Devizes Town Radio: Recent Episodes
Ian Nockolds
Devizes Town Football Club Radio is an online channel promoting The Town. Features include player and manager interviews, plus full match commentaries.
On this week’s Podcast Chris Allen, manager of First Division Champions, Devizes Town, looks back on a memorable season that saw The Town secure the title Infront of a bumper crowd in their last home game of this season.
On this week’s Podcast, Devizes Town boss, Chris Allen talks about the clubs ambitions for promotion, their return to form and the challenges that await the Town in the run in to the end of the season.
Devizes Town boss, Chris Allen, talks to the Jewson Western League Podcast, giving an insight into the psychology of maintaining a push for the First Division play off race.
Devizes Town manager, Chris Allan, talks to the Jewson Western League Podcast about the Town's good start to this season, but recognises that mastering their inconsistency will be key to securing a successful season.
As Devizes Town prepare to kick off their 2024/25 pre-season campaign, we catch up with Co-Chair, Tom Perkins and Commercial Manager, Tony Greenidge, to hear more about what's been going on at the Club off the pitch. Last month the Club announced that they had purchased their Nursteed Road ground and Tony and Tom talk about how that historic agreement came about and what it means for football in Devizes.
On the final episode of the 2023/24 season, First Team manager, Chris Allen, looks back on his first season as a manager, reflecting on the highs and lows of a campaign that took the Town into the Play Offs, only to fall at the semi-final stage. Despite some inconsist perfromances there have been many positives to take from a season that has shown that team can beat anyone on their day. Chris discusses his ambitions for next season, with a focus on improving his players skill levels, as well as the teams standing in the League Tables.
On the latest episode of Devizes Town Radio, First Team manager, Chris Allen, previews the Town's trip to FC Stratford, reflecting on the pivotal role the win against the Bards played in the sides recent good run of form. Chris and Ian Nockolds also reflect on the importance of turning Nursteed Road into a fortress, if the sides play off ambitions are to be realised this season.
First team manager, Chris Allan, talks to Ian Nockolds about his sides good run of form that has seen the Town enter the First Division Play Off race. Chris reflects on the changes that have been made to introduce more professionalism and desire into the team, as well as introducing some of the new player acquisitions that he hopes will help Devizes maintain their current good form. However, fans were urged not to get carried away, as the Clubs progress might be ahead of schedule both on and off the pitch, Devizes Town Football Club still have a long way to go.
Reserve Team Manager, Ray King, talks to Ian Nockolds about his sides positive start to the Wiltshire Senior League First Division season. Ray sets out his expectations for the side, both this season and in the longer term, reflecting on how a strong Reserve team is essential to supporting the ambitions of the First Team.
First Team manager, Chris Allan talks about the highs and lows of the Town’s start to life in Hellenic League Division One. From a tale of two Newent Town’s to improving the sides discipline and consistency, Chris discusses his fledgling steps as a manager. Chris is confident that if we turn up, Devizes Town can give anyone in the League a game, which is good to know, as we face league leaders Malmesbury Victoria at Nursteed Road on September 27th.
New Manager, Chris Allen, talks to Ian Nockolds about the Clubs prospects for the new season, following a very positive pre-season. Chris is targeting a top 10 finish and with the end of season play offs, anything is possible for the Town. Chris also introduces some of the new members of the first team squad, as well as discussing his footballing philosophy and reflecting on the tremendous work that's gone on at the Club, led by new Co-Chairman Tom Perkins and Dan Sloan.
In this latest episode, Devizes Town manager, George Bettles, talks about the Town’s current form, their epic encounter with Trowbridge Town and how it sets up a massive match at Nursteed Road on Easter Bank Holiday Monday.
Devizes Town Manager George Bettles talks to Ian Nockolds about the Town's weather interupted season and the promotion run-in, previewing the next game against Marlborough Town.
Devizes Town manager, George Bettles reflects on a frustrating month where matches have been few and far between and the Town’s chance to face title chasing opponents, Trowbridge Town, was lost to the weather. George talks to podcast presenter, Ian Nockolds, about his priorities for the season after a strong showing the League Cup and what the managerial comings and goings at Trowbridge might mean for Devizes season. George also gives his Christmas message to the players, supporters and volunteers that make the Club what it is.
Devizes Town manager, George Bettles, talks about what its like being everyone else’s Cup Final, why its important for the team to train well and work hard and George and Ian reflect on whether the tide will be in at Malmesbury Victoria this Saturday.
First team manger George Bettles joins Ian Nockolds ahead of the Melksham Town Reserves game to discuss the teams progress this season. George reflects on why his side needed the first half scare at Kintbury Rangers and why its important for his players to keep enjoying their football this season. George also talks about his management team and how they are enabling him to continue in his role as player manager.
On this months Podcast first team manager, George Bettles discusses the sides start to their Wiltshire Senior League campaign, undefeated in August and looking forward to a competitive season.
George Bettles, talks to Ian Nockolds ahead of his first season as manager of Devizes Town, with a promise to bring the good times back to Nursteed Road.
Devizes Town FC joint manager Alex Blake talks to the Toolstation Western League Podcast about the importance of the Clubs Under 18 players to the first team and what that means to the way the Club goes about its approach to safeguarding.
First team joint manager, Trevor Rawlings, looks back on what’s been a difficult start to 2022 for Devizes Town. Trevor talks about the rebuilding of the side, focussing on the success of the Under 18s and the return of some familiar faces to the Devizes ranks.
First half coverage of the Wiltshire Senior League game between Radstock Town and Devizes Town, with commentary from Ian Nockolds and Devizes Town Joint Manager, Alex Blake, summarising.
Under 18’s boss, Dave Moore, talks to Ian Nockolds about his young sides chances of silverware this season and the important contribution his players have made to both and the Reserves and our First Team this season. The Under 18’s are a real success story this season and with only 4 Wiltshire League matches left, Dave explains the huge difference the Town supporters can make to his sides performance on the pitch.
Devizes Town joint-manager, Trevor Rawlings, talks to Ian Nockolds following Town's 2 nil win over Bristol Telephones. A first clean sheet of the new era and a much needed win after a difficult November. Trevor reflects on what he's learnt about the side during this difficult period and looks forward to an exciting Christmas period, where Wiltshire bragging rights will be up for grabs when Warminster visit Nursteed Road on December 27th.
Devizes Town joint manager, Alex Blake, talks about the journey his side have been on over the last six games, what’s worked well and the areas where the side needs to improve. Alex talks about his footballing philosophy and what it means for Devizes in the short and longer term, as well as previewing our match with Bishops Lydeard.
New Devizes Town joint Manager, Trevor Rawlings, spoke to the Toolstation Western League Podcast about taking the reins at the Town, days before securing the teams first win of the season.
Second half commentray from Southfields Recreation Ground, with Radstock Town and Devizes Town drawing one all at the break.
First half commentray from Southfields Recreation Ground where Radstock Town take on Devizes Town in the Toolstation Western League First Division. Former Devizes player and Radstock manager, Brett Partner,
Looking ahead to the 2021/22 Western League season, joint manager Olli Gee, talks about the Clubs prospects, new players and his journey to the Devizes dugout.
First team manager Stewart Swan and coach Dan Sloan joined Ian Nockolds for the last Toolstation Western League Podcast of the 2020/21 season. After a difficult period for the Club the new management team look ahead to a bright future for Devizes Town, on and off the field. They also share some of their playing memories, including which teams they dreaded playing against!
New Devizes Town manager, Rob Broadbank, talks to the Toolstation Western League Podcast for the first time, after Devizes put 5 past Hengrove to record back to back wins.
Outgoing management team Darran Walters and Tom Perkins talk about their time at the Club, the high's the lows and the people that make Devizes Town Football Club.
Devizes find themselves one nil down coming out after the break. What sort of a reaction will we get from the home side? Second half commentary from Ian Nockolds and Kieran Baggs and introducing Mark Cooper.
First half commentary from Nursteed Road, featuring Devizes Town against relegation threatened Portishead Town. When the sides last met, Devizes ran out 5 nil winners. Would history repeat itself? Commentary comes from Ian Nockolds with former Melksham Town manager, Kieran Baggs.
Devizes joint manager, Darren Walters, spoke to the Toolstation Western League Podcast in the wake of The Towns 4-2 win at Wincanton, in the 18/19 season.
Joint manager Tom Perkins is interviewed by Ian Nockolds for the Toolstation Western League Podcast
Devizes joint manager, Darren Walters, spoke to the Toolstation Western League Podcast in the wake of The Towns 7-3 win at Warminster, in the 17/18 season.