The Non League Football Show

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The latest Podcast, 'hot off the press', aII about footbaII in Bedfordshire:

Edited February 6 by Rhodes

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It will be an interesting other Non League Show next Friday with the great man, namely Karen's nemesis Phil Annets (pictured), previewing the eight FA Vase Fifth Round ties on Saturday and Sunday. Phil's statistics are extraordinary and second to none at the best of times however this season's Fifth Round ties all involve at least one Club for whom victory would mean, historically, a record run in the competition. This includes former SSML outfit North Greenford United who travel to Tilbury and are the only former SSML Club left standing having only reached the Third Round previously in 2020/21 and last season, the competition was very much a damp squib for SSML Club's this season to put it mildly with only Biggleswade United and London Lions reaching the Third Round so there will sadly be no byes next season for SSML Club's:

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Here it is then folks, this week's other Non League Show:

https://audioboom.com/posts/8455326-09th-february-2024-fa-trophy-fa-vase-5th-rd-falmouth-town?playlist_direction=forward

We’ve reached Round 5 in both the FA Trophy and the FA Vase, 16 Club's 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 and @FAVaseFactfile, Mr Phil Annets, is on hand to give us oversight of all the Club's 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.
Rounding up the week’s news, including and what’s coming up in the weekend’s paper, editor at large at the Non League Paper, Matt Badcock, is on hand with his own expert insight.

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So who listened to Ollie Bayliss's BBC Three Counties Radio Non League Show yesterday evening (12 February), don't all rush at once, it featured St Albans City, Hertford Town, Crawley Green and Long Crendon as well as interesting features on Long Range Goals, Relegation Battles and Wet Pitches:

The Non-League Show - Long Range Goals, Relegation Battles and Wet Pitches - BBC Sounds

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The latest Podcast, again 'boiling off the press', aII about footbaII in Bedfordshire:

Edited February 13 by Rhodes

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This week's slightly shorter other Non League Show:

https://audioboom.com/posts/8458753-16th-february-2024-bishops-stortford-the-fa-trophy-vase-5th-rd-qf?playlist_direction=forward

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 Isthmian 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 FA 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.

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Don't forget Ollie Bayliss's BBC Three Counties Radio Non League Show this evening (Monday 19 February), the show will feature Kempston Rovers, Risborough Rangers, Flackwell Heath and The 61 FC as well as features on Local Derbies, Shock Wins and Flood Damage. Fill your boots at 6.00pm:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0h7cnnh

Edited February 19 by Rhodes

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The latest Podcast aII about footbaII in Bedfordshire:

Edited February 20 by Rhodes

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This week's again slightly shorter other Non League Show previewing Maidstone United's FA Cup Fifth Round tie at Coventry City on Monday evening:

https://audioboom.com/posts/8462624-23rd-february-2024-fa-cup-quarter-finals-and-clubs-in-crisis?playlist_direction=forward

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 Club's 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.

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Don't forget Ollie Bayliss's BBC Three Counties Radio Non League Show this evening (Monday 26 February), the show will feature Royston Town, Aylesbury United, AFC Dunstable and Milton Keynes Irish as well as features on New Managers, Relegation Battles and Promotion Races. As usual fill your boots at 6.00pm:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0h93gpb

Edited February 27 by Rhodes

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This week's other Non League Show with an interesting discussion on ground grading:

https://audioboom.com/posts/8466582-01st-march-ground-grading-or-stadium-accreditation-assessments?playlist_direction=forward

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 Club's 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 Club's converging.

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The latest Podcast aII about footbaII in Bedfordshire, it's a good listen as usual:

Edited March 1 by Rhodes

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Don't forget Ollie Bayliss's BBC Three Counties Radio Non League Show this evening (Monday 4 March), the show will feature Beaconsfield Town, Welwyn Garden City, Harpenden Town and Wormley Rovers as well as features on Local Derbies, Record Results and Postponements. Fill your boots at 6.00pm:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hbt95j

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A very interesting other Non League Show this week with previews of the FA Vase and FA Trophy Quarter Finals, good luck to former SSML Club North Greenford United tomorrow (Saturday 8 March) against Romford at Berkeley Fields:

The Non League Football Show / 08th March 2024 - FA Vase & FA Trophy Quarters - Macclesfield and North Greenford United (audioboom.com)

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

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On 25/03/2022 at 14:44, Rhodes said:

Do we know what the point of the England C team is

Apologies if there is disagreement here but what is the point of the England C team, I note they are playing Wales C later this month but every selection is a National League player, what is wrong with promising or talented young players further down the Pyramid or Maidstone United players following their recent FA Cup exploits:

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Ollie Bayliss's BBC Three Counties Radio Non League Show will be broadcast this evening (Monday 11 March) at 6.00pm, fill your boots. The show will feature, amongst other Club's, Amersham Town, Marlow FC, Hitchin Town and Amphtill Town as well as features on Managerial Changes, Title Race, Non League Crowds and Big Wins:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hbt95j

Edited March 15 by Rhodes

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The latest Podcast aII about footbaII in Bedfordshire with a brief report from the Milton Keynes Irish v Real Bedford 0-0 stalemate recently, eighteen minutes into the Podcast:

Edited March 14 by Rhodes

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This week's other Non League Show:

The Non League Football Show / 15th March 2024 - England C and Brentwood Town (audioboom.com)

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.

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Ollie Bayliss's BBC Three Counties Radio Non League Show will be broadcast this evening (Monday 18 March) at 6.00pm, featuring beleaguered Bishop's Stortford, Potters Bar Town and Biggleswade Town as well as features on Relegation, Promotion Races and Non-League Day next Saturday:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hfq800

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The latest Podcast aII about footbaII in Bedfordshire:

Edited March 21 by Rhodes