Football Focus

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Football Focus – Episode 2: The 2025 Season Kicks On! Guest Stu Reid

We’re back at The Turf Hotel for another jam-packed episode of Football Focus, your go-to podcast for everything football in the Top of the South. This week, we catch up with Stu Reid, Mainland Football’s Nelson Bays Representative, for insights on: What the region learned in 2024 New initiatives and changes across junior, women’s, and senior grades Ground conditions, referee numbers, and what’s got Stu excited for 2025 Plus: a progress report on Walking Football Also in this episode: Chatham Cup 2025 – First-round matchups for our local clubs Kate Sheppard Cup – Who’s got a bye and who’s gearing up Nelson Pine Senior Men’s & Women’s fixtures and rainout reschedules Southern League Updates – Men’s and Women’s results and upcoming matches A-League Wrap – Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC in action UEFA Champions League – Semi-final lineups locked in Premier League – Full scoreboard, ladder update and teams in European contention Promotion & Relegation Predictions – Who’s going up and who’s going down?

Ways to Listen: Facebook & Instagram Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

Shout out to our venue sponsor: www.turfhotel.co.nz.

Football Focus – Episode 1: 2025 Season Kickoff

We’re back for 2025! Join hosts Chris Butler and Neil Connell live from our home base at The Turf Hotel as we kick off the new season of Football Focus. In this episode, we dive into local women’s and men’s football fixtures, Southern League action, Premier League results, and a massive update on the All Whites’ World Cup qualification. Neil gives the scoop on Nelson Suburbs’ season prep, player numbers, and big goals for the year.

Ways to Listen: Facebook & Instagram Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

Shout out to our venue sponsor: www.turfhotel.co.nz.

Football Focus - Neil Connell - Last Episode for 2024

In this week's episode co-hosts Chris Butler and Neil Connell bring you all the latest in senior football from New Zealand's upper South Island. This is the last episode for 2024. We review the season covering off FC Nelson's Southern League 2nd leg play-off match vs Wamakariri at Guppy Park, Nelson. We also review Senior Men's and Women's local leagues, the Sourthern League season for men and women and cover off the latest on the UK Premier League.

A huge thank you to our sponsors: Turf Hotel www.turfhotel.co.nz, Sheehan Financial, Senior Football updates sponsor www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz, NBS Talk Nelson sponsor www.nbs.co.nz. See you in 2025!

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In this week's episode co-hosts Chris Butler, Ryan "Skippy" Stewart, and Neil Connell bring you all the latest in senior football from New Zealand's upper South Island. We give a special shout-out to FC Nelson, who are heading into the second leg of their Southern League play-off against Waimakariri after a thrilling 3-2 win in Christchurch last weekend. Our very special guest is Paul Ifill, whose illustrious career includes stints with Wellington Phoenix, Tasman United, and English clubs like Millwall, Sheffield United, and Crystal Palace. Paul shares some incredible stories, including his experience playing in the FA Cup Final for Millwall against Manchester United, where he managed to get Roy Keane’s shirt—though his generous side led him to give it away!

A huge thank you to our sponsors: Turf Hotel www.turfhotel.co.nz, Sheehan Financial, Senior Football updates sponsor www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz and NBS Talk Nelson sponsor www.nbs.co.nz.

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Football Focus - Ryan Skippy Stewart

A huge shout-out to our sponsors: Turf Hotel www.turfhotel.co.nz, Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz, and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor www.nbs.co.nz.

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Football Focus - Sheree Lapslie

Join hosts Chris Butler & Ryan "Skippy" Stewart as they bring you the latest in Senior Football for both men and women from New Zealand's upper South Island. We also dive into Southern League highlights, overseas news and the English Premiership. Our special guest is Sheree Lapslie, Regional and Technical Support for Nelson Bays Football. We find out about Sheree's background, her extensive football career so far, her work with NZ Football and how Nelson Bays Football has gone this year and what the future holds.

A huge shout-out to our sponsors: Venue sponsor Turf Hotel www.turfhotel.co.nz, Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz, and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor www.nbs.co.nz.

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Football Focus - Cory Wilson

Join hosts Chris Butler & Ryan "Skippy" Stewart as they bring you the latest in Senior Football for both men and women from New Zealand's upper South Island. We also dive into Southern League highlights, overseas news and the English Premiership. Our special guest is Cory Wilson, goal keeper (injured) for Nelson Suburbs SPL team. Cory tells us about his background in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, his early playing days, his time with Northern Ireland International youth side, coaching in USA & Canada and his journey to Nelson, NZ, where he has now settled.

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Bays Joinery Football Focus - Ryan Skippy Stewart

A huge shout-out to our sponsors: Naming Rights Sponsor Bays Joinery www.baysjoinery.co.nz, venue sponsor Turf Hotel www.turfhotel.co.nz, Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz, and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor www.nbs.co.nz.

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Football Focus - Ryan Skippy Stewart

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Bays Joinery Football Focus - Phil Thomson

Welcome to another episode of Bays Joinery Football Focus, brought to you by Chris Butler. This week, we are joined by Phil Thompson, President of FC Nelson, to bring you the latest in Senior Football for both men and women, straight from New Zealand's upper South Island. We also dive into Southern League highlights, overseas news, and the International Cup in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action on Spotify on NBS Talk Nelson. A huge shout-out to our sponsors: Naming Rights Sponsor Bays Joinery www.baysjoinery.co.nz, venue sponsor Turf Hotel www.turfhotel.co.nz, Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz, and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor www.nbs.co.nz.

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Bays Joinery Football Focus - Neil Connell

Welcome to another episode of Bays Joinery Football Focus, brought to you by Chris Butler and Neil Connell. This week, we bring you the latest in Senior Football for both men and women, straight from New Zealand's upper South Island. We dive into Southern League highlights, the latest scoop from The Euros and the International Cup in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action on Spotify NBS Talk Nelson. A huge shout-out to our sponsors: Naming Rights Sponsor Bays Joinery www.baysjoinery.co.nz, venue sponsor Turf Hotel www.turfhotel.co.nz, Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz, and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor www.nbs.co.nz.

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Football Focus - Mikayla Stanbridge-Brien

Another episode Bays Joinery Football Focus, brought to you by Chris Butler and Neil Connell. Coming to you straight from New Zealand's upper South Island, we deliver the latest in Senior Football for both men and women. We’re thrilled to have Mikayla Stanbridge-Brien of Richmond Football Club joining us for this episode. Also, in today’s episode, we dive into Southern League highlights, the Oceania Cup and bring you the latest scoop from The Euros.

Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson. A huge shout-out to our sponsors: Naming Rights Sponsor Bays Joinery www.baysjoinery.co.nz, venue sponsor Turf Hotel www.turfhotel.co.nz, Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz, and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor www.nbs.co.nz.

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Bays Joinery Football Focus - George Campbell

Another exciting episode of Bays Joinery Football Focus, brought to you by Chris Butler and Neil Connell. Coming to you straight from New Zealand's upper South Island, we deliver the latest in Senior Football for both men and women. We’re thrilled to have George Campbell joining us for this episode. Also in today’s episode, we dive into Southern League highlights, and bring you the latest scoop from The Euros.

Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson. A huge shout-out to our sponsors:

Naming Rights Sponsor Bays Joinery www.baysjoinery.co.nz, venue sponsor Turf Hotel www.turfhotel.co.nz, Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz, and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor www.nbs.co.nz.

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Bays Joinery Football Focus - Katie Adams & Cherie Llewellyn

Another exciting episode of Bays Joinery Football Focus, brought to you by Chris Butler and Neil Connell. Coming to you straight from New Zealand's upper South Island, we deliver the latest in Senior Football for both men and women. We’re thrilled to have Katie Adams, the Women’s and Girls Lead at Mainland Football, and Cherie Llewellyn, Fan Tails Coordinator for Nelson Bays and Junior Administrator at Richmond Football Club. Also in today’s episode, we dive into Southern League highlights, the Chatham Cup, and Kate Sheppard Cup, and bring you the latest scoop from The Euros. Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson.

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Bays Joinery Football Focus - Mark Sheehan

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Bays Joinery Football Focus, brought to you by Chris Butler and Neil Connell. Coming to you straight from New Zealand's upper South Island, we deliver the latest in Senior Football for both men and women. We’re thrilled to have Mark Sheehan player for FC Loco and show sponsor from Sheehan Financial. Also in today’s episode, we dive into Southern League highlights, the Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup, and bring you the latest scoop from overseas. Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson.

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Football Focus - Shannon Delany and Jasmine Barney

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Bays Joinery Football Focus, brought to you by Chris Butler and Neil Connell. Coming to you straight from New Zealand's upper South Island, we deliver the latest in Senior Football for both men and women. We’re thrilled to have Southern League Nelson Suburbs Players Shannon Delany and Jasmine Barney join us today. Shannon and Jasmine will share their backgrounds, discuss the teams they have played for, their experiences playing in the Southern League, and their expectations for the season ahead and thier scholarships in the US. Also in today’s episode, we dive into Southern League highlights, The Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup and bring you the latest scoop from overseas. Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson.

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Bays Joinery Football Focus - Will Murphy

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Bays Joinery Football Focus, brought to you by Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart! Coming to you straight from New Zealand's upper South Island, we deliver the latest in Senior Football for both men and women, sponsored by Sheehan Financial. We’re thrilled to have Will Murphy, President of Tahunanui Football Club, join us today. Will will share his background and his journey to become President and share the shape of the club and plans for the future. Also in today’s episode, we dive into Southern League highlights, check in with the Phoenix team, and bring you the latest scoop from the English Premier League. Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson.

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Bays Joinery Football Focus - Dauntae Mariner

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Bays Joinery Football Focus, brought to you by Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart! Coming to you straight from New Zealand's upper South Island, we deliver the latest in Senior Football for both men and women, sponsored by Sheehan Financial. We’re thrilled to have Dauntae Mariner, currently part of the Nelson Suburbs Southern League Squad, join us today. Dauntae will share his experiences and insights on his journey and the team's performance this season. Also in today’s episode, we dive into Southern League highlights, check in with the Phoenix team, and bring you the latest scoop from the English Premier League. Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson.

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Football Focus - Neil Geeza Harding

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Bays Joinery Football Focus, brought to you by Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart! Coming to you straight from New Zealand's upper South Island, delivering the latest in Senior Football for both men and women, sponsored by Sheehan Financial. Also in today’s episode, we dive into Southern League highlights, check in with the Phoenix team, and bring you the latest scoop from the English Premier League. Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson. We’re thrilled to have Neil "Geeza" Harding, Coach of the Southern League Nelson Suburbs Women's team, join us today. Neil will share his insights on his team's performance this season so far.

A huge shout-out to our sponsors: Naming Rights Sponsor Bays Joinery (www.baysjoinery.co.nz), venue sponsor Turf Hotel (www.turfhotel.co.nz), Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial (www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz), and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor (www.nbs.co.nz).

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Bays Joinery - Football Focus Paul Brydon

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Bays Joinery Football Focus, brought to you by Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart! Coming to you straight from New Zealand's upper South Island, we're here to deliver the latest in Senior Football for both men and women, sponsored by Sheehan Financial. In today’s episode, we dive into Southern League highlights, check in with the Phoenix team and bring you the latest scoop from the English Premier League. Don't miss any of the football fervor—catch all the action on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson. We’re thrilled to have Paul Brydon return to the show. Coach of FC Nelson 1st XI.

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Bays Joinery Football Focus Stu Reid & Paul Brockie

Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart are here to bring you another episode of Bays Joinery Football Focus, straight from New Zealand's upper South Island. This episode brings you the latest in Senior Football for both men and women, sponsored by Sheehan Financial, alongside Southern League highlights, updates on the Phoenix teams, news from the All Whites, and the latest scoop from the English Premier League. Catch all the football fervor on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson. In today’s episode, we are excited to have Stu Reid, Nelson's Mainland Representative, and Paul Brockie, a well-known football legend.

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Bays Joinery Football Focus - Neil Connell

Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart are back to kick off another episode of Bays Joinery Football Focus from New Zealand's upper South Island. This episode is loaded with the latest from Senior Football for both men and women, courtesy of Sheehan Financial, plus Southern League highlights, updates on the Phoenix, the latest from the All Whites, and the buzz from the English Premier League. In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to feature Neil Connell from Nelson Suburbs. Neil will be sharing his anticipations for the upcoming season in the Southern League.

A massive thank you to our sponsors: Football Focus Naming Rights Sponsor, Bays Joinery www.baysjoinery.co.nz, our venue sponsor Turf Hotel www.turfhotel.co.nz, Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz, and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor www.nbs.co.nz.

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Football Focus Episode 2 Season 2

Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart are back to deliver the latest in Football from New Zealand's upper South Island. This episode is packed with updates from Senior Football for both men and women thanks to Sheehan Financial, Southern League highlights, insights on the Phoenix teams, All Whites news, and the buzz around the English Premier League. Catch all the action at on Spotify under NBS Talk Nelson. In this episode, we're excited to have Neil Geeza Harding, Southern League Nelson Women's Coach. Neil will be discussing what he has been up to in the off season and what lays ahead as he takes on another season in the Sourthern League.

A big shout-out to our sponsors: Naming Rights Sponsor for Football Focus, Bays Joinery www.baysjoinery.co.nz, venue sponsor Turf Hotel www.turfhotel.co.nz, Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz, and our NBS Talk Nelson sponsor www.nbs.co.nz.

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Bays Joinery Football Focus Episode 1 Season 2

Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart bring you the pulse of Football from New Zealand's upper South Island. This episode features Sheehan Financial Senior Football Men's and Women's updates, Southern League highlights, Nelson Suburbs news, Phoenix teams insights, All Whites updates, and the English Premier League scoop. We're joined by special guest Mark Sheehan, discussing Sheehan Financial, reflecting on his playing career, and sharing his experiences coaching his son and junior players.

Our thanks go to our sponsors: Football Focus Naming Rights Sponsor, Bays Joinery www.baysjoinery.co.nz, venue sponsor Turf Hotel www.turfhotel.co.nz, Senior Football updates sponsor Sheehan Financial www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz, and NBS Talk Nelson sponsor www.nbs.co.nz.

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Football Focus Episode 15

Chris Butler & Paul Brydon are joined by TJ Hansen, Director of Football at FC Nelson. The final episode for 2023, this week we discuss The Southern League playoff game between FC & University of Canterbury, Overseas News, The English Premiership, New Zealand Football news including the draw for The National League and we catch up with TJ about growing up in Germany, football in his hometown region, moving to New Zealand and his role as Director of Football at FC Nelson.

Football Focus - Episode 14

In this week's episode Chris Butler & Paul Brydon talk the Southern League playoff series between FC Nelson & University of Canterbury, The European Qualifiers, The English Premiership, New Zealand Football news and the Chatham Cup final.

Football Focus - Episode 13

Chris Butler & Paul Brydon are joined by Steve Clark. We talk Senior Men's & Women's Cup Finals in Golden Bay, Southern League Nelson Suburbs Men's team, Chathem Cup final, English Premiership, NZ Football news and we catch up with Steve about growing up in Scotland, his time in the army, his travels to NZ and his time coaching at Richmond Athletic Football Club, Managing at Tasman United & the start of Walking Football.

Football Focus - Episode 12

Chris Butler & Paul Brydon are joined by Holly De Cesare, Manager of The Hot House Creative Richmond Foxes who won the Women's Premiership League in Nelson. In this week's show we discuss Men's & Women's Final Cup games in Golden Bay this weekend, Southern League Nelson Suburbs Teams, Overseas News, The English Premiership, New Zealand Football News and we catch up with Holly on her background in football and the Season with The Richmond Foxes.

Football Focus - Episode 11

Chris Butler & Paul Brydon present Football Focus. This week we discuss local Premiership Women's Division, Southern League Nelson Suburbs Teams, Overseas News, NZ Football News, The Chathem Cup Results, English Primiership and The Fifa Women's World Cup.

Football Focus - Episode 10

Chris Butler and Paul Brydon are joined by Golden Bay Football Club President Phil Smith. This week we discuss Senior Men's & Women's local Premiership, Nelson Suburbs Sourthern League Teams, Overseas News, The Chatham Cup, The English Premiership, The Fifa Women's World Cup Semis & we catch up with Phil about his time in football and the Golden Bay Football Club.

Football Focus - Episode 8

In this week's podcast Chris Butler & Paul Brydon are joined by President of FC Nelson, Phil Thompson. We discuss Senior Men's & Women's Football, Nelson Suburbs Southern League Men's & Women's teams, Overseas News, The FIFA Women's World Cup and we catch up with Phil about his background in sport, his move to Nelson, his playing days including his days at Richmond & FC Locos and his role as President of FC Nelson. This episode is bought to you by ALH - Your Recruitment Partner - Visit ALH.NZ.

Football Focus - Episode 7

Chris Butler & Paul Brydon are joined by Stu Reid of Nelson Bays Football & a Mainland Football Board member. We discuss Senior Men's & Women's Local Premeirship Division, Nelson Suburbs Men's & Women's Southern League, Overseas News, The FIFA Women's World Cup & we catch up with Stu about his time in football, including past President of Richmond AFC & his role with Nelson Bays Football and a board member of Mainland Football.

Football Focus - 6

Chris Butler & Paul Brydon are joined by Coach of the Hothouse Creative Richmond Foxes, John Slotmaker. On the week's episode we remember Eric Brown, we talk Senior Men's & Women's local Premiership, Nelson Suburbs Men's & Women's Southern League, Overseas News, NZ Football News, The FIFA Women's World Cup & we catch up with "Slotsy" about his early days, the clubs he played for, his days with Nelson United National League team, the 1977 Chatem Cup winning side, his coaching career and his time with "The Richmond Foxes". Please note this was recorded prior to kick off between The NZ Football Ferns and Norway. Our condolences go out to Family & Friends of the great Eric Brown.

Football Focus - Episode 5

Chris Butler & Paul Brydon are joined by Nelson Suburbs Southern League Men's Team Co-Coaches - Ryan “Skippy” Stewart & Neil Connell. We talk Senior Men's & Women's Knockout Cups, Men's & Women's Southern League, Overseas News, NZ Football News, FIFA Women's World Cup and we catch up with Skiippy & Neil about thier time in football in Northern Ireland and Scotland, thier journey to Nelson and thier current work in the region in football.

Football Focus - Episode 4

Chris Butler & Paul Brydon discuss Senior Women's and Men's local Premiership Football, The Southern League with Nelson Suburbs, Overseas News and New Zealand Football news including the Fifa Women's World Cup.

Football Focus - Episode 3

Chris Butler & Paul Brydon are joined by Junior Football Development Officer & Head Couch of the Southern League Women’s Team at Nelson Suburb Football Club, Neil Geeza Harding. On this week’s show we talk Senior Men’s & Women’s Local Premiership, Southern League Men’s & Women’s, Overseas News, New Zealand Football News and we catch up with Geeza about his background in England, his move to New Zealand and then Nelson, his time with Tahuna Football Club and his move into coaching at Nelson Suburbs.

Football Focus - Episode 2

Chris Butler & Paul Brydon are joined by Nelson Bays Football Operations & Administration Manger Val Smith. This week we talk Men's & Women's Local Premiership Division, Southern League Men's & Women's Nelson Suburbs Teams, Chatem Cup & Kate Shepard Cup, Overseas News, New Zealand Football News and we chat to Val about her career in football, her role with Nelson Bays Football and her acheivements in bowls as a member of the New Zealand team and a multi winning medalist in World Championships & Commonwealth Games.

Football Focus - Episode 1

Chris Butler is joined by Ex-All White, National League Player and coach of FC Nelson, Paul Brydon. We cover Senior Men's & Women's local league 1st division, Southern League with Nelson Suburbs, Chatham Cup men & women Nelson Suburb Teams, overseas news & a review of the Premier League, NZ Football news and the build up for the Ford Football Ferns and the World Cup. We also get to know Paul and his career in football from juniors with Nelson United to National League, Napier, North Shore & Miramar and his time in England with Bournemouth and becoming an All White.