town are 5th with Lincoln still top level on points with Trammere - who had a key last minute winner over sutton midweek. Tranmere boss Micky Mellon explains how he is preparing his side for the remaining handful of games. The Non-League Football Show Podcast sponsored by Pitchero, the UK’s no.1 provider of sport club websites. Get in touch via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep34: 31st March 2017 - Billericay Town, Hereford, Maidenhead Utd, RefereeSupport, Skelmersdale Utd, & Whitby Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0000

A bumper classic from the Non League Show team as March draws to a close and the season falls into shape. After much talking recent weeks new Billericay Chairman turned Chairman Glenn Tamplin joins the team and confirms his 20k per week wage bill, his realistic expectations and how he ended up with both top jobs at the club. Next up Peter Beadle who has led Hereford to back to back promotions and feels as much a fan of the reformed club as the manager chiselling his name on the history of the club. One manager not yet assured of his league title is former West Ham United midfielder Alan Devonshire who from the sidelines at training of his club Maidenhead United sounds calmer than most 3 points ahead with 6 games to play. Violence on the field at non league games hit the headline twice this week and Martin Cassidy CEO at independent charity RefSupport explains how the law needs to change to protect the officials in black and in turn protect the future of the game. With ground grading and tenure deadlines due today one man certain of a rough night was Norman Feeney. Vice Chairman at Skelmersdale United whose family have been involved at the club for it's full 135 years and now faces the demise of the club because the landlord won't grant the necessary lease extension. Rounding off an providing why we love non league football is Paul Connolly Press Officer at Whitby Town who explains how the non league network joined together when the club's radio kit was left halfway down the country. Love football, love non league. Get in touch via Twitter @nonleagueshow and vote for us in the British Podcast Awards https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote/ The Non-League Football Show Podcast sponsored by Pitchero, the UK’s no.1 provider of sport club websites.

S1 Ep33: 24th March 2017 - Stands, stadiums, stars and stepping up

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Caroline Barker, Dave Anderson and Swampy discuss some of the biggest stories in non league this week. Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash talks about his club's investment in safe standing and CEO at Horsham FC John Lines celebrates third time lucky as plans for their new ground was approved this week. Plus former Spurs midfielder and Celebrity Big Brother star Jamie O'Hara explains why he has chosen to pull his boots back on and join up with Billericay Town who are quickly become an all-star celebrity select. Finally, Father and son Jason and Ben Goodliffe talk about the latter's newly announced move from Boreham Wood to Wolverhampton Wanderers. For the fans, by the fans, The Pitchero Non League Football Show is the original and leading show focusing on the best of the english football pyramid every week.

S1 Ep32: 17th March 2017 - Fan Action, FA Trophy, FA Vase and grounds for moving

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000

How far would you go to make your voice heard at your club? Caroline Barker, Dave Anderson and Dave Watters hear from the national league fans at Altrincham walking out in protest. Plus who’s on their way to Wembley? It's semi final second legs as the team check in with the FA Vase and the FA Trophy as they talk to Cleethorpes Town secretary Matt Jones who also has a new role pending and York City boss Gary Mills who potentially has a cup shock pending. Plus Keith McMahon returns to the show to talk about Thamesmead Town's announcement of a new era away from from Bayliss Avenue. The Non League Football Show, sponsored by Pitchero, running your club online should be simple, so start your free pitch hero trial today - and see what a Pitchero website can do for your club… Get involved in the conversation throughout the week on Twitter @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep31: 10th March 2017 - Non league support, managerial woes, celebrity strikers and FA Cup dreams

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Lincoln City are on FA Cup duty again, we have a Norwegian TV star coming to a football pitch near you, a goalkeeper whose life has been turned upside down this week, a manager clubless this weekend, and a non league fan retiring after over a decade working hard. Swampy and Dave Anderson join Caroline Barker as they speak with Slough Town boss Neil Baker about the non league community rallying round goalkeeper Mark Scott after he broke his neck playing for the Rebels at the weekend. Also joining the show Craig Edwards who resigned from the Manager's role at Billericay Town this week after year's of service to the club and he explains why that tenure came to an end. Then to the Norwegian TV commentator Simen Moller who has come out of retirement to play for Spartan South Midlands League side Biggleswade United after a chance meeting with Guillem Balague to write another story in the club's history that club secretary Tracey James explains is every evolving. With Lincoln City travelling to Arsenal in the last 8 of the FA Cup this weekend BBC Lincolnshire's Rob Makepeace explains what this season has meant to the fans and how they have been preparing for the game. For the fans, by the fans The Pitchero Non League Football Show. Join in the debate on twitter @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep30: 3rd March 2017 - Celebrating the best in Non League, New gaffers and potential new grounds

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Matt Badcock from the Non League paper joins the team to tell all about this season's National Game Awards plus there's new manager at Aylesbury FC, Davis Haule, Alex Crane from the Dulwich Hamlet Supporter's Trust talking planning for their redevelopment and Chairman at Ilkeston Town Nigel Harrop explains why he's linking the Bermudan Triangle with the appointment of Shaun Goater as manager. All that and much more. Join in the debate via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep29: 23rd February 2017 - FA Cup dreams ended, suspended and pied and the FA Trophy Wembley dreams.

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:00:48 +0000

Sutton United Manager Paul Doswell gives an honest account of one of the most memorable weeks of his life with defeat against Arsenal in the FA Cup and the aftermath of #piegate. Continuing the FA Cup theme Caroline, Dave and Dave speak with @trisimp about Lincoln City and the Cowley brothers and Dulwich Hamlet manager Gavin Rose joins the team on the phone ahead of his team's big FA Trophy match this weekend. All that and more and don't forget to get involved in the conversation via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep28: 17th February 2017 - Still loving it, FA Cup Facts, FA Vase and Managerial Manoeuvres

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Joining Dave, Dave and Caroline this week: Dagenham & Redbridge boss John Still on his excitement at the way his new recruits have stepped up from lower levels to help the Daggers challenge in the National League. @FAFactFile Phil Annetts returns to set the record straight on this weekend's 5th Round action for Lincoln and Sutton and the involvement of non league clubs at this stage of the competition and the boys debate sponsorship in the FA Cup. @BasePyramid Stuart Hudson makes his Non League Show debut to talk about the Quarter Finals of the FA Vase and the crowds already being attracted by the clubs left in the competition. Rounding off, former Gosport Borough number two Mick Catlin explains how he got a call up to hold the reins at Winchester City when their manager Ian Saunders was called away on military service at short notice. Plus Dave Watters introduces non league's version of Groundhog Day.

S1 Ep27: 10th February 2017 - A legend passes, a legend returns, a legend begins

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:00:00 +0000

In the week that Hampton & Richmond Borough President and legendary comedy writer Alan Simpson died, Manager Alan Dowson joins Caroline Barker, Dave Anderson and The National League's Colin Peake to reveal what an inspiration he has been to club. Stalybridge Celtic's new manager Steve Burr reveals what enticed him back into the game after his recent departure from Southport and AFC Rushden & Diamonds Vice Chairman Jon Ward explains why they went down the fan poll route to select their of groundshare choice for next season.

S1 Ep26: 2nd February 2017 - Wembley - FA Cup, FA Trophy, FA Vase & FA Youth Cup

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 13:45:00 +0000

With FA competitions at the forefront of the nation's mind the team head to Wembley to discuss the four big cup competitons and the news around them. Dave Anderson hosts and is joined by Hemel Hempstead Town manager Dean Brennan, whilst Dave Watters makes up the team via the power of Skype. With Lincoln's success still shining, fan Tristan Cropley @trisimp offers his insight into the Cowley brothers' influence and what lies ahead in the FA Cup 5th Round and last 16 of the FA Trophy. The guys also discuss the value fo the FA Vase as that also reaches the last 16 and give a shout out to the last grassroots contingent in the FA Youth Cup Broxbourne Borough this weekend.

S1 Ep25: 27th January 2017 - Re-jigging leagues, a decade and gone, FA Cup dreams & songs and life-saving non league fans

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 05:00:00 +0000

With the announcement of the draft changes to the non-league structure in England creating new divisions at both Step 3 and 4, Matt Badcock from the Non League Paper joins Caroline Barker, Dave Anderson and Dave Watters to unravel what it all means. After a decade in charge at Alfreton Town Nicky Law is leaving non league for a new post with Premier League side Burnley and he explains why the decision was so tough to make and why he won't be a stranger to non league in the coming months and years. It's FA Cup Fourth Round and Lincoln City and Sutton United still fly the non league flag. Lincoln boss Danny Cowley is back reflecting on a rare midweek league defeat ahead of their cup game with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday and Sutton fan Totts explains his inspiration for his FA Cup song for his club ahead of their big game at Gander Green Lane on Sunday against Leeds United. Rounding off the show we hear from Stewart Else, Safety Officer at Matlock Town about some quick action by home staff and Workington travelling supporters that saved the life of a non league supporter who suffered a heart attack pre-match last weekend.

S1 Ep24: 19th January 2017 - FA Cup shocks north and south of the border and a big boy helps his old boys

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Caroline and the two Daves are joined by Antony Smith, Chairman at Concord Rangers and the man who first spotted FA Cup giantkiller Danny Cowley's management potential. Plus the Chairman of Sutton United Bruce Elliott celebrates his own club's FA Cup success and a lucrative TV home tie against Leeds United. We hear from one Chairlady who confirms rumours of her club's demise are greatly exaggerated but also why one old boy's concern has given her renewed vigour - that's Dee Dhand at Hillingdon Borough and Everton's Yannick Bolasie. Plus there's Robbie Horn who hopes to lead his Scottish Junior side Bonnyrigg Rose to a Scottish FA Cup upset at the weekend against near rivals and current cup holders Hibernian. Join in the conversation on Twitter @nonleagueshow and don't forget to share this episode with friends, family and anybody who knows you.

S1 Ep23: 13th January 2017 - Non League Dreamers, Nene neh neh, Lincoln's Greens and Benefactors who go bad

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Double Dave (Anderson & Watters) and Caroline Barker are joined by a gaggle of journalists celebrating the breadth of stories in non league football. First up Nige Tassell reveals what he learnt from his year going round non league that inspired his current best-selling sports book The Bottom Corner - a season with the dreamers of Non League Football. Northampton Telegraph sports reporter Jon Dunham reveals what could befall on of non league's iconic grounds, Nene Park. Mark Carruthers of NonLeagueDaily reveals the latest from Lincoln City ahead of their FA Cup replay with Ipswich Town and discusses some of the other news of the week including that from the FA Vase and FA trophy. Plus Sam Elliott of the Non League Paper explains what happens when benefactors go bad in non league. Join in the debate on Twitter @nonleagueshow.

S1 Ep22: 06th January 2016 - FA Cup Third Round, Fans, finance and friendships, new chairs and full-timers

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 05:00:00 +0000

The first of the new year hears Caroline Barker joined by the two Daves - Watters and Anderson. In the debate: The FA Cup Third Round. Paul Doswell boss of Sutton United talks about his preparations and @FACupFactfile shares some of the stats about this round and the competition so far this season. Away from the Cup the team talk to Clapton Ultra fans, boycotting a price rise and new Hereford Chairman Ken Kindersley gives his side a good reference for the year ahead. Plus National North side Harrogate Town are the talk of non league as they head down the full-time route.

S1 Ep21: 30th December 2016 - New Year New You?

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000

It's the last show of 2016 and Caroline Barker and Dave Anderson discuss Eastleigh with new boss Martin Allen, chat record breaking hattricks with George Gaskin and contemplate a Non League Mystery Tour. Get involved in the conversation via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep20: 23rd December 2016 - The Christmas Managers' Special

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Dave Anderson presents and is joined by Harrow Borough gaffer Steve Baker and Wealdstone boss Gordon Bartlett as they talk the season so far, Christmas football, transfer window and the frustrations of being a non league football manager. Plus Editor of NonLeagueDaily.com Mark Carruthers gives his unique insight into the big news of the week including the Torquay United takeover, Darlington moving home and Hereford extending their ground lease.

S1 Ep19: 16th December 2016 - Christmas is coming the Dave is getting fat

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000

On location this week lapping up the festive fayre, Caroline Barker and Dave Watters are joined by Nick Robinson, Chairman of the Isthmian League, Mark Harris, Chairman of the Northern Premier League and Brian Barwick, Chariman of the Northern League.

S1 Ep18: 08th December 2016 - Lincoln City, Basingstoke Town, The National League and Ryman League insight

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Your weekly fayre of non league has an early kick off this week and sees Caroline Barker and Dave Anderson in discussion with Danny Cowley boss of FA Cup giantkillers Lincoln City who face potentially and even bigger game this weekend at the top of the National League. There's also the Abbey Gooner presenter of the Ryman Show giving his take on that League so far this season, plus Colin Peake media man of the National League explains about next year's Big Day Out and Terry Brown has insight into whether his club Basingstoke Town is in such dire straits it needed to go up for sale on Ebay. All that and much more. Get in touch via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep17: 02nd December 2016 - Wheeling and dealing star strikers, Club's heading in the wrong financial direction, Fan's stepping up, Manager's departing and the FA Cup 2nd Round

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Caroline Barker with a selection of the biggest stories in non league football this week and expert insight from Dave Anderson. There's Chelmsford City boss Rod Stringer on striker Shamir Mullings joining National League Premier side Forest Green Rovers for an undisclosed fee, local insight into the current position at Margate FC from journalist Sam Inkersole. Plus Richard Atkinson on the Kettering fans attempts to protect their former ground at Rockingham Road, Jon Couch from the Non League Paper on the departure of Ronnie Moore from Eastleigh and Tony Dolbear from Sutton United ahead of their Second Round FA Cup match this weekend. Keep up with the conversation via Twitter @nonleagueshow.

S1 Ep16: 25th November 2016 - Non League Supporting their own, Chester, Darlington and the Jurassic Derby

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Caroline Barker and Dave Anderson are joined this week on the phone by Duncan Hart, Chairman of the Dulwich Hamlet Supporters Trust who are helping to raise money to support Alli Abdullahi who was left with a broken jaw, eye socket and neck damage following an alleged attack whilst playing for Peckham Town at the weekend. Also on the show, Jeff Banks provides an update on progress at Chester FC and Ray Simpson on the return home of Darlington and Poole Town Boss Tom Killick speaks ahead of his side's derby FA Trophy game at home to Weymouth.

S1 Ep15: 18th November 2016 - No League 3 for now, Lancaster City's loss, FA Cup success for Brackley Town and Solihull Moors and England C

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:00:00 +0000

The team are back in full force with Dave Watters, Dave Anderson and Caroline Barker taking their weekly look over the big issues across the non league game. Chief Executive of AFC Wimbledon returns to the parish to talk about the EFL's withdrawal of their Whole Game Solution and the team ask what next for pyramid proposals. Stuart Houghton Chairman of Lancaster City pays his respects to former Dolly Blues Captain Neil Marshall who lost his battle with cancer this week aged just 31. On the FA Cup trail two giankilling replay winners give their thoughts. First Kevin Wilkin manager of Brackley Town 4-3 winners over Gillingham, then Liam McDonald whose first game in charge at Solihull Moors saw a penalty victory over Yeovil Town to set up a Second Round tie at Luton Town. Finally, The Non League Paper's Matt Badcock tells all about his trip midweek with the England C side to Estonia where a 2-1 win set up an International Challenge Trophy Final place in Slovakia next season. Get involved in the debate @nonleagueshow on Twitter.

S1 Ep14: 11th November 2016 - Frome Town, Shaw Lane Association & Hungerford Town

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Colin Peake joins Dave Watters and Caroline Barker this week as the team talk National League, FA betting rules, FA Trophy and Crowdfunding for ground gradings.

S1 Ep13: 4th November 2016 - A Bit of Wembley, Anything Could Happen, Help, Come Fly With Me

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 05:00:00 +0000

@FAFactfile Phil Annets leads the way in this FA Cup special as we reach the First Round Proper of the competition. Caroline Barker, Dave Anderson and Dave Watters also talk Westfield FC & Kidderminster Harriers ahead of the weekend that the rest of the football world suddenly seem to rediscover non league. Away from the cup they speak with Greenwich Borough Manager Gary Alexander about how he's pulling on his pro club contacts to build success at the club that launched Ian Wright.

S1 Ep12: 27th October 2016 - The Times They are a Changin', Beautiful Day, I'm a Belieber and Baker Man

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:12:36 +0000

It's the end of an era at Telford United as the supporter's ownership appears to have reached the end of its life and survive the club have chosen to go back to basics. Caroline Barker, Dave Anderson and Dave Watters find our more and also speak to Mark Goldberg who has brought in Jamie Day to help keep Welling in the National League. There's also the tale of the Step 6 players who chose Justin Bieber over the second half of their game for Woodley United and Steve Baker previews his Harrow Borough's FA Cup tie at Northampton Town.

S1 Ep11: 21st October 2016 - Making your mind up and don't you forget about me

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Another bumper-filled show with Caroline Barker and Dave Anderson this week discussing the move from Wrexham back to York with returning manager Gary Mills, talking travelling in Europe with Whitehawk gaffer Richard Hill and not being picked for the FA Cup telly matches with Curzon Ashton. England C goalkeeping coach Mick Payne also previews their forthcoming match in Estonia and Sam Elliott from the Non League Paper updates on some of the other big news in non league this week.

S1 Ep10: 13th October 2016 - The Tranmere Rover and Life with plastic, it's fantastic

Jibba Jabba — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 04:00:00 +0000

A day early this week and location is everything as Dave Anderson and Caroline Barker explain, whilst Dave Watters pokes his head up from his results bunker. This week new Tranmere boss Micky Mellon returns to the Non League Football Show and explains why returning to the clubs is proving something of a habit. Elsewhere Redditch United Chairman Chris Swan is revelling in the success of their new 3G pitch and discusses the benefit of going artificial turf. Bryn Lee of SIS Pitches adds his expert knowledge to the debate too and why it is proving more and more appealing to Non League clubs. Another club enjoying a new 'plastic' pitch is Hendon and boss Gary McCann talks about finally having a home at Silver Jubilee Park and their big away game this week in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round at Boreham Wood. Finally, the fan's eye view comes from Adrian Gomm of Rebel Radio. He explains why Slough Town's move to their own new ground with a 3G pitch has proven such a revelation and the importance of having given a joint management team time to build a balanced squad. Get involved in the debate on Twitter @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep9: 7th October 2016 - Fight for your right, when the going gets tough, keeping the dream alive

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 04:00:00 +0000

A plethora of guests and topics as Caroline Barker and Dave Watters are joined by Mark Harris, Chairman of the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League, Phil Austin the President of the Jersey FA on their denied UEFA application and appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and Adam Lockwood the Guiseley Manager who led his team to an emphatic 6-1 victory over York for their first win in 5 months this week. Plus @FACupFactfile Phil Annetts gives his thoughts on the FA Cup draw this week that dangles the carrot of a Football League club for the winner. Richard Brady Chairman at Leatherhead FC explains why appointing Jimmy Bullard as first team manager is proving such a success and new boss at Weston Super Mare Scott Bartlett explains how he hopes the club will benefit from his day job at the academy at Forest Green Rovers. Get involved in the conversation via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep8: 30th September 2016 - Changes: Managers, Club ownership & Football Pyramid

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 08:04:30 +0000

It's the end of September and there are changes-a-plenty. Caroline Barker and Dave Anderson speak with the new man in at Braintree Town Hakan Hayrettin and find out why the lure of the number one job was too much. Plus Charlie Griffin who has returned to his old club to take over the managerial reins and hopes his knowledge of the club will serve him well. We also catch up with the story at Bath City where their dream of fan ownership is finally a reality and speak with former Watford star Gifton Noel-Williams who has linked with his mentor Luther Blissett to take the manager's role at Burnham FC. All that, plus news around the leagues and an exclusive interview with National League CEO Michael Tattersall on the EFL's summer proposals and what it may all mean for the non league game. Keep involved in the conversation via Twitter @nonleagueshow

S1 Ep7: 23rd September 2016 - The best manager in the National League, all change at Tranmere and what's on The Cards

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 07:41:28 +0000

Caroline Barker is joined in the studio by Dave Anderson and Swampy returns via the magic of Skype from the other side of the world, with a wealth of good ideas. New Eastleigh boss Ronnie Moore tells how much he is enjoying his first stint in management at non league and after a record-breaking FA Cup win, Hadley boss and Spurs and Chelsea legend, Micky Hazard tells how he is passing on his experience to his young players in an uncomplicated way. Plus Declan from Radio Woking tells what's on the Cards from a fan's point of view.

S1 Ep6: 16th September 2016 - Saddest news, FA Cup & 3 Gaffers

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 04:55:26 +0000

Caroline Barker and Dave Watters go Phil-tastic with Non League Magazine Editor Phil Brennan joining them to talk all things non league and @FACupFactFile Phil Annets looking ahead to the weekend's FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round. Remembering Daniel Wilkinson, the Shaw Lane defender who collapsed and later died during a cup game at Brighouse Town on Monday, the team discuss schemes that aim to eradicate the risk of cardiac arrest for young footballers. Plus Jay Foulds one of the three-way management team at Ashton Athletic FC talks sharing the load.

S1 Ep5: 9th September 2016 - Returning home, global attention and keeping it real

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 04:00:00 +0000

For this bumper episode, Caroline and three Daves (Anderson, Watters and Roberts) are joined by Tim Harris as he talks about Gloucester City finally returning home and Liam Watson on his own return to Southport this time as a Director. Plus viral sensation and goalscoring goalkeeper Dan Lowson explains what that goal meant to his Spennymoor Town team in the FA Cup and City of Liverpool FC gaffer Simon Burton talks new, fan club and the FA Vase this weekend. Lincoln City boss and Danny Cowley then rounds off the show after a great start to the season but with his feet firmly on the floor.

S1 Ep4: 2nd September 2016 - Non League Day special

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 06:09:23 +0000

It's Non League Day this weekend and we celebrate the best in Non League and why the uninitiated should be introduced to game at this level with Sam Elliott of the Non League Paper, Roisin Wood of Kick it Out and Caroline, Dave and Dave in the studio. Plus it's FA Cup weekend, the First Qualifying Round is here and we catch up with Morpeth Town manager Nick Gray.

S1 Ep3: 26th August 2016 - The National League, Crowdfunding, Non League Day and #coachgate

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 04:00:01 +0000

Caroline Barker is back in the studio with Dave Anderson and Dave Watters joined this week by James Pollock co-founder of fan crowdfunding platform Tifosy to talk Non League Day. Joining the discussion is Colin Peake - Media man for the National League and former Leatherhead, Epsom & Ewell, Stafford Rangers, Hednesford Town, Charlton Athletic, Torquay United, Scunthorpe United, Oxford United, Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Scotland defender Matt Elliott. Plus news from the world of non league football including #coachgate with a happy non league style ending.

S1 Ep2: 19th August 2016 - 100% records, new sponsors and FA Cup Extravaganza

Jibba Jabba — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:33:01 +0000

Caroline Barker leads the team from her temporary Rio base with Dave Anderson and Dave Watters in the London studio. Joining the show Nicola Palios Vice-Chair at Tranmere Rovers to discuss their 100% start in the National League and a BuildBase representative reveals why they have linked with the FA to sponsor the FA Vase and FA Trophy. Plus it's FA Cup weekend with the Prelimnary Road and Phil Annets @facupfactfile gives us all the important FA Cup stats and facts, Brockenhurst Town Manager Pat McManus reveals how important the cup is to clubs like his and ahead of the first FA Cup game in the Channel Islands we hear from Guernsey's Mark Le Tissier and Tommy Warrilow manager of visitors Thamesmead Town.

S1 Ep1: 10th August 2016 - A new ground, a new season, a new beginning

Jibba Jabba — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 10:49:33 +0000

By the magic of the internet, Caroline Barker, away on Olympic duty links up with the team from Rio for the opening show of the new season in a new home. The rest of the team celebrate another new home, one for Hayes & Yeading United of the Evo-Stik Southern Premier Division where Director of Football Tristan Lewis joins show regulars Dave Anderson and Kevin Rye to discuss non league football.