The Codcast - The Official Whitby Town Podcast

The second Codcast of the week has more FA Cup reflections, following the 7-2 defeat at Bristol Rovers, as well as plenty of chat about the midweek win against Hyde United. We've got the Whitby Town skipper Daniel Rowe talking about leading out the Blues at a Football League ground, the win at Hyde United, switching on the town's Christmas Lights and taking on Movember...

Blues Chief Executive Graeme Hinchliffe chats about the FA Cup run, and how it helps the Football Club out...

And finally Connor Simpson is in touch to talk to Liam Ryder about *that* goal, and how he's faring post-Bristol Rovers after missing out through injury on Tuesday night.

Whitby Town boss Nathan Haslam catches up in a one-off alone with Paul Connolly to reflect on the FA Cup defeat at Bristol Rovers, and the return to league action on Tuesday night at Hyde United. He also looks ahead to the games against Macclesfield (11 Nov) and Northallerton Town (14 Nov), and discusses the futures of Lewis Ritson and Connor Smith.

Welcome to the North of England - with cities such as York, Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester and Chelmsford, apparently!

Nathan Haslam is in touch this week to go through the finer details of the win over Morpeth Town, how his preparations will change for such a long trip in the FA Cup, and how he’s eyeing progression in the FA Trophy at Radcliffe this weekend.

Goalkeeper Shane Bland is in touch after his third clean sheet of the season to discuss how he’s adapting to having a higher defensive line in front of him, and how the side has evolved from last season.

And finally Blues chief executive Graeme Hinchliffe is in touch to talk about all things behind the scenes at the Towbar Express Stadium @ The Turnbull Ground.

A shorter-than-usual episode this week due to illness, but we still have a show for you ahead of the FA Cup Third Round Qualifying tie with Morpeth Town.

Gaffer Nathan Haslam is in touch for an in-depth chat about the previous two games - the draw against FC United of Manchester and the 4-2 win over Marske United - while also previewing this weekend's clash.

Attacking midfielder Jacob Gratton also drops in for a chat with Liam Ryder, to talk about his midweek goals and his start to life in a Seasiders shirts.

The Seasiders head to FC United of Manchester this weekend, and there's a pre-match Codcast to keep you occupied!

Nathan Haslam is in touch to review the Prescot Cables match in depth, as well as preview this weekend's outing, and defender Connor Smith joins us to talk about his return to The Seasiders/

It's FA Cup week once again - and the Whitby Town Radio team are back with another Codcast.

Nathan Haslam checks in for his usual chat to address everything from the early stages of recent games to signings.

Liam Ryder catches up with Adam Gellabout the season so far and this weekend’s match.

Former Blues player Tom Claisse has a chat with Andrew Snaith about his days with Whitby Town and gives us the lowdown on this weekend’s FA Cup opponents, after facing them with North Ferriby in the previous round.

Last but not least, I caught up with chairman Ivor Homer to discuss the Whitby Town Golf Day, the great support the club gets and the importance of investment in the ground’s infrastructure to move forward.

It's Friday, the Blues are through in the FA Cup and it's time for another Codcast!

We have 15 minutes with boss Nathan Haslam - talking the FA Cup, player development, injuries and this weekend's clash with Warrington Rylands at the Towbar Express Stadium.

Aaron Haswell joins us for a chat following his first two starts, and first two goals, of the 2023/24 campaign.

We've got Blues volunteer Rob Rowell talking about the Seasiders' season so far, how he got involved with the club, and his many years in local football with Whitby Albion Rangers.

And last but not least, former Seasiders man Ged Dalton chats to Andrew Snaith about his time on Upgang Lane and his career in non-league football.

It's FA Cup day for the Seasiders, and the Whitby Town Radio team are back with another Codcast - albeit a shorter one this week!

Gaffer Nathan Haslam talks to Liam Ryder about the game against Goole, and the importance of the FA Cup to the club, the supporters and the players.

Liam also catches up with skipper Daniel Rowe about the Blues' start to the season, while also praising the supporters for their role in it.

Anthony Lee - son of legendary Whitby Town manager Tony - joins us for a chat about his childhood memories watching the Blues in those FA Cup epics with the likes of Halifax Town, Wigan Athletic and Chesterfield.

And finally, former Blues star Jamie Poole chats with Andrew Snaith about his party trick, a goal for the Blues that keeps getting further away each time he talks about it, and how things are going for him at Pickering Town currently.

It's three wins from four to start the season for Whitby Town, and Whitby Town Radio's Paul Connolly and Liam have plenty to talk about with this week's guests...

Assistant Manager Jonathan Franks joins us to discuss Tuesday night's game, the strength in depth that Whitby have and to look ahead to a busy bank holiday weekend.

Chief Executive Graeme Hinchliffe is in touch, talking about the backing the Seasiders have had home and away so far this season, and brings us some positive news about the club's new U19s team.

Blues full-back Soni Fergus talks about his start to the season, managing his fitness after a long lay-off last season and the success of the Whitby Town Football Club Soccer School this summer.

And finally, we catch up with supporter Steve Ready Readman and talk about how he got into supporting Whitby Town, and what his thoughts are on the start to the new campaign...

The Codcast is back for the 2023/24 season, with Paul Connolly and Liam Ryder at the wheel - and what a show we have in store for you...

Blues boss Nathan Haslam joins us to talk about his thoughts on pre-season as a whole, and we'll be getting his take on the opening weekend of the campaign.

Connor Simpson chats to us about his time at WTFC so far, and how he's feeling following his brace on Tuesday night.

Lee Bullock will be dropping in to talk about matters off the field at the Towbar Express Stadium @ The Turnbull Ground, and why people should get down to the ground early on Saturday afternoon.

Last but not least, Whitby Town Radio's Andrew Snaith will be talking about his opening day memories, and previewing the Blues' opening game, giving a bold prediction...

The Codcast returns for Blues fans this week, with Atherton Collieries visiting the Towbar Express Stadium at the Turnbull Ground. Find out what the new-look Codcast will have to offer over the course of the new campaign!

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The Codcast returns, as Paul Connolly catches up with new boy Nicky Walker following his move from Liversedge to the Towbar Express Stadium at the Turnbull Ground, while Liam Ryder talks to the Blues' joint-manager Nathan Haslam about incomings, outgoings and new contracts.

Paul Connolly sits down with Whitby Town's newest signings, attacker Jonathan Franks from Stockton Town. Franks talks about how the move came about, his role within the squad and his career so far, including his early days playing under now-England manager Gareth Southgate at Middlesbrough in the Premier League and Championship.

Paul Connolly chats to Whitby Town's newest signing, Aaron Haswell from Ossett United, talks about his move to the club and familiar faces at the Towbar Express Stadium at the Turnbull Ground. 

Coleby Shepherd is also on the line, talking about his development with the club so far and his aims for 2022/23.

The show is finished off with Blues skipper Daniel Rowe talking about why he was keen to commit early for the 2022/23 season - signing a new deal in January - the honour of being captain of the Seasiders and where he wants to see the club challenging next season.

Paul Connolly catches up with Whitby Town joint-manager Lee Bullock to discuss Whitby Town's off-season so far - including good news on retainees and potentially imminent signings, while reflecting on the departure of players such as Jacob Hazel, Jassem Sukar and Adam Gell.

Departing Whitby Town midfielder Adam Gell talks to Paul Connolly about his exit from the Towbar Express Stadium at the Turnbull Ground, reflecting on the best part of seven years with the club over two years and talking about the moments that gave him cult hero status at the club. 

Paul Connolly, Liam Ryder and Matty Ayton sit down to discuss the highs and lows of the 2021/22 season from their own perspective - the commentary box. From the Towbar Express Stadium across the North of England (and Stafford) - they've brought you every minute of the campaign live - and now are giving their thoughts on what was, and what could have been.

Paul Connolly catches up with the joint-Whitby Town managers Lee Bullock and Nathan Haslam to go over the 2021/22 season - talking the highs and lows of the campaign across the Pitching In Northern Premier League, FA Cup and FA Trophy, and take questions submitted by supporters.

The Codcast is back! Paul Connolly sits down for extended interviews with three Blues stars to wrap up the 2021/22 from the eyes of those in the thick of the action - the players! 

• Lewis Ritson talks about his strong start to the season, and reflects on a tough road back from an ACL injury sustained at Warrington Town back in October
• Shane Bland talks about his twenty clean sheets across the campaign, reflecting on the relationship he's had with the players in front of him
• Jassem Sukar reviews the key games across the season, and looks back on a surreal afternoon against Basford, when a Scottish stag do made him their idol!