Real Football. Matters Peter Gray

Warren Barlow is well know to anyone who knows grassroots football in Bolton & the surrounding areas.

his passion for grassroots football and getting increased participation in a number of areas is infectious and has been a huge driving force in Bolton and with the Bolton & Bury Football League for 20 years+

this podcast Pete chats to current Lancaster City FC manager Mark Fell.

its an interesting journey that Mark has taken, including a little controversy which we hear about in his own words, when he was at Ramsbottom Utd.

Mark is a huge advocate of technology and getting any edges he can over opponents.....including listening to opposing managers on this podcast!

Mark explains how a recent health scare has changed him from (in his own words) a robot to perhaps more human.

the curtailment of the Covid-19 interrupted current season ended what was shaping up to be a great season for Lancaster and we chat about how Mark hopes to carry that into the next season....whenever that's going to be!

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the guest on this podcast is current Chester FC 1st team coach Neil Hart

Neil is well known to host Pete Gray, as he is also a former manager of Pete's club Turton FC

The pair share some great Turton memories and learn about Harty's early managerial roles and how hes taken his 'student of the game' approach to Chester FC 

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our guest on this podcast is Alan Morgan.

Alan enjoyed a professional career playing football for Tranmere Rovers and a few others.

we got him on the podcast though to talk about his time coaching and managing in the Welsh leagues.

his crowning glory (so far!!) was taking Llandudno into the Welsh Premier division and then into the Europa league! what an achievement and what a story.

unbelievable dedication and passion for football. Moreover what a great guy!

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we catch up with Wayne Salkeld, chairman of Curzon Ashton.

Wayne is a passionate chairman of successful 'little old Curzon' as Wayne describes the club.

we hear about the drive and progress of a club only founded in 1963.

being at the heart of the community is what Wayne & Curzon are all about and its an interesting story!!

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on this episode we chat with current 1st team manager of Prestwich Heys, Matt Barnes.

Matt is still a fairly young manager and has been progressing & learning along the way.

the different types of dressing rooms and how he has had to adapt each time is a really interesting discussion throughout this podcast.

We enjoyed chatting with Matt and will be watching the Prestwich Heys journey with interest.

as is becoming a bit of a feature on these lockdown podcast recordings, we lost connection a couple of times...apologies!

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