Western Football League

On this week’s Podcast is Wiltshire week! Bradford Town manager reflects on a challenging season for the Bobcats that still gives them the chance of silverware in the Les Phillips Cup Final and Chris Allen, manager of First Division Champions, Devizes Town, looks back on a memorable season that saw The Town secure the title Infront of a bumper crowd in their last home game of this season.

On this week’s Podcast, St Blazey boss, Dan Hart, explains why building momentum at the end of this season is crucial for realising his ambitions for the Green and Blacks next season and why he’s preparing for the longest pre-season of his career in football so far and Hengrove Athletic manager, Pete Sheppard, reflects on a difficult season for The Grove and why he still believes the team can pick up the points to get them of the foot of the First Division table.

On this week’s Podcast, Oldland Abbotonians manager, Lee Lashenko, reflects on a battling performance at Buckland Athletic and why the tenacity being shown by The O's during this difficult season is giving him hope for what is to come and Devizes Town boss, Chris Allen talks about the clubs ambitions for promotion, their return to form and the challenges that await the Town in the run in to the end of the season.

On this week’s Podcast, Sidmouth Town manager, Billy Rouse, describes his immense pride in his players for punching above their weight, as their original goal was simply to avoid relegation. Looking ahead to the final matches of the season, Billy makes his predictions for the league title race and Odd Down boss Jamie Walter, talks about his young sides progression this season and why he’s targeting a top half of the table finish.

On this week’s Podcast, Buckland Athletic boss, Matt Cusack, explains why his focus is solely on getting the Bucks into the play offs and discusses their recent form, which he believes makes them a match for anyone in the Premier Division and Shirehampton manager, Liam Greening, reflects on a challenging season for his young side, brought to life with an excellent win against AEK Boco.

On this weeks Podcast, Bridgwater United manager, Dave Pearse discusses his journey back to Fairfax Park, the challenges he’s inherited this season and the ambitions he shares with the Clubs leadership going forward and Sturminster Newton boss, Nick Squires, explains why his team are playing with a smile on their face and reaping the rewards in an incredibly competitive First Division title race.

On this weeks Podcast, we introduce Jewson Western League Fixture Secretary, David Braithwaite, who sets out the fixture situation as we enter the final months of this season. We also hear from Barnstaple Town boss, Ben Potter, celebrating his sides Les Phillips Cup Final appearance in a season that still holds so much more potential success for Barum and we go loco down at AEK Boko with Elliott Gibbons, following a strong run of form that bodes well for the end of this season and beyond.

On this weeks Podcast, Paulton Rovers boss, Kieran Baggs, reflects on his sides push for promotion and the evolution of the Western League Premier Division over the years he’s been managing sides in and around this level and Cadbury Heath manager, Nick Wilson, explains why he’s happy with his business in the January transfer window and why he believes better times are ahead for the Heath.

On this weeks Podcast, we welcome Sam Allison, a select-group 2 match official, who describes his journey from Western League player to Premier League referee. Lee Britchford, manager of Saltash United, explains why his belief in his young team remains undiminished, despite a challenging run of results and Longwell Green boss, Chris Alway, reflects on his sides win over previously unbeaten Devizes Town and why he’s keen for The Green to maintain their current good form for as long as possible.

On this weeks Podcast, a truly unique interview with the Designer & Artist in Residence at Brislington Football Club, Ken Borg and Jonathan Kelham. Ken and Jonathan describe the genesis of the project and how its adding value to Bris, off and on the pitch. Ian is joined by Stoner who gives an update on his Club visits as well as his role as the Jewson Western League Social Media Manager.

On this weeks Podcast, Dean Cardew, joint-manager at Torpoint Athletic, reflects on a titanic battle with promotion rivals Clevedon Town and pays tribute to the volunteers at his Club who made it possible to get Saturdays game played. In the First Division we speak to Calne Town boss, Craig Kent, who discusses his sides evolution this season and what this means for the Clubs ambitions going into next season.

On this weeks Podcast, Simon Long, the match official appointments officer for the South West Pool gives his take on the state of match officiating at Steps 5 and 6, as well as the recruitment and development of our match officials and former Western League favourite Jake Ash makes a surprise appearance, talking about his clubs evolution in the Southern League and the incredible developments which have put Mousehole on the national non-league football map.

On this weeks Podcast we return to the Press Box with Paul Jenkins, Print Sports Editor for the Western Gazette, Mid Somerset Series, Somerset Guardian, Frome Standard and Bath Chronicle and Jamie Rooke, Sports reporter at Tindle News covering the Mid-Devon Advertiser, South Hams Gazette and Tavistock Times Gazette. Paul and Jamie are joined by Ian and Tom for a look back on the season so far, a look ahead at the runners and riders, not forgetting the prediction game!

On this weeks Podcast, Shepton Mallet manager, Craig Loxton talks about his return to the Playing Fields and why he’s not been put off by a mid-season rebuilding job and Welton Rovers Matchday Reporter, Bob Allard, talks about his time covering the Green Army in the local press and why he’s optimistic for the Clubs form in 2026, despite some difficult seasons at West Clewes.

On this weeks Podcast, Ivybridge Town joint-manager Ben Washam, talks about his frustration at recent results, but why it hasn’t shaken his confidence in the Clubs commitment to developing young players. Ben also praises The Ivies volunteers and gives an insight into the match day experience at Erme Valley. In the First Division, Avonmouth boss, Ash Bennett, reflects on why its now impossible for his side to go under the radar and how the Club are preparing to back the ambition of the players and management with a push to Step 5 football.

On this weeks Festive Podcast, Tom and Ian are joined by Stoner for a Christmas Party. We welcome Newquay boss, Shaun Middleton, for his reflections on the first half of the season and an insight into how teams prepare for the Boxing Day fixture. Our First Division interview features Keynsham Town joint-manager, Chris King, who talks about his return to The K’s dugout and his mission to deliver stability and progression to the Club he first joined 20 years ago.

On this weeks Podcast, Oldland Abbotonians boss, Kris Miller, talks about his journey to the Oldland dugout and explains why he believes his side are close to seeing an improvement with their results and Mendip Broadwalk joint-manager, Richard O’Connor discusses his sides progress this season and why its exciting times on and off the pitch for The Mendip.

On this weeks Podcast, Helston Athletic manager, Dan Bua discusses the challenge of the Premier Division and why his rebuild is progressing on schedule and the new Cheddar boss, Phil Hucker, describes his journey to the Cheddar dugout and why he’s committed to lifting the Cheesemen away from the foot of the First Division table.

On this weeks Podcast, we meet the father and son management duo of Craig and Scott Laird, who are taking Street in the right direction and Bitton boss, Dean Langdon, talks about the importance of consistency as he plots a promotion push for the Ton.

On this weeks Podcast, Stoner deputises for Bulletin editor, Tom Hiscott and the management guests include Clevedon Town management duo Nic Steadman and Jamie Smith, talking about their journey to the Seasiders dugout, whilst Shirehampton boss, Liam Greening, reflects on a challenging start to their campaign and why he, like so many First Division managers, is placing their faith in youth. And we conclude our series of interviews with Darren Perrin, talking about his new book “I'm a Very Lucky Man”.