Get ready for this week's episode of The Speaking Frankly Football Show!

In part one, we'll dive into the disappointing aftermath of Skelmersdale United’s recent defeat at Holker Old Boys and eagerly recap all the thrilling results from the northwest counties over the past week.

In part two, we're thrilled to welcome our special guest, former Premier League referee Mark Halsey, who will share his insights on all the controversial issues that unfolded over the weekend, both in the Premier League and the non-league scene.

In the show's final segment, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to the upcoming festive fixtures in the northwest counties and unveil our predictions for those matches. It's happening on The Speaking Frankly Football Show, and you won’t want to miss it!

In episode 8, we’re gearing up for another exciting exploration into the world of non-league football! We’ll tackle the ongoing debate about the 3 p.m. TV blackout and ponder whether it still holds relevance today. What effects might this policy have on football, both professionally and at grassroots levels?

We are thrilled to announce that Kevin Towey, the Ashton Town Manager, will be our special guest this week. Before stepping into management, Kev enjoyed an impressive career in non-league football, racking up over 700 appearances and scoring more than 300 goals.

We can’t wait to give you a comprehensive round-up of the week’s results and share our bold predictions for the weekend’s matches. Join us for all this and more on The Speaking Frankly Football Show!

In this bumper edition of the show, we have an exciting lineup of guests joining us. First, we welcome Liam Page and Darren Moore, the joint managers of Runcorn Town. When they stepped in, the club struggled at the bottom of the NWC Division One South, having yet to secure a point. However, thanks to their management, Runcorn Town has successfully climbed out of the bottom three.

We also have David Dodds, the Chairman of West Allotment Celtic, on the show to share his insights. He’ll delve into the club's challenges, which nearly brought it to the brink of folding. Fortunately, there is good news—West Allotment Celtic is making a strong comeback and fighting back against the odds.

As the discussion progresses, we’ll tackle this week’s controversial subjects, culminating in a round-up of the latest NWCFL results. We’ll wrap up with our predictions for the upcoming weekend's fixtures. It promises to be an engaging and informative episode!