Ep26 - Under New Management

This episode starts with a special announcement - another sponsorship agreement subject to Brad's completed takeover of KTFC, this time with Japanese global giants Kyocera!On this episode, Jamie, Craig and Ed talk about recent form and why we are continually slow starters but strong finishers.We talk about the FA Trophy draw and end with some takeover talk. Its a hot topic so we handled with care!

A shorter episode this week, as Jamie teamed up with Tom Cartwright from Radio Halesowen Town to preview our game this weekend! Tom is a brilliant character, so we hope you enjoy his perspective on following The Yeltz!Up The Poppies!

Start spreading the news! Brad Piercewright and Craig Norman's offer to purchase KTFC has been accepted, and the club will be under new management in the coming months.Brad and Craig joined us on the pod again, to talk about their reactions to their meeting with George, to talk about plans for the future, and to issue a rally cry to the fanbase. We hope you enjoyed listening to them as much as we did!

This week, Jamie, Craig and Lee turn their attention to on-field matters. The team have had a superb start to the season, but what is more important: performance or results?We of course also discuss the aftermath of last week's episode, and the upcoming meeting between George and Brad, and the effect that the recent news story regarding the floodlights grant has had on the fanbase.

This week, Craig, Jamie (and Shorty!) welcome Brad Piercewright and Craig Norman onto the pod to discuss their latest bid to buy the football club.Brad breaks down the details of the offer, and the challenges he has been facing in getting responses from the club.You, our listeners, have sent in tonnes of questions and comments in the run-up to this episode: we hope that they have been sufficiently answered. Thankyou for your engagement!Up The Poppies!

Jamie, Craig and Danny are bringing the banned fireworks this week. The fanbase is up in arms, following the departure of high-profile volunteers on the club's committee.The guys talk about the fans' obvious concerns, and how we demand better from the club.Danny talks us through the Supporters Survey, which you can fill in on the Poppies Fan Companion. The survey closes on Friday 21st August and the results will be put to the club.

This episode, Jamie, Craig, Danny and Lee reconvene to discuss pre-season so far - what do we make of Liam McDonald's squad ahead of the big kick-off next weekend?Danny shares an update on the Football Association web app and strategic survey, which is still open for your suggestions - KTFC Supporters' Association | Fan Survey 2026We then turn our attention to some season prediction - how do we think the Poppies will fare this time round?

Craig does a brilliant job taking the reins this week as podcast host, and welcomes Ed and Danny back onto the show.The guys talk through the numerous new signing announcements that we've seen this past few weeks, and how Liam McDonald might piece them together in a title-challenging side.Danny talks to us about the KTFC Supporters Association latest - there's exciting plans and your feedback is very much required to shape what you'd like to see from a Supporters Association. You can find the survey at https://ktfcsa.com/launchsurvey

On this episode, we welcome Kettering Town Legend Paul Cooke onto the Pod. Cookie has been following the Poppies since 1983 and has become a legend in his own right, fulfilling a number of roles at the club over the years, most recently as the iconic matchday commentator at Poppies Media.We talk to Paul about his efforts in documenting all things KTFC through his "Poppies Companion" book, and he regales us with many stories of years gone by. He really is a great listen!

There's significant interest in buying Kettering Town, coming from a consortium fronted by ex-Poppy Brad Piercewright. But should George Akhtar sell? Jamie, Craig and Shorty talk it over, and we're also joined by Danny Jordan to talk about his work in building a website and fan app for the Kettering Town Supporters Association, which is a new fan-run idea.