A Trip Back in Time. We take a look at some top flight stats since the formation of the Football League and a fond look at the founding members of the Notts Alliance League and what they are doing now. Plus a few stories that you may not have heard.

Lee Wood talks about an extensive playing career, falling out of love with the game and then coming back in to football via Sunday Morning football, investing in a club. We talk about the his plan for Eastwood and the importance of the club living within it's means and being sustainable and Lee dispels some of the myths and stories that appeared after he became involved with the club. We also look at a few stories that you may not have heard in the world of grassroots football.

Rhys Watkinson @Wocko94 talks about transitioning from Playing To Refereeing - Experiences, Dementia, Blind Football & @EnKFCofficial, Making his debut for Eastwood Town away at FC United of Manchester, and some of the managers he's played under in his career.

Tom Ward talks about playing for over 20 years, and managing including a spell at Sleaford Town where a dynasty of three generations of his family have played. He recalls the differences between styles of play in the North and the South and the importance of managing a playing home life balance. A quick look forward to the Vase and some stories you may have missed.

Carlton Town Supporter Ben Marsh talks about his involvement with the club as a volunteer, producing media content for the Club's TV Channel. He looks at the long distance travelling for away games and the implications to the club along with his hopes for the future for the club. We look at the Vase results as well as a mega penalty shoot out and a few stories you might have missed.

Girls Go Groundhopping - @GGGroundhopping Tony Hodgkinson visits to talk about the Social Media success he has created while groundhopping with his two young daughters. They show how affordable and fun non-league football can be while spending quality time together. We look at favourite grounds and recall some of the experiences going to games. We also look at last week's limited action and a few stories you may not have heard.

Nick Labbate joins us to talk about his time as a player and manager at Steps 5 to 7. He looks at the difficulties each raise, and recalls some of the managers he played under starting in men's football at 15 years old. Nick recalls his favourite ground plus his greatest sporting moment as he steps back from the sharp end of the game. He looks to the future as he helps players find clubs. We look forward to the Vase and have a few stories you might have missed.

Robin Bourne joins us for the last podcast of the year. He reflects on almost a half century in local football, officiating at games including a game at Wembley, serving as chairperson in a local Football Association, his pride when his son was appointed to the Football League list. We look at a few Christmas games past, last weekend's Vase and look forward to a few festive fixtures. A big thank you to our sponsor for 2024 Gusto Homes, all our guests, listeners and contributors over the last year.

Happy Christmas and see you next year.