06th May 2022 - Gateshead and Skelmersdale United

This week we try to give ourselves all hope. Whether you are wallowing in play-off despair, relegation woes or just mid-table obscurity there's always inspiration in knowing that there’s always hope further down the line. Two clubs that just a few seasons ago were on the brink of never playing again, celebrate the power of the passion of the people behind them and the success of promotion back to where they belong.

First up we chat with Mike Williamson, manager at Gateshead FC who this week wrapped up the National North title just three seasons after their demotion from the National League, putting them back there next season and in a far stronger position.

It was five years since Vice Chairman at Skelmersdale United broke most of our hearts with his emotional interview that suggested his family’s involvement for over 100 years with the club may have to come to an end. Norman Fenney is the most asked about guest we’ve ever had and it’s great to have him back on to tell us about the club thriving at their new home, winning the inter-step play-off to get back to steps 4 and still having a cup semi final to look forward to this weekend. 

Rounding off the show is Jon Couch Executive Editor at The Non League Paper as we take a look at the play-off winners, the final rolls of the dice in the National League and what’s to come in this weekend’s paper.