Grassroots Plus

After nearly a decade at the helm Southwell City Manager is in the hotseat. We discuss progress being made and his aspirations for the club in the league and FA Vase.

Anthony Heppell, Media Manager at Bourne Town in the hot seat to talk about a second season at Step Four. We look at the lessons learned and building on the foundations laid last time around. 

This week we are joined by Phil Hiscox, Secretary of The Southwest Peninsular League, who describes some of the issues he encounters as the new season commences. 

Newark Town Chair Sarah Robinson joins us to talk about her role, aspirations and the challenges in the hot seat at a Step Five Club. We discuss issues such as generating income at the club, recruiting volunteers and running teams across the club.

Ian Hughes, United Counties League Facilities Director joins us.
We look changes to UCL members for this season, some of the local leagues in our area. We review last weekend's FA Cup games and look forward to the Vase. Mick's Moan gets his second moan of the season in.

This week, the FA Cup, the managers merry-go-round, appeals, some of the new boys, and a few who made a summer move. Plus an exciting link up with a Local radio station.

Episode 34
We are joined by Paul Rockley, Joe Skelton and Andy Porter as we take a look at the highs and lows of the past season. We also reveal the end of season awards.
Thank you to all our guests and most importantly, you the listener.
See You Next Season

Episode 33 - The Penultimate EditionWe review the weekend and this week's games and look forward to this weekends games. The league predictions continue for next season and the management merry go round kicks off.

Ian Hughes, The United Counties League’s Facilities Director joins us. We talk about last weekend's matches and look forward to the upcoming weekend including playoffs. We also discuss ground grading, division sizes and other issues as well as how our local leagues are shaping up. 

This week looks at the latest ups and downs and possible reprieves. Mick takes up fishing and Dave is looking for churches.We also invite you to get involved and ask for your nominations for the end of season awards.

We look back at the Easter games and the permutations for promotion and relegations. We consider ground grading options for Step 4 and some of the stories that you may not have heard.

John Pitts has been involved with grassroots football since the 1960’s, He has held multiple positions with Sittingbourne FC who he joined in the late 1990’s and helped steer through the trials of administration and getting the club back on an even keel.

Lewis Thorogood talks about Pinchbeck United and his multiple roles at the club. He gives an insight into the work required at a Step Six Club who are currently ground sharing and looking to return to their home. 

This podcast episode does what it says on the tin.

St Piran's Day
We round up the local results and the Vase - take a look at a few local leagues and county cups. It's all quiet on the restructure front but a few clubs are already confirming their play off places.