TSFFS S2 EP31
From The Speaking Frankly Football Show by Frank Hughes & AJ Vergette
February 27, 2026 · 2h 17m · Season 2 · Episode 31
About this episode
The episode covers recent developments in North West Counties football, including match results, player signings, and ongoing issues like racism and match-fixing allegations.
TSFFS S2 EP31 This week, we dive into the exciting world of North West Counties football, bringing you a lively roundup of the past week's results. But that's not all—get ready to explore local non-league action at various levels. Bury has made a big splash, convincing Veron Parny to sign on the dotted line. Their gain is, sadly, Clitheroe's loss, arriving just as the club was hitting its stride. It's a thrilling FA Trophy weekend! Both Marine and Southport are in the 6th Round, each hosting key matches: Marine take on Woking, and Southport faces Yeovil. We'll also shine a spotlight on Bury, Bootle, Lower Breck, and Prescot Cables. Tonight's match promises excitement—Lower Breck hosts Bury in front of a packed crowd. A Bury win could see them leap seven points ahead, while a victory for Lower Breck would close the gap to just one. In our controversial corner, we tackle the ongoing issue of racism in football, highlighting recent disturbing incidents at Route One Rovers and Steeton. When and how can this ugliness be stopped? Chester FC's board has issued an apology after their assistant manager and kit man responded angrily to fan frustrations. The fun seems to have faded from the…
People in this episode
Hosts: Frank Hughes, AJ Vergette
Topics covered
- North West Counties football
- local non-league action
- FA Trophy
- racism in football
- match-fixing allegations
Keywords
- North West Counties football
- FA Trophy
- Bury
- racism
- match-fixing
- local football
- non-league
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: North West Counties football, Clitheroe, Marine, Southport, Woking, Yeovil, Bury, Bootle, Lower Breck, Prescot Cables
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