TSFFS S2 EP39
From The Speaking Frankly Football Show by Frank Hughes & AJ Vergette
April 24, 2026 · 2h 51m · Season 2 · Episode 39
About this episode
The episode discusses various football topics including gambling addiction, financial fair play, and recent controversies in non-league football.
TSFFS S2 E39 We kick off with the pre-show, discussing all sorts of nonsense as usual. Then we move on to the important matters. NWCFL Round: Top spot and relegation issues are sorted. The play-offs are on the horizon. We glide around the National League North & The Northern Premier League, highlighting clubs in the north west making their mark. In our "Controversial Corner', we examine gambling addiction, which is widespread among football circles, and ask if clubs could do more to protect those affected at the non-league level. Following the Mark Harris incident, FC United co-owner and supporter Jonathan Allsopp questions: Is the Northern Premier League fit for purpose? He believes laws on financial fair play are selective. We all know it's tricky to police, but everyone is aware that creative accounting has been part of semi-professional football since its early days. It's a contentious issue without doubt, but is Jonathan's frustration because, like many FCUM supporters, they see a vendetta against their club? King's Lynn have been fined an enormous £10k following their 'Sprinkler-Gate' scandal in February. They've avoided a points deduction, but can they appeal and get the…
People in this episode
Hosts: Frank Hughes, AJ Vergette
Topics covered
- football
- gambling addiction
- financial fair play
- non-league football
- NWCFL
- Northern Premier League
- controversial issues
Keywords
- football
- gambling addiction
- Northern Premier League
- financial fair play
- NWCFL
- Skelmersdale United
- controversial issues
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FC United, Northern Premier League, King's Lynn, Liverpool County Premier League
Places: Skelmersdale United, Formby, NWCFL, National League North, Northern Premier League, Leicester City
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