Grassroots Plus

Snow, Ice and Fog

A distinct lack of football played over the weekend and a change of plan sees us look at the weekend's results. Some Vase action, a long journey made to see football, as well as previews of the forthcoming weekend.

Episode 19 - Kie Harper - Football against Anxiety

Kie Harper returns, overcoming Anxiety to visit different football grounds, the non league family stepped up to the mark, new friends, invitations, lifts to games and much more. Getting behind the mic at one club, A sport for Room 101, A low and a high in sporting moments and looking to the future.
This weeks episode is kindly sponsored by 'To Be A Poacher', Simon Ashberry's 2nd Boston Town history book, first published in 2022 and featuring details of every game they've played since 1964 plus club records, such as all-time top goal scorers and most appearances.
It's also packed with archive photos and tales from behind the scenes by supporters and former players.
Copies are £15 plus £2.50 postage if you're having it delivered. You can by the book at Boston Town on match days or online from the club's online Etsy shop.

Brett Hovey, Referee, Assistant, Welfare Officer and Builder

Brett Hovey in the hotseat. Talks about his role as the man in the middle, running the line, welfare office, coaching across the grassroots and professional game. We have a best and worst moment and a sport for room 101 as all the pieces come together.

Happy Birthday Mick

Andy Porter re-joins us for his monthly visit, Mick celebrates his birthday. We look at two league's responses to discipline issues, We choose greatest Manchester United and Nottingham Forest players in our lifetimes. We put a sport in to Room 101. All our usual previews and reviews plus your invitation to get involved.

Owen Hardwick - Clipstone FC

Owen Hardwick Media manager at Clipstone talks about his role as he embarks on a University degrees away from home. Becoming Notts FA Young Volunteer of the year and branching into broadcasting. He also has some exciting news regarding the club's future. A heart-breaking moment, an item for room 101 plus all the usual previews and reviews.

Simon Ashberry, The Midland League and Fanzines and Boston.

Simon Ashberry joins us to look at the (Old) Midland League, following Boston during the 70s and 80s. We also take a quick look at the modern day Boston Town. We also reminisce about Fanzines, an Item for Room 101, a heart breaking moment and team of the week. Plus all your views and reviews.

Melton Town - Dean Williams

Dean Williams - Long time supporter of Melton Town talks about the early days of supporting the club, the joys of playing in a groundshare 20 miles from home and looking forward to a return home to Melton. An item for 101 and a heartbreaking moment. All the usual reviews and previews.

Ed Mayes - Photographing Grassroots Football

Ed Mayes talks about the pros and cons of Grassroots Football photography. His favourite grounds, his heart-breaking moments in sport and an item for Room 101. We have a league look, the reviews and previews, plus an unlikely performance of the week.

Grimsby United - Davie Cooper

Davie Cooper owner and manager of Grimsby United talks about juggling family, working around the world, football,an item for Room 101 and a heartbreak. We look at the Lincolnshire league plus the reviews and previews.

The Three Stooges

Forces Football, VAR and a Cornishman, Andy Porter joins us to look at Forces Football, Step 5 Clubs in the FA Cup, VAR another works team and a certain team in Cornwall. All the usual reviews and previews

Works Football

Works Football
This week we take a look at Works teams, some past and present, We look at a few lesser know leagues. There is a moan for Room 101, and a tribute to a Grassroots Hero that sadly passed away last week. We have the reviews and previews plus Performance of the week (which goes to a goalkeeper).

Episode 9 - Paul Rockley.

UEFA B licensed, coaching from the age of 21, managed at 23, Paul Rockley talks about life in Grassroots football at the sharp end, highs, lows, budget constraints and chairman. Has been involved with clubs including AFC Mansfield, Eastwood CFC, Coalville, Carlton Town, Rainworth and Clipstone. Paul names his grassroots hero and a Room 101 item, plus a prediction.

Episode 8 - Ollie Bayliss - A life long passion for Grassroots Football

University Graduate, ex Club Mascot, Senior Content Creator and Breakfast Show Producer, Football Show Presenter on BBC Local Radio, and the name behind a "go to" Twitter account with almost 60,000 followers Ollie Baylis talks about his lifelong love of Grassroots Football. He has a Hero and an item for Room 101, plus our usual reviews and previews

Episode 7 - Southwell City - John Cunningham

This week’s podcast features the wonderful @southwellcityfc and life at 2 grounds with 41 teams, includes a history lesson and the prestigious team of the week award. A certain sports reporter is thrown into the limelight,

Episode 6 - Ollerton Town

Ollerton Town chairman Liam Kent returns to talk about reviving the club after a turbulent six months. We discuss the day to day running of the club and once again the importance of volunteers. We have a grassroots hero and a potentially contentious item for Room 101. Reviews and previews, it's all here.