In episode twelve of The Speaking Frankly Football Show, we are thrilled to welcome our special guest, Chris Berezai, the visionary founder and organiser of Groundhop UK. In this episode, Chris will share the inspiring journey of how he came up with the idea for Groundhop. This unique initiative celebrates lower-league football by encouraging fans to visit multiple matches one weekend. He will discuss the tremendous growth of this concept over the years and the significant financial boost it has provided to numerous clubs across the league, enhancing their sustainability and community engagement. Listeners will learn how to participate in this exciting experience as the upcoming NWCFL Groundhop weekend approaches, beginning on Friday, February 28th.

As we delve into non-league football, we’ll also provide a comprehensive roundup of the NWCFL results from the past week, discussing key highlights and performances. Additionally, we will address several pressing and controversial topics currently shaking the football community, including Banbury United's ongoing financial challenges and the intriguing prospects of a potential merger between Bedford Town and Real Bedford football clubs.

In another segment, we’ll spotlight Farsley Celtic, who continue to make headlines. Recently, the club appointed Neil Redfearn, a former manager of Leeds United, as their new head coach. No sooner did Redfearn take charge than Pav Singh, who recently resigned from his position as manager, has returned to the club as Neil’s assistant, creating a fascinating dynamic in their coaching setup.

On a more humorous note, we’ll tackle an unusual incident regarding West Allotment Celtic's match against Seaham Red Star, which was postponed just 30 minutes before kick-off due to an unexpected layer of goose droppings covering a significant portion of the pitch. The bizarre circumstances have led many to speculate about the possibility of foul play.

In the show's final segment, we will examine the fixtures scheduled for the upcoming weekend in the NWCFL and offer our expert analysis and predictions for each match.

We will also take a moment to pay tribute to the late Paul Griffiths, the former chairman of Skelmersdale United, who recently passed away. His contributions to the club and the wider football community will be fondly remembered.

Join us for this exciting episode filled with insightful discussion, passionate commentary, and a few laughs, only on The Speaking Frankly Football Show!

In episode 11 of The Speaking Frankly Football Show, we're thrilled to welcome special guest Dale Woods Snr, the proud father of Josh Woods.

Josh a lifelong Liverpool fan went head to head with Liverpool, playing for Accrington Stanley in the 3rd round of the FA Cup at Anfield. Dale shares his perspective on the exhilarating journey his family has experienced since the draw for this round was announced.

We also dive into Tamworth's narrow miss of a million-pound opportunity in the FA Cup after holding Spurs to a gritty draw for 90 minutes, especially with the recent changes to replay rules.

The show doesn't shy away from controversy as we revisit Farsley Celtic, which is now in further turmoil following manager Pav Singh's resignation.

We'll analyse Clitheroe's current situation, especially in the wake of their chairman stepping down and the implications of recent budget cuts, as new manager Sean McConville is settling into his role.

To round things off, we’ll provide insights into the weekend’s NWCFL fixtures and our expert analysis and predictions.

All this and much more await you in this episode!

In this comprehensive episode of The Speaking Frankly Football Show, we conduct an in-depth analysis of NWFCL match results over the festive period, providing a thorough update on team standings and performances.

As clubs submit applications for promotion to the non-league pyramid, we evaluate several contenders and the scenarios that could influence Skem United’s fate—potentially aiding their bid to avoid relegation or ultimately relegating them to the Cheshire League or the Liverpool Premier League. We candidly discuss the potential implications for the club if they face a relegation scenario.

We also delve into the latest developments within Skelmersdale United, including AJ Vergette’s inaugural experience in radio commentary.

In the show's second segment, we address the ongoing challenges faced by Farsley Celtic and explore other contentious topics within the non-league landscape.

Finally, we preview the upcoming weekend fixtures, offering expert insights and predictions to round up the episode.

Join us for this and more as we continue to Speak Frankly.

Get ready for this week's episode of The Speaking Frankly Football Show!

In part one, we'll dive into the disappointing aftermath of Skelmersdale United’s recent defeat at Holker Old Boys and eagerly recap all the thrilling results from the northwest counties over the past week.

In part two, we're thrilled to welcome our special guest, former Premier League referee Mark Halsey, who will share his insights on all the controversial issues that unfolded over the weekend, both in the Premier League and the non-league scene.

In the show's final segment, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to the upcoming festive fixtures in the northwest counties and unveil our predictions for those matches. It's happening on The Speaking Frankly Football Show, and you won’t want to miss it!

In episode 8, we’re gearing up for another exciting exploration into the world of non-league football! We’ll tackle the ongoing debate about the 3 p.m. TV blackout and ponder whether it still holds relevance today. What effects might this policy have on football, both professionally and at grassroots levels?

We are thrilled to announce that Kevin Towey, the Ashton Town Manager, will be our special guest this week. Before stepping into management, Kev enjoyed an impressive career in non-league football, racking up over 700 appearances and scoring more than 300 goals.

We can’t wait to give you a comprehensive round-up of the week’s results and share our bold predictions for the weekend’s matches. Join us for all this and more on The Speaking Frankly Football Show!

In this bumper edition of the show, we have an exciting lineup of guests joining us. First, we welcome Liam Page and Darren Moore, the joint managers of Runcorn Town. When they stepped in, the club struggled at the bottom of the NWC Division One South, having yet to secure a point. However, thanks to their management, Runcorn Town has successfully climbed out of the bottom three.

We also have David Dodds, the Chairman of West Allotment Celtic, on the show to share his insights. He’ll delve into the club's challenges, which nearly brought it to the brink of folding. Fortunately, there is good news—West Allotment Celtic is making a strong comeback and fighting back against the odds.

As the discussion progresses, we’ll tackle this week’s controversial subjects, culminating in a round-up of the latest NWCFL results. We’ll wrap up with our predictions for the upcoming weekend's fixtures. It promises to be an engaging and informative episode!

In episode 6 of 'The Speaking Frankly Football Show,' we explore the impactful and often debated issues in non-league football, engage in meaningful conversation with our special guest, Paul Jones, Manager of FC Isle of Man, and, in the final part of the show, we celebrate the recent NWCFL results while casting our optimistic gaze toward the exciting matches at the weekend.

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In the upcoming episode of "The Speaking Frankly Football Show,' we're gearing up for an exciting discussion with Armin Pishro & Will Leach from "The Mighty Shakers Podcast." They shed light on the complexities surrounding Bury FC and their ongoing challenges off the field.

We'll also welcome Atherton LR manager, Dave Jones, as our first studio guest. At just 25 years old, he's poised to make a significant mark as one the most promising managers in the North West. With his team finishing second last season and narrowly missing out on promotion in the semi-finals of the playoffs, fans are eager to see if they can maintain their position at the top of the NWCD1N this season.

All eyes are will be on the controversial Premier League referee David Coote, as we aim to explore what the future holds for him following recent events.

As always, we'll wrap the show up with our anticipated round-up of the NWCFL and share our predictions for the upcoming weekend's matches.

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