Manx Radio SportsCast
Manx Radio's SportsCast is a look at all aspects of Manx sport, interviews with teams, competitors and more through interviews, propgrammes and features.
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Stockport Town (14-12-24)
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division match between FC Isle of Man and Stockport Town at The Bowl, Douglas.The Manx side - looking to bounce back from defeat for the first time in two months - took on a Stockport side which had already bested them earlier in the campaignMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classified (14-12-24)
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Comprehensive round-up of all the scores and analysis of the latest sporting fixtures across the Isle of Man Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian
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George Holden and Jake Roberts team up for TT 2025
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Following in the footsteps of his two-time Sidecar TT-winning father, George Holden will take to the Snaefell Mountain Course for the first time in 2025What's more he'll join forces with a passenger who enjoyed a memorable 2024 meeting - Jake Roberts was a podium finisher during this year's eventIn this extended interview we hear from both on this new chapter and how much they're looking forward to what lies ahead
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Friday Sport Preview (13-12-24)
Friday, 13 December 2024
In tonight's programme:The rescheduled Railway Cup semi-finals are in the spotlight as Isle of Man football fixtures returnNearly two weeks after tasting defeat for the first time in nearly two months, FC Isle of Man will be hoping to rediscover their rhythm at home on SaturdayIn rugby, Douglas' search for their first away win of the season in Regional 2 North West continues on the road tomorrowAnother big weekend for Manx boxing with two Island pro fighters returning to the ring in the UKAnd a rare weekend of on-Island England Hockey Championship action awaitsRob Pritchard is joined by Ton...
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Friday Sport Preview (6-12-24)
Friday, 6 December 2024
In tonight's programme:Ahead of the arrival of Storm Darragh, we get the latest on what will happen to the Isle of Man's latest football scheduleA returning FC Isle of Man player has spoken of the ambition he and the club has to aim high in the NWCFL Premier Division this campaignAn Island-born boxer speaks on his chances of winning a national title fight in London on SaturdayWe get the lowdown on what to expect or not in Isle of Man rugby this weekend due to the conditionsAnd six finals in one day are planned in the Manx capital for the 2024 Indoor Hockey FinalsRob Pritchard is joined this...
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Manx SportsCast: Get ready for the 2025 Parish Walk
Monday, 2 December 2024
Entries are now open for next year's Parish Walk.The annual event will take place on Saturday 21 June.Ray Cox is the Race Director:
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Saturday Sport Classified (30-11-24)
Saturday, 30 November 2024
Round-up of sport results on the Isle of Man, including football, rugby and hockey results plus the draw for the ECAP FA Cup Preliminary Round.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham.
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Friday Sport Preview (29-11-24)
Friday, 29 November 2024
A look ahead to all of the weekend's sport including football with Tony Mepham, rugby with Dave Christian and we look ahead to Cup, Plate and Bowl finals in hockey with Ben Cunningham. Plus we hear from FC Isle of Man manager Paul Jones ahead of their game against AFC Liverpool.
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Saturday Sport Classified (23-11-24)
Saturday, 23 November 2024
Round-up of a storm affected Saturday of sport on the Isle of Man, including football and hockey results and the draw for the Plum Properties Railway Cup Semi-Finals.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham and Ben Cunningham.
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Friday Sport Preview (22-11-24)
Friday, 22 November 2024
In tonight's programme:The premier league top two and Division 2 leading duo are all on the road in Manx football as head into the second half of league fixtures the Isle of Man seasonWe'll also hear from the boss of a side looking to keep up the pace towards the sharp end of Division 2Targeting a club record winning streak on Saturday, FC Isle of Man's manager is warning against complacency when they face struggling Pilkington tomorrowSouthern Nomads chasing a place in the Cheshire Bowl final and Vagabonds Ladies return to action in the latest Island rugby tiesAnd two league titles - inclu...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Burscough (16-11-24)
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Burscough at The Bowl in DouglasThe in-form 'Ravens' were targeting a sixth straight victory against a Burscough side without a win in sevenMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classified (16-11-24)
Sunday, 17 November 2024
Round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of ManBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian
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Friday Sport Preview (15-11-24)
Friday, 15 November 2024
In tonight's programme:The battle for Railway Cup qualification comes to a head in this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures - we also hear from one of the teams in contention for a placeHoping to match their best ever league winning streak this weekend, FC Isle of Man return to home soil in the NWCFL Premier Division on SaturdayUnbeaten Manx pro boxer Mathew Rennie returns to the ring tonight (15 Nov) ahead of title fight in a few weeks timeA double-header of Manx rugby awaits with Douglas facing a tough task on the road whilst Vagabonds welcome Burnley to BallafletcherTitles and relega...
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Simpson and Evans set for Macau 2024
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
One of the much later road racing meetings on the calendar, The Macau Grand Prix has attracted some of the top stars from TT and elsewhere in recent years.And this year is no exception with household names such as Peter Hickman, Michael Rutter, Davey Todd, Rob Hodson and more heading out onto Macau's streets over the next four days.Two Island riders will fly the Manx flag there in 2024 - Marcus Simpson is making his debut whilst it's a second year at the meeting for Michael EvansBoth spoke with Manx Radio ahead of the trip to explain what they both want to get out of it
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What is happening at Michael United FC?
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
A regular contender in recent years for a place in the top flight, it's been a period of turbulence for Michael United football club.In the space of just two weeks or so, the Kirk Michael-based side have seemingly gone from outward stability to seeing a mass exodus of first team players.So how - seemingly out of the blue - has the club ended up in this situation? And what's the immediate plan going forward?In this extended interview, we spoke with stand-in Michael United first team manager Michael Corlett:
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Saturday Sport Classified (9-11-24)
Saturday, 9 November 2024
The round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results from across the Isle of Man and further afieldRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
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Friday Sport Preview (8-11-24)
Friday, 8 November 2024
In tonight's programme:In football we get the latest on the turbulence surrounding Michael United FC as well as look to this weekend's latest fixturesFC Isle of Man will be looking to end their curse against Squires Gate when they travel to Blackpool in the NWCFL Premier Division on SaturdayDouglas are hunting a third straight home win in Regional 2 North West amongst the upcoming Island rugby tiesAnd league action returns in hockey - could we see some pivotal results in the Mixed Premier League title race this weekend?Rob Pritchard is joined by Michael Corlett, Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dav...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Abbey Hey (2-11-24)
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Abbey Hey at The Bowl in Douglas.Chasing a fourth straight victory to stay in promotion play-off contention, the Manx hosts prepared to face an Abbey Hey side who'd also started to hit a good run of resultsMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson
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Saturday Sport Classified (02-11-24)
Saturday, 2 November 2024
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest weekend football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManSimon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Rob Pritchard.
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Friday Sport Preview (1-11-24)
Friday, 1 November 2024
In tonight's programme:Two Railway Cup hopefuls collide in the premier league and the Division 2 frontrunners are on the road in Manx footballWe'll also be hearing from the boss of one of the top-flight's new boys and how they're adjusting to life in the premier leagueAfter a successful fortnight on the road, FC Isle of Man return to home soil this weekend targeting a fourth straight NWCFL Premier Division victoryA triple-header at Ballafletcher between Vagabonds and Bury in rugby on Saturday and SundayAnd four remain across the competitions in Manx hockey as cup semi-finals weekend beckons...
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Saturday Sport Classified (26-10-24)
Saturday, 26 October 2024
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest weekend football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManPLUS, Manx TT competitor Conor Cummins speaks on his move to the Burrows Engineering/RK Racing team for 2025Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Conor Cummins
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Friday Sport Preview (25-10-24)
Friday, 25 October 2024
On tonight's programme:All of the top-four in Division 2 face each other in the main attraction to this weekend's Isle of Man football fixturesWe hear from the manager of one of those Division 2 sides gunning for a place back in the top flightFC Isle of Man's boss says his team should have a 'no fear' attitude as they chase a third straight win against one of the NWCFL Premier Division title contendersDouglas' biggest test this season so far in Regional 2 North West? That's among the questions to answer in Manx rugby whilst Ramsey are on the road and there's a local Cheshire Bowl derbyAn ec...
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Glasgow is go! But what next for the Isle of Man Commonwealth Games squad?
Thursday, 24 October 2024
It's now been officially confirmed the 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland.But with a reduced programme of ten sports across four venues, some athletes and disciplines will miss outSo what's been the reaction from the Isle of Man to what the games will look like in just under two years time?In this extended interview, we hear from Isle of Man team Chef du Mission Erica Bellhouse
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Nikki Arthur nominated for Scottish Women in Sport award
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Isle of Man-based ultra-distance athlete Nikki Arthur's major achievements in 2024 have seen her nominated for a prestigious award in ScotlandThe Manx Fell Runners competitor has been named as a finalist for Sportswoman of the Year in this year's Scottish Women in Sport awards being held at the start of NovemberIn this extended interview, Nikki explains how it feels to be nominated and the role the Isle of Man has played in her sporting career so far
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Saturday Sport Classified (19-10-24)
Saturday, 19 October 2024
The latest round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey action from across the Isle of Man and further afieldRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Sean Doyle, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
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Friday Sport Preview (18-10-24)
Friday, 18 October 2024
In tonight's programme:Can Ayre United stay atop the premier league? Can Colby head to the Division 2 summit? We look ahead to the latest Manx football fixturesWe also get the lowdown on the situation at St George's FC in these early stages of the latest campaignFC Isle of Man head to Longridge Town hoping to remain in NWCFL Premier Division promotion play-off contentionDouglas, Vagabonds and Vagabonds Ladies are all in action in another busy weekend of Manx rugbyAnd a battle of two heavyweights in the Mixed Premier League is one of the standout latest ties in Manx hockey Rob Pritchard is j...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Padiham (12-10-24)
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Padiham at The Bowl in DouglasThe contest pitted 'The Ravens' - hoping to avoid a third straight defeat - against a visiting Padiham side unbeaten in their last ten outingsMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classified (12-10-24)
Saturday, 12 October 2024
The latest round-up of the weekend's football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of Man and further afield.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Rob Pritchard.
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Friday Sport Preview (11-10-24)
Friday, 11 October 2024
In tonight's programme:Just one points separates the top four in the Canada Life Men's Premier League and they all face each other this weekend as part of the latest football fixturesWe also hear from the manager of a top-flight side looking to chase that quartet at the summitA busy weekend in Manx rugby awaits in which Douglas, Vagabonds and Vagabonds Ladies all return to actionTwo of the mixed premier league heavyweights collide on Saturday as league matches resume in hockeyAnd can one of the Island's pro boxers extend his unbeaten record in Liverpool this weekend?Rob Pritchard is joined ...
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Special Champions League - An unforgettable experience
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
The Special Olympics Isle of Man football team recently took part in yet another exciting international challenge - the 2024 Special Champions League in BelgiumThere they got the chance to meet and play against disability teams from some of the biggest clubs in EuropeThe Manx side's coach Pete Corkhill along with a couple of the players have been telling Manx Radio how special a journey it was