19th May 2023 : Part 2 - Ascot United & Non League Finals Day
Season 7, Episode 40, May 19, 2023, 11:00 AM
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...
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...