Robin Bourne joins us for the last podcast of the year. He reflects on almost a half century in local football, officiating at games including a game at Wembley, serving as chairperson in a local Football Association, his pride when his son was appointed to the Football League list. We look at a few Christmas games past, last weekend's Vase and loo…

Steve Penny is an author of many non league football books, has been programme editor for several clubs as well as sports writer and editor with several newspapers and as a freelancer, His current book is raising money for The Offside Trust an organisation committed to supporting survivors of sexual abuse and working to make sport safer for childre…

A long-time supporter and head of media at Bourne Town, Anthony Heppell joins us to talk about his role at the club. We look at the prospects of the existing team as they look forward to a tie in the FA Vase. We also look at the new developments at Abbey Lawns with regard to the club's future plans and sustainability. We look at the winners and the…

This week's guest in Max Bailey from Emma's Ground Guide, With the season roughly at the half way point we look at how teams have progressed so far in the United Counties North and Division 1, Lincs League, Central Midlands Alliance and the Nottinghamshire Senior League. We discuss the popularity of the Vase and the FA Trophy. We also have a local …

A fixture change as this week's guest gets a late call in to work. We look back at last weekend's UCL Premier North games and a ban in Bridlington. We have the local lookout, winners and losers and The FA's National League System Stadium Accreditation documents for 2024-25. Uncle Albert visits Hampshire and a few stories you may not have heard.…

A slight change of plan this week, We look back at the Vase that sees the UCL best represented league left in the competition. We have the local lookout, winners and losers and the next season allocation predictions have started already. Uncle Albert visits Merseyside and a few stories you may not have heard.…

A member of Bourne Town's record breaking Class of '91, playing for The Wakes for 12 years. Having played and managed in Grassroots football Tony is now involved with Newark Town's men's side who are enjoying their highest ever level of pyramid football. We look back to a cold winter of postponements as well as this weekend's upcoming Vase games. A…

Cotgrave FC Adam Flint, Vice Chairman, Adult Club Secretary and First Team Coach talks about a club at the heart of their community, plans for the future, ambitions on and off the pitch with 37 teams across the club attracting local players who play for the love of the game and three figure attendances. We look at another Yorkshire league, the non …

Gav Rice returns, we look at his Park Run bug, sport in Schools and the new innovations at Step 7 such as body cams and disciplinary points system. Gav also talks about a law he'd like to see changed. We review last week's Vase activity, a North Yorkshire League with a team of medics and dentists, David v Goliath in Northern Ireland plus the winner…

This week we look at the stories outside the pyramid, and a comprehensive look at this weekend's Vase games and a peek at the draw for the FA Cup First round proper. We update the winners and losers, visit North Riding and discover a UEFA competition we had not heard of, and International football's longest losing streak changes hands twice.…

Craig Embleton - Ollerton Town. followed the club since childhood having gone with his Grandad, helped Liam out with the media whilst he was at uni. Joined the committee whilst still in school & became secretary 7 years. We look at a new start after a torrid few years and the way forward. We make a trip to North Yorkshire and round up the news you …

Just Mick and Dave this week, A UCL Premier North round up, some bizarre postponements and a few derby names. We discuss a new disciplinary points system in the feeder leagues as well as teams promoted and relegated out of the UCL. We look at the Leicestershire Senior league and some of the news you may have missed around the country.…

Dean Williams returns as he celebrates his first year as chairperson of the Wheelchair Football Association. We look at his role and the important work of the WFA within Powerchair Football. We also discuss disability sport and inclusivity. Dean also reflects on being able to watch grassroots football as a fan rather than being involved in the day …

Bartley Ramsey, Long time Finn Harps supporter and club historian joins us. He explains the differences between the League of Ireland and The Irish league, we look at the European conference league, and following Harps across Ireland, How the game competes with Rugby and GAA Sports. We review the forth coming Vase and have your answers to last week…

Gary Small -Long time fan of Stranraer talks about his involvement with the club his father played for, starting a walking football team. We talk about Scottish Football and Gary's experience of Policing Professional matches and his work as a regional officer with Versus Arthritis. A league look and a meander down a canal plus the usual review. Any…

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 s…

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.…

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…

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.Grassroots Plus

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.Grassroots Plus

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.Grassroots Plus

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 wee…

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.Grassroots Plus

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 invi…

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 en…

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.…

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 her…

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 Bosto…

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.Grassroots Plus

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 It…

Episode 27 - Tom Carter joins us to chat about his media work in grassroots football, commentating, writing, radio and podcasting from an early age whilst also studying sports journalism. Tom also recalls his memorable game. We review last weekends results, look at more predictions and look at your best ground hops. https://open.spotify.com/show/7f…

Rob Hornby is in the hotseat, talks about his life in Non League Football, club and league level, programme editor, groundhop organiser and his charity blog. We look at the forthcoming Vase games and review last weekends games. We take a train towards Skegness and look at your answers to last week's question. You can find Rob's blog here: https://a…

Nobby Clark - Secretary at Clay Cross Town talks about Step 6 life after promotion, the logistical, travelling and financial changes and planning for the future. He recalls a game imprinted in memory. We review last weekend's action and look at some of your favourite ground names and a quick look at the Step 5 predictions.…

Ian Braid, owner of Docia Sport, Former CEO of British Athletes Commission, Lewes FC Owner, Sport Aid, talks about the importance of mental health support right across sport from grassroots to professional. He recalls interesting days with British athletes following the Athens Olympics right up to London 2012. We review last weekends results, take …

Andy Sutton visits to talk about his passion for matchday programmes, owning a collection of over 125,000 issues. He also runs The Archives.Football online database and recalls over 30 years of following Grantham Town. We review last weekend's results, look at the Vase as well as looking at your answers to the "Is the Pyramid good for Grassroots Fo…

The New Year started with disruption due to the weather in the East Midlands and beyond. We look at what action took place. We also look at the rising cost of watching grassroots football, and ask if the pyramid is good for clubs with implications of overstretching themselves financially to achieve promotion.…

This week's Episode is sponsored by "To be a Poacher", Simon Ashberry's second book chronicling the history of Boston Town, first published in 2022 and features every game they have played since 1964. Andy Porter returns to discuss player conduct, financial stability of clubs, the usual reviews, previews and gossip.…

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.Grassroots Plus

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…

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.Grassroots Plus

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 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 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.Grassroots Plus

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.Grassroots Plus

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.Grassroots Plus

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.Grassroots Plus

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 previewsGrassroots Plus

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).…

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, pl…

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…