Manx Radio's Friday Sport
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago -Manx Radio's SportsCast is a look at all aspects of Manx sport, interviews with teams, competitors and more through interviews, propgrammes and features.
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Friday Sport Preview (26-4-24)
April 26, 2024 17:45 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBIn tonight's programme - the first rounds proper of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup await this weekend in Manx football; A big day is in store at Mooragh Park for the 2024 Manx cup finals to conclude the domestic rugby season: And two of the Isle of Man's top boxers are preparing for a big night in the ring in Liverpool on Saturday Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Jade Burden and Jamie Devine
HIGHLIGHTS - FC Isle of Man vs AFC Liverpool (20-4-24)
April 23, 2024 15:28 - 7 minutes - 6.42 MBMatch highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and AFC Liverpool at The Bowl Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Sam Palmer
Saturday Sport Classified (20-4-24)
April 20, 2024 16:38 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBThe round-up of the latest Isle of Man football and rugby action on the Isle of Man on Saturday, 20 April 2024.
Friday Sport Preview (19-4-24)
April 19, 2024 18:01 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBIn tonight's programme - After a busy midweek schedule of league matches, cup competition takes centre-stage in Manx football this weekend; In rugby, the final qualifier for this year's Manx Cup final awaits in the north of the Island on Saturday; A big Manx contingent is expected to take part in the 2024 London Marathon, we hear from some of those taking up the challenge; And a new tournament launches this weekend aiming to boost women & girls cricket Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepha...
Saturday Sport Classified (13-4-24)
April 13, 2024 17:47 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBThe round-up of the latest Isle of Man football, rugby and hockey action on the Isle of Man on Saturday, 13 April 2024 Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
Friday Sport Preview (12-4-24)
April 12, 2024 18:02 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBIn tonight's programme - Peel have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Canada Life Men's Premier League in the latest round of Manx football fixtures; In rugby, all eyes are on the Manx Cup as the reigning champions are on home turf looking to continue their charge for a spot in the final; And in hockey, five trophies are up for grabs over the next two days for the 2024 cup finals weekend Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
The vision for Manx junior cycling in 2024
April 12, 2024 10:22 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBYear after year, the Isle of Man continues to bring through the latest crop of talented athletes into the sport of cycling and there are hopes more will get the chance to strive for their dreams in 2024 Dot Tilbury remains at the beating heart of the system bringing the latest Manx prospects through the ranks - in this extended interview, she explains the plans for the new season and the landscape for young competitors getting into cycling right now
Andreas Racing Association - Ambitions and plans for 2024
April 09, 2024 11:17 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWith a well-established history of providing exciting racing, Andreas Racing Association also continues to hold a proud reputation as a club racing group offering a platform for the stars of tomorrow As its 2024 season gets underway, we hear from chair, Linda Alton-Heath and club secretary, Neal Champion on their ambitions for the calendar year ahead
Saturday Sport Classified
April 06, 2024 17:36 - 59 minutes - 82 MBFootball, Hockey & Rugby Results round up
Friday Sport Preview (5-4-24)
April 05, 2024 17:53 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBIn tonight's programme - A huge clash for survival in the Canada Life Men's Premier League is among the weekend's latest fixtures in Manx football; In rugby, Vagabonds' promotion dream remains firmly alive as they face a big task to manage it on their travels; And two titles are still to be decided in the finale to the Isle of Man men's and ladies hockey league seasons this Saturday Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
HIGHLIGHTS - FC Isle of Man vs Chadderton (1-4-24)
April 02, 2024 11:52 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MBHighlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Chadderton at The Bowl with the Island outfit targeting back-to-back victories over an opponent chasing promotion Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
Friday Sport Preview (22-3-24)
March 22, 2024 18:42 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBIn tonight's programme - the semi-finals of the Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods Cup are among the standout ties in Manx football this weekend; In rugby, Douglas are on the road hoping to make a final push for points whilst the Manx Shield returns on Saturday; And in hockey, in the penultimate games of the men's and ladies league seasons, could we see several league titles decided this weekend? Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
Saturday Sport Classified (16-03-24)
March 16, 2024 18:02 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBThe round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of Man.
Friday Sport Preview (15-3-24)
March 15, 2024 18:43 - 23 minutes - 32 MBIn tonight's programme - A potential Division 2 title decider and a clash of the titans in the Women's FA Cup await in Manx football this weekend; The Island will host its first ever Cheshire RFU final on Saturday with two Manx sides to face off for silverware; And the title races are hotting up in the Isle of Man hockey leagues with just three gameweeks remaining Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
HIGHLIGHTS - FC Isle of Man vs Longridge Town (9-3-24)
March 12, 2024 12:03 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBMatch highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Longridge Town at The Bowl with the Manx side hunting back-to-back victories Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
Friday Sport Preview (8-3-24)
March 08, 2024 18:53 - 22 minutes - 31 MBIn tonight's programme - eight remain to battle it out in the Ecap FA Cup quarter-finals in Manx football this weekend; Douglas are hunting maximum points at Port-e-Chee and the Manx Cup continues in rugby; And a potentially pivotal weekend for the title races in the men's and ladies premier leagues in Isle of Man hockey beckons this Saturday Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
HIGHLIGHTS - FC Isle of Man vs West Didsbury & Chorlton (2-3-24)
March 05, 2024 13:55 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBMatch highlights of FC Isle of Man vs West Didsbury & Chorlton in the NWCFL Premier Division with both teams looking to get back to winning ways in this mid-table duel Commentary from Rob Pritchard and Sam Palmer
Saturday Sport Classified (02-03-24)
March 02, 2024 18:01 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBRound-up of the latest weekend sporting action on the Isle of Man.
Friday Sport Preview (1-3-24)
March 01, 2024 18:46 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBIn tonight's programme - The premier league front-runners are on their travels and a significant top-of-the-table clash in Division 2 are among this weekend's Manx football fixtures; In rugby, at long last Vagabonds Ladies are back on home soil whilst Douglas have a tough task away in Regional 2 North West; And cup semi-final action takes the spotlight on Saturday in Isle of Man hockey Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
Saturday Sport Classified (24-2-24)
February 24, 2024 18:59 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBThe round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of Man and beyond Plus, two live draws in football for the semi-finals of the GH Corlett Woods Cup and first round of the Masters FA Cup Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Paul Jones
HIGHLIGHTS - FC Isle of Man vs Bury (18-2-24)
February 22, 2024 12:01 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBFollowing travel disruption on Saturday, FC Isle of Man met NWCFL Premier Division title contenders Bury in a rearranged clash at The Bowl on a Sunday morning with the Manx side hoping to upset the odds after a recent uplift in form Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
Friday Sport Preview (16-2-24)
February 16, 2024 18:48 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBIn tonight's programme - Only three points continue to separate the top two in the Canada Life Men's Premier League going into the latest Manx football fixtures this weekend; A tough test awaits Douglas in Regional 2 North West and both Vagabonds men's and ladies are in action in rugby; And in hockey, the Isle of Man ladies national side will be hoping to move one step closer to England Hockey Championship glory on Saturday Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cun...
HIGHLIGHTS - FC Isle of Man vs Skelmersdale United (3-2-24)
February 06, 2024 16:49 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBHighlights of the NWCFL Premier Division Clash at The Bowl between FC Isle of Man and Skelmersdale United After earning their first win of the calendar year seven days previous, 'The Ravens' were aiming for back-to-back victories against a Skelmersdale United scrapping for points at the foot of the table Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
Paul Phillips - The viability and future of the TT
February 06, 2024 14:56 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBIn a world where costs in a lot of areas of our lives have increased, what is the financial outlook for the Isle of Man TT Races heading into the 2024 event in a few months time? In this extended interview Paul Phillips - Head of Motorsport at the Department for Enterprise - looks at the landscape of the races and motorsport in general as well as the attraction for fans and competitors
Friday Sport Preview (2-2-24)
February 02, 2024 18:49 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBIn tonight's programme: The Ecap FA Cup first round proper takes centre stage this weekend in Manx football; Douglas are looking to continue their recent excellent form in Regional 2 North West in the latest upcoming rugby ties; And in hockey, more key battles at the top and bottom across the divisions as league action returns Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
HIGHLIGHTS - FC Isle of Man vs Irlam (27-1-24)
January 30, 2024 16:17 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBHighlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Irlam at The Bowl with both teams hoping to use this meeting as a catalyst to improve their form Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson
Saturday Sport Classified (20-01-2024)
January 20, 2024 18:01 - 38 minutes - 53 MBRound-up of local sports results from Saturday 20 January.
Friday Sport Preview (19-1-24)
January 19, 2024 18:48 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn tonight's programme - The first Woods Cup fixtures take centre stage in Manx football this weekend; Ravenscroft Manx Shield action is the focus in rugby on Saturday: And the early front-runners are starting to emerge as we enter week three of the 2024 men's & ladies Manx hockey season Rob Pritchard & Darren Timson are joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
Saturday Sport Classified (13-1-24)
January 13, 2024 18:35 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBResults and analysis of the latest Isle of Man football, rugby and hockey fixtures this weekend (13-1-24) PLUS, the live draws for the Isle of Man Under-18's cup in football and the men's and ladies cup competitions in Manx hockey
Friday Sport Preview (12-1-24)
January 12, 2024 18:43 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBIn tonight's programme - Ayre and Peel remain locked together in the premier league title race heading into the latest Manx football fixtures; Intriguing tests await Douglas and Vagabonds respectively across the water in Manx rugby; And after a dramatic opening day last weekend, week two beckons for the 2024 men's & ladies' Isle of Man hockey season Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
HIGHLIGHTS - FC Isle of Man vs Charnock Richard (6-1-24)
January 10, 2024 17:54 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBHighlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Charnock Richard - the Ravens were on the hunt to start 2024 after a winning end to 2023 with Charnock Richard aiming to make it 18 games unbeaten
Saturday Sport Classified (06-01-2024)
January 06, 2024 18:02 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBRound-up of local sports results from Saturday 6 January including the draw for the ECAP FA Cup First Round and GH Corlett Woods Cup Preliminary Round.
Friday Sport Preview (5-1-24)
January 05, 2024 18:51 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBIn tonight's programme - Ecap FA Cup action takes centre stage in the first senior Manx football fixtures of the new year; A jam-packed schedule gets rugby underway after the festive break and the first weekend of 2024 marks the start of the new men's & ladies Manx hockey season Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
Ian Hutchinson's return in 2024
January 04, 2024 15:25 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBAfter missing racing in 2023, 16-time TT winner Ian Hutchinson has announced his plans for a TT return in 2024, in this extended interview he discusses his upcoming objectives and the challenges of the last twelve months **WARNING - This podcast contains descriptions of injuries some may find upsetting**
Manx Radio Sports Review of the Year 2023
January 02, 2024 10:18 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBIn another busy and memorable year for sport on the Isle of Man in 2023, we go on a journey through some of the main highlights and talking points for the Manx sporting world in the last twelve months
The world of Manx athletics in 2023
December 22, 2023 13:50 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIt's been another busy and in some cases memorable year for the Isle of Man's athletics scene. In this extended interview, we hear from local athletics correspondent, Dave Griffiths, who discusses the big moments and talking points of the year for competitors and volunteers both on and off-Island
Friday Sport Preview (15-12-23)
December 15, 2023 18:53 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBIn tonight's programme - Is it third time lucky for the remaining Railway Cup semi-final alongside the latest league fixtures in Manx football this coming weekend; In rugby, Douglas are eyeing success on Merseyside and another battle down south awaits in the Ravenscroft Manx Shield; And two of the Isle of Man ladies national hockey teams are preparing to take part in the England Hockey Knockout Championships Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
Friday Sport Preview (8-12-23)
December 08, 2023 18:43 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBIn tonight's programme - some big battles at the foot of the men's premier league are on the cards in the latest Manx football fixtures; In rugby, Douglas will be targeting more success whilst Vagabonds face a tough trip on the road; And in hockey, the final action of 2023 awaits this weekend with the mixed cup finals Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
A year in pro golf with Ana Dawson & Tom Gandy
December 07, 2023 12:03 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBIt's been a busy 2023 for two of the Isle of Man's professional golfers, Ana Dawson and Tom Gandy. Whilst Dawson has been making her pro debut this year, the experienced Gandy has been striving for more progress in the last twelve months In this extended interview we hear from both about how their campaigns have gone and their plans for 2024
Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Association reacts to Gold Coast dropping its bid for 2026
December 05, 2023 10:55 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBIt's feared the Commonwealth Games could be cancelled for the first time since the Second World War after Australia's Gold Coast dropped its bid to host the 2026 event. The international sporting event sees athletes from the Isle of Man, sporting Manx colours, compete side-by-side against representatives of countries from across the Commonwealth of Nations. No doubt a fantastic opportunity and something Manx competitors keep in their mind when training, so what would it mean if, as is f...
Friday Sport Preview (1-12-23)
December 01, 2023 18:47 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBIn tonight's programme - the Railway Cup semi-finals take centre stage in the latest Manx football fixtures this weekend; A jam-packed schedule of rugby awaits on Saturday, with Western Vikings hoping to reach the final of Cheshire Plate; And a big Friday night for Manx pro boxer Mathew Rennie as he prepares to face James Moorcroft in Bolton Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Mathew Rennie
HIGHLIGHTS - FC Isle of Man vs Cheadle Town (25-11-23)
November 26, 2023 12:18 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBHighlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash at The Bowl between FC Isle of Man and Cheadle Town with both sides entering the contest in rich veins of form and the Ravens eyeing more progress towards the promotion play-off spots Commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
Friday Sport Preview (24-11-23)
November 24, 2023 18:43 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBFourth hosts first in the men's premier league in Manx football this weekend whilst just one point separates the top three in Division 2: In rugby, two Manx sides are in action across the water in the Cheshire Plate competition; And the mixed premier league and mixed division one titles will be decided in a big finale to the Manx mixed hockey season this weekend Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
Saturday Sport Classified (18-11-23)
November 18, 2023 18:09 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBThe Saturday Sport Classified team is back once more with the results and analysis from the football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
Friday Sport Preview (17-11-23)
November 17, 2023 18:50 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBThree Railway Cup spots remain up for grabs ahead of the latest Manx football fixtures at the weekend; Another tough trip awaits Douglas in Manx rugby on Saturday with a trio of local teams involved in friendlies on Island; And more league titles and relegation battles could be decided in mixed Manx Hockey during Saturday Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
Harry Payne - 'A learning year' in sidecar racing
November 15, 2023 13:56 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this extended interview, we hear from Manx sidecar racer Harry Payne following a rollercoaster season in the FIM Sidecar World Championship and his plans for the next campaign What's more, we also hear his thoughts on some of the debates surrounding three-wheel racing right now and going forward
Isle of Man Junior Cycling - The season so far and beyond
November 07, 2023 11:52 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBIt's been another busy year for the Isle of Man's junior cycling setup, with young local riders getting the chance to develop and shine on the big stage In this extended interview, we hear from IoM Cycling Development Officer, Rob Holden, on how the junior cycling season has been and what's being planned for the future to keep it growing
Saturday Sport Classified (4-11-23)
November 04, 2023 18:09 - 55 minutes - 76 MBResults and analysis from today's Manx football, rugby and hockey fixtures on Manx shores and beyond
Friday Sport Preview (3-11-23)
November 03, 2023 18:44 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBIn tonight's programme - A tasty clash of Div 2 promotion hopefuls is one of the headline games in this weekend's Manx football fixtures; In rugby, Douglas and Vagabonds return to action in UK competition on Saturday; And it's crunch time in mixed Manx hockey as the cup semi-finals beckon Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham