EPISODE 6, WITH SPECIAL GUEST PAUL JONES
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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. We are Speaking Frankly.
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Episode 5, featuring Dave Jones.
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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...
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Episode Four, featuring Steve Wilks.
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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...
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Episode Three, featuring Steve Hobson.
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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...
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Episode Two, featuring Richard Brodie.
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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...
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Episode One, featuring Tommy Lawson.
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Welcome to: "The Speaking Frankly About Football Show." Frank Hughes & AJ Vergette will be talking about non-league football in the north-west as well as covering topics on a wider footballing spectrum. We'll be discussing controversial topics that make us all tear our hair out and at the same time, we will be searching for all the answers as well. In today's episode we will be talking to the Skelmersdale United Manager, Tommy Lawson, and will be asking him what it's like to be back at the club his heart never left. We are speaking frankly.
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Carl Eaton
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Carl Eaton - The Sequel. We talk to Carl once again as he attempts to explain why he's set himself the biggest challenge of his life. Not that life isn't difficult enough for this amazing human being as it is. Born with Spina Bifida, a right leg amputee and wheelchair bound, this man mountain doesn't understand the word...limitiations. In this episode we also talk about mental health, and what life is like for someone that faces many challenges in his life due to his disability.
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PASCAL CHIMBONDA (Featuring Gordon Johnson & Mark Hayes)
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On episode 5, Gordon Johnson & Mark Hayes join me with my star guest Pascal Chimbonda. Gordon Johnson is a former referee, who is now Vice Chairman of Skelmersdale United Football Club. Mark Hayes is the former Chairman of Ashton Town & Pilkington FC and now Sporting Director at FC St Helens. Pascal Chimonda needs no introduction. The former Premier League footballer is now the manager of Skelmersdale United FC. Along the way he discusses how he left his homeland of Guadeloupe to seek fame and fortune, first in France before his big move to Wigan Athletic. And how he...
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Carl "Men-Aces" Eaton
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Carl Eaton is the founder & manager of Skelmersdale Men-Aces, a football team for young men with a range of disabilities. Carl's story is a truly inspirational one. Born with Spina Bifida and later becoming a right leg amputee, he refused to allow his disability to define him as a human being. Instead he decided to help others to achieve their own personal dreams. When he started the Men-Aces 14-years ago, they used jumpers for goalposts and begged borrowed and improvised until they eventaully found their feet. With the help of his wife Mim, they went out into the local...
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MARK HAYES
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Mark Hayes is the former Chairman of Ashton Town & Pilkington FC. His career in non-league football has spanned over 15-years, with many highs and lows, but he's always been a happy-go-lucky kind of person. He credits football for getting him through some of the toughest periods of his life, and it's with that kind of mindset that he's managed to achieve great success, both on and off the field. Mark is a truly inspirational person, who's given back to society more than he's ever received.
info_outlineToday's guest is the former AFC Liverpool Manager Matt Potter. Matt took the club to its highest ever finish in its 15-year history. That didn't go unnoticed at Skelmersdale United FC, and as such he was recenly appointed as their new manager.