Gavin Rice joins us to talk about promotion as a referee as well as the progress of a couple of other local refs. We also discuss the effects of VAR and whether over-scrutinization of elite level officials is creating a public perception that standards are dropping across the game. Gav mentions some of the bigger stadiums he has officiated at places to unwind and leave the ref's whistle and notebook behind. We have a few stories you may not have heard and Gav takes on Mick's foreign stories.…

This week it's just Mick and Dave. We look back of life outside the pyramid and the Vase Semi Finals. We also take a look at the heritage of pit clubs and travel back 50 years. More of the promotions and relegations have been resolved and we look at a few stories you may have missed.

This week the Southwell City manager Johnny Upton talks about managing the club he played for until U13, including a ground move from their spiritual Bishops Drive home to a new ground a few miles away at Brinkley. The Zebra's also won promotion to the pyramid and have enjoyed adjusting to life at Step 6. He also talks about the club's business model and ethos. We look back at the first leg of the FA Vase Semi Finals and more confirmed movements in the promotion and relegation game. A few stories you may have missed and a few suggestions for games to watch.…

Episode 32 - Stadium Plans Steff Wright chairman of Newark and Sherwood United is in the hotseat, He talks about the plans for a new stadium back in the Town, the importance of a solid foundations across the club. We look at the up and downs as the season gets closer to a conclusion and a few clubs with long term league membership. We add an item to Room 101 as well as a few of the stories you may not have heard. You can read about the plans at: https://www.change.org/p/support-the-yorke-park-project-a-community-stadium-facilities-for-all?recruited_by_id=999f8df0-06a0-11f0-b6a2-29ebe41ae0f6&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_medium=native&fbclid=IwY2xjawJSg7FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQku1ep6QYTehS7jftzB3YxPL7N3KQBwpGasNuhSIOOZDrLNYuP-kBdJwg_aem_XHwbSvmYGg4ooB8teIb-gA…

Steve Field is a free-lance sports journalist and writer who’s work includes the book “Give My Regards to Queen Street” and the man behind the social media site “Jimmy Sirrel’s Lovechild”. Steve recalls watching Exeter in the seventies before moving falling in love with West Brom and twenty years at Telford. He now regularly watches Blackburn Rovers and has an item for Room 101. We look at the promotion and relegation as the stories continue to unfold and a few you may not have heard. @jslovechild https://jimmysirrelslovechild.co.uk/…

Jake Topliss This week’s guest is an FA Level 2 qualified coach, he also covers many miles every season visiting games at all levels across the country and further afield sampling the atmosphere and game experience for his successful Youtube channel “Topliss at the Turnstiles”. Jake recalls some of his visits and has some dislikes for room 101. We look at a few results as well as the teams who are already securing their promotions and play-off spot and the clubs who have already slipped through the trap door to a lower level.…

Karl Steed in the hot seat talks about coaching from the age of 15, taking a break around 2014 then started again when his lad played at Selston under 9s and moved through to assisting with the 1st team in the Midland League and the UCL. In October 2022 he joined Heanor as Assistant and has just enjoyed a great run in the Vase. We get news about changes to the Town Ground as The Lions look to the future. We also review the last weekend's Vase action as well as a few stories you may not have heard.…

We look back to last weekend & forward to this weekend's Vase action, We recall some lost grounds in the area. The promotion race and relegation, some teams have already secured a playoff place and a couple are doomed plus a few stories you might have missed.

A Trip Back in Time. We take a look at some top flight stats since the formation of the Football League and a fond look at the founding members of the Notts Alliance League and what they are doing now. Plus a few stories that you may not have heard.

Lee Wood talks about an extensive playing career, falling out of love with the game and then coming back in to football via Sunday Morning football, investing in a club. We talk about the his plan for Eastwood and the importance of the club living within it's means and being sustainable and Lee dispels some of the myths and stories that appeared after he became involved with the club. We also look at a few stories that you may not have heard in the world of grassroots football.…

Rhys Watkinson @Wocko94 talks about transitioning from Playing To Refereeing - Experiences, Dementia, Blind Football & @EnKFCofficial, Making his debut for Eastwood Town away at FC United of Manchester, and some of the managers he's played under in his career.

Tom Ward talks about playing for over 20 years, and managing including a spell at Sleaford Town where a dynasty of three generations of his family have played. He recalls the differences between styles of play in the North and the South and the importance of managing a playing home life balance. A quick look forward to the Vase and some stories you may have missed.…

Carlton Town Supporter Ben Marsh talks about his involvement with the club as a volunteer, producing media content for the Club's TV Channel. He looks at the long distance travelling for away games and the implications to the club along with his hopes for the future for the club. We look at the Vase results as well as a mega penalty shoot out and a few stories you might have missed.…

Girls Go Groundhopping - @GGGroundhopping Tony Hodgkinson visits to talk about the Social Media success he has created while groundhopping with his two young daughters. They show how affordable and fun non-league football can be while spending quality time together. We look at favourite grounds and recall some of the experiences going to games. We also look at last week's limited action and a few stories you may not have heard.…

Nick Labbate joins us to talk about his time as a player and manager at Steps 5 to 7. He looks at the difficulties each raise, and recalls some of the managers he played under starting in men's football at 15 years old. Nick recalls his favourite ground plus his greatest sporting moment as he steps back from the sharp end of the game. He looks to the future as he helps players find clubs. We look forward to the Vase and have a few stories you might have missed.…