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In a special episode Francis Towndrow joins Dave to talk about the forthcoming Peace Match between Newark Town and FC Emmendingen. The game is being played at the YMCA Activity Village in Newark to commemorate the famous Christmas Day Truce in 1914.

Clipstone Chairman Mike Staton is in the hotseat to talk about moving the club he played for in the right direction. The importance of reconnecting the club with the village, running the club sustainable and how plans to the new ground are progressing.

Andy Porter joins us as we review the latest results and look forward to the upcoming Vase games.

Simon is in the hotseat this week to talk about Boston Town as they compete at Step 4 for the first time. We look at changes at the club, including benefits and increased travel following promotion.

Belper United Chairman joins us this week, We discuss making ground sharing work, setting realistic expectations and the importance of using local players and a couple of dislikes for Room 101.

After nearly a decade at the helm Southwell City Manager is in the hotseat. We discuss progress being made and his aspirations for the club in the league and FA Vase.

Anthony Heppell, Media Manager at Bourne Town in the hot seat to talk about a second season at Step Four. We look at the lessons learned and building on the foundations laid last time around. 

This week we are joined by Phil Hiscox, Secretary of The Southwest Peninsular League, who describes some of the issues he encounters as the new season commences. 

Newark Town Chair Sarah Robinson joins us to talk about her role, aspirations and the challenges in the hot seat at a Step Five Club. We discuss issues such as generating income at the club, recruiting volunteers and running teams across the club.