The definitive voice of the National League. Join Dan Bateman, Craig Porte, Mark Sharpley, and Louis Massingham Rowell every week for the most comprehensive coverage of the top flight of non-league football.
Part of The Deck Podcast Network, we bring you honest, unfiltered analysis of the hardest league to get out of. Whether your club is fighting for that precious promotion spot to the EFL or battling to avoid the drop, we’ve got you covered.
What to expect each week:
Breaking Transfer News: Who is signing the non-league gems before the EFL clubs swoop?
Match Previews & Tactical Analysis: Detailed breakdowns of the weekend’s biggest fixtures.
Score Predictions: See who the team is backing to secure the points.
Hot Takes & Debates: From promotion contenders to the "Overrated/Underrated" discussions.
The Promotion Race & Relegation Battle: Tracking every twist in the drive for the Football League.
🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly fix of National League drama.
🔗 Read more at: https://thedeck.news
Producer Ryan Whelan
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The definitive voice of the National League. Join Dan Bateman, Craig Porte, Mark Sharpley, and Louis Massingham Rowell every week for the most comprehensive coverage of the top flight of non-league football.
Part of The Deck Podcast Network, we bring you honest, unfiltered analysis of the hardest league to get out of. Whether your club is fighting for that precious promotion spot to the EFL or battling to avoid the drop, we’ve got you covered.
What to expect each week:
Breaking Transfer News: Who is signing the non-league gems before the EFL clubs swoop?
Match Previews & Tactical Analysis: Detailed breakdowns of the weekend’s biggest fixtures.
Score Predictions: See who the team is backing to secure the points.
Hot Takes & Debates: From promotion contenders to the "Overrated/Underrated" discussions.
The Promotion Race & Relegation Battle: Tracking every twist in the drive for the Football League.
🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly fix of National League drama.
🔗 Read more at: https://thedeck.news
Producer Ryan Whelan
Exclusive: John Coleman Interview on Aldershot Town, Gillingham Departure, Lincoln City Job and More
National League Lowdown
43 minutes
5 days ago
Exclusive: John Coleman Interview on Aldershot Town, Gillingham Departure, Lincoln City Job and More
We welcome experienced National League, EFL and now Aldershot Town manager John Coleman to the National League Lowdown. Dan, Mark and Louis quiz him on his career so far, his plans at Aldershot Town, paper rumours and job offers, as well as managing in Ireland and controversial sackings.
👤 ABOUT THE GUEST: JOHN COLEMAN John Coleman is a legendary figure in lower-league management, best known for his immense influence at Accrington Stanley. A true club builder, he guided Stanley to four promotions, including rising from the Unibond First Division to winning the League Two title. He has also managed respected clubs like Rochdale, Southport, and Sligo Rovers, Gillingham and is now at Aldershot Town renowned for consistently overachieving on limited budgets.
Timestamps
0:00 Welcome to John Coleman
1:35 What is the secret to your long career?
4:20 Leaving Accrington Stanley and Sackings Elsewhere
10:12 Aldershot Town spell so far and plans for the future
12:50 How do you manage such a young squad?
16:51 What are the biggest changes in football over your career?
21:10 Thoughts on the 3UP Campaign
26:16 What level is Irish football compared to English football?
29:07 Have you had any job offers from around the world?
32:50 Dealing with Newspaper Rumours and the Lincoln City job
35:40 Respect for other managers and styles of football
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Your home of weekly National League content from the team at The Football Deck. Dan, Mark and Craig team up each week to bring you the latest transfer news, match previews, match reports and more from the top flight of the non-league pyramid.
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This year's EFL League One Roster is
Aldershot Town,
Altrincham,
Boreham Wood,
Boston United,
Brackley Town,
Braintree Town,
Carlisle United,
Eastleigh,
FC Halifax Town,
Forest Green Rovers,
Gateshead,
Hartlepool United,
Morecambe,
Rochdale,
Scunthorpe United,
Solihull Moors,
Southend United,
Sutton United,
Tamworth,
Truro City,
Wealdstone,
Woking,
Yeovil Town,
York City,
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Mark - https://x.com/MarkSharpley1
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National League Lowdown
The definitive voice of the National League. Join Dan Bateman, Craig Porte, Mark Sharpley, and Louis Massingham Rowell every week for the most comprehensive coverage of the top flight of non-league football.
Part of The Deck Podcast Network, we bring you honest, unfiltered analysis of the hardest league to get out of. Whether your club is fighting for that precious promotion spot to the EFL or battling to avoid the drop, we’ve got you covered.
What to expect each week:
Breaking Transfer News: Who is signing the non-league gems before the EFL clubs swoop?
Match Previews & Tactical Analysis: Detailed breakdowns of the weekend’s biggest fixtures.
Score Predictions: See who the team is backing to secure the points.
Hot Takes & Debates: From promotion contenders to the "Overrated/Underrated" discussions.
The Promotion Race & Relegation Battle: Tracking every twist in the drive for the Football League.
🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly fix of National League drama.
🔗 Read more at: https://thedeck.news
Producer Ryan Whelan
