Western Football League

On this weeks Podcast we welcome a special guest presenter, Mr #footywatch talking about the Cystic Fibrosis Comfort Fund and his love for #nonleaguefootball. We also talk to Nailsea and Tickenham joint manager, Nic Steadman about the progress his side have made this season and his development as a coach and Bitton boss, Will Justin, reflects on his sides good run of form and his motivation to finish as high as he can.

On this weeks Podcast Barnstaple Town manager, Ben Watson, reflects on his sides path to this seasons Les Phillips Cup Final, as well as reflecting on how the weather disruption has impacted on his sides progress this season and Hallen boss Karl Baggaley explains why his side has benefited from youth and experience and why Exmouth Town have a lot to be thankful for in their bid for Southern League survival.

On this weeks Podcast, Brixham boss, Jason Couch, looks back on his sides first season back in the Toolstation Western League and discusses the competitive nature of the Premier Division as well as looking ahead to how his side can grow next season and Portishead Town manager, Key Mountford, reflects on a momentous win against promotion rivals Radstock Town and explains why he will only reflect on Portishead’s body of work at the end of the season, when the job is done.

On this weeks Podcast Torpoint Athletic boss Dean Cardew explains why he’s targeting a good run of form to finish this season and give his side the best possible start to the new campaign and Wells City Chairman, Steve Loxton, reflects on his time at the Club, the reality of running a Toolstation Western League side and the ambition that he hopes will continue after he steps away from the boardroom.

On this weeks Podcast Clevedon Town boss, Alex White, explains why ambitious sides should never get caught looking at the league table and why understanding players mental wellbeing is so important to the modern manger and Gillingham Town manager, Olly Feltham, talks about his sides climb away from the relegation places and his footballing apprenticeship that’s led him to the Gills dugout.

On this weeks Podcast we are proud to introduce the Toolstation Western League Finance Director, Dave Brammer, a former Premier League match official who shares his experiences of running the line in the professional game, as well as discussing the big issues facing the development and retention of match officials in the non league game. Dave also discusses the impact the cost of living crisis is having on Clubs and what the Western League are doing to support Clubs financially at this difficult time.

On this weeks Podcast Western League Fixture Secretary, George McCaffery, gives an update on the impact the weather has had on our fixtures, the Shepton Mallet Groundsman (Chairman), Rodney Neale, explains how he managed to get The Mallet’s Premier Division game on when every other game was off and talks about why Barnstaple Town were a very special side to host and Wincanton Town boss, Chris Wise, talks about his sides excellent form, their ambition and why he believes Brislington are the best team in the First Division.

On this weeks Podcast we meet the Western Leagues new General Secretary, Jen Greogory and we hear from Buckland Athletic boss, Dan Hart, who explains why he’s targeting a play off place and why the Homers Heath faithful can be so important to his sides big finish and Odd Down manager, Jason Maggs, reflects on a difficult season but looks ahead to a better future, making the case for why the Down should be looking Up not Down.

On this weeks Podcast it’s a return to the Press Box with Ian and Tom joined by Ross Reid from South West Sports News and Josh Thomas, formerly a sports reporter for the Weston Mercury and North Somerset Times. Ian and the Three Press Men discuss Falmouth Town’s success in the FA Vase, as well as reflecting on the title and play off races in the Premier and First Division.

On this weeks Podcast Oldland Abbotonians boss, Craig Laird, celebrates a much needed win and explains why he’s excited about the future for the O’s and why he wants to see more ambition from Bristol Clubs and Hengrove Athletic manager, Jamie Hillman, discusses the challenges his team has faced this season and why his focus is on keeping The Grove in the Western League.

On this weeks Podcast Shepton Mallet boss, Aaron Seviour, explains why his rebuilding job is ahead of schedule, helped by a next man up mentality and a squad that’s together and learning game by game. Bradford Town manager, Chris Carr, applauds the link between his players and the fans and explains why he and his coaches have worked hard to instil the Bradford Spirit and how that’s translating into improved performances on the pitch.

On this weeks Podcast Saltash United boss, Mackenzie Brown, reflects on his sides win against table toppers Clevedon Town and explains why he believes Clubs need to adapt to the changing winter pitches and Longwell Green Sports manager, Chris Alway, discusses why crowds have remained high after the refurbishment of the Community Centre Ground and why the First Division is as strong as he’s known it, a fact that’s making it so much harder for inexperienced sides, like his, to compete at the top of the table.

On this weeks Podcast Bridgwater United manager, Andy Llewelyn, described his sides epic FA Vase win against Farnham Town and how in the face of adversity, winning breeds confidence and Warminster Town boss, Rob Nash, talks about the development of his young side and why his focus is on consistency in the second half of this season.

On this weeks Podcast Western League Fixtures Secretary George McCaffery explains promotion, relegation and how postponements are impacting the fixture schedule. In our Manager interviews we hear from St Blazey joint boss Andrew Moon on why he knew his side could get something out of the game against League leaders Clevedon Town and how a topsy turvy season has helped the Green and Blacks evolve into life in the Western League and Bristol Telephones manager, Josh Bruton, explains why he wants his side to continue to go under the radar and why every game in the First Division is always competitive.

On this weeks Podcast Falmouth Town boss, Andrew Westgarth, reflects on an excellent 2023, capped off with a victory over Helston Athletic in front of a monster Boxing Day crowd that the Ambers will be hoping will return for their next tie in the FA Vase and Craig Berry discusses the learning curve Middlezoy Rovers have been on since joining the Western League, as well as describing what its taken to elevate his side from the County League into the National League System.

On this week Podcast the new Bridgwater United boss, Andy Llewelyn, reflects on his opening five games and explains why expectations at the Somerset Club remain high both on and off the pitch and Radstock Town’s Mr Loophole, Ray Johnston, describes why he fears a backlash from sides in the second half of the season and why he’s not a fan of Boxing Day matches, although they are at least a great leveller!

On this weeks Podcast Barnstaple Town joint manager, Ben Watson, discusses what attracted him to the Barum job and talks about his footballing philosophy and why he believes its important for Clubs to perform on and off the pitch, making a difference in their local community and Cribbs Reserves boss, Alec Mills, reflects on a bright start to life in the First Division and why a Boxing Day trip to Portishead means his side will need to take it easy on Christmas Day!

On this weeks Podcast Brixham boss, Jason Couch discusses why his sides run in the Vase this season is a bonus and why he’s looking forward to a really competitive festive fixture schedule and AEK Boko manage, Joe Pople, explains how a very early season break for a couple of weeks at the end of September helped his side overcome their early season inconsistency as well as looking ahead to his ultimate goal for promotion to Step 5.

On this weeks Podcast Helston Athletic manager, Matt Cusack, reflects on an impressive first half of the season for the Bluebirds, top of the Premier Division and still in 2 Cups has helped him get over disappointment in this seasons Vase and Brislington boss, Lee Perks, explains why he’s enjoying the challenge of trying to retain his First Division title and get the Club back to where they belong.

On this weeks Podcast Ilfracombe Town manager, Clem Bennellick, reflects on a penalty defeat to high flying Bridgwater United and a lack of football, not solely caused by the weather. Clem’s positivity gives Bluebirds fans hope that better results are around the corner, whilst Shirehampton boss, Liam Greening, gives an impassioned analysis of his sides current defensive woes, following two crazy goal filled matches with Keynsham Town over the past week.