Cumberland FA Podcasts

Alongside the launch of The FA's Respect the Ref campaign, Cumberland FA's Referee Development Officer Scott Taylor has begun Series 2 of the #AskTheRef podcasts.

We're getting to know the Referees in Cumberland. Without the game wouldn't exist. 

In Episode 5 Scott catches up with Craig Bennison, a referee who's come back into the game after time away.

As part of our #ReturnToPlay campaign Cumberland FA DSO Mel Sandwith talks to Volunteer Club Welfare Officer & CFA Deputy Safeguarding Board Champion Jackie Hayhow.   

The focus is on Safeguarding Children.   

Please share & watch/listen, there’s some important messages for Clubs, Coaches & Volunteers.

CFA TEAM TALK | As part of our #ReturnToPlay campaign CEO Ben Snowdon spoke to James at Cumbria Police about #DomesticAbuse & #ChildExploitation  

Please share & watch/listen, there’s some important messages & tips for Clubs, Players & Volunteers

As part of our Return to Play campaign and to support the mental health of the grassroots football community,  CEO Ben Snowdon had a chat with Richard from Active Cumbria.

Cumberland FA are calling on everyone in the grassroots community to listen to this series (volunteers, coaches, match officials, adult players).....

Visit www.Every-Life-Matters.org.uk for more details on getting support for yourself or others.

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As part of our Return to Play campaign and to support the mental health of the grassroots football community,  CEO Ben Snowdon had a chat with Ian from Every Life Matters.   

This is well worth listening / watching to.   Cumberland FA are calling on everyone in the grassroots community to watch this (volunteers, coaches, match officials, adult players)....‘We can all make a difference’.   

Thanks to Ian, from the Suicide Prevention Charity (Every Life Matters) for giving us his time and such valuable messages!

Visit www.Every-Life-Matters.org.uk for more details on getting support for yourself or others.

Follow Cumberland FA on Twitter or Instagram @CumberlandFA or Like our Facebook page to stay up to date with local football news.

Cumberland FA caught up with twins Steffi and Rio Hardy from Workington who now play professional football in Cyprus.

They talk about their journey, their ups and downs, their support network and more.

June 2020

Scott Taylor from Cumberland FA and Cumberland County Referees' Association has begun a new #AskTheRef podcast series.

In Episode 4, Scott catches up with Phil Murphy and also gets asked the questions too!

Phil is a Level 5 Senior County Referee, CFA Observer, Mentor as well as part of the support structure to the CFA County CORE Group and a commitee member of the Cumberland County Referees Association.

Scott, who is used to asking the questions, is a Level 3E (Step 1 List) Assistant Referee and currently Referee Development Officer for Cumberland FA. A CFA Observer, Mentor as well as The FA Observer at Step 5/6, Scott also runs the CFA County CORE Group and is Chairman of the Cumberland County Referees Association.

Scott Taylor from Cumberland FA and Cumberland County Referees' Association has begun a new #AskTheRef podcast series.

In Episode 3, Scott catches up with John Mulligan about lockdown and his career as a Cumberland FA Referee to date.

Newly promoted by The FA to Level 2B, John will look forward to officiating in the National League North next season (2020/21) and acting as a 4th Official on the EFL.

Scott Taylor from Cumberland FA and Cumberland County Referees' Association has begun a new #AskTheRef podcast series.

In Episode 2, Scott chats to Steve McMahon, a Level 5 Senior County Referee and current Chairman of the West Cumberland Referees’ Society.

Scott Taylor from Cumberland FA and Cumberland County Referees' Association has begun a new #AskTheRef podcast series.

In Episode 1, Scott chats to Kevin Mulraine, Football League Assistant Referee.

Cumberland FA's Football Development Officer James Reid met up with Tony Elliott, England Blind Football GK Coach and The FA National Futsal Goalkeeper Coach Developer.

The chat focused on Tony's journey, the variety of formats he's been involved in as well as his extensive International work.

Sit back and have a listen!