Western Football League

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.

On this weeks Podcast Street boss Paddy Behan reflects on why his side have proved so hard to beat, despite the rebuilding job he’s inherited since he’s taken over at the Tannery Ground and Wincanton Town manager, Chris Wise, explains why a bad day at the races spurred his side on to a win over Radstock and why his side have never had an injury crisis like the one they are experiencing this season.

Despite the best efforts of the weather, we still put out a Podcast with two manager interviews, both committed to developing young players. Richard Cherry the Wellington boss reflects on his sides difficult start to the season and how the Club have been rebuilding their squad since the start of this season and Keynsham Town co-manager, Marvin Brown, explains why despite disappointing results the K’s want to remain competitive in games and develop young players.

On this weeks Podcast Welton Rovers boss, Tom Smith, talks about his focus on progression despite a difficult start to the season, on and off the field and why he’s looking to younger players to tackle the challenge of long distance travel and Cadbury Heath assistant manager, Aaron Day, reflects upon an uncertain end to last season and an inconsistent start to this campaign.

On this weeks Podcast, Clevedon Town boss, Alex White, reflects on his sides fantastic start to the season, despite a difficult summer, and the benefits the Seasiders are getting from working on their shape and structure and Longwell Green manager, Chris Always, looks back on a great win in the Vase and looks ahead to a bright future for his young side and explains why he believes 14 teams could be in the play-off shake up this season.

This week Barnstaple Town Chairman, Bill Wilson, reflects on a tragic week for Barum, joining the Podcast to express his thanks to the Football Family for the support and compassion they have shown at this difficult time and Odd Down boss, Jason Maggs, reflects on the rebuilding job he’s done this season and how he’s hoping his side will now be able to progress and improve on last seasons league position.

On this weeks Podcast Shepton Mallet boss, Aaron Seviour, discusses his sides season of transition and how he is looking to develop a whole Club ethos, building from the Club’s youth teams into the First team and the new Hallen boss, Karl Baggaley, talks about the potential that attracted him to the Club and we enjoy a special interview with Mind in Somerset to mark World Mental Health Day.

On this weeks Podcast Falmouth Town manager, Andrew Westgarth, describes the jubilation of a late winner at Buckland, what his side learned about the Western League last season and his ambition to compete against the best sides in the Premier Division this season and Bristol Telephones assistant manager, Russell Holt, explains why his side are on track to progress in the First Division and what it means for him and manager John Allen to get the band back together!