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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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Episodes
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Saturday Sport Classified (12-4-25)
Sunday, 13 April 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football and rugby action on Island as well as the 2025 Manx RallyPLUS, we bring you the live draw for the second round of the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup in Manx footballAND, we preview the second round of racing in the ARA Championship at Jurby this weekendBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland, Chris Boyde and Dave Christian
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Friday Sport Preview (11-4-25)
Friday, 11 April 2025
In tonight's programme:The first rounds proper of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup dominate the agenda in Manx football this weekendFC Isle of Man's Manager says he and his team can't 'wallow in self pity' at their recent poor form ahead of returning to NWCFL Premier Division action tomorrow nightWe bring you the latest from day one of the 2025 Manx Rally In rugby, two Island sides are in Cheshire competition finals on Saturday whilst Vagabonds and Douglas face off in the 'Old Firm' in the Manx CupRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Chris Boyde and Dave Christian
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Sarah Astin - New heights to come in 2025?
Wednesday, 9 April 2025
A Commonwealth games competitor, a national champion and more... Isle of Man athlete Sarah Astin continues to impress in the world of athletics both in the UK and further afield.This month, she's managed to smash her own women's 10,000m Manx record and - for the first time in her career - has received a prestigious call-up to represent Great Britain & Northern IrelandIn this extended interview, Manx Radio's caught up with Sarah to find out how it feels to be wearing the GB jersey this month.She also gives us an insight to some of her hopes and ambitions for the months ahead.
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Charnock Richard (5-4-25)
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Charnock Richard at The Bowl in Douglas.Still seeking an end to a wretched run of form, 'The Ravens' faced a revitalised Charnock Richard on a run of three straight victoriesMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classified (5-4-25)
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland and Dave Christian
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Friday Sport Preview (4-4-25)
Friday, 4 April 2025
In tonight's programme:The 2025 Hospital Cup and Junior Cup competitions get underway in Manx football this weekend, dominating Saturday's scheduleFC Isle of Man's Manager wants to see more intensity and desire from his players but insists they have the quality to end their run of nearly two months without a win tomorrowIt's the final league weekend of the season for both Douglas and Vagabonds in rugby on Saturday, but neither will be expected to have a gentle cruise to the end in their last fixturesAnd two league titles are still to be decided in hockey as we look ahead to the final league...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Lower Breck (29-3-25)
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Lower Breck at The Bowl in Douglas'The Ravens' faced an uphill struggle to end their recent winless run against a visiting side looking to remain in the league's title raceMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classified (29-3-25)
Saturday, 29 March 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man, plus a preview of FCIOM's game against Lower Breck at the Bowl.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Rob Pritchard and Ben Cunningham.
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Friday Sport Preview (28-3-25)
Friday, 28 March 2025
In tonight's programme:We could see the Canada Life Men's Premier League and Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2 titles wrapped up in Manx football tomorrowOn their longest winless run of the season, can FC Isle of Man play a role in the NWCFL Premier Division title on Saturday night when they host high-flyers Lower Breck?In rugby, its the final home encounter of a grueling 2025 season for Vagabonds whilst the Manx Cup continues at Port-e-CheeAnd more champions and relegations could be decided in the penultimate weekend of the 2025 Isle of Man hockey seasonRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepha...
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Friday Sport Preview (21-3-25)
Friday, 21 March 2025
In tonight's programme:Eight teams... two competitions... a place in one of two cup finals up for grabs! The semi-finals of the Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods Cup are among the standout ties in Manx football this weekendWith five games of the season remaining, FC Isle of Man will be hoping to bring an end to their longest winless run of the season so far when they host South Liverpool in the NWCFL Premier Division tomorrow nightRugby action on Island this Saturday includes Douglas in Regional 2 North West and a combined Manx Cup & Manx Shield showdown at Ballakilley Park whilst Vagabonds ...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Prestwich Heys (16-3-25)
Thursday, 20 March 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division tie between FC Isle of Man and Prestwich Heys at The Bowl in Douglas.Facing their second match in less than 24 hours, FC Isle of Man took on a Prestwich Heys side battling for their lives at the foot of the tableMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Pilkington (15-3-25)
Thursday, 20 March 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Pilkington at The Bowl in Douglas.In the first part of a grueling double-header weekend, 'The Ravens' hosted a Pilkington side looking to maintain its cushion away from the relegation zoneMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson
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Saturday Sport Classified (15-3-25)
Saturday, 15 March 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man.Plus the live draws for the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup Preliminary round and the Junior Cup preliminary round. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Rob Pritchard and Ben Cunningham.
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Friday Sport Preview (14-3-25)
Friday, 14 March 2025
In tonight's programme:The Women's FA Cup final is one of the headlines of this weekend's football fixtures - we hear from both sides as well as previewing Saturday's league tiesFC Isle of Man face a rarea and grueling double-header this weekend on home soil as they seek to rectify a run of four games without a winIn rugby, both Vagabonds teams take to the field with the ladies facing their final game of the seasonAnd in hockey, can the current premier league leaders Castletown Ladies A and Bacchas's Men's A be caught? We'll be looking at the latest league match-upsRob Pritchard is joined b...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Squires Gate (8-3-25)
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Squires Gate at The Bowl in Douglas.Looking for a confidence boost in front of their home support, FC Isle of Man welcomed a Squires Gate side battling for survival at the foot of the tableMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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The 2025 Island Games - The road to Orkney is underway
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Whilst we're now well into 2025, the prospect of this year's Island Games might still seem like a far-away prospect for many.However, preparations for this year's event in Orkney from 12-18 July are well underway.Front and centre of many of the logistics behind the scenes is the Island Games Association of Mann (IGAM).So, how has IGAM found getting themselves and the team ready?In this extended interview, we hear from IGAM Chairman Gary Jakeman and Secretary Jill Gillings
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Saturday Sport Classified (08-3-25)
Saturday, 8 March 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man and a preview of FC Isle of Man's game against Squire's Gate.Plus the live draw for the ECAP FA Cup semi-finals.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Rob Pritchard and Ben Cunningham.
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No Ramsey Sprint in 2025... so what happens now?
Wednesday, 26 February 2025
The Isle of Man is used to the roar of bikes during the TT fortnight, but one place that'll be unusually quiet this year will be Mooragh Promenade in Ramsey That's because it's been announced the Ramsey Sprint won't be held in 2025.So why will a TT staple in the northern town be absent?To find out, Manx Radio spoke with Trevor Duckworth - head of the event's organisers, Straightliners - who also give his views on the future of the occasion
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Colne (22-2-25)
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Colne at The Bowl in Douglas.After dropping points at home seven days previous, FC Isle of Man were hoping to go one better against a Colne side fighting for survival at the foot of the tableMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classified (22-2-25)
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManPLUS, we bring you the live draw for the semi-finals of this year's GH Corlett Woods Cup in Manx footballSimon Clarke is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Barnoldswick Town (15-2-25)
Sunday, 16 February 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Barnoldswick Town at The Bowl in DouglasTargeting back-to-back wins for the first time since November, FC Isle of Man faced a Barnoldswick Town side unbeaten in their two visits to Manx shores so farMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classified (15-2-25)
Sunday, 16 February 2025
Results, reaction and analysis of the latest sporting action across the Isle of ManPLUS, the live draw for the opening round of the 2025 Women's FA Cup in Manx footballBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian
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Friday Sport Preview (14-2-25)
Friday, 14 February 2025
In tonight's programme:Last-chance saloon for Marown in the Canada Life Men's Premier League and Corinthians with a chance to go joint-top as league action returns in Manx footballAfter launching in late January, we hear from those behind a potential new force in women's football on Island FC Isle of Man are targeting back-to-back wins for the first time since NovemberDouglas and Vagabonds back on the road in rugby as the Manx Shield returns on IslandAnd in hockey there may be a break from the usual league schedule but two of the Island's national sides are hoping to step up to the mark acr...
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Saturday Sport Classifed (8-2-25)
Saturday, 8 February 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to all the sporting action across the Isle of Man and further afield this weekendPLUS, we bring you the draw for the second round of this year's Ecap FA Cup in Manx footballRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
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Friday Sport Preview (7-2-25)
Friday, 7 February 2025
In tonight's programme:In Manx football the Ecap FA Cup first round proper beckons tomorrow, and the second leg of this year's Women's Floodlit Cup final awaits on Sunday, we'll also hear from the captains of both teams this eveningAfter late defeat in midweek, FC Isle of Man will be looking to keep their fading play-off hopes alive this weekend with a trip to Glossop North EndA busy day of Manx rugby on Saturday - Douglas, Vagabonds and Vagabonds Ladies all on home soil in this weekend's clashesAnd can the two premier league leaders maintain their perfect starts in Manx hockey? We look ahe...
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Marcus Simpson - A new chapter with WH Racing
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
After a challenging 2024, Manx road racer Marcus Simpson is looking ahead to a new chapter with Newcastle-based crew WH RacingAfter signing a two-year deal with the team, Simpson tells us about his ambitions over the next two campaigns and what he learned from a hit-and-miss 2024
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Saturday Sport Classified (1-2-25)
Tuesday, 4 February 2025
Results, reaction and analysis 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 (31-1-25)
Friday, 31 January 2025
In tonight's programme:Tony Mepham looks ahead to all of this weekend's football fixtures and provides reaction to the Isle of Man's new national team manager.Paul Jones speaks ahead of FC Isle of Man's match against Irlam at the Bowl.In Rugby, Dave previews the three games on the Island.Hockey returns to league action as Ben talks us through the fixtures. Plus we hear from an MGP regular who will be stepping up to the TT in 2025.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham.
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs AFC Liverpool (25-1-25)
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and AFC Liverpool at The Bowl, Douglas.On a recent barren streak, FC Isle of Man were looking to get back to better ways up against an AFC Liverpool side who'd lost just once in seven meetings with the IslandersMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classifieds (25-01-25)
Saturday, 25 January 2025
Results, reaction and analysis from today's football, rugby and hockey action from across the Isle of Man. Plus a preview of FC Isle of Man's game against AFC Liverpool.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Rob Pritchard.
