The Speaking Frankly Football Show

Hello and welcome to The Speaking Frankly Football Show.Hosted by Frank Hughes, Chairman of Skelmersdale United FC & AJ Vergette, Skelmersdale United Press Officer.We concentrate mainly on matters of non league football, but occasionally we stray and cover other controversial subjects in football as well.We give in depth analysis on the North West Counties Football League.Interviews, opinions, controversial issues and much more!We are Speaking Frankly.

The Speaking Frankly Football Show is a sports podcast hosted by Frank Hughes & AJ Vergette, with 84 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Frank Hughes & AJ Vergette hosts The Speaking Frankly Football Show, a sports show with 84 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  TSFFS S3 EP8

  Aug 20, 20262h 26mS3

  TSFFS S3 EP8 This week's show features a roundup of all the FA Vase action involving teams from the NWCFL, followed by an overview of the winners and losers on the domestic scene. We examine clubs based locally within the National League North and the Northern Premier League, before focusing on Runcorn Town, who are currently soaring high in the Midland League Premier Division. In Contrroversial Corner, we discuss AFC Fylde, Ebbsfleet, FC Farsley, and the news that Bernard Morley has resigned as Radcliffe's manager after a challenging start to the season. We also delve into FA Competition Gate Receipt Rip-Offs and explore how some clubs are willing to go to great lengths to divert a little cash to cover their losses. In the final segment, we highlight key movers and shakers within the NWCFL and Liverpool Premier League, along with our usual reflection on Skelmersdale United. We finish with our predictions and expert insights for the week ahead in the FA Cup, NWCFL, and LPL. All this and more.

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  Episode #7

  TSFFS S3 EP7

  Aug 13, 20262h 29mS3

  TSFFS S3 EP7 In this week's episode, we round up all the results from the NWCFL, the Edward Case Cup, and the FA Cup before turning our attention to the National League North and the Northern Premier League. In Controversial Corner, we examine the Burscough replay at Droylsden, which was played behind closed doors. Kidsgrove Athletic were expelled from the competition due to an administrative error, and they acknowledged it as soon as they noticed. AFC Fylde made an offer for Archie Lang, which Bamber Bridge rejected. We ask the question: Is Archie happy with the decision, and are the club holding him back from playing full-time football? Bizarrely, after all the speculation, a transfer embargo has been slapped on AFC Fylde! We take a look at the home of Nelson, Little Wembley, as they start their FA Cup campaign with a victory. The Liverpool Premier League is now in full flow. We discuss Skelmersdale United and their first two defeats, as well as The Grenadier, who went unbeaten all last season and then lost their opening game against Granby Toxteth Athletic. We finish the show with our usual preview of upcoming fixtures, providing predictions and expert analysis. All that and more.

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  Episode #6

  TSFFS S3 EP6, with special guest, David Platt

  Aug 5, 20262h 51mS3

  TSFFS S3 EP6 We start the show by reviewing the winners and losers from the opening day in the NWCFL. There have been a few shocks as well. We discuss local non-league football at step four and above, including some clubs that have transferred to the Midland League Premier. In Controversial Corner, we look at Ashington AFC, recently featured in a documentary, 'Saving Our Club', which was part of the BBC's 'Our Lives' series - celebrating life in the UK in all its diversity through the eyes of remarkable people doing extraordinary things. It centres around a close-knit group of volunteers fighting to keep the club afloat amid threats of relegation and financial pressures. Does that sound familiar? Steve Yarwood resigned as joint manager of West Didsbury and Chorlton after their 7-0 defeat to Runcorn Town and immediately became involved in an unpleasant social media dispute with player Emmanuel Omorogbe. Rob Smethurst has stepped down once again as a director of Macclesfield to focus on personal interests. Has the recent controversy finally taken its toll? In part two of the show, AFC Knowsley manager David Platt joins us to discuss their recent promotion from the West Cheshire League, the challenges of meeting ground criteria, and his aspirations for the club. In the final part, we round up the fixtures with our expert analysis and predictions for the week ahead. All this and more.

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  Episode #5

  TSFFS S3 EP5

  Jul 30, 20262h 42mS3

  TSFFS S3 EP5 On this week's episode of the show, we take a look at the ins and outs—the players who have signed and those who have left for pastures new. It's all heating up as a new season is about to start in the NWCFL, so we review this weekend's fixtures and make our predictions. In the controversial corner, we examine Widnes Town. One of their pre-season friendlies was postponed because they couldn't field a full team, and within days, they have made a plea for a chairman and committee members, claiming the lack of numbers is their weak spot. Surely this should have been addressed before they applied to join the counties? We consider the ramifications of Droylsden's pitch invasion when they won a penalty shootout against Maghull in last season's play-off final, and ask whether a three-match stadium closure order is a bit over the top. Scenes of relief and exhilaration were visible when the winning penalty was scored. This led to red flares being set off and unsavoury scuffles between rival fans, with one person being arrested. We've seen worse incidents in football, with less punishment. With video evidence of what happened, surely pursuing the worst offenders and punishing them more severely would have a greater impact. We also question what is going on at York City, as their National League-winning manager, Stuart Maynard, was bizarrely sacked due to a difference in direction and vision for the football club. We say farewell to our former coach and interim manager, Barney, and thank him for all the dedication and hard work he contributed to the club, as well as for all the laughs he brought us along the way. All this and more.

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  Episode #4

  TSFFS S3 EP4

  Jul 23, 20262h 50mS3

  TSFFS S3 EP 4 This week's show features a look at Burscough and the news that Elliott Taylor has signed for Chorley. The good news is that Ben Barnes, Andrew Starkey, and Joel Skillen have put pen to paper. Chadderton have also been busy, but we discuss the impact of losing Lewis Byrne and Benito Lowe on the club's ambitions. Thornton Cleveleys have been recruiting players and reviewing their younger talent. The IOM Festival tournament was won by Bury, who defeated Radcliffe 2-1. We examine Sean McConville's Clitheroe, who recently loaned Freddie Machel from Bury, and consider their prospects for this season. Gary Moore has opted for experience to help Lower Breck go further than the play-offs. We take our usual look at Marine and Southport before moving on to Controversial Corner. Big-hitters Flixton are back in the mix, with reports of a £6k budget. Walthamstow sacked their manager before he even started, and Real Aston Cubs believe they were victims of a refereeing conspiracy. It was kids' football, and it seems one or two heads got carried away. We discuss season tickets at non-league level and ask: are some clubs raising their prices unnecessarily? We also talk about fake kits, unruly children being banned from football, and finish with a few football jokes. All this and more.

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