Getting ready to head to Stafford Rangers as they host Congleton Town in the Northern Premier League West. Join me for updates into the Bamber Bridge vs. Leek Town commentary from 7pm.

Trying to revive my Substack account. Starting it by looking at five teams that it would be worth keeping an eye on this season in the Northern Premier League West. If you like non-league football, it would be worth subscribing- it's totally free. richardrecorder.substack.com/p/five-teams...

First ever FA Cup game for Abbey Hulton as they visit Boldmere St Michael’s in the competition. A historic win would be fantastic. Updates on Moorlands Radio from 2pm.

Season four of Moorlands Sport Extra starts today. To celebrate the return of the only podcast dedicated to sport in North Staffordshire & South Cheshire, we speak to Staffordshire FA, Hanley Town FC, Abbey Hulton United and Port Vale. moorlandsradio.co.uk/moorlands-sp...

Finished recording the return of Moorlands Sport Extra. It will be out shortly, looking at the Lionesses, the FA Cup and Port Vale FC.

Getting set to relaunch Moorlands Sport Extra for the new football season. Two interviews have already been recorded, and I will be doing the third one very shortly. Hoping to release it on Friday.

Arrived at Hanley Town for the final pre-season friendly of the summer. Final chance for players to impress the bosses before the big KO next Saturday. Join me on Moorlands Radio from 2pm.

Last weekend, I was asked by the media team at Kidsgrove Athletic if I would be interviewed to talk about the work that I (and the wider Moorlands Radio sport team) do in promoting our local non-league clubs. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UYQ...

At Kidsgrove v OJM community. Updates on Moorlands Radio sport from 2pm.

Taking the evening off from radio duty to attend a football match as a spectator. It's Leek Town v Chorley in a pre-season friendly. I cover Leek on the local radio, while Chorley is my hometown team and the team I support.

Just enroute to Hanley Town v Leek Town in pre-season. By gosh it’s a warm one here in the Potteries (and England in general). Make sure you apply sun cream, take water and a cap if you’re at a game.

The draw for the first two rounds of the FA Cup, FA Trophy, FA Vase & FA Youth Cup will be published at 13:00 today.

A pleasue to be asked by the non-league paper team to write the round up on yesterday's pre-season action. Despite it being late June, we still had a dozen or so fixtures, and I've picked out the best bits of it all.

Getting ready to speak to new Leek Town signing Matty Fenton for Moorlands Radio. The defender arrives from 1874 Northwich, where he was involved in 14 goals last season as they made the Midlands Football League playoff final. I will post the interview later this evening.

The National League today announced that Enterprise Rent-a-Car would be the new title sponsors of England's 5th and 6th tiers. Watch my latest TikTok video giving my reaction to the news. www.tiktok.com/@richscottme...

The first column on my new substack account is now available for reading. It explains why you should watch a non-league game this weekend on Non-League Day. richardrecorder.substack.com/p/why-should...

Been debating whether or not to set up a substack account but the day is finally here and, we're ready for lift off. Come join us on the Richard Recorder as we explore the world of non-league football (and maybe the upper echelons of the game as well). richardrecorder.substack.com/p/time-for-t...

Prep for my game at Kidsgrove Athletic ✅ They host Avro looking to move away from the bottom four of the NPL West. Join us on Moorlands Radio from 2pm.

A pleasure to chat with Tamworth goalkeeper Jas Singh following their recent exploits in the FA Cup. The Staffordshire side took Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur to extra-time last month in the famous old competition. goalkeeper.com/news-and-med...

It's #FloodlightFriday and this week's effort comes for Foley Meir of the North West Counties First Division South. Foley are back in the Meir area of Stoke-on-Trent and, this is their second spell at this level having previously played there in the 2022/23 season.

Shaping up to be a lovely afternoon in Alsager. For me it’s a Cheshire derby between Alsager Town and Sandbach United. I will have updates on Moorlands Radio from 2pm.

Love speaking to Neil Baker following a game. Whatever the result he always makes time to speak to us and Tuesday night was no different following a 1-1 draw with Chasetown. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtaS...

Heading on the Ironhour Podcast later this evening to talk all things Chorley FC. The Magpies host Scunthorpe United this Saturday in the National League North.

It's a last minute call up to Newcastle vs. Chasetown. Richard Cooper is in the studio from 7pm and we will have full commentary with James Marsh and myself from around 7.40pm.

We haven't had a big upset in the 3rd round of the FA Cup yet. Can we get one tonight? Dagenham go to Millwall and I spoke to the long-serving Dagenham keeper Elliot Justham last week to preview the game. goalkeeper.com/news-and-med...

If you're going to read one book this year then I recommend Pondy by Nathan Pond & Dave Mitchell. It's the autobiography of Fleetwood Town legend Nathan Pond and his career of going from the NWCFL to League 1 with the Lancashire club.

Just the one team from the Staffordshire County League has applied for promotion and, that is Rocester. The Romans have been in the non-league system for years, only recently slipped out of it after being shifted from the Midlands League to the NWCFL South.

Just transcribed my interview with Elliot Justham and he explains why the FA Cup is important to non-league clubs. 'No one gets to see them because there is no limelight on them unless there is an FA Cup run, and I feel like an FA Cup run can sort of bring out the best in showing off the club'

Just spoke to the Dagenham and Redbridge goalkeeper Elliot Justham for goalkeeper.com ahead of their FA Cup tie a week today. Justham has more than a place in round four at stake as his partner's family support Millwall, the team they're playing.

Heading to Newcastle Town vs. Stafford Rangers tomorrow for Moorlands Radio. Castle with a good win in their last home game against a side looking to climb out of the bottom 4. Updates from 2 on Moorlands Radio.

Today's #FloodlightFriday comes from the Leasing.com stadium the home of Robbie Savage and Macclesfield FC. The Silkmen are looking for their third promotion in four seasons following the old Macclesfield Town being wound up.

Catch my interview with Congleton Town manager Richard Duffy following the Bears 3-0 win at Kidsgrove Athletic this afternoon. youtu.be/TTpX6l2yR-I

Happy new year everyone. Kick starting 2025 with a commentary from Kidsgrove Athletic v Congleton from 2.40 on Moorlands Radio sport player.

I've posted full highlights of 2024 on my Instagram account but the highlights include - Engagement - Disney - Promotion and cup wins - Media work. Head over to my Instagram account to view them all. www.instagram.com/p/DEQZyEIII4...

The Northern Premier League remember the life of Peter Wragg, former Manager of several NPL Sides and Treble Winner who passed away on December 25th

Looking forward to ringing in 2025 with commentary on the local derby that is Congleton Town vs. Kidsgrove Athletic. Join myself and James Marsh live at the Autonet Insurance Stadium on the Sport Player app from around 2.40 on NYD.

When your trying to do some freelance work and, little Bennett wants to get involved with your work.

This week's edition of #FloodlightFriday comes from National League North side Buxton FC.

A total of 9,805 people watched today's games in the @thenpl.bsky.social West. Stunning numbers for a league that is four leagues below the EFL.

Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas. Some great food- the family Christmas day buffet was spot on (historical reasons we do a buffet not a sit down Christmas dinner). Excellent presents including a couple of books I had my eye on. Finally the TV was fairly decent this year.

With 2024 coming to a close in the next week or so, what has been your favourite non-league match that you've attended? I've got a fair few that I've enjoyed. Including Leek Town winning the league and Congleton Town claiming the Midlands League double.

Tonight is the ‘lluvia de peluches’ at Real Betis. The annual tradition of stuffed toys thrown on to the pitch and collected for disadvantaged children ahead of Christmas. An estimated 15,000 toys are expected for collection.

Heading to the Red Industries Stadium tomorrow afternoon as Stone Old Alleynians host 1874 Northwich in the Midlands League. Its a side chasing to get into the playoffs hosting the side 4th in the division.

As we bring 2024 to a close in the next week or two. It's time to reflect on the year. This photo is of Lucy outside the London Eye before we set off to Disneyland Paris the next day. Little did she know what I had planned while we were out there.

Club Statement: Everton Football Club acquired by Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, part of The Friedkin Group. 🔵

Moorlands Radio out in the community recording a Christmas concert to be broadcast Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Starring the Rock Choir, the Ooby Dooby’s and the St Luke’s Church Band. Special thanks to St Luke’s for hosting us!

Final @moorlandssport1.bsky.social podcast of the year recorded. My thanks to the legend that is Ian Corbishley for coming on and reviewing 2024 with us. Podcast out Friday morning on the @moorlandsradio.co.uk website or on your chosen podcast provider.

Good to see Oliver Jepson back at Kidsgrove Athletic. He left around 14 months ago for Bury and then Stafford Rangers but he is back at the Autonet Insurance Stadium.

It's taken three short days rather than 1 long session but, I've finished wrapping Christmas presents for 2024. Should have taken the Smithy approach and do it with tinfoil but alas I haven't. Surprisingly not stressful this year, was that because I did it in shifts? Probably.

It's always nice when a club you've been in contact with to organise an interview ahead of their big game gives you a bell to apologise for the silence and update you on the state of play. I always want the non-league side to do well in the FA Cup but will root for them even more now.