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In this episode AFC Sudbury boss Mark Morsley and Mike Bacon discuss the ramifications of another null and void season for Steps 3-6.From the concern over players, to the financial costs, and what the future holds for our non-league clubs and non-league in general.Is your glass half full?

Join MIKE BACON and CARL MARSTON for another look at the non-league scene in East Anglia.Carl tells of his trip to Gloucester to watch Needham in the Vase.Plus, we are joined by Ipswich Wanderers chairman Stephen Boyle.We look at this week's action, including the Vase, Thurlow Prem and Division One North and a special look at the Suffolk & Ipswich League.Also, the story of the tree root in the penalty area that didn't cause a game to be called off.

Join host MIKE BACON and co-host CARL MARSTON as they take a look at the non-league scene on it's return for some after Lockdown 2.And they are joined in the 'studio' by Bury Town boss Ben Chenery, who gives his views on how clubs are coping and how they are set to cope going forwards.Great stuff from Ben, as we look at the FA Vase, Thurlow Nunn, SIL, as well as the hopes of Steps 3 and 4.

Join host MIKE BACON and co-host CARL MARSTON as they take a look at the non-league scene, despite Lockdown#2And they are joined by Felixstowe & Walton boss, STUART BOARDLEY, who takes a look not just at his side, but many of the region's teams.From buddying up in lockdown to who can get promotion, join all three for a fine non-league chat.

Join host MIKE BACON and co-host CARL MARSTON as they take a look at the Suffolk non-league football scene.And it's a huge weekend for both Leiston and Bury Town as they are just one step away from the FA Cup first round, with ties this weekend at home to Barnet and away at Banbury respecitvely.We speak to Leiston chairman Andy Crisp.Plus: Suffolk Premier Champions NeedhamA look at all the action coming up from Steps 3 to 7Plus, getting out your abacus, with Mike!

Join MIKE BACON and CARL MARSTON as they discuss the week's events and what a hectic week it has been.They are joined by Ipswich Wanderers management team of James Buckle and Mark Goldfinch to discuss the Senior Cup final.Also, thoughts of a huge week in the Suffolk Premier Cup and FA CupPlus a look ahead to a full weekend of football.PLUS: An exciting announcement.....

Join host MIKE BACON and co-host CARL MARSTON for another look at the non-league world.And what a week it has been! With more off-field stories than on-field!Bury's gave versus Witham and Woodbridge v Stowmarket both called off for different reasons.Needham go top, but two big defeats for Leiston, late drama at Felixstowe.We round up all the Thurlow Nunn and SIL Senior action and discuss how Marston ended up in a story in Mail Online Sport!And to top it all off, we have AFC Sudbury boss Mark Morsley's view of agents! A conversation not to be missed!

Join host MIKE BACON and CARL MARSTON for another fun-packed look at non-league life.From a review of last week and midweek's action, including some big FA Cup headlines, through to this weekend's upcoming fixtures.From Step 3 to Step 7 there is a lot to debate and joining them is Michael Brothers, the Brantham player/manager who is still recovering from injury.And who won the prediction race last week? All will be revealed...

JOIN host MIKE BACON and co-host CARL MARSTON for another look at the non-league scene.They look back at another hectic week in the non-league game, as well as look forward to this weekend's action.Bury Town chairman Russell Ward is our guest this week  - live from a roof-terrace bar in London! He gives his thoughts on how clubs are coping with the pandemic, as well as gives his thoughts on fellow Isthmian North sides, Felixstowe & Walton and AFC Sudbury.Plus: The latest on the Carl versus Mike prediction chart and hear about Mike's 8-goal game he saw last weekend.

Join MIKE BACON and CARL MARSTON as they look forward to a big weekend of non-league action.They give their thoughts on the weekend's FA Cup games, plus look back at the opening exchanges in the Thurlow Nunn and SIL, as well as look ahead to big games in those divisions.Plus, the latest on Carl's pond and Mike gets on his soap box - (he's off it now - too much coffee!)

Join MIKE BACON and CARL MARSTON as they renew their 'friendship'!!! for another non-league podcast.After the big null and void of last season, the non-league world is up and running.Mike and Carl take at look at the season ahead, this weekend's fixtures and which teams they expect to be right up there.It's great to be back... enjoy!

Join host MIKE BACON and co-host CARL MARSTON as they are joined by AFC Sudbury's MARK MORSLEY to look back at the Suffolk non-league season and give their BIG VERDICT.We assess each Suffolk team from Step 3-5, plus north Essex sides.We take a look at Steps 6 and 7Who did well, who did notThoughts on a null and void campaignWho were the teams who starredAnd more... In this hour long special

Join host MIKE BACON as he speaks to one of the region's most popular characters, GLENN SNELL, in this emotional  podcast.Forced to give up the game at just 23 due to injury, despite making his Bury Town debut at 16, Snell is continuing to live and love the game.... especially coaching.Now at Woodbridge Town, this is a great non-league listen.....- Debut at Bury Town just 16- Suffolk Premier cup finals.... 3 of them- Disciplinary record- SHATTERED DREAMS- Coping with the bad news- Family support- Off to coaching- Fun and heartache at Whitton- New challenges- Friends in the game- Young players then, young players now- Old School habits- Changing for the future- Woodbridge joy- 'That's a Glenn Snell team'AND MUCH MORE

Join MIKE BACON and CARL MARSTON as they take a look at the non-league scene.Despite a lack of games, there were plenty of stories to come out of the weekend's fixtures.From sticky buns to holes in the hedge, through to '£10 all in' at Wanderers, there is much to discuss and look back on.Also... What a week ahead with many of the region's teams in some crucial action, including Leiston, Needham, AFC Sudbury and Bury Town.Carl looks back at a trip to Thetford for Woodbridge, while Mike took himself off to Halifax Road, Ipswich, where Bourne Vale were playing Cops in the Suffolk Senior League.Plus... 3G pitches come to the party, form teams in the Thurlow Premier and can Suffolk teams break the Norfolk Thurlow One North dominance.

JOIN host MIKE BACON as he chats to Felixstowe & Walton United vice chairman TONY BARNES and long-time supporter and a man who has held many positions at the club, including press officer, PHIL GRIFFITHS.Enjoy listening to their thoughts on:-- Before the big Felixstowe & Walton merger- The big merger itself- How was it received?- Non-league today... The cost of it all- Highs and lows at Felixstowe & Walton- The story of the floodlights- Would relegation be a disaster?- From 40 to 400 fans!- How they get so much press coverage!- The future hopes at Dellwood- And much, much more..... 

Join host MIKE BACON and co-host CARL MARSTON as they are joined by Stowmarket Town boss Rick Andrews.In a fascinating podcast, Rick opens up about life managing a club that has become one of the most high-profile ones in Suffolk.He also talks about his family, why he has come off social media and what his future hopes are:-Plus:-- Having just seven players!- Youth coaching fun and games- From 40 to 400 fans- The interim boss- Dealing with egos- A word of advice for youngsters- Moving up the pyramid- Raising the bar- Bramble and Bowditch- From Yarmouth to Vegas- Vegan sausage rolls!- AND MUCH, MUCH MORE

Join MIKE BACON and CARL MARSTON for another look at the non-league scene....Although, it might have been a truncated weekend of football there was still some very good matches to discuss.Needham's win at home to Lowestoft.Bury climb the tableAFC Sudbury six-goal thrillerBrantham march on....PLUS... Our thoughts of Leiston and Felixstowe & Walton's relegation hopes, as well as the battle to avoid the drop from the Thurlow PremierAND.... NEWS OF OUR LATEST PODCAST GUEST THIS WEEK.... 

Join host MIKE BACON and co-host CARL MARSTON on another Non-League Podcast, with more footballing guests.On this podcast it's Whitton United's Kevin Inglis and Trimley Red Devils boss Craig Chidlow.We chat Whitton United, Trimley Red Devils, the standard of the game, the state of the pitches and much more in this fun listen.Sin bins.... Kevin has experience!Money in the gameCraig's footballing past at BuxtonKevin's early days at Boness UnitedSenior players/younger playersAnd without doubt the hottest pizza topping ever!And much, much more.......

Join host MIKE BACON and co-host CARL MARSTON as they are joined by former Luton Town and Cambridge United defender and now Bury Town boss Ben Chenery.In a superb podcast listen, enjoy many of Ben's terrific stories:-- Life as a winger!- Early days at Ipswich Town- David Pleat and Luton Town- Marcus Stewart and Bristol Rovers- Heady days at Cambridge United- Roy McFarland- THAT winning FA Trophy final goal- Chelmsford and back- Bury Town and me- How high can you go?- My future in the gamePlus! Which non-league club did he not enjoy being at?Suffolk Premier Cup or Step 3 football for Bury?And why he was nicknamed Ron!

Join host MIKE BACON and co-host CARL MARSTON as they review the weekend's non-league action.- Needham seven-goal thriller!- Bury & Carlos grab the points- Stowmarket march on- Brantham & Whitton on the rise- Trimley Red Devils stun HenleyPLUS: Three of the Suffolk Senior Cup semi-finalists are known....All that and a look at some top games coming up this week....