Western Football League

On this weeks Podcast, Buckland Athletic manager, Dan Hart, considers why the standing of his Club both on and off the pitch has put a target on the Bucks in recent seasons and talks about the Clubs outstanding catering for fans and players alike. Craig Loxton, the Wells City boss, reflects on what its been like coming into a new Club and how he’s driven by his ambition to build a long term legacy. We also hear from Dan James, Community Fundraiser at Mind in Somerset, promoting some up and coming events that involve the Jewson Western League, as well as reflecting on his colourful relationship with some sporting greats.

On this weeks Podcast, Paulton Rovers boss, Ray Johnston, explains why his win over Bridgwater United was closer than the scoreline suggests and why there’s still work to do get his ambitious Rovers side where he’d like them to be and Shirehampton manager, Liam Greening, gives an insight into the rebuilding process that Clubs go through and how he believes his Club will improve as a result of the hard work that was done last season.

On this weeks Podcast, Nailsea and Tickenham double act, Nic Steadman and Jamie Smith, reflect on their strong start to this seasons campaign, including a historic run in the FA Cup and look ahead to how the Club needs to continue its progression, on and off the pitch and Sturminster Newton boss, Nick Squires, talks about his Clubs journey to the Jewson Western League and the philosophy that’s underpins the Clubs ambitions for the future.

On this weeks Podcast, Barnstaple Town boss, Ben Potter, looks back on a positive start to this seasons campaign, including an impressive win over Falmouth Town in the FA Cup. Ben talks about the rebuilding job that’s underway at Barum and the importance of the passionate support given by the Clubs fans. And Hallen manager, Karl Baggaley, is keeping his cards close to his chest! Karl talks about the benefits that come from continuity and why he believes the quality of the First Division is as good as its ever been.

On this weeks Podcast, Wellington boss, Richard Cherry talks about the hard work his Club have done on and off the pitch that’s enabled their strong start to this season and Bradford Town manager, Chris Carr, talks about a positive preseason thats built his sides success on the pitch this season and how the work of the Clubs volunteers has transformed Trowbridge Road off the pitch.

On this weeks Podcast, Ivybridge Towns Wayne Gamble, a manager who really backs his side, reflects on a difficult start to life in the Premier Division with relief coming in the FA Cup and Calne Town boss, Craig Kent, talks about his Clubs unexpected return to the Western League and explains why he’s feeling ambitious for his side in their seasons First Division campaign.

On this weeks Podcast, Clevedon Town manager, Alex White, discusses an up and down start to this seasons campaign, setting out his targets for the Seasiders and reflecting on the strength in depth of the Premier Division and Bitton boss, Will Justin, looks back on a hard pre-season and plots The Ton’s path back to the Premier Division. Plus, Ian and George McCaffery draw the Les Phillips Cup Preliminary Round matches.

Our 1st episode this season is a Podcast from the Press Box! Ross Reid from South West Sports News joins Paul Jenkins, Print Sports Editor for the Western Gazette, Mid Somerset Series, Somerset Guardian, Frome Standard and Bath Chronicle, to preview the 2024/25 Jewson Western League Season. Plus Andy Jordan, the Jewson South West Regional Managing Director, talks about his aspirations for Jewson’s new partnership with the Western League.

On the last Podcast of the season Tom and Ian look back on the Les Phillips Cup Final and Shepton Mallet boss, Aaron Seviour, reflects on the way his side bounced back from the disappointment of last seasons defeat to take the League Cup from an experienced Barnstaple Town side. Aaron explains how he’s looking for a quieter pre-season and why he knows as reigning League Cup holders, The Mallet will have a target on their backs going into next season.

On this weeks Play Off Winners Podcast we celebrate an extraordinary season for Falmouth Town and get their manager, Andrew Westgarth’s take on a historic season for the Cornish Club and Brislington boss, Lee Perks reflects on one of the most dramatic Play Off Final wins ever seen at any level of football, as Bris make their return to the Premier Division.

On this weeks Champions Edition Podcast, Matt Cusack, manager of Premier Division Champions, Helston Athletic reflects on a season where his team realised their potential and achieved their ultimate goal. First Division Champions, Portishead Town boss, Kye Mountford, reflects on a season where his sides exceeded all expectations, including their managers! Kye provides an honest assessment on what life will mean for him and the Posset next season and considers the lesson that can be learnt from other successful Somerset Clubs as Portishead look to establish themselves in the Premier Division in 2024/25.

On this weeks Podcast Welton Rovers boss, Ben Carter explains why he believes developing players is as much about developing character as it is about developing footballing skills and why his baptism of fire has enabled his players to develop their confidence against the top sides in the Premier Division and Cheddar boss, Matt Huxtable, reflects on what brings fans to Cheddar and why he’s committed to seeing his side fight for their Western League status.

On this weeks Podcast Wellington manager, Richard Cherry, reflects on his side win against promotion candidates Helston Athletic and the desire of the Club to build upon their impressive form in the second half of this season and Brislington boss, Lee Perks, looks back on a different season to the one his Division One champions enjoyed last time out and why his side have found consistency much harder to come by this time out.

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.