TSFFS S3 EP5

On this week's episode of the show, we take a look at the ins and outs—the players who have signed and those who have left for pastures new.

It's all heating up as a new season is about to start in the NWCFL, so we review this weekend's fixtures and make our predictions.

In the controversial corner, we examine Widnes Town. One of their pre-season friendlies was postponed because they couldn't field a full team, and within days, they have made a plea for a chairman and committee members, claiming the lack of numbers is their weak spot. Surely this should have been addressed before they applied to join the counties?

We consider the ramifications of Droylsden's pitch invasion when they won a penalty shootout against Maghull in last season's play-off final, and ask whether a three-match stadium closure order is a bit over the top. Scenes of relief and exhilaration were visible when the winning penalty was scored. This led to red flares being set off and unsavoury scuffles between rival fans, with one person being arrested. We've seen worse incidents in football, with less punishment. With video evidence of what happened, surely pursuing the worst offenders and punishing them more severely would have a greater impact.

We also question what is going on at York City, as their National League-winning manager, Stuart Maynard, was bizarrely sacked due to a difference in direction and vision for the football club.

We say farewell to our former coach and interim manager, Barney, and thank him for all the dedication and hard work he contributed to the club, as well as for all the laughs he brought us along the way.

All this and more.