Non-League Lounge

A weekly podcast discussing the insanity of non-league football with fans and players across the country. Hosted by Tom Scotson

Graham Heathcote Part Two 08/30/2021

Graham Heathcote Part Two Predominantly 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'll be back, but we'll try. Setting up this channel has allowed us to meet extraordinary guests, learn new skills, educate listeners on non-league football and, above all, have a laugh. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/20312390

Graham Heathcote Part One | Ex Altrincham FC manager & legend 08/26/2021

Graham Heathcote Part One | Ex Altrincham FC manager & legend There 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 and so much more. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/20273639

Mike Wain | SilkRadio Presenter 08/10/2021

Mike Wain | SilkRadio Presenter SilkRadio 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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/20095277

John Flanagan | Ex Curzon Ashton boss 07/20/2021

John Flanagan | Ex Curzon Ashton boss Long-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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/19870190

Mike Lennon | Ex Newcastle Town, Nantwich and Hednesford striker 07/07/2021

Mike Lennon | Ex Newcastle Town, Nantwich and Hednesford striker After 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! /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/19733801

Liam Watson | Southport manager 06/30/2021

Liam Watson | Southport manager Liam 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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/19659167

Adam Lakeland | Farsley Celtic manager 05/25/2021

Adam Lakeland | Farsley Celtic manager We'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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/19230329

Scott Ruscoe | Former TNS manager 05/18/2021

Scott Ruscoe | Former TNS manager Former 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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/19148102

Paul Groves | Gloucester City manager 05/10/2021

Paul Groves | Gloucester City manager The 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 Gloucester City. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/19052321

Paul Hughes | Hayes and Yeading United manager 05/04/2021

Paul Hughes | Hayes and Yeading United manager Former 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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/18971552

Lee Attenborough | Loughborough Dynamo manager 04/13/2021

Lee Attenborough | Loughborough Dynamo manager Lee 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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/18708032

Lee Bircham | Hemel Hempstead manager 03/23/2021

Lee Bircham | Hemel Hempstead manager The current Hemel Hempstead manager and former Bovingdon and Berkhamstead gaffer spoke Tom about his managerial highlights. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/18436844

Paul Cox | Kettering Town Manager 03/16/2021

Paul Cox | Kettering Town Manager Former 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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/18350222

Luke Tuffs | Ashford Town Manager 03/01/2021

Luke Tuffs | Ashford Town Manager Tuffs 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 support, he has encountered. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/18141662

Danny Robinson | Hungerford Town Manager 02/22/2021

Danny Robinson | Hungerford Town Manager Since 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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/18046589

Matt Gray | Sutton United Manager 02/16/2021

Matt Gray | Sutton United Manager After 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 team very much on the up, we caught up with the U's gaffer to talk about his team's chances of reaching the play-offs. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/17967674

Steve Baker | Harrow Borough Manager 02/09/2021

Steve Baker | Harrow Borough Manager Warning: 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 himself. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/17880452

Craig Elliott | Boston United Manager 02/01/2021

Craig Elliott | Boston United Manager Before 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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/17774993

Wimborne Town | Chairman, Club Sec, and Manager 01/26/2021

Wimborne Town | Chairman, Club Sec, and Manager As 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; and the Magpies' manager, James Stokoe. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/17681777

Dave Anderson | Non League Football Show Co-host 01/19/2021

Dave Anderson | Non League Football Show Co-host Co-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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/17608328

Dean Brennan | Wealdstone Manager 01/12/2021

Dean Brennan | Wealdstone Manager Despite 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 Halesowen, AFC Wimbledon, Stevenage Borough and Hitchin Town. Another really insightful listen from a player that really knows the non-league game. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/17519216

Have A Very Perry Christmas | Kyle Perry 12/22/2020

Have A Very Perry Christmas | Kyle Perry Since 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! /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/17292872

Mick McGraa | Vauxhall Motors Special 12/15/2020

Mick McGraa | Vauxhall Motors Special Having 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 to vent his frustrations, as well as discuss his time at The Motors and his former playing career. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/17201726

Chorley and Marine Media Special 12/08/2020

Chorley and Marine Media Special We 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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/17109809

Nathan Buddle | Spennymoor Town 11/24/2020

Nathan Buddle | Spennymoor Town Spennymoor 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 has an impressive number of FA Cup scalps and league trophies under his belt. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/16936418

Nathan Ashmore | Boreham Wood 11/17/2020

Nathan Ashmore | Boreham Wood Lockdown 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 Waterlooville, Gosport Borough, Ebbsfleet and Boreham Wood. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/16842488

Mr Tickle | Pilkington Manager 11/10/2020

Mr Tickle | Pilkington Manager Former 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 measure too! /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/16753319

Once, Twice, Four Times Retired! | Russell Saunders 11/03/2020

Once, Twice, Four Times Retired! | Russell Saunders Former 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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/16666664

Man of the North West | Michael Welch 10/27/2020

Man of the North West | Michael Welch Former 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. /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/16566089

Don't Know What You're Doing | Alex Kirkley | Referee Special 10/13/2020

Don't Know What You're Doing | Alex Kirkley | Referee Special Former 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! /episode/index/show/nonleaguelounge/id/16381727

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