Latest Altrincham Podcast Episodes
Graham Heathcote Part Two
Non-League Lounge - August 30, 2021 20:43 - 47 minutesPredominantly focusing on 'Cotes's managerial career, we talked about managing on a shoestring budget, bust-ups with opposition managers and the highs and lows of non league football. Thank you for supporting and listening to the Non-League Lounge over the past 18 months. We can't promise we'...
Graham Heathcote Part One | Ex Altrincham FC manager & legend
Non-League Lounge - August 26, 2021 17:35 - 56 minutesThere is no better way to finish this podcast series than chat with the ex-Altrincham legend and manager, Graham Heathcote. In the first episode of two, Graham gave Tom the low down of his playing career in football, a few exclusive stories to the podcast, a number of his footballing regrets an...
Mike Wain | SilkRadio Presenter
Non-League Lounge - August 10, 2021 17:07 - 47 minutesSilkRadio Broadcaster and former non-league manager Mike Wain talked about his time covering the lower leagues as both an insider and an outsider. He gave young budding coaches, managers and presenters tips to break into the world of non-league and league football.
John Flanagan | Ex Curzon Ashton boss
Non-League Lounge - July 20, 2021 15:44 - 1 hourLong-time former Curzon Ashton gaffer John Flanagan gave a no-holds-barred interview in the studio, talking earnestly about the highs and lows of his stint in charge of 'the Nash'. Flanagan also discussed his playing career and his time as manager of Winsford Town.
Mike Lennon | Ex Newcastle Town, Nantwich and Hednesford striker
Non-League Lounge - July 07, 2021 15:12 - 1 hourAfter an extensive career in non-league, bagging over 300 goals in the process, Mike Lennon had a whole host of stories to keep us entertained. We talked about the highs and lows of football, as well as whether he regretted not playing at a higher level during his career. Another must listen!
Liam Watson | Southport manager
Non-League Lounge - June 30, 2021 15:35 - 1 hourLiam Watson, Southport's current and most successful manager, was in the studio to discuss his career in non-league football. We talked about his managerial ups and downs, how the pandemic affected the lower leagues, and his future as a manager.
Adam Lakeland | Farsley Celtic manager
Non-League Lounge - May 25, 2021 08:55 - 56 minutesWe're back in the studio after six long months! Next up: Farsley boss Adam Lakeland. Although he never made it into professional football, Lakeland has been a coach for over 20 years. During this time he has coached Curzon Ashton and managed Northwich Victoria and Farsley Celtic.
Scott Ruscoe | Former TNS manager
Non-League Lounge - May 18, 2021 14:01 - 36 minutesFormer TNS manager - as well as Newton, Chester, and TNS player - was on the podcast to talk about his passion for non-league and his European experiences as a player.
Paul Groves | Gloucester City manager
Non-League Lounge - May 10, 2021 19:59 - 39 minutesThe current Gloucester City manager - and former Grimsby Town legend and football league veteran - was interviewed by Tom and Andy for this week's episode. We discussed his opinions on the termination of the National League North back in February, his managerial aspirations and the future for Gl...
Paul Hughes | Hayes and Yeading United manager
Non-League Lounge - May 04, 2021 14:23 - 40 minutesFormer Chelsea, Southampton, Luton Town player and now Hayes and Yeading manager spoke to Tom about his career in both the league and non-league. He's broken club records at Hayes and intends to bring the club back to 'where they belong' - in the conference.
Lee Attenborough | Loughborough Dynamo manager
Non-League Lounge - April 13, 2021 14:33 - 1 hourLee Attenborough, the current manager of Loughborough Dynamo's, spoke candidly about his career as a player and manager in non-league football. While playing in step four for a fair few years, we mainly discussed his career as a manager in the lower leagues.
Lee Bircham | Hemel Hempstead manager
Non-League Lounge - March 23, 2021 14:57 - 46 minutesThe current Hemel Hempstead manager and former Bovingdon and Berkhamstead gaffer spoke Tom about his managerial highlights.
Paul Cox | Kettering Town Manager
Non-League Lounge - March 16, 2021 17:35 - 1 hourFormer Eastwood Town, Mansfield FC, Torquay United, Barrow, Guiseley and the now Kettering Town manager was interviewed by Tom on his illustrious career in non-league football.
Luke Tuffs | Ashford Town Manager
Non-League Lounge - March 01, 2021 17:49 - 42 minutesTuffs is one of the most exciting young managers in non-league football. He's set club records at Hartley Witney, turned fortunes around at Knaphill FC, and is now the current gaffer at Asford Town. And as the first, and only, openly gay manager in football we talked about the prejudice, and sup...
Danny Robinson | Hungerford Town Manager
Non-League Lounge - February 22, 2021 20:12 - 41 minutesSince starting management at the mere age of 21, Danny has picked up 12 trophies in 14 years, including the prestigious FA Vase with Thatcham Town in 2018. In his short career he's gone from strength to strength, and is one of the most exciting young prospects in non-league.
Matt Gray | Sutton United Manager
Non-League Lounge - February 16, 2021 13:29 - 52 minutesAfter playing for Tottenham Hotspur, Cardiff City, Hayes and Havant and Waterlooville, Gray's playing career was curtailed by injury. At a young age he then became assistant manager for Crawley and Aldershot, before taking the reins at Sutton United in 2019. Now a hot managerial prospect with a ...
Steve Baker | Harrow Borough Manager
Non-League Lounge - February 09, 2021 12:31 - 53 minutesWarning: this is an interview with the Harrow borough manager, NOT the right honourable member for Wycombe. We focused on what it's like to be a manager at non-league level, the struggles involved in lower league management, and the antics Steve got up to in a past life as a former player him...
Craig Elliott | Boston United Manager
Non-League Lounge - February 01, 2021 18:37 - 42 minutesBefore taking over the reins at Boston United in 2017, Elliott managed Shaw Lane, Ossett Town, Pontefract Collieries and Kellingley Welfare. With an abundance of experience in non-league, Craig had many interesting stories to tell.
Wimborne Town | Chairman, Club Sec, and Manager
Non-League Lounge - January 26, 2021 09:47 - 28 minutesAs football fans know all too well, every league in England was suspended in March 2020 due to outbreak of coronavirus. With Tom to discuss some of the problems that smaller non-league clubs have faced in the past year was the Wimborne club secretary, Wayne Jones; their Chairman, Tony Grant; a...
Dave Anderson | Non League Football Show Co-host
Non-League Lounge - January 19, 2021 16:40 - 1 hourCo-host of the Non League Football Show, and former Enfield, AFC Wimbledon, Harrow Borough manager, Dave Anderson, was interviewed by Andy and Tom on Zoom. With over three decades of non-league management, Dave had an abundance of fascinating stories.
Dean Brennan | Wealdstone Manager
Non-League Lounge - January 12, 2021 17:56 - 1 hourDespite being south of 40, our next guest has a wealth of experience within non-league football - both as a player and a coach. He's managed Wealdstone Town, Hemel Hempstead, Billericay Town and Kingstonian. As a player he's played for a whole host of clubs - with notable mentions coming from ...
Have A Very Perry Christmas | Kyle Perry
Non-League Lounge - December 22, 2020 15:02 - 1 hourSince 2004, Perry has played for a whole host of clubs, most of them residing in non-league. In this Christmas bumper issue, Perry shared the highs and lows of his career, as well as a few funny stories at the end. Merry Christmas, and enjoy!
Mick McGraa | Vauxhall Motors Special
Non-League Lounge - December 15, 2020 12:42 - 47 minutesHaving amassed 82 points by March 2020, won 27 out of a possible 31 league games, and recorded 20 consecutive away victories, Vauxhall Motors were denied promotion in March 2020, after the FA null and voided all leagues below step two in non-league. Mick McGraa came on the Non-League Lounge t...
Chorley and Marine Media Special
Non-League Lounge - December 08, 2020 12:13 - 29 minutesWe spoke to the social media manager of Marine, Tom Clarke, and avid Chorley fan and journalist, Richard Scott, about their clubs phenomenal success in the FA Cup this season.
Nathan Buddle | Spennymoor Town
Non-League Lounge - November 24, 2020 14:57 - 50 minutesSpennymoor centre-back and former Blyth, Gateshead and Hartlepool man was interviewed by Tom and Andy. We also designated a 'social media' section to this podcast, where we read out comments and gags directed at our guest from the North East. An interesting and humorous listen from a player who ...
Nathan Ashmore | Boreham Wood
Non-League Lounge - November 17, 2020 13:11 - 1 hourLockdown 2.0 shut us out of the studio. But instead of stopping us in our tracks, we decided to hop on the broadband and venture down south. Nathan Ashmore was a towering figure on the podcast as well as a colossus in the box. He had plenty of stories for you from his time at Havant and Waterloo...
Mr Tickle | Pilkington Manager
Non-League Lounge - November 10, 2020 13:46 - 59 minutesFormer Leigh RMI, Witton, Leek, Nantwich left-back and now Pilkington manager was our guest this week. We spoke about the mental health crisis in football and the difficulty for footballers to find a level they are satisfied with in non-league. A few corking stories were thrown in for good measu...
Once, Twice, Four Times Retired! | Russell Saunders
Non-League Lounge - November 03, 2020 14:38 - 1 hourFormer Wigan, Chorley, Altrincham, Hyde and now Prestwich Heys keeper was interviewed by the non-league lounge. Some great stories in here from renowned players such as Jimmy Bullard.
Man of the North West | Michael Welch
Non-League Lounge - October 27, 2020 14:52 - 1 hourFormer Macclesfield, Northwich, Accrington and Altrincham Centre-Back talked to us about his playing career in non-league football. Great stories of holidays but also the misery of playing at clubs in financial ruin. Another funny and interesting episode.
Don't Know What You're Doing | Alex Kirkley | Referee Special
Non-League Lounge - October 13, 2020 13:27 - 41 minutesFormer non-league Referee Alex Kirkley was in the studio to discuss his experience as an officiator of the lower leagues. We discussed abuse, big games and much more. A few stories that weren't necessarily non-league related were added in for good measure too. Enjoy!
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