Episodes
This week on GrassRoots Plus, Mick and Dave are joined by Louth Town Chairman Stephen Clark to discuss the club's adjustment to life in the United Counties League following a lateral move. Stephen talks about the challenges of competing from a rural location, where every away fixture involves at least an hour's travelling, and how the club continues to maintain a thriving junior football setup despite the geographical challenges. An insight into the dedication and hard work involved in keeping grassroots football thriving in a rural community.
In this special edition, Dave is joined by Francis Towndrow to look ahead to the forthcoming Peace Match between Newark Town and German side FC Emmendingen. Taking place at the YMCA Activity Village in Newark, the match will commemorate the famous Christmas Truce of 1914, when British and German soldiers laid down their weapons and came together in the spirit of peace during the First World War. Dave and Francis discuss the story behind the event and what promises to be a very special occasion for both clubs.
The boys are joined by Clipstone Chairman Mike Staton, who talks about his plans to take the club he once played for forward, reconnecting with the village, building a sustainable future and the latest progress on plans for a new ground.
The boys are joined by Andy Porter as they review the latest results and look forward to the upcoming Vase games.
The boys sit down with Simon Ashberry who is in the hotseat this week to talk about Boston Town as they compete at Step 4 for the first time. They look at changes at the club, including benefits and increased travel following promotion.
The boys chat with Belper United Chairman, Matt Herrett. They discuss making ground sharing work, setting realistic expectations and the importance of using local players and a couple of dislikes.
The boys talk with Southwell City Manager Jonny Upton, who, after nearly a decade at the helm, discusses the club’s progress and his ambitions for Southwell City in both the league and FA Vase.
The boys talk to Anthony Heppell, Media Manager at Bourne Town, who is in the hot seat to talk about a second season at Step Four. We look at the lessons learned and building on the foundations laid last time around.
The boys are joined by Phil Hiscox, Secretary of The Southwest Peninsular League
Mick and Dave are joined by Newark Town Football Club Chair, Sarah Robinson.
Mick and Dave are joined by United Counties League Facilities Director, Ian Hughes
Mick and Dave welcome you to season 6.