Max Bailey joins us as we look at the season as it finishes. We look at our local Step 5 and 6 Club's seasons. We have the GRP season awards plus all the usual news and reviews. A big thank you to our sponsors for 2024 - Gusto Homes, all our guests and most importantly the listeners.Par Grassroots Plus

Kevin Bishop, Director, Media and Education Outreach at Mousehole AFC talks about life and his role in England's most South Westerly Pyramid Club. The finacial and time costs in travel, fundraising, the club's unique selling points along with a passion for football and involving younger people in to the running of the club. We round up the last wee…

As the end of the season approaches we look at who has secured promotion, who has secured a playoff, who has it all to do while other teams are watching the relegation trap door. Some teams are already down while others will sweat on a reprieve and some will be happy to see the season out.Par Grassroots Plus

Philip Hiscox @phiscox46 League Secretary of The South West Peninsula Football League talks about the large number of games that have been postponed this season and the knock on effects, we discuss artificial surfaces and ground grading. Phil recalls the South west groundhop and a memorable game. We look at the Vase and a bit of local news and invi…

Matt Harrison - A Merthyr lad living in Spain talks about supporting Malaga C de F home and away including hosting a podcast. He recalls his time living in Slovakia along with a memorable match and Salford City pre "Class of 92". We review last weekend and look at some of the local and not so local news, plus your chance to get involved with our en…

We take a look at last weekend's action, A local club looking for a new home, the cost of match day officials, a chairman announces his forthcoming departure. The Poacher Line reaches Skegness, while the final countdown starts. Clubs having to change venues to fit games in plus some local and international news.…

Gav Cooper Manager at Crowle Colts returns, He talks about their season so far, changing leagues, ground improvements, an upcoming cup final and the work of the "The Iron Foundation" Gav also recalls a memorable match. We look at last weekend's action, the predictions for promotion, and your extreme weather matches. You can visit the foundation her…

Max Oldham in the Hotseat, He talks about growing up and playing football in America, moving to England and playing in the Isthmian League. Receiving an unexpected call up and playing in the CONIFA World Cup. Forming Half Turn, championing wellbeing for non-league footballers, caring for players, on and off the pitch. The Poacher Line reaches Bosto…

Joe Skelton visits, we talk about his Youtube channel Match Days, commentating, reporting and ladies football. We look at last weekend's results, the step 5 projections and your famous players seen playing at grassroots level. Joe recalls his most memorable match from a huge number seen.Par Grassroots Plus

Luke Castledine is in the hotseat, talking about his love of the Grassroots game and Manchester United. along with his Premier League to Non League and Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Football Twitter / X Accounts. We look at last weekend's results and Luke compares the Professional matchday experience with the grassroots one. Dave struggles with It…

Episode 27 - Tom Carter joins us to chat about his media work in grassroots football, commentating, writing, radio and podcasting from an early age whilst also studying sports journalism. Tom also recalls his memorable game. We review last weekends results, look at more predictions and look at your best ground hops. https://open.spotify.com/show/7f…

Rob Hornby is in the hotseat, talks about his life in Non League Football, club and league level, programme editor, groundhop organiser and his charity blog. We look at the forthcoming Vase games and review last weekends games. We take a train towards Skegness and look at your answers to last week's question. You can find Rob's blog here: https://a…

Nobby Clark - Secretary at Clay Cross Town talks about Step 6 life after promotion, the logistical, travelling and financial changes and planning for the future. He recalls a game imprinted in memory. We review last weekend's action and look at some of your favourite ground names and a quick look at the Step 5 predictions.…

Ian Braid, owner of Docia Sport, Former CEO of British Athletes Commission, Lewes FC Owner, Sport Aid, talks about the importance of mental health support right across sport from grassroots to professional. He recalls interesting days with British athletes following the Athens Olympics right up to London 2012. We review last weekends results, take …

Andy Sutton visits to talk about his passion for matchday programmes, owning a collection of over 125,000 issues. He also runs The Archives.Football online database and recalls over 30 years of following Grantham Town. We review last weekend's results, look at the Vase as well as looking at your answers to the "Is the Pyramid good for Grassroots Fo…

The New Year started with disruption due to the weather in the East Midlands and beyond. We look at what action took place. We also look at the rising cost of watching grassroots football, and ask if the pyramid is good for clubs with implications of overstretching themselves financially to achieve promotion.…

This week's Episode is sponsored by "To be a Poacher", Simon Ashberry's second book chronicling the history of Boston Town, first published in 2022 and features every game they have played since 1964. Andy Porter returns to discuss player conduct, financial stability of clubs, the usual reviews, previews and gossip.…

A distinct lack of football played over the weekend and a change of plan sees us look at the weekend's results. Some Vase action, a long journey made to see football, as well as previews of the forthcoming weekend.Par Grassroots Plus

Kie Harper returns, overcoming Anxiety to visit different football grounds, the non league family stepped up to the mark, new friends, invitations, lifts to games and much more. Getting behind the mic at one club, A sport for Room 101, A low and a high in sporting moments and looking to the future. This weeks episode is kindly sponsored by 'To Be A…

Brett Hovey in the hotseat. Talks about his role as the man in the middle, running the line, welfare office, coaching across the grassroots and professional game. We have a best and worst moment and a sport for room 101 as all the pieces come together.Par Grassroots Plus

Andy Porter re-joins us for his monthly visit, Mick celebrates his birthday. We look at two league's responses to discipline issues, We choose greatest Manchester United and Nottingham Forest players in our lifetimes. We put a sport in to Room 101. All our usual previews and reviews plus your invitation to get involved.…

Owen Hardwick Media manager at Clipstone talks about his role as he embarks on a University degrees away from home. Becoming Notts FA Young Volunteer of the year and branching into broadcasting. He also has some exciting news regarding the club's future. A heart-breaking moment, an item for room 101 plus all the usual previews and reviews.…

Simon Ashberry joins us to look at the (Old) Midland League, following Boston during the 70s and 80s. We also take a quick look at the modern day Boston Town. We also reminisce about Fanzines, an Item for Room 101, a heart breaking moment and team of the week. Plus all your views and reviews.Par Grassroots Plus

Dean Williams - Long time supporter of Melton Town talks about the early days of supporting the club, the joys of playing in a groundshare 20 miles from home and looking forward to a return home to Melton. An item for 101 and a heartbreaking moment. All the usual reviews and previews.Par Grassroots Plus

Ed Mayes talks about the pros and cons of Grassroots Football photography. His favourite grounds, his heart-breaking moments in sport and an item for Room 101. We have a league look, the reviews and previews, plus an unlikely performance of the week.Par Grassroots Plus

Davie Cooper owner and manager of Grimsby United talks about juggling family, working around the world, football,an item for Room 101 and a heartbreak. We look at the Lincolnshire league plus the reviews and previews.Par Grassroots Plus

Forces Football, VAR and a Cornishman, Andy Porter joins us to look at Forces Football, Step 5 Clubs in the FA Cup, VAR another works team and a certain team in Cornwall. All the usual reviews and previewsPar Grassroots Plus

Works Football This week we take a look at Works teams, some past and present, We look at a few lesser know leagues. There is a moan for Room 101, and a tribute to a Grassroots Hero that sadly passed away last week. We have the reviews and previews plus Performance of the week (which goes to a goalkeeper).…

UEFA B licensed, coaching from the age of 21, managed at 23, Paul Rockley talks about life in Grassroots football at the sharp end, highs, lows, budget constraints and chairman. Has been involved with clubs including AFC Mansfield, Eastwood CFC, Coalville, Carlton Town, Rainworth and Clipstone. Paul names his grassroots hero and a Room 101 item, pl…

University Graduate, ex Club Mascot, Senior Content Creator and Breakfast Show Producer, Football Show Presenter on BBC Local Radio, and the name behind a "go to" Twitter account with almost 60,000 followers Ollie Baylis talks about his lifelong love of Grassroots Football. He has a Hero and an item for Room 101, plus our usual reviews and previews…

This week’s podcast features the wonderful @southwellcityfc and life at 2 grounds with 41 teams, includes a history lesson and the prestigious team of the week award. A certain sports reporter is thrown into the limelight,Par Grassroots Plus

Ollerton Town chairman Liam Kent returns to talk about reviving the club after a turbulent six months. We discuss the day to day running of the club and once again the importance of volunteers. We have a grassroots hero and a potentially contentious item for Room 101. Reviews and previews, it's all here.…

Phil Hiscox talks about grassroots in the south west. He explains league administration procedures including transfers and discipline. Those with keen ears will hear Phil joined by seaguls, no seaguls were harmed in the recording. We have a Grassroots Hero and another item for Room 101. Reviews and previews and all the usual grassroots content.…

Good Vibes, Roz Williams talks about the importance of positivity and mental health in grassroots sport, and her role at Sleaford Town. Roz has a grassroots hero and an item for Room 101. We review and preview the weeks result and have a story of football in North Norfolk.Par Grassroots Plus

UCL Director Ian Hughes back in the hotseat to talk us through a new UCL season, ground grading. He also has a grassroots hero, something for Room 101 and makes some predictions. A review and a preview plus all the usual malarky.Par Grassroots Plus

This week’s Grassroots Plus Podcast features @GavRiceRef the new chairman of @newarkrefs and the latest set of ideas from the F.A. Needless to say there wasn’t universal agreement. Add all the usual stuff and you have another enthralling show.Par Grassroots Plus

We are back for a new season, We make some predictions, a look at a league. Two room 101 candidates, non league hero and a look at a few stories from the wonderful world of grassroots football.Par Grassroots Plus

Newark and Sherwood United. Chairman Steff Wright reflects on his first season at the club, winning silverware, a change of manager while maintaining competitve with a young team. He brings an AI famous five plus his Wall of Fame Legend and an all star XI manager. Plus we end the season with a moan from Mick! Plus the reviews. See you next season!…

This week we look at promotion and relegation, try to make sense of the play offs. Mick names his famous five and inducts a local legend to our wall of fame, He also picks our last all star XI player. Plus the usual reviews and previews.Par Grassroots Plus

Beverley Town, Riley Somerville returns to talk about a successful first season at Step Six. Passing ground grading, player retention and coping at a new level. He has a famous five, a forward for the all Star XI and adds a club legend to the wall of fame. Reviews, previews and a moan from Mick.Par Grassroots Plus

Hucknall Town - Chairman Bob Scotney & Secretary Phil Henry talk about the club history, stopping decline and building a sustainable future, moving to a new ground. A famous five, all star striker and the first induction of a club legend to our wall of fame. Plus the usual reviews and reviews.Par Grassroots Plus

Maltby Main - Vice-Chairman David Watts joins us to talk about life in the NCEL, recalls the history of club, the importance of volunteers, looks forward to a cup final, plus his famous five and all-star midfielder. All the usual reviews and previews.Par Grassroots Plus

Cardiff Met - Matt James Media Officer in the hotseat, discusses playing in the Cymru Premier, University Leagues and a European AdventureFootball. He has a famous five and a star mid-fielder. All the usual reviews and previews.Par Grassroots Plus

Phil Hiscox, Secretary of the South West Peninsula League talks about the game in the region inc. the proposed league merger, ground grading, a famous five and a midfielder for the All-Star 11. All the reviews and previewPar Grassroots Plus

Ollerton Town - Media Manager Liam Kent talks about the last few turbulent weeks at the club, moving on from adversity and plans for the future. Liam's Famous Five, all the reviews and previews and a moan from Mick.Par Grassroots Plus

As the "business end" of the season approaches we look at the Step 5 promotion and relegation candidates, County Cup Competitions, The Hinchinbrooke Cup and Mick has a moan.Par Grassroots Plus

Wisbech Town - Spenny Larham Club Secretary talks about the Cambs Club who play their home games in Norfolk. He looks at life since relegation, relives storm Ciara and some wonderful cup ties. A famous five and our all time XI gains two more players.Par Grassroots Plus

Clay Cross Town - Club Secretary Nobby Clarke in the hotseat, talks about the club since its inception as Parkhouse FC. There is a Famous 5 and he adds fullbacks to our All time Team. Plus the reviews and Previews.Par Grassroots Plus

This week's episode includes the weekly round up and previews. We take a look at last week's Vase games, We look at the UCL promotion and relegation places and the gossip from around the grassroots scene.Par Grassroots Plus

Ref Support Uk. Martin Cassidy CEO of the Charity talks about the support, training and development they provide to Referees. How we can all support officials and make the game better. He also has a famous five for us, there are the usual previews and reviews.Par Grassroots Plus