Get ready for this week's episode of The Speaking Frankly Football Show!

In part one, we'll dive into the disappointing aftermath of Skelmersdale United’s recent defeat at Holker Old Boys and eagerly recap all the thrilling results from the northwest counties over the past week.

In part two, we're thrilled to welcome our special guest, former Premier League referee Mark Halsey, who will share his insights on all the controversial issues that unfolded over the weekend, both in the Premier League and the non-league scene.

In the show's final segment, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to the upcoming festive fixtures in the northwest counties and unveil our predictions for those matches. It's happening on The Speaking Frankly Football Show, and you won’t want to miss it!

In episode 8, we’re gearing up for another exciting exploration into the world of non-league football! We’ll tackle the ongoing debate about the 3 p.m. TV blackout and ponder whether it still holds relevance today. What effects might this policy have on football, both professionally and at grassroots levels?

We are thrilled to announce that Kevin Towey, the Ashton Town Manager, will be our special guest this week. Before stepping into management, Kev enjoyed an impressive career in non-league football, racking up over 700 appearances and scoring more than 300 goals.

We can’t wait to give you a comprehensive round-up of the week’s results and share our bold predictions for the weekend’s matches. Join us for all this and more on The Speaking Frankly Football Show!

In this bumper edition of the show, we have an exciting lineup of guests joining us. First, we welcome Liam Page and Darren Moore, the joint managers of Runcorn Town. When they stepped in, the club struggled at the bottom of the NWC Division One South, having yet to secure a point. However, thanks to their management, Runcorn Town has successfully climbed out of the bottom three.

We also have David Dodds, the Chairman of West Allotment Celtic, on the show to share his insights. He’ll delve into the club's challenges, which nearly brought it to the brink of folding. Fortunately, there is good news—West Allotment Celtic is making a strong comeback and fighting back against the odds.

As the discussion progresses, we’ll tackle this week’s controversial subjects, culminating in a round-up of the latest NWCFL results. We’ll wrap up with our predictions for the upcoming weekend's fixtures. It promises to be an engaging and informative episode!

In episode 6 of 'The Speaking Frankly Football Show,' we explore the impactful and often debated issues in non-league football, engage in meaningful conversation with our special guest, Paul Jones, Manager of FC Isle of Man, and, in the final part of the show, we celebrate the recent NWCFL results while casting our optimistic gaze toward the exciting matches at the weekend.

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In the upcoming episode of "The Speaking Frankly Football Show,' we're gearing up for an exciting discussion with Armin Pishro & Will Leach from "The Mighty Shakers Podcast." They shed light on the complexities surrounding Bury FC and their ongoing challenges off the field.

We'll also welcome Atherton LR manager, Dave Jones, as our first studio guest. At just 25 years old, he's poised to make a significant mark as one the most promising managers in the North West. With his team finishing second last season and narrowly missing out on promotion in the semi-finals of the playoffs, fans are eager to see if they can maintain their position at the top of the NWCD1N this season.

All eyes are will be on the controversial Premier League referee David Coote, as we aim to explore what the future holds for him following recent events.

As always, we'll wrap the show up with our anticipated round-up of the NWCFL and share our predictions for the upcoming weekend's matches.

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On episode four of The Speaking Frankly Football Show, we dive deep into the world of local non-league football and tackle the challenges and triumphs of our club, Skelmersdale United.

Steve Wilks, the determined manager of high-flying Ramsbottom United, joins us as our special guest. He will share his inspiring journey in non-league management and reveal how he's successfully revitalised his club's fortunes after last season's relegation.

We won't shy away from controversial topics, including the current situation at Bury FC and the shifting management landscape in our area. We will provide a comprehensive update on all the results in the NWCFL. Plus, we'll offer bold predictions for this weekend's games.

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In our third episode, we're diving once again into the world of non-league football!

We chat about Skelmersdale United FC's ups and downs as they face tough times, while Southport FC appear to be enjoying a bit of good fortune, sneaking into the playoff positions in the National League North.

At the other end of the table, Radcliffe and Marine are still finding their footing after last season's impressive promotions.

Blyth Spartan's had a rough week, but with some exciting changes in ownership on the horizon, there could be brighter days ahead at Croft Park!

No such good news for Walsall Wood FC, as they had to resign from the Northern Premier Midlands League due to ownership issues.

We also discuss Farsley Celtic. Due to under-surface ground issues, they have been forced into playing their home games some 1 hour 40 minutes away at Buxton - what a commute!

We're thrilled to have Steve Hobson, the vice chairman of Ashton United, as our special guest. He shares his experiences with his current club and his role within the FA and also recalls his time as Chairman of Rossendale United, and the heartbreaking events leading up to the club going out of business.

And we can't forget the refereeing side of things. We touch on the recent sacking of former Skem boss Paul McNally at COL, and give you an NWCFL roundup. It's a packed episode you won't want to miss!

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In the second episode of The Speaking Frankly Football Show, Frank Hughes & AJ Vergette examine Skelmersdale United and its determination to rise from the bottom of the NWCFL Division One North.

Their special guest is Richard Brodie, former manager of Skelmersdale United and current leader at Glossop NE. He shares insights on his club's journey and his ambitious vision for the future.

They explore the stories of Radcliffe FC, Blyth Spartans and Bamber Bridge, discussing the challenges and triumphs of stepping up and thriving in competitive football.

Together, they reflect on all the local results in the NWCFL and predict the scores for this coming weekend.

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