Western Football League

On this weeks Podcast we hear from two Championship managers. Mousehole boss Jake Ash reflects on an incredible season for the Seagulls and an even more impressive celebration of the Premier Division title success and Brislington manager, Lee Perks, talks about his sides incredible form in the Division One this season and consequences of their voluntary relegation from last season.

On this weeks Podcast the eternal optimist, John Bowers, describes why the failure of Project South West means to Sherborne Town, as well as giving out his best away days in the Western League and Hengrove Athletic boss, Jamie Hillman, reflects on a season of too many dropped points as he looks for progression next season and considers on the importance of keeping his best players at the football club.

On this weeks Podcast Falmouth Town manager Andrew Westgarth reflects on the competitive nature of the Toolstation Western League and how he’s looking for his team to progress next season and Warminster Town manager Rob Nash explains why he only stepped into the role for a couple of games, but he’s got a taste for rebuilding the Club after some solid performances from his young side this season.

On this weeks Podcast Ian is joined by a Special Guest host, Kieran Baggs, the manager of FA Vase semi-finalists and former Western League side, Corsham Town. Also on the Podcast, Barnstaple Town manager, Craig Laird, explains why he’s been impressed with the standard his side have come up against in the Western League and Craig looks ahead to a very busy April for Barum and Longwell Green boss, Chris Always, looks back on his sides development in 2023 and explains why he’s excited about his Clubs progression next season.

On this weeks Podcast Keynsham Town joint-manager, Marvin Brown, explains why he's hopeful that Keynsham's difficult season will bring real benefits to his players development both this season and next and Wells City manager, Shaun Potter, reflects on a season of over achievement that dangles the prospect of promotion as well as the torture of the play offs!

On this weeks Podcast Saltash United boss Danny Lewis explains why his focus is solely on what the Ashes can achieve in their remaining games and the League Table will take care of itself and Hallen manager, Stu Jones, talks about why the First Division has been made more competitive by the number of Bristol sides in it this season and lifts the lid on the psychology of the half time team talk!

On this weeks Podcast, Alex White, talks about a challenging 2023 for The Seasiders, but why he believes his young team will have learnt from their mistakes and Bishop Sutton First Team Coach, Dean Horseman, talks about his sides promotion chances and the challenges he’s experienced running sides at Step 5.

On this weeks Podcast John Pool, Chairman of the Toolstation Western League, talks about the future of league following the collapse of the proposed Western Peninsula League. We also hear from Torpoint Athletic boss, Dean Cardew, reflecting on a long overdue away win, as well as his targets for the rest of the season and Oldland Abbotonians assistant manager, Lee Lintern, talks about his Clubs ambitions to progress out of the Western League and how they have learnt from their progress and performances last season.

On this weeks Podcast Millbrook manager, Mackenzie Brown explains why he’s looking up the table rather than down, despite the challenges his side face in competing in the Western League Premier Division and Wincanton Town boss, Chris Wise, explains how a friendly against near neighbours Sherborne Town helped his side to cast out the demons of the Brislington defeat and get back on track with Saturdays win over Tytherington Rocks.

On this weeks Podcast Ilfracombe Town boss, Clem Bennellick, talks about his sides positive run of results, his thoughts on mental health in the game and where he see’s the Bluebirds sitting in the Premier Division pecking order and Nailsea and Tickenham joint-manager, Nic Steadman, reflects on his sides meteoric rise this season and both guests reflect on the news that the Western Peninsula League merger is far from certain.

On this weeks Podcast Welton Rovers manager, Tom Smith, reflects on a memorable victory against Bridgwater United and the good run of form his side are enjoying this year and Shirehampton boss, Liam Greening, gives an insight into his footballing philosophy and how his team have been at the best when their backs have been against the wall.

On this weeks Podcast Bridgewater United boss, Dave Pearse talks about success in the Vase and his philosophy on penalty shoot outs and Bishops Lydeard First Team Coach, Ben Robinson, explains why the Lyds are putting their faith in youth.

On this weeks podcast Helston Athletic boss Matt Cusack talks about what its like to play football on a Saturday and why the Blues continue to work on their defensive performances as they develop into one of the teams to beat in the Western League and Dave Wilkinson, a stalwart supporter Radstock Town, talks about his role on the Premier League Stadium Fund and explains what Clubs need to put in place to access funding that can improve their grounds.

On this weeks podcast we hear from Phil Hucker a Cheddar stalwart raising money for MND and Western League Fixture Secretary George MacCaffery talks about where the bad weather postponements have left the Western League fixture list.

On this weeks Press Podcast Special, Western League Social Media Manager, James Healey, joins Ross Reid from South West Sports News and Josh Thomas, Sports Reporter with the Weston Mercury and the North Somerset Times. The team talk about the season so far, the new Western Peninsula League, Mental Health and the weather!

On this weeks Podcast Sherborne Town Chairman, John Bowers, explains why he believes the Zebras are a better team than their League position would suggest and why he’s happier with a heaving bar than a 5 nil win and Radstock Town boss, Ray Johnston, talks about the Miners progress this season and why he hopes they can build upon a really good win on Bank Holiday Monday, as they face some tougher tests to come this month.

On this weeks Podcast Shepton Mallet manager, Aaron Seviour, talks about his footballing journey to the Mallet dugout and his pride in taking up an opportunity that was just too good to pass up and Brislington boss Lee Perks explains why 2022 was a good year for Briz and why he’s happy to be chasing rather than leading the First Division title race.

On this weeks Podcast we hear from Mouseholes Jake Ash and Wellingtons Alex Pope, reflecting on the tragic deaths of Rheiss McLean and Lloyd Manning and what other Clubs can learn about the fight for mental health support. We also hear from the League Chairman, John Pool, and South West Peninsula League Secretary, Phil Hiscox, about the plans for the merger, including what the new League will be called!

On this weeks Podcast we hear from Buckland Athletic boss Dan Hart, reflecting on their impressive run in this seasons FA Vase and Bristol Telephones manager, Joe People, looks back on the progress his side have made since the start of this season.

On this weeks Podcast, Toolstation Western League Fixture Secretary, George McCaffery, talks about the impact a bad weekend of weather has had on the fixtures and AEK Boco Manager, Spencer Thomas, explains why he’s been putting square pegs in round holes and why he’s committed to the Clubs philosophy of developing young players, even when results don’t go their way.