Podcasts about whitstable town

A former cage fighter from Folkestone has been locked away indefinitely after he attacked a stranger in the street.Kiane Trotman, 38, from Foord Road South, was experiencing paranoid schizophrenia when he punched and kicked his victim near the Canterbury Road Recreation Ground in 2023.Also in today's podcast, the new Reform UK leader of Kent County Council has appeared to backtrack on the party's plans to stop staff working from home.Party leader Nigel Farage said he wanted to get people back in the office, after their success in the recent local elections. Hear what Linden Kemkaran has now had to say.Our campaign calling for reforms to who's eligible for a Blue Badge has been raised in the Commons by one of Medway's MPs.We want the system changed after hearing from cancer patients who've been denied one.The route for this year's Baton of Hope relay through Kent and Medway has been revealed,The Olympic-torch style baton will be passed to volunteers as it makes its way through Gillingham, Rochester, Maidstone, Canterbury and Margate.It's to raise awareness of suicide prevention by encouraging everyone to talk openly about mental health struggles. We've been speaking to one of the baton bearers.There are fears a hike in parking charges in Sandwich and Deal could impact the number of people visiting the towns.The council say the decision's been made following a comprehensive review - looking at supply and demand and planning for the future. Our reporter Sam Lennon has been to Sandwich to get reaction.In sport, Maidstone United have missed out on a chance of promotion to the National League.They were beaten 1-0 away at Boreham Wood in yesterday's play-off final.Elsewhere, Whitstable Town's players have been on an open top bus parade through the town to celebrate their historic FA Vase win.They were joined by staff and all important trophy as they travelled through the streets on Saturday.

A magical week in non league with The FA Vase Final, The FA Trophy Final and The Non League Paper's National Game Awards. We have reaction from manager's of AFC Whyteleafe, Whitstable Town, Spennymoor Town, Aldershot Town and Tamworth as well as some expert insight from The Non League Paper's very own Jon Couch.

A Kent mum fears she could be left homeless with her elderly, ill nan if the council can't find her a property.Nina Darbey has been privately renting her home for six years but the landlord wants to sell up. The 46-year-old has been telling the podcast how she's been unable to find another home she can afford, and is struggling to bid for a council house.In other news, police, firefighters and paramedics have been called after a blaze broke out at a former school in Chatham.Part of the old St John Fisher Catholic School in Ordnance Street was taped off last night. Hear from reporter Brad Harper who was at the scene.Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day - the end of the second world war in Europe and events are taking place across Kent to mark the occasion.We've been speaking to teachers at Bradfields Academy in Chatham, a 90-year-old man from Dartford who remembers VE Day in 1945, they Mayor of Broadstairs where a beacon will be lit tonight, and the RBLI who're encouraging us to get active to mark the anniversary.And in sport, Whitstable Town fans are being warned of travel disruption ahead of the FA Vase final this weekend.Around 7,000 supporters will be heading to Wembley from Kent for the match against AFC Whyteleafe.

Play-off highs and lows take centre stage as there's promotion joy for two of our sides, coupled with heartbreak for two others. Dover lead the way after securing an instant return to National League South, and we hear from keeper Mitch Walker and chairman Jim Parmenter. VCD are also celebrating after their SCEFL play-off glory, and joint bosses Ross Baker and Danny Joy revel in their success. We also discuss Maidstone, SIttingbourne and Dartford, and then look forward to the biggest day in the history of Whitstable Town as they head to Wembley - player-manager Jamie Coyle looks head to the big game with AFC Whyteleafe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Que sera sera! Whitstable Town have booked their spot at Wembley after a goalless draw with Hartpury University - and the man who kept the home side at bay, keeper Dan Colmer talks us through his delight as the Oystermen secure their spot at the national stadium. Deal Town are the only Kent side to win the Vase, 25 years ago - but their current crop are having great fun on their Step 4 debut, with 160 goals in their 38 games so far - boss Steve King discusses his team's impressive campaign, summer recruitment plans and progress off the pitch. We discuss the new chairman and relegation at Hythe, and the title in the SCEFL is all but done too as we rush headlong into the business end of the season. But we still have all the usual chat and nonsense too, including juggling, Matt's Spanish adventure and people who can't read signs... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dad-of-two who can't work following major surgery to remove a tumour says he has been unable to secure any financial help during his six-month recovery.The 40-year-old was first told he had cancer last July and applied for personal independence payments before his surgery but says he was told he was not eligible.Also in today's podcast, a drink-driver who "catastrophically ruined" a teenage girl's life after causing a horror crash has been locked up. The 21-year-old plumber was double the legal limit from downing four pints in a pub when his car careered into the path of a another vehicle in Deal. As Kent families head out to enjoy the sunshine, there's a warning from Kent Wildlife Trust not to let dogs off their leads around livestock.It's after rangers found a goat that had been killed in a suspected attack at a nature reserve near Canterbury.A businessman says he has built a “one-stop shop” for residents of a new-build development including a health centre and dentist.800 people in Castle Hill, part of Ebbsfleet Garden City, were asked what was missing from their community – that's when Sam Bott came up with the idea of The Prep Rooms.And we've got reaction from Whitstable Town's FA Vase semi-final now they're off to Wembley for the first time in the club's history. While the match ended in a draw they're through to the final on aggregate. 

Another bumper show this week after ups and downs, thrills and spills and any other cliches you fancy! Whitstable Town take top billing after their dramatic FA Vase win over Whitchurch Alport, and we hear from both player-boss Jamie Coyle and matchwinner Harvey Smith after the Oystermen booked a last-four spot in front of a record crowd. It was not to be for Erith & Belvedere though as they went out at Hartpury University - joint-manager Billy Hamlin reflects on that defeat, the midweek draw with Corinthian and the emotional tributes to his late mum. Corinthian manager Michael Golding discusses that draw, his ongoing battle with recruitment and the efforts of his young side as they stay in the play-off picture. And we hear from Phoenix Sports manager Darren Anslow after a vital win over Erith Town put his side to within three points of the safety zone. Plus there's all the usual chat and nonsense, including Pancake Day, corndogs and, well, a not very nice man... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bumper show this week as the FA Trophy and FA Vase reach the last 16. Phil Annets is on hand to give us the lowdown on the stats and facts for both competitions with his @fatrophyfacts and his @favasefactfile hats on. Then we focus on one of those FA Vase ties but not just on the game itself. Caroline Bone lives and breathes Fleet Town. A family connection was the original pull but from a club that could very easily have been just a dusty history book memory, it's now a thriving community hub across the sexes and with a men's team into the last 16 of the Vase and eyes on promotion. Fleet's recording-breaking trip this weekend is to another club who have never reached this stage of the competition before. Their manager acknowledges that but it's not something to de-rail Jamie Coyle, who as a player, manager and still player manager has seen pretty much all there is to see in non league. Matt Badcock is back with the non league round up. The ever-changing National League, managerial moves and non league finals are all in the mix. Plus what is to come in this weekend's Non League Paper.

It ended all square in both big top of the table clashes at the weekend - and Cray Valley PM boss Steve McKimm reflects on the late drama that saw his side come away from Dover with a point, and he reflects on their brilliant Step Three debut so far. Herne Bay player-coach Liam Friend looks back at his "soft" red card in the weekend win over Beckenham and looks back at an inconsistent start to their Isthmian League South East campaign. Plus the FA Vase is back this weekend and Whitstable Town get us underway with a lunchtime visit from unbeaten Jersey Bulls - Oystermen boss Jamie Coyle discusses that tie, having to pull his boots back on and his side's campaign to date. We discuss all the rest of the news, including the end of Ramsgate's unbeaten record, Ebbsfleet's ongoing struggles and Maidstone getting the gang back together. Plus there's all the usual chat and nonsense, including personalised number plates, takeaways, mash disasters and, frankly, some woeful banter from Matt Gerrard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disappointment at Bayliss Avenue for the Dockers as the fixture pile up starts to take its toll. As always this edition features in game comment from Michael and Chris ...Up the Dockers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disappointment at Bayliss Avenue for the Dockers as the fixture pile up starts to take its toll. As always this edition features in game comment from Michael and Chris ...Up the Dockers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a full house - finally - as our Isthmian League sides join the fray this weekend to start their season, and we hear from two men raring to go on Saturday. Margate player/assistant manager Ben Greenhalgh discusses their pre-season, hoping to build on last year's Kent Senior Cup win and the work on and off the pitch at Hartsdown Park. Just down the road, Ramsgate are gearing up for another tilt at promotion from the Isthmian League South East, and new manager Ben Smith speaks about rebuilding their squad, the project at Southwood and the signing of Joe Taylor. Whitstable Town have already got two wins in the bag, including an impressive 5-0 away win in the FA Cup and Marcel Nimani talks us through their start to the campaign, his own top striker and the potential at the Belmont. Plus we reflect on all the rest of the weekend's action, including an impressive result for Dover against the odds and Ebbsfleet's great win at Rochdale. Plus there's all the usual chat and nonsense, including Stacy's Mom, gentlemen's clubs in Milwaukee, A roads and loads more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four interviews for you this week, including two from clubs who have changed manager and a boss who is celebrating his first league win of the season. First though, Beckenham Town assistant boss Billy Walton discusses their FA Cup exit against Dagenham & Redbridge and reflects on their record breaking run and record crowd for the home defeat. Corinthian beat Sevenoaks on Wednesday night to finally get their first win of the season - boss Michael Golding discusses that win, what it will mean to his young squad and why this has been the most challenging period of his managerial career. Faversham Town have a new manager, and Simon Austin tells us why now is the right time for him to take the Salters Lane hotseat, and his hopes to move the team up the table. It's also all change at Whitstable Town, and new assistant head coach Craig Coles tells us why he decided to leave Sheppey United to link up again with new Oystermen boss Marcel Nimani. There's all the rest of the news and opinion from across the county, plus we talk rugby, work/life balance, Matt's West Wing and loads more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's on holiday this week but still manages to come live from Cornwall to discuss a busy week in the county's non-league scene. Ebbsfleet matchwinner Luke O'Neill chats after his side won a thriller at Eastbourne Borough and insists they believe they can overcome anyone in the division. Welling United chairman Paul Whitehead gives us the inside track on his start to being at the helm at Park View Road and his hopes for the future. And we also catch up with Whitstable Town boss Richard Styles after they made it two wins from two in the SCEFL with victory at his former club Tunbridge Wells. We've got all the rest of the news from across the county and look ahead to an intriguing weekend of FA Cup fixtures. Plus Matt reveals his dog's new skill, we discuss the weather, Sherlock Holmes and wonder why people listening to music is a YouTube phenomenon. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bumper show this week with five interviews, including two men who have swapped the dugout at one Kent club for another. Firstly though we hear from Dartford winger Kalvin Kalala after his side's 7-2 win at Eastbourne Borough - but it wasn't enough for them to avoid the Eliminator play-off clash with Chippenham on Thursday. Maidstone United co-owner Oliver Ash reflects on his side's title success, the final-day scenes at the Gallagher and looks ahead to the challenges that await on and off the pitch. Jay Saunders is the man chosen to lead Tonbridge Angels into their new era on their 3G surface, he tells us why everything just felt right when he was given the chance to speak to the club. In Jay's place at Margate is Andy Drury, and the now former Whitstable Town manager tells us all about his switch to Hartsdown Park. And after his side were held by Dover, Bromley boss Andy Woodman discusses that draw, the challenges of competing at the top of the National League and has an eye on Wembley too... Plus we discuss great sporting films, Sunday picnics and lost more besides. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Four interviews on this week's show after another packed weekend of football. Sheppey United super-sub Michael Hagan reflects on his impact from the bench as the Ites retained the Kent Senior Trophy by coming from behind to beat Hollands & Blair. Blair boss Scott Porter gives us his reaction to the defeat and believes the future is bright for his young side. One of Porter's former clubs, Whitstable Town, are bidding not to drop into the SCEFL themselves, and player-boss Andy Drury is confident that his in-form team have what it takes to get out of the drop zone. They drew at Corinthian on Saturday, and Hoops boss Michael Golding gives us his reaction to that game, and the challenges he's facing as he gets ready for next season. There's all the rest of the news as Chatham and Stansfeld secure promotion, while there's more managerial changes and loads more to discuss. Plus we talk pressure washing, Nicolas Cage playing himself and find out how Matt's food rationing experiment went... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

March 24th 2022: Belmont Banter Episode 95 AARON JARVIS Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Aaron played local football in and around the area but says he is having the best of times after becoming involved with Whitstable Town Youth. He is the manager/coach of one of 30 teams registered at the club.  At Belmont Banter we like to feature the youth so that they can let all the youngsters in the area know just what is happening at Whitstable Town. Arron is often down at the club, particularly on a Saturday when the first team have a game. He is usually joined by wife Bo and his daughters Jess and Grace as the whole family love their football. Jess plays for WTFC U12' Girls which is the team managed and coached by Aaron, Jess is also registered with the WTFCU12' Boys. Arron's enthusiasm shines through as he talks about how proud he is that Jess who has scored 26 goals for the Girls U12's so far this season and Jess has made the big step up to play with the U12's Boys team. 

February 21st 2022: Belmont Banter Episode 94: MARTIN MILLS Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Martin, one of very few players who was rewarded with a testimonial by Whitstable Town, he played almost his whole career at Whitstable. Now a coach of WTFC Reserves; Martin Mills has some great stories to tell about many local players and managers over the last 30-40 years or so. His stand out player in local football was Ernie Batten, chairman of Sheppey United when asked about his choice Martin's reply was because of the way he read the game, he had so much time on the ball and scanned the game looking at the whole 'picture'… it's another great listen from Belmont Banter Can't Find Belmont Banter?  It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Football payers, Managers and others from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 100 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen... PLEASE CONTCT US if you have the details of a player, or manager who you think we should feature on Belmont Banter PODCAST questionswtfc@mail.com

DECEMBER 23rd 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 93 RICH & STEVIE XMAS CHAT Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. From Belmont Banter this is The LAST PODCAT of 2021 …we will be back in the NEW YEAR:                    This week Rich and Stevie join Tony to chat about all things Whitstable, from over fifteen years ago when there was NO PROMOTION out of the KENT LEAGUE. The present day with Three Up Three down, who we think will join us from the SKEFL League, and chat about the threat of COVID there could be no away game against HERNE BAY over Christmas and lots more. HAPPY XMAS & A Very HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM US ALL…it's another great listen from Belmont Banter Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter or want to suggest someone to join us to talk about their football journey for the weekly PODCAST…Contact us: questionswtfc@mail.com Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Football payers, Managers and others from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 100 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

DECEMBER 19th 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 92 PETER GUISE Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Peter is such a well know voice as far as local radio is concerned as you will have heard hi reporting on local football in KENT at all levels and cricket, covering Kent Cricket Club all over the country for the B.B/C. Peters connection with football and sport in general started when he was about elven when his grandfather took him to watch West Ham who beat Spurs 3-0. A few days later his grandfather took him to watch the opening game of the 1966 World Cup England v Uruguay at Wembley which Peter says was a very boring 0-0 draw. Peters football skills he discovered were verbal, behind the mike, not with the ball at his feet. Like a lot of broadcasters, he honed his skills on Hospital Radio, then worked for Invicta Gold. He has commented at every Test Match Ground in the Country and two FA VASE Cup Finales, and there is still more to tell… Much more…it's another great listen from Belmont Banter Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter or want to suggest someone for the weekly PODCAST… Contact us: questionswtfc@mail.com Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Football payers, Managers and others from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 90 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

DECEMBER 12th 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 91 KEVIN SUGRUE Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Kevin started off in football with aspirations of becoming a footballer but a sending off by a teacher in a school game brought a halt to his football when he was fourteen. He started again after he left school at about seventeen and played for the district side. The years not playing meant that others were now better than he was and ever the organiser, at nineteen Kevin started running teams. His first job on leaving school was for the council and he found himself running the sports department, says he was the blue eyed boy, and started Southwark Sports but that changed when the councils merged.   Kevin moved to Beckenham took a few of the boys with him as part of Beckenham Town, the remainder who were Southwark Sports which became Dulwich Hamlet. He says they were ahead of Chelsea and all the other as they were to first club to have a ‘pathway to the first team ‘says Beckenham was the start of the Academy's.

DECEMBER 5th 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 90 MIKE GREEN Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Mike played in goal wearing glasses when he was very young, then changed to contact lenses when he was a bit older. But apart from school football and playing with his mates Mike's real love was when his dad finally gave into his persistent request to go and watch Gillingham. In time Mike's other love became Arsenal after he persuaded his Dad to take him to a match. As it turned he had a relation who lived close to the ground and they were able to park a short distance from Highbury and walk to the ground.  Mike's football came to an end after he developed a stomach ulcer which burst, and he stopped playing football all together. This turned into a passion for radio, more to the point football on the radio which became not only Mike's hobby but turned into a part time career for him as he followed ‘The MEDWAY BEARS Ice Hockey Team' and reported from almost every ground in Kent and many further afield. Mike tells some great stories, one when he followed Whitstable Town to North Ferriby FC, another when he followed DEAL TOWN all the way to WEMBLY. Mike has also reported on Cricket, The OPEN GOLF and Superbikes from BRANDS HATCH in a long radio career. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter or want to suggest someone for the weekly PODCAST… Contact us: questionswtfc@mail.com Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Football payers, Managers and others from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 90 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

Belmont Banter Ep89: JOHN AKINDE: From non-league to Pro-League: Whitstable Town Football Club NOVEMBER 28th 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 89 JOHN AKINDE Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. John moved from London to the Medway area when he was eleven and started playing football with his mate's but was soon playing for Gravesend Spartans and was picked for Kent Schools which John says was a really a good time. At fifteen he joined Gravesend and Northfleet …now EBSFLEET they offered him a place of the PACE scheme, similar todays Academy set up. He was picked for the first team at seventeen, in his first season he scored ten goals in twenty starts and won the FA Trophy at the old Wembley.  During that sixteen to eighteen period, he was loaned out, the first was at Whitstable Town, (John scored on his debut) In his second loan spell was also at Town, then went onto Margate. John then drew interest from Peterborough United.  As he was driving up he discovered that Bristol were also interested so he ended up there. John has played for a number of club, Bristol City came in for him and he signed for them. John played for Barnett, and others including Dagenham & Redbridge and Lincoln City and then Portsmouth before moving back to Kent where he now plays for Gillingham FC. John puts the record straight behind him crashing his car days after he moved to Bristol and the Sky Sports ‘chair on the Bus' story… After John hangs his boots up which he says is not anytime soon he wants to get into management currently he is taking his UAFA B coaching badges and spent five years studying for his business degree: It's another great listen from Belmont Banter… Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter or want to suggest someone for the weekly PODCAST … Please Contact us: questionswtfc@mail.com Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Football payers, Managers and others from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 90 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

NOVEMBER 21st 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 88 ANDY THOMAS Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. At a young age Andy Thomas Started out playing for the Scouts at Swanley, the was a part of Kent that was to feature strongly in his football journey. From there he played for the team at the Bank where he worked, at that time a lot of the branches had their own teams representing the branch. At the branch were Andy worked they had a very successful team; coming first in a tournament out of 80 odd branches. Then he decided wanted to push himself and play football at a higher level, Andy played for Alma Swanley for a couple of seasons then moved on to Cray Wanderers. At training he picked up a bad injury and struggled to get into the Cray side and moved to Swanley Town F.C. who played in the London Spartan league. His injury cut his football career short, then taking up Vets football until his son Will expressed an interest and like all Dad's he got more and more involved. Taking on one of the teams along with one of the other Dad's they were very successful Staplehurst Monarchs. So much so that his exploits in management came to the attention of Maidstone Utd right at the time they moved to the Gallagher Stadium where to this day he runs Maidstone United's U18's... It's another great listen from Belmont Banter. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter or want to suggest someone for the PODCAST … Contact us: questionswtfc@mail.com Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

Belmont Banter Ep87: JASON LILLIS: Jason THE MANAGER: Whitstable Town Football Club NOVEMBER 7th 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 87 JASON LILLIS ‘The Manager' Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Janson Lillis; now a full time coach at Gillingham Football Club says that his coaching and management career started in the most bazar of fashions, he took over a club at half time after the manager was sacked during the game. This was first taste of management; then Jason took on as the manager of Herne Bay where he stayed for three years. He then took a couple of years away from football saying he ‘fell out of love with the game' until encouraged by his wife they went to watch match at Corinthians. After the game he ended up at Lordswood Social Club close to where he lives. There was meeting going on and he was asked to go and have a chat with the committee ended up as manager of Lordswood FC. Then when Nicky Southall took over as Whitstable Town manager Jason joined him as coach, had a great run in the FA Vase reaching the last sixteen, but did not agree with those in charge at the time. He then joined Neil Cugley at Folkestone as coach winning promotion and bringing in some really good players. Jason next went to coach in America before returning to the UK and taking up the post as First Team Coach at Gillingham Football Club: It's another great listen from Belmont Banter. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

Belmont Banter Ep86: JASON LILLIS: Jason the Footballer: Whitstable Town Football ClubOCTOBER 31st 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 84 JASON LILLIS Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Janson Lillis; now a full time coach at Gillingham Football Club says that without the full support of both his parents he would never have had a career as a professional footballer. It was all down to my Mum and Dad and the way they drove me all over the Country as a youngster, playing for Kent Schools, then County before he joined Gillingham F.C. on youth forms, turning professional at sixteen and scoring away at Brighton in the F. A. Cup. He tells so great stories of his football journey, playing for Walsall, Maidstone United, and Sittingbourne about how he met and played with some great players… PART TWO OUT NEXT WEEK when Jason talks about his coaching and time in management: It's another great listen from Belmont Banter. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

OCTOBER 24th 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 84 STEVEN LLOYD Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. At the age of ten Steven was scouted by QPR where he spent two years before being signed by Millwall on a Youth Contract. When it came to the end he was released, “let go” was the term they used and he says it was hard to come to terms with at such a young age. He then joined Sturry Blues before meeting up with a couple of friends and joining Herne Bay Youth, it was not long before he was in Herne Bay Reserves but it was not long before he was picked for the first team and made his First Team debut at the age of fifteen. Playing as a centre back it was not long before he was approached by Ramsgate who were flying high in the old Kent League but decided to stay at the Bay. Stephen then joined Whitstable Town and played under five or six different managers as Town went through a difficult time. Then had a spell back at the Bay then back to Whitstable, before ending his time in football in his late twenties when he changed careers and joined the Met Police. It's another great listen from Belmont Banter. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

OCTOBER 17th 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 84 TOMMY SAMPSON ‘THE STROKE' Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. You have listened to Tommy the Player and Tommy the Manager and Tommy the VASE RUN which were the first three of four parts of the football journey of Tommy Sampson. We now have PART FOUR Tommy Sampson: The Stroke: ‘Three Seconds that changed his life'. Amazingly Tommy's first words to Belmont Banter were: “I was blessed, truly as I was very, very lucky that I still retained the power of speech” however he goes on to say how he could not have survived these last fourteen years without the unfailing support of his wife Sandy. “We have fought, we have argued and I have been in the deepest darkest bouts of depression; we have called each other names, none of which I am proud of; but she has been by my side all the way. I have fought this evil disease with every ounce of strength and I am thankful to Sandy and all the friends who have supported me along the way.” It's another great listen from Belmont Banter. LINK TO Tommy Sampson's book ‘Sudden Exit'   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sudden-Exit-Tommy-Sampson-ebook/dp/B0792LVLG2 Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

OCTOBER 10th 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 83 TOMMY SAMPSON ‘The VASE RUN' Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. You have listened to Tommy the Player and Tommy the Manager these were the first two of four parts of the football journey of Tommy Sampson. We now have part three Tommy Sampson and The FA Vase run from the first game Tommy takes us on his incredible journey as he guides hi Deal Town side all the way to the Twin Towers.  From the very first game when seemingly down and out they manage the win that game which was the first big step on the road to lifting the FA VASE. There are lots of twists and turns on the way and Tommy relives every moment of that historic day when…. Oh well, I think it's best you listen to Tommy's story. It's another great listen from Belmont Banter Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

OCTOBER 7th 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 82 Stephen Bartley: BONUS EDITION Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Stephen Bartley. Hear Stephen's story of a He FELL IN LOVE WITH FOOTBALL DURING LOCK DOWN, this is a man who by his own admission never played the game, in fact even as a youngster hardly kicked a ball, Yet, two years later, Stephen who lives in our town is now the opposition scout for Whitstable Town.  Listen to his fantastic two journey, as Stephen travels to away fixtures and says that his opposition reports to the Whitstable Town Manager are to a Premier League standard.  Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

Punjab United manager Chipie Sian speaks on this week's show after his side narrowly won a nine-goal thriller against Tower Hamlets, discussing that win and his frustration at their start to the season. We catch up with new Whitstable Town boss Keith McMahon as he prepares to start work at the Belmont, and Sevenoaks Town chairman Paul Lansdale discusses news of their stadium works being approved. Plus former Bromley boss Neil Smith gives his views on the season so far and his hopes to be back in the game soon. And we discuss all the rest of the action across the county, and playing card throwing, road detours and merchandise.

OCTOBER 3rd 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 81 JAKE GESS: Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. The early years for Jake were playing with his brother using two dustbins and a scaffold board for a goal around where he lived in Hales Place. He played school and district football until the age of eleven when he was picked up by Wimbledon FC after taking part in a trial at Kennington FC. He stayed at Wimbledon until he was released at sixteen and the disappointment knocked his confidence until he joined the Kent side, which he says he…” walked into”. He then played at Littlebourne FC and Canterbury U18's for two years up until at nineteen, he then decided to take a year out and just played Sunday football. Jake saying that the ‘disappointment of not progressing affected him for years and at one stage he received twelve yellow cards in one season'.  He then joined Whitstable Town playing in the reserves under the then manager Simon Kay for a year before being asked to join the first team where Marc Seager was manager. Saying that… ‘Simon installed confidence in him and ‘Seags' was a great man manager, the two of them brought out the best in me'. I had those great three seasons or so, Seags left and my form dropped off. He tells a great story about an end of season trip to Spain when he was at Town, leaving out some of the more 'interesting' bits.  Simon Halsey who was by then Herne Bay manager asked him to join them where he stayed for a season and a half. He then joined Canterbury City for nearly three years which he enjoyed.  He then joined Deal Town for a while then finished up his football at Deal Sports which he said he enjoyed on a par with his time at Whitstable but added, that it was just with his mates, it was fun…Check it out; even if you're not involved in WTFC it's another great listen from Belmont Banter Podcast. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...  

SEPTEMBER 26th 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 80 GARY LOCKYER: Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C.Gary Lockyer. Like most young lads Gary started playing with football with his mates, at the age of nine one of his friends invited him along to Kennington Juniors (Near Ashford) which was local to Gary. He Stayed with them until U13. During this period, he played in the Kent Youth sides all through his junior career. After leaving Kennington he joined Gravesend and Northfleet (Now Ebbsfleet) Whilst trying to find his feet in football he went to a soccer school game and was spotted by Jimmy Ward who was manager of Ramsgate at the time, He stayed nearly two years but found the level a bit too much for him as he was still in his early teens. As part of his development Jim Ward sent on loan to a couple of Kent clubs before, plus he had trials at Charlton and Aldershot, he later concedes that if he had the right attitude back then things could have been different. He had a very successful five-year spell at Lydd FC, before re-joining his boyhood club Kennington FC where he is to this day, after back to back promotions with Kennington FC reaching the Southern Counties East Football League Premier Division.  Check it out; even if you're not involved in WTFC it's another great listen from Belmont Banter Podcast. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

SEPTEMBER 19th 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 77 TOMMY SAMPSON the MANAGER: Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C.Tommy Sampson who had a very successful playing career hung up his boots well into his thirties, saying "My knee had gone, well in truth they had gone years before but I loved playing and kept going as long as I could.” SHEPPY UNITED came calling and offered Tommy his first taste of management. From there he moved onto HERNE BAY, then to DEAL TOWN, with whom he won the prestigious FA VASE at WEMBLEY. There were other clubs as well, Tommy says he never had an interview for a Management job, if he was wanted fine, if not he was not going to sit through an interview.  But the move from the Bay to Deal was the one that has always been shrouded in controversy, here Tommy sets the record straight and the way events unfolded were not as it seemed. Check it out; even if you're not involved in WTFC it's another great listen from Belmont Banter Podcast. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...  

SEPTEMBER 1st 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 77 ADAM REVELEY & LOUIS WHITTINGTON…the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Two for the price of one this week as we meet Adam Reveley & Louis Whittington who are joint manager/coach of Whitstable Town U18's the side which plays in the Premier Division of the KENT LEAGUE. We have a very strong youth set up at Town and they both tell me that they really do have a very good, strong side well capable of winning the league this year. Two of their players have both played in the last couple of first teams matches. Check it out; even if you're not involved in WTFC it's another great listen from Belmont Banter Podcast. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

AUGUST 22 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 76 Ben Jennings…the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. This week we have Ben Jennings who is now heavily involved with Whitstable Town, primarily the youth but today is also involved in the first team, infect in every aspect of the cub. He tells us he did not take football seriously when he was very young, but the at U10's while he was at Faversham's Abbey School he started to enjoy football. Then had a few years at Faversham Town until aged sixteen he fell out of love with football and girls became the big thing in his life. For the last ten years' Ben's life went on around the youth at Whitstable Town; primarily because of his son's desire to play local football. Until today when he at times has devoted four out of five evening during the week days then ferrying his and other parent's children to matches on weekends. Check it out; even if you're not involved in WTFC another great listen from Belmont Banter Podcast. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

AUGUST 15 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 75 Will Graham…the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. This week we have Will Graham who tells us about his dad's long connection with Tyler Hill and how his football career was cut short by injury, how he then got into coaching and lots more besides. Will mentions lots of players and managers from his playing days and how his life is now taken up with coaching the youth, which is his passion. Will goes on to tell us how a phone call from a friend ended up with him doing a bit of scouting as a favour which in turn has turned into his business… Elite Premier Scouting.  His connection with Whitstable Town football club has gone full circle since his playing days he coached for Town and tells us that Tyler Hill Youth has recently aligned themselves to Whitstable Town which he feels will be good for both parties. We enjoyed chatting to Will Graham and we are sure that you will enjoy this podcast, and is another great listen from Belmont Banter Podcast. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

AUGUST 8 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 74 Gary Carter…the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. This week we have Gary Carter who is the youth team manager for the Whitstable Town U13 Boys with us on Belmont Banter as we learn about Gary's family involvement with the club and I do mean ‘the whole Carter family'. It started after his career in local and Sunday football came to an end but he felt he had to give back to the game he loves. Like a lot of fathers with football mad son's he took Archie to a youth training session where then coming up for eight decided he wanted to play football at Whitstable.  As son Archie's interest grew Gary became more and more involved in Whitstable's Youth section and was offered the opportunity to take his coaching badges. He started with the same group of boys that Archie was with; beginning with the U8's through to today where Gary runs the girls U12's and boys U13's.   This led to him becoming involved with the first team after the youth section merged with the main club which now boasts 27 teams from youth to senior (and counting). His wife Mandy is the registration secretary for the junior club responsible for almost twenty girls and boy's teams in the youth section. Daughter Abbey who manages the girls U10'has also just started ‘shadowing' the club's physio Alice at training and on match days as she has chosen sports science and sports phycology as her career. It really is a family affair. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

AUGUST 1 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 73 Carl Laraman…the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C.Delighted that this week we have former Charlton and Arsenal Coach Carl Laraman with us on Belmont Banter as he takes us on his football journey which started in Australia. At the age of eight Carl's parents relocated to the UK setting up home in Luton not far from Chatham where vat school he played football for the first time as at that time sport in Australia was all about Aussie Rules Football and Cricket. In the UK he was very soon played for the district side and was spotted by Crystal Palace which was where his development really started. The chance to hit the big time passed him by not least when at a very young age he had the chance to go and play abroad, but turned it down. As far as local football was concerned he flourished at Sittingbourne, then at Sheppey, which he rates as his best time in football, also having a brief spell at Whitstable Town. There were a number of other Kent Clubs he had spells at until at twenty-six and injury cut short his football career, which is when he had the chance to take up coaching. After taking his badges it finally took him to working for ten years at Charlton then for fifteen Years at Arsenal under Liam Brady and Arsen Wenger. What a listen… Another interesting chat to add to the long list of ex-players and managers from around Kent. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 80 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

JULY 25 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 72 ADE HUBBARD The KIT MAN…the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C.       This week we catch up with one of Kent's longest serving and much travelled ‘kit men' in Ade Hubbard who is Whitstable's current ‘man with the magic sponge'. Although these days his role is more about looking after the payer's kit and making sure the on training and match days everything is in order, right down to the tape player's use. He talks about his football life after spells playing school and local football where he played in the same team as Jim Ward, then years later he was kit man for Jim at Ramsgate and at Maidstone United, both clubs enjoyed great success while he was with them.  He says that in his job, it's the nearest he can get to actually playing the game as it's such a big part of his life. Another interesting chat to add to the long list of ex-players and managers from around Kent. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 70 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

JULY 17 2021 Belmont Banter Episode 71 LET'S TALK ENGLAND the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Supporters Stevie and Rich join Tony… in a special Let's talk about England in the Euros after reaching the Finales after many, many years of trying we chew the fat talking about England in THE 2020/21 Euros. Jack Grealish, Penalties, Team Selection, Best Performance, manager Gareth Southgate what he got right or wrong, Luke Shaw, Kyle Walker, Raheem Sterling, and Jordan Pickford.  We look back at Whitstable Town's first pre-season game played last Tuesday away at Deal and look forwards to the WORLD CUP. Just three football fans chatting about the game they love. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 70 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

JULY 12 2021 Belmont Banter Episode 67 Lloyd-Tony (chat) the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Lloyd Blackman speaking to Tony… Due to unforeseen circumstances we are not able to bring you one of our normal podcasts, we can however serve up a chat between Whitstable Town manager Lloyd Blackman and Tony when they were a number of games from last season. Shown before on YouTube as part of our ‘Questions' series here is a chance to hear it as a podcast. The sound quality whilst not the best is still ok, and to be honest it's good to be chatting about football. Don't forget pre-season starts away at Deal tomorrow (13th JULY) KO 7-45... See You There Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 70 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

JULY 4 2021 Belmont Banter Episode 69 EFREM EBBLI the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Efrem Ebbli, played as a goalkeeper who came over to England from Italy in his 30's after a really good career playing in a number of Division 3 and 2 sides at the top level in Italy. He returned to Italy after 5 years in England after playing for Dover, Herne Bay, Deal and Sittingbourne to coach in the Italian Leagues as a goalkeeper coach at the very top level. Efrem holds the record at Herne Bay when he kept a clean sheet in league matches for over 600 minutes without conceding a goal, the record still stands today as Jack Delo missed breaking it by 60 minutes. He was nicknamed ‘The ITALIAN STALLION' by one of the Medway papers after his acrobatic display in a match playing for Sittingbourne.  It was difficult chatting with Efrem as we were not able to use Zoom and the quality of the audio was not up to put usual standards but it was great to catch up with him. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 70 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...  

JUNE 27 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 68 Steve Marshall (PART TWO) the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Steve Marshall who had a great career with a number of Kent Clubs not least Whitstable Town where he won promotion to The RYMAN League  for the first time in the club's history. He was also part of The FA VASE winning DEAL Town side which was the last the side who won the very last cup finale at the ‘Old WEMBLEY STADIUM' before he joined Whitstable Town under manager Matt Toms. In his early days Steve lived in Peterborough and played for Peterborough U18's and played for their U18's also played for Purfleet, Blythe Spartans, Margate, Sheppey United, Ashford and Maidstone United where was featured on BBC Football Focus after his six-minute hat-trick, amongst others in his long and very successful time in his football career. Steve also highlights the youngsters at the club, and those in the reserves who were pushing to play in the first team as one of the main reasons that Whitstable Town won promotion. There is a twist at the end as Steve tells us that he has taken his coaching badges… but it's not all it seems… Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 70 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

JUNE 20 2021 Belmont Banter Episode 67 Jack Delo the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Jack Delo is a local lad who at a very young age had trials for Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers and others but chose to go down the route of local football. Playing for Herne Ba, Canterbury City and Folkestone United under manager Neil Cugley. Jack was with the Folkestone club for five years and rates it as his best time in football, certainly his most successful winning promotion the Ryman Premier. Jack has some great stories to tell and talks in depth about non-league, Sunday morning and vets football.  Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club

JUNE 13 2021 Belmont Banter Episode 66 Steve Marshall (first of two) the Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Steve Marshall is one of those players who is known all over Kent as he has either scored against your team, or if you're lucky enough like Whitstable Town were, scored goals for you. It's that simple. Born in Peterborough Steve started playing at very young age, he went with his father who played in goal  for a local side and Steve st times used to sit in the dressing room of a men's side, so as he says with all the ‘chat going on' he had to grow up quickly. Played for his school side and at 15 played junior football at Peterborough United, then at U18's played for Baker Perkins who were a really good works team in the area who had great facilities in a league that was the same standard as the Kent League. He then moved down to London and was then approached by John Roseman who was manager of Sheppey United. That just the start of Steve's amazing football journey as he went on to play for Margate, Maidstone, Deal amongst many others Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 70 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

JUNE 6 2021 Belmont Banter Episode 65 Jimmy Strouts: (Part 3 of 3) The Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Jimmy Stouts had a very successful football career playing as a professional with Dover and Stevenage also the England University side and in the Army the Combined Services Football Team and where he played all over the World. Late in his career family life took charge and he decided he needed to be more local playing for Maidstone United where he captain the side, before finishing his time in local football with Whitstable Town in Marc Seager's very successful promotion winning side. He speaks with passion about the team, saying that all of the players involved even the ones on the bench or who took part in training, they all had an impact of the success of the team. Jimmy has now turned to coaching youth football at Canterbury City saying: “For me it's all about youth development; two hundred per cent” which he believes is the cornerstone of any club wanting to build for the future in these difficult times. This is another great listen from Belmont Banter where we strive to bring you the players football stories that you want to hear. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With nearly 70 episodes so far; if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...  

May 30 2021: Belmont Banter Episode 64 Gary Doe: The Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Gary Doe's journey starts in the early 60's when he was very young as he says playing with the old heavy leather football and wooden studs in your boots. He'd always lived in the Faversham area, signing for a team called Faversham Spartak, a short time later the family move to Medway. He played mostly school and local lads football and remembers playing in a cup final at on Chatham's ground scoring four of the six goals.  There were scouts at the game and Gary was selected for a trial at 13 years of age at Gillingham but his father said no, then a couple of years later he received a letter to go to Charlton after the trials was told he was not wanted. That disappointment hurt him so much that he never kicked a ball again for a couple of years…. But Gary's story does not end there he then he went on to play Southern League with Canterbury City, then at Chatham, Sheppey, Lordswood, Faversham and Margate.  This is a great story for any budding young footballer just starting out…. The moral of Gary's story is you can recover from all the knock backs and still go on the have a very good career in football… Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With over 50 episodes so far if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

May 23 2021 Belmont Banter Episode 63: KEVIN BROWN The Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Kevin Brown's football started with local junior side Dolphins, at the age of eighth that Kev, as he prefers to be called, joined another Maidstone team ‘Blue Eagles' where he stayed until he was fourteen. He then had a spell at Gillingham youth Academy before moving to Margate U18's. His time at Margate finished after a year as the travelling, he was ferried back and forth by his Dad and he looked for somewhere closer to home and moved to Sittingbourne. Then moved to Tunbridge where he played in a pre-season game against Wolves, then moved to Tunbridge Wells, spent two seasons there before moving to Sheppey United, Whitstable (there is a story there) and Herne Bay …. Much travelled Kev who played at Sittingbourne and Sheppey, just wanted to play football tells some great stories about all the different clubs and the players and managers he played with. Another great listen from Belmont Banter. Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘Belmont Banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With over 50 episodes so far if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...

May 20 2021 Belmont Banter Episode 62 Jimmy Strouts: (Part 2 of 3) The Official podcast of Whitstable Town F.C. Jimmy Strouts ended up have a fantastic football career in part two when Jimmy follows his fantastic football journey. He talks about playing for Middlesbrough U18's training for them once a week, Then Mansfield Town, he ended scoring a ‘worldly' and that was the catalyst from him serving a professional contract, he then had trials for Cambridge Utd and others eventually signing for Dover. Jimmy saying that during his career he has played with some fantastic players… there is lots more to come, including his time at Whitstable Town. We had a few technical problems which is why this episode is late: Part three is out next Wednesday   Podcasts from Belmont Banter, if you have any questions regarding Belmont Banter… Contact us: questions@whitstabletownfc.club Can't Find Belmont Banter? It's the Podcast they are all talking about We are on… YouTube, Twitter, Audible, Apple Podcast and Apple Play, Podbean, Facebook, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcast, Player FM, Siri, Spotify, Twitter and Listen Notes and other media outlets… just search ‘belmont banter podcast' Belmont Banter Podcast where each week we chat to local Kent Footballers from the not so distant past about their time in local football. With over 50 episodes so far if you have played, or supported almost any team in the South East then chances are we will have chatted to a player that you know, check it out. It's a great listen...