Grassroots Plus

Episode 5 - Phil Hiscox

We catch up with South West Peninsular League Secretary Phil Hiscox, We look at the long term future for parks football, and the availability of council and community facilities. We also discuss whether too much focus is being put on facilities than pitches themselves. Phil answers the question "Who'd be a league secretary" as well as a couple of sporting achievements. All the usual reviews and your usual football fix.

Episode 4 - Clay Cross Town

Clay Cross Town - Secretary: Nobby Clark returns to talk about life at Mill Lane after a torrid end to last season and hectic summer, He dispels some of the rumours regarding the business model at the club and looks at improvements to the pitch and facilities. We also review the Vase and look forward to a busy weekend.

Episode 3 - Rob Hornby

Rob Hornby owner of "AroundtheGrounds" charity blog joins us to talk about his work with the Nottinghamshire FA and Nottinghamshire Senior League. Rob has some big news to announce regarding the NSL this season. We look at Feeder League football in the County as well as reviewing the weeks action and looking forward to the weekend

Episode 2 - Ian Hughes

United Counties League Facilities Director Ian Hughes returns, We look at last week's action in the FA Cup. We talk about the Lincolnshire leagues and some of the leagues that feed in to the United Counties. Ian also has a few predictions.

The New Season Begins

This week Max Bailey from Emma's Ground guide joins us as we look at the first week of UCL action. We look at the activity over the summer and have a few predictions for the new season. The FA Cup starts this weekend and we pick out some of the choice ties.

Season's End - One half of Emma's Ground Guide

Max Bailey joins us as we look at the season as it finishes. We look at our local Step 5 and 6 Club's seasons. We have the GRP season awards plus all the usual news and reviews. A big thank you to our sponsors for 2024 - Gusto Homes, all our guests and most importantly the listeners.

Kevin Bishop - Mousehole AFC

Kevin Bishop, Director, Media and Education Outreach at Mousehole AFC talks about life and his role in England's most South Westerly Pyramid Club. The finacial and time costs in travel, fundraising, the club's unique selling points along with a passion for football and involving younger people in to the running of the club. We round up the last weekend in the UCL and look forward to the weekend's games, plus your invitation to nominate your team of the year. 

The End of the Season gets closer.

As the end of the season approaches we look at who has secured promotion, who has secured a playoff, who has it all to do while other teams are watching the relegation trap door. Some teams are already down while others will sweat on a reprieve and some will be happy to see the season out.

Phil Hiscox - The SWPL and Postponements

Philip Hiscox @phiscox46 League Secretary of The South West Peninsula Football League talks about the large number of games that have been postponed this season and the knock on effects, we discuss artificial surfaces and ground grading. Phil recalls the South west groundhop and a memorable game. We look at the Vase and a bit of local news and invite you to get involved.

Matt Harrison - A Merthyr lad living in Spain.

Matt Harrison - A Merthyr lad living in Spain talks about supporting Malaga C de F home and away including hosting a podcast. He recalls his time living in Slovakia along with a memorable match and Salford City pre "Class of 92". We review last weekend and look at some of the local and not so local news, plus your chance to get involved with our end of season awards.

Episode 32 - The Season Run In Has Started

We take a look at last weekend's action, A local club looking for a new home, the cost of match day officials, a chairman announces his forthcoming departure. The Poacher Line reaches Skegness, while the final countdown starts. Clubs having to change venues to fit games in plus some local and international news.

Episode 31 - Gav Cooper, Crowle Colts

Gav Cooper Manager at Crowle Colts returns, He talks about their season so far, changing leagues, ground improvements, an upcoming cup final and the work of the "The Iron Foundation" Gav also recalls a memorable match. We look at last weekend's action, the predictions for promotion, and your extreme weather matches. 
You can visit the foundation here: https://www.ironfoundation.co.uk/

Episode 30 - Max Oldham - Playing in the USA, England and a World Cup

Max Oldham in the Hotseat, He talks about growing up and playing football in America, moving to England and playing in the Isthmian League. Receiving an unexpected call up and playing in the CONIFA World Cup. Forming Half Turn, championing  wellbeing for non-league footballers, caring for players, on and off the pitch. The Poacher Line reaches Boston, we review last week's results, look at the promotion race and Max recalls a memorable game. You can visit Half Turn here: https://halfturn.com/

Episode 29 - Joe Skelton - Matchdays

Joe Skelton visits, we talk about his Youtube channel Match Days, commentating, reporting and ladies football. We look at last weekend's results, the step 5 projections and your famous players seen playing at grassroots level. Joe recalls his most memorable match from a huge number seen.

Episode 28 - Premier League to Non League.

Luke Castledine is in the hotseat, talking about his love of the Grassroots game and Manchester United. along with his Premier League to Non League and Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Football Twitter / X Accounts. We look at last weekend's results and Luke compares the Professional matchday experience with the grassroots one. Dave struggles with Italian and we travel towards Boston by train. We look at your responses to last week's question and Luke makes a five year prediction. Your weekly non-league fix sponsored by Gusto Homes.
 
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