The Grassroots Football Debate – Mon 6th June 2016

On Monday 6th June, we welcomed five non league managers to the Susy Radio studios for the biggest grass roots football debate of the year.

Hayden Bird led Merstham to a tenth place finish in their first season in the Ryman Isthmian Premier League, as well winning the Surrey County Cup.

Marc White took his Dorking Wanderers side to a second place finish in their first season in Ryman Isthmian Division One, finally losing in the playoff semi-finals.

Anthony Jupp developed record goalscorer Ashley Nadesan, and saw his team finish sixth in the Combined Counties League.

Junior Kadi coached Dulwich Hamlet as they finished fifth in the Ryman Isthmian Premier League.

Paul Walker completed his 2nd year as manager of Crawley Wasps Ladies team as they celebrate their 25th anniversary.

We were also joined by Bob Dick from the Surrey Football Association as we talked scouting, tactics, youth development, facilities and funding.

Here’s the show if you missed it: