The Kent Non-League Football Podcast
Episodes
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 169
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two debutants on the show this week as we continue to dissect all of the happenings across the county. Bromley manager Andy Woodman speaks after suffe...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 168
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we speak to Chatham Town chairman Kevin Hake, who gives us his view on the promotion situation from the SCEFL and discusses the c...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 167
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A packed show for you this week following the news that the FA plan to move on with plans to restructure parts of the non-league pyramid. We speak to ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 166
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we speak to Deal Town coach Steve King as his side prepare to play their first game of 2021 when Binfield visit for their much-an...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 165
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After an eventful week in the world of non-league football in Kent, we have a bumper show for you this week. Dover have had their record expunged, bee...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 164
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we speak to the new Hythe Town chairman Mark Jenner about the challenges facing clubs following the end of the 20/21 season and h...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 163
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, after the news that there will be no new competition for the National League South and North clubs, we speak to Dartford manager ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 162
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Sheppey United chairman Matt Smith tells us about his hopes that a resolution for some promotion from the SCEFL can be reached an...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 161
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, the SCEFL takes centre stage as we speak to Deal Town head coach Steve King, whose side have learned this week that although thei...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 160
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, the decision to make the National League South null and void takes centre stage as we dissect the decision and wonder if it reall...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 159
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's show managed to become mainly obsolete within hours of being recorded, but we have managed to record a short bit with the latest news. Bef...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 158
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Dover Athletic chairman Jim Parmenter explains why he stepped down from the National League Board and lays bare the financial dem...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 157
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's another bumper show this week as we try to make sense of the National League resolution vote. We speak to Dartford co-chairman Steve Irving on wh...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 156
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've got four interviews for you this week as the National League continues - but the South division is suspended. Dover chairman Jim Parmenter revea...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 155
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, as uncertainty looms over the rest of the National League season, we speak to Tonbridge Angels director Jim Rowe after the club s...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 154
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Jon and special guest presenter Alex Hoad hear from Dover assistant boss Nicky Southall after their 1-1 draw with Boreham Wood, w...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 154
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Jon and special guest presenter Alex Hoad hear from Dover assistant boss Nicky Southall after their 1-1 draw with Boreham Wood, w...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 153
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off 2021 with two interviews and many ponderings about the future of this season as the country goes back into lockdown. Chatham Town captain ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 152
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last show of the year and with just one game to talk about, we take the opportunity to look back on a year like no other, with a look at some...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 151
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's our Christmas special this week, but there's none of the usual joviality as we continue to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on our clubs. Folkeston...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 150
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just the one interview this week after a relatively quiet spell - but it's a belter as Margate manager Jay Saunders discusses the club's decision to p...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 149
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Jon and Matt speak to two successful sides in the FA Vase as Kennington striker Gary Lockyer discusses their shock win at Glebe a...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 148
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some are saying this week's show is, ahem, egg-cellent. We speak to SCEFL chair Denise Richmond after the decision was made to cancel all fixtures unt...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 147
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, there's reaction from both camps after Tonbridge Angels beat Ebbsfleet in a Kent derby, while we also hear from Maidstone United'...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 146
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, there is a detailed inquest into where it all went wrong for Dover Athletic as they shipped five at home for the second time this...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 145
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we hear from Dartford manager Steve King after his side's defeat to Dorking Wanderers - but before they bounced back to the top o...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 144
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Cray Valley PM boss Kevin Watson talks about his pride at leading the club into the FA Cup first round and the challenges a new l...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 143
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Jon and Matt speak to Steve McKimm after he led Tonbridge Angels into the FA Cup first round for the first time in his (or our) l...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 142
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Jon and Matt discuss the National League's formula - or lack of it - for distributing the funding they have received, before a fa...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 141
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Big away wins are the flavour of this week's show, as we speak to Hythe Town boss Steve Watt following his side's 6-0 triumph at Whitstable. James Col...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 140
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we reflect on a memorable and record-breaking week for some of our clubs in the FA Cup. We hear from both Andy Hessenthaler and N...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 139
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Matt and Jon try (and fail) to comprehend the logic behind the FA's announcement about fans at this weekend's FA Cup fixtures. We...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 138
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's another bumper show this week, with four interviews to entertain you. Chatham Town boss Scott Lindsay after their dramatic win over Southall in t...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 137
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's bumper show, we have five different interviews as we look back at the FA Cup and ahead to the start of the Isthmian League this weekend...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 136
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we speak to Tunbridge Wells boss Richard Styles after his side hit nine without reply to start their Southern Counties East Leagu...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 135
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Football is officially back and we speak to two winners in the FA Cup in our second show of the season. Deal Town's Ben Cardwell tells us about scorin...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 134
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for the fourth season of the Kent Non-League Podcast! We look ahead to the start of the season for our SCEFL clubs on Tuesday, with FA Cup ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 133
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's our final episode of the season - but we're not giving up the ghost just yet with two more interviews to end the campaign. After seeing Dartford ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 132
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we get the latest on the plans to return to football from SCEFL chairman Denise Richmond after a start date was announced. But there are wo...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 131
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dover Athletic manager Andy Hessenthaler speaks after it was announced the club was going down to three training days a week - and he says it's a "man...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 130
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Football is back for one of our clubs - so here we are too! Dartford are the ones in action this weekend as they face Slough Town in their play-off el...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 129
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, fresh from winning a national award for their community work, Chatham Town chairman Kevin Hake tells us about that achievement an...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 128
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's another packed show this week and even the National League vote result coming just after it was recorded hasn't got in the way. Non-league journa...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 126
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show as protests take place around the world for Black Lives Matter, Bromley fan Machel St Patrick Hewitt tells us about his experience...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 125
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's another bumper show this week with three interviews after another busy week in the world of no football. After the surprise appointment of Dennis...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 124
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jon and Matt are joined by Alex Hoad to discuss the latest news around the county. Dover Athletic chairman Jim Parmenter gives us his view ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 123
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we speak to Kevin Watson after he was told his contract at Ebbsfleet United will not be extended, and he discusses the highs and ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 122
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, as we wait for news on the National League season, we speak to Luke Wolland, who explains why he has decided to leave Kent County...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 121
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Ebbsfleet United manager Kevin Watson gives us his thoughts on the end of the National League season - and what should happen nex...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 120
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The lockdown episodes continue as Bromley midfielder Luke Coulson discusses the effort he has made for charity this week and the rest of his non-leagu...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 119
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Sheppey United chairman Matt Smith gives us a chairman's view on the decision to end the season, while Nathan Elder is next into ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 118
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Matt and Jon are joined by Alex Hoad for the show to discuss all the latest news as clubs adjust to these unprecedented circumstances, incl...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 117
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh (ish) from the news that the 2019-20 season for most of our clubs is null and void, we discuss if that was the right decision or if it was perha...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 116
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There may be no football, but Jon and Matt are still here to try and keep your spirits up. Zak Ansah joins us to become the first player to answer our...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 115
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After the blanket call-off of all football, we try to stay upbeat this week, but, well, it's not easy. We hear from Dover Athletic boss Andy Hessentha...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 114
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we hear from Herne Bay defender turned goalkeeper Laurence Harvey after he saved a penalty to help his side beat Sittingbourne. W...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 113
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we hear from Dartford defender Josh Hill after his man of the match performance (Matt says) in the 0-0 draw with league leaders W...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 112
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another jam-packed show, with three interviews and lots more besides. With Bromley without a win since New Year's Day, winger Luke Cou...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 111
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, after his late goal gave Folkestone Invicta a crucial win against title rivals Worthing, Ira Jackson talks about his great season...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 110
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we talk to Corinthian goalkeeper Aidan Prall after he kept a clean sheet to help his side into the last eight of the FA Vase. We ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 109
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the FA Vase last 16 ties this weekend, we speak to players from both Kent clubs still involved. Deal Town defender Steve O'Brien talks about ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 108
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're back after our January holiday with an hour of Kent Non-League goodness. Tonbridge Angels manager Steve McKimm discusses the frustration of post...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 107
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Corinthian manager Michael Golding talks about challenging on four fronts after his side won the SCEFL derby in the FA Vase again...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 106
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Chatham Town boss Scott Lindsay looks ahead to the FA Vase tie with SCEFL rivals Corinthian and tells us that he doesn't look at ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 105
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are back for our first episode of 2020, with a shedload of stuff to reflect on. Herne Bay manager Ben Smith speaks after his side's derby-day delig...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 104
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's festive show, we don't have any interviews for you but we make up for it with our usual sparkling chat. We discuss the disappointing FA...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 103
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show we talk to Cray Wanderers hot-shot Joe Taylor about how the team are flying high in the Isthmian League after being promoted last ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 102
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we catch up with Whitstable Town manager Lloyd Blackman who tells us about his start to life at the Belmont, the Velocity Trophy ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 101
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Dover Athletic striker Inih Effiong looks forward to their FA Cup tie at Peterborough and dares to dream of a spot in the third r...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 100
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get the bunting out, pour yourself a celebratory beverage and gather all your loved ones... It's our 100th episode! As well as marking the special sho...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 99
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we look back on a pair of fantastic wins - and a draw - for our teams in the FA Cup, and hear from Dover Athletic's man of the ma...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 98
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we catch up with Deal Town head coach Steve King after his side reached the last 64 of the FA Vase by beating Oxhey Jets. Hollands & Blair ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 97
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show we speak to Bearsted manager Kevin Stevens after his side smashed eight for the second time this season. Harry Harding tells all a...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 96
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we speak to Ebbsfleet United's caretaker manager Kevin Watson after he guided his side to victory for the first time in the FA Cu...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 95
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Back after our one-week break, we we return with all you need to know ahead of this weekend's FA Cup ties. Plus we look back over a busy couple of wee...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 94
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Ebbsfleet United defender Jamie Grimes talks to us about their difficult start to the season. Corinthian manager Michael Golding ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 93
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Margate striker Elliott Reeves speaks after his side made it through to the third qualifying round of the FA Cup, and we also hea...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 92
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, the managers of Erith & Belvedere and Welling Town chat after going goal crazy in the FA Vase - and then drawing each other in...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 91
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's earlier-than-usual show, new Hythe Town manager Steve Watt tells us about his delight at taking over at Reachfields and hopes for the s...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 90
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, all best laid plans go out of the window as two clubs part company with their managers, so we hear from a Dartford supporter and ...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 89
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Sutton Athletic manager Dan Kelly takes top billing after his side's stunning FA Cup win over Ashford Town (Middx). We also speak...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 88
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode - which manages the enviable double-header of being short and late - we talk to Sittingbourne manager Chris Lynch about his sid...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 87
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we again hear from a quartet of footballing faces in Kent. Sheppey United striker Dan Bradshaw talks us through his FA Cup hat-tr...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 86
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's packed show, Tonbridge Angels defender Sonny Miles tells us it's been frustrating watching from the sidelines as he serves a suspension...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 85
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for the third season of the Kent Non-League Podcast with a bumper show to whet your whistle ahead of Saturday’s big kick off. We hear f...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 84
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last episode of the season - but there's no let up in a final packed show of 2018/19. Tonbridge Angels midfielder D'Sean Theobalds tells us t...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 83
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our penultimate episode of the season, we speak to two people who had contrasting weeks. Ashford United keeper Sam Mott was unable to help his side...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 82
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's bumper show, we discuss the situation at Canterbury City after a crazy week to end the regular season. Ashford United manager Tommy War...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 81
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Matt and Jon look back on a busy weekend as the season draws to a close, with huge moves in the title races in the SCEFL, and try to work o...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 80
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Cray Wanderers assistant boss Joe Vines takes a break from celebrating promotion to reflect on an amazing year for the Bostik South East ch...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 79
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Bromley manager Neil Smith reflects on a crazy week for his side, ranks their season out of 10 and looks ahead to next week's Ken...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 78
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, former Herne Bay joint-manager John Embery spills the beans on his departure from the club. Tonbridge Angels boss Steve McKimm ta...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 77
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cray Valley PM goalkeeper Andy Walker talks about his delight at reaching Wembley - even though he had to sit out the semi-final second leg with injur...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 76
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ramsgate manager Nick Davis reflects on his nine-men earning a point at Hythe and Jacob Mensah's move to Crystal Palace - and how he was ha...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 75
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's packed episode, Canterbury City coach Will Graham looks ahead to their FA Vase semi-final first leg at Cray Valley PM, in the biggest g...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 74
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, Dover Athletic goalkeeper Lee Worgan reflects on a week he'll never forget, while Sittingbourne boss Chris Lynch revels in his si...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 73
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Canterbury City goalkeeper Jack Delo reflects on an amazing week for the club as they moved into the FA Vase semi-finals and ponders if a potential da...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 72
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we speak to Canterbury City manager Ben Smith ahead of the club's biggest game ever when they host Biggleswade in the FA Vase. Fo...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 71
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we speak to new Margate manager Jay Saunders about his return to the fray. Chatham Town boss James Collins reflects on his side r...
Kent Non-League Podcast - Episode 70
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we look back on a busy week across the county. We discuss Canterbury City's up and down week and Ebbsfleet United's players' incr...