Manx Radio's Friday Sport

After a meteoric rise in three-wheeled racing in recent years, Manx brothers Ryan and Callum Crowe fulfilled a dream last year as they went on to win not one, but their first two Sidecar races at the Isle of Man TT.So how do you build on such a phenomenal 2024?Well, to get some answers to those questions, Manx Radio recently sat down with the pair to get their thoughts

The 2025 Isle of Man TT Races are imminent and once again Clerk of the TT Course Gary Thompson remains at the forefront of making sure the racing fortnight runs as safely and smoothly as possible.He's now entering his 13th year of overseeing the meeting and looking after all matters relating to the Snaefell Mountain Course.Manx Radio recently spoke with Mr Thompson to discuss in detail the running of the event; his relationship with riders, volunteers, visitors and residents, and what he makes of being in the spotlight for the calls he makes.

In the last episode of Saturday Sport Classified of the 24/25 season, we dive into the stories and discussions from the latest campaign in Manx football, rugby and hockeyRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

With TT 2025 fast approaching, we at Manx Radio have recently had the chance to catch up with some of the stars set to grace the Snaefell Mountain Course once again this year.And one of those is the reigning Senior TT champion, Davey Todd - and it's probably not an understatement to say it's been a hectic few months for him.After splitting from FHO Racing, he and fellow TT competitor Peter Hickman have become co-owners of the new 8TEN Racing team which make its TT debut this year.We got the chance to sit down with Todd to find out how he's found setting up a whole new squad as well as understanding he and the team's ambitions for the 2025 racing fortnight

In tonight's programme:It's the final weekend of the 24/25 Manx football season, we preview the finals of both the Hospital Cup and Masters FA CupAnd with just over a week to go until the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races, we at Manx Radio have been catching up with some of the starsTonight's show with Rob Pritchard features Tony Mepham, Davey Todd, Dean Harrison, Peter Hickman and Ryan & Callum Crowe

At the start of April, the plans of former TT winner and regular competitor James Hillier were thrown into uncertainty.Since then, Hillier has secured a Supersport ride with Bournemouth Kawasaki once again for TT 2025 but mystery remained around if he would be able to return to the big bike classes this year.Well... now we have an answer to that -in this extended interview, Hillier explains his latest plans and how hectic preparations have been in recent weeks

With the summer months beginning to roll in, now is the time of year that sees cricket on the Isle of Man start to flourish.With the local league season now underway, there was also a chance for the potential next generation of players to get a flavour of the sport during the recent 2025 Manx Youth Games.And that raised an important question about an ongoing challenge - what can be done to boost youth participation in cricket here?Isle of Man Cricket Association's Cricket Development Officer Greig Wright explores this matter with Manx Radio's Darren Timson

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football action on the Isle of Man and further afieldPLUS, we get some insight into the Isle of Man athletics team heading to the 2025 Island Games and what the local athletics calendar has in store over the coming weeksRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Griffiths

In tonight's programme:The Junior Cup final headlines this weekend's Isle of Man football fixturesWe get some insight into the Isle of Man athletics team heading to this summer's Island GamesThe Manx men's hockey squad is getting ready for the 2025 County Championships this weekendAnd hundreds of youngsters are expected to take part in the 2025 Manx Youth Games this weekendRob Pritchard is joined this week by Tony Mepham, Dave Griffiths, Ben Cunningham and Gareth Lloyd

Results, reaction and analysis to the sporting action across the Isle of Man this weekendRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

In tonight's programme:Three cup competitions including the semi-finals of the Hospital Cup are the main attraction in this weekend's football ties in the last few weeks of the seasonThe grand finale to the current Manx rugby campaign awaits tomorrow with the Manx Cup finals day at BallafletcherAnd one of the Isle of Man's national hockey sides is London-bound this weekend for a chance at glory in the England Hockey championshipsRob Pritchard is joined by Ben Cunningham, Jamie Brown, Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

It's a new year and a new chapter for one of the Isle of Man's rising stars of road racing.After a rollercoaster two years with the Honda Racing UK team, there's change afoot for Onchan rider Nathan Harrison.For 2025 he'll be contesting the Isle of Man TT, North West 200 and maybe a few more things beside for official Honda satellite team H&H Motorcycles.Manx Radio's been catching up with Harrison to find out what his ambitions are for the season ahead and how it feels to be continuing his journey in a slightly different environment

Results, reaction & analysis to the latest football, rugby action across the Isle of Man and beyondPLUS, we bring you the draw for the semi-finals of the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup in Manx footballAnd we hear from one of the Island runners involved in the London Marathon this weekend and Manx road racer Nathan Harrison on his plans for 2025Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Chris Bass jnr., Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham, Christa Cain and Nathan Harrison

In tonight's programme:The quarter-finals of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup await in this weekend's local football clashesWe hear from the Isle of Man Men's national football sides player/manager as he prepares to take charge of his first game on Merseyside on SaturdayWe bring you the live draw for this year's Paul Henry Gold Cup competitionIn rugby, the Manx Cup continues in the Island capital this weekend after major drama in the competition in midweekAnd this weekend is the finale to the 2025 Isle of Man hockey season with six trophies up for grabs in less than two days for this year's cup finals weekendRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Chris Bass jnr., Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football and rugby action on Island as well as the 2025 Manx RallyPLUS, we bring you the live draw for the second round of the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup in Manx footballAND, we preview the second round of racing in the ARA Championship at Jurby this weekendBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland, Chris Boyde and Dave Christian

In tonight's programme:The first rounds proper of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup dominate the agenda in Manx football this weekendFC Isle of Man's Manager says he and his team can't 'wallow in self pity' at their recent poor form ahead of returning to NWCFL Premier Division action tomorrow nightWe bring you the latest from day one of the 2025 Manx Rally In rugby, two Island sides are in Cheshire competition finals on Saturday whilst Vagabonds and Douglas face off in the 'Old Firm' in the Manx CupRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Chris Boyde and Dave Christian

A Commonwealth games competitor, a national champion and more... Isle of Man athlete Sarah Astin continues to impress in the world of athletics both in the UK and further afield.This month, she's managed to smash her own women's 10,000m Manx record and - for the first time in her career - has received a prestigious call-up to represent Great Britain & Northern IrelandIn this extended interview, Manx Radio's caught up with Sarah to find out how it feels to be wearing the GB jersey this month.She also gives us an insight to some of her hopes and ambitions for the months ahead.

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Charnock Richard at The Bowl in Douglas.Still seeking an end to a wretched run of form, 'The Ravens' faced a revitalised Charnock Richard on a run of three straight victoriesMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland and Dave Christian

In tonight's programme:The 2025 Hospital Cup and Junior Cup competitions get underway in Manx football this weekend, dominating Saturday's scheduleFC Isle of Man's Manager wants to see more intensity and desire from his players but insists they have the quality to end their run of nearly two months without a win tomorrowIt's the final league weekend of the season for both Douglas and Vagabonds in rugby on Saturday, but neither will be expected to have a gentle cruise to the end in their last fixturesAnd two league titles are still to be decided in hockey as we look ahead to the final league weekend of the 2025 men's & ladies campaignsRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Lower Breck at The Bowl in Douglas'The Ravens' faced an uphill struggle to end their recent winless run against a visiting side looking to remain in the league's title raceMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man, plus a preview of FCIOM's game against Lower Breck at the Bowl.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Rob Pritchard and Ben Cunningham.

In tonight's programme:We could see the Canada Life Men's Premier League and Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2 titles wrapped up in Manx football tomorrowOn their longest winless run of the season, can FC Isle of Man play a role in the NWCFL Premier Division title on Saturday night when they host high-flyers Lower Breck?In rugby, its the final home encounter of a grueling 2025 season for Vagabonds whilst the Manx Cup continues at Port-e-CheeAnd more champions and relegations could be decided in the penultimate weekend of the 2025 Isle of Man hockey seasonRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme:Eight teams... two competitions... a place in one of two cup finals up for grabs! The semi-finals of the Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods Cup are among the standout ties in Manx football this weekendWith five games of the season remaining, FC Isle of Man will be hoping to bring an end to their longest winless run of the season so far when they host South Liverpool in the NWCFL Premier Division tomorrow nightRugby action on Island this Saturday includes Douglas in Regional 2 North West and a combined Manx Cup & Manx Shield showdown at Ballakilley Park whilst Vagabonds men are on their travels once moreAnd in hockey as many as three league titles could be decided throughout Saturday on what could well be a critical weekend in the 2025 Manx seasonRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division tie between FC Isle of Man and Prestwich Heys at The Bowl in Douglas.Facing their second match in less than 24 hours, FC Isle of Man took on a Prestwich Heys side battling for their lives at the foot of the tableMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Pilkington at The Bowl in Douglas.In the first part of a grueling double-header weekend, 'The Ravens' hosted a Pilkington side looking to maintain its cushion away from the relegation zoneMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man.Plus the live draws for the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup Preliminary round and the Junior Cup preliminary round. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Rob Pritchard and Ben Cunningham.

In tonight's programme:The Women's FA Cup final is one of the headlines of this weekend's football fixtures - we hear from both sides as well as previewing Saturday's league tiesFC Isle of Man face a rarea and grueling double-header this weekend on home soil as they seek to rectify a run of four games without a winIn rugby, both Vagabonds teams take to the field with the ladies facing their final game of the seasonAnd in hockey, can the current premier league leaders Castletown Ladies A and Bacchas's Men's A be caught? We'll be looking at the latest league match-upsRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Anna Shaw, Tara Mitchell, Dave Christian, Lois Mooney, Jack Caine and Ben Cunningham

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Squires Gate at The Bowl in Douglas.Looking for a confidence boost in front of their home support, FC Isle of Man welcomed a Squires Gate side battling for survival at the foot of the tableMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Whilst we're now well into 2025, the prospect of this year's Island Games might still seem like a far-away prospect for many.However, preparations for this year's event in Orkney from 12-18 July are well underway.Front and centre of many of the logistics behind the scenes is the Island Games Association of Mann (IGAM).So, how has IGAM found getting themselves and the team ready?In this extended interview, we hear from IGAM Chairman Gary Jakeman and Secretary Jill Gillings

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man and a preview of FC Isle of Man's game against Squire's Gate.Plus the live draw for the ECAP FA Cup semi-finals.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Rob Pritchard and Ben Cunningham.

The Isle of Man is used to the roar of bikes during the TT fortnight, but one place that'll be unusually quiet this year will be Mooragh Promenade in Ramsey That's because it's been announced the Ramsey Sprint won't be held in 2025.So why will a TT staple in the northern town be absent?To find out, Manx Radio spoke with Trevor Duckworth - head of the event's organisers, Straightliners - who also give his views on the future of the occasion

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Colne at The Bowl in Douglas.After dropping points at home seven days previous, FC Isle of Man were hoping to go one better against a Colne side fighting for survival at the foot of the tableMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManPLUS, we bring you the live draw for the semi-finals of this year's GH Corlett Woods Cup in Manx footballSimon Clarke is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Barnoldswick Town at The Bowl in DouglasTargeting back-to-back wins for the first time since November, FC Isle of Man faced a Barnoldswick Town side unbeaten in their two visits to Manx shores so farMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Results, reaction and analysis of the latest sporting action across the Isle of ManPLUS, the live draw for the opening round of the 2025 Women's FA Cup in Manx footballBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

In tonight's programme:Last-chance saloon for Marown in the Canada Life Men's Premier League and Corinthians with a chance to go joint-top as league action returns in Manx footballAfter launching in late January, we hear from those behind a potential new force in women's football on Island FC Isle of Man are targeting back-to-back wins for the first time since NovemberDouglas and Vagabonds back on the road in rugby as the Manx Shield returns on IslandAnd in hockey there may be a break from the usual league schedule but two of the Island's national sides are hoping to step up to the mark across Saturday and SundayRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Donna Harrison, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Results, reaction and analysis to all the sporting action across the Isle of Man and further afield this weekendPLUS, we bring you the draw for the second round of this year's Ecap FA Cup in Manx footballRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme:In Manx football the Ecap FA Cup first round proper beckons tomorrow, and the second leg of this year's Women's Floodlit Cup final awaits on Sunday, we'll also hear from the captains of both teams this eveningAfter late defeat in midweek, FC Isle of Man will be looking to keep their fading play-off hopes alive this weekend with a trip to Glossop North EndA busy day of Manx rugby on Saturday - Douglas, Vagabonds and Vagabonds Ladies all on home soil in this weekend's clashesAnd can the two premier league leaders maintain their perfect starts in Manx hockey? We look ahead to the latest men's and ladies league matchupsRob Pritchard is joined by Anna Shaw, Becky Corkish, Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

After a challenging 2024, Manx road racer Marcus Simpson is looking ahead to a new chapter with Newcastle-based crew WH RacingAfter signing a two-year deal with the team, Simpson tells us about his ambitions over the next two campaigns and what he learned from a hit-and-miss 2024

Results, reaction and analysis of the latest football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of ManBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

In tonight's programme:Tony Mepham looks ahead to all of this weekend's football fixtures and provides reaction to the Isle of Man's new national team manager.Paul Jones speaks ahead of FC Isle of Man's match against Irlam at the Bowl.In Rugby, Dave previews the three games on the Island.Hockey returns to league action as Ben talks us through the fixtures. Plus we hear from an MGP regular who will be stepping up to the TT in 2025.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham.