Episodes
Nigel Strofton is a real local sporting legend. In January of this year he turned 80 and continues to play for St Albans Hockey club and has served them for 63 years! In September 1959 Nigel attended ‘Trials Day’ at the St Albans club because, although he played rugby at school, he didn’t have the ... Read more
Published 02/01/22
Sadly we had some technical issues at Radio Verulam HQ this evening. Please find a copy of this week's show here. Featuring St Albans Manager Ian Allinson, London Colney Manager Jack Metcalfe, Sandridge Rovers Manager Matt Day, Belstone Manager Aaron Lincoln and Ryan O'Donnell the cycling researcher.
Published 01/25/22
In the latest edition of the OA Rugby Podcast Chris Tillin chats to Women’s Captain Steph Plunkett
Published 01/25/22
Chris Tillin chats to the St Albans Hockey Club women’s captain Becky Burton on how the first half of the season has gone so far.
Published 12/21/21
Brian Quinn returns with more new about the OAs.
Published 12/14/21
Verulam Sport’s Cricket Correspondent Jay Sharma caught up with local author Mark Slattery to discuss his new book Cricket’s Craziest Teams. Listen in to their full conversation here.
Published 12/12/21
Verulam Sport’s Chris Tillin catches up with Mike Prevot, the St Albans Men’s Captain, to find up how their season is going.
Published 11/23/21
Jay Sharma, from the Local Football Show, caught up with the Harpenden Town manager, Mickie Nathan, to hear about the exciting new signings and the next few games in what is an excellent season for his team.
Published 11/23/21
Listen to our FA Cup prematch show that took place before the historic FA Cup match against Forest Green Rovers. Hear from the fans as the excitement builds.
Published 11/15/21
Ben is the head of youth development at Clarence Park with The Saints. He talks to Clair Graham about their inclusive approach to football, the 50th anniversary of the club and the excitement building for the first round of the FA Cup on Sunday 7th November.
Published 11/02/21
Chris Tillan catches up with Brian Quinn from the OAs Rugby club to find out how the season is going as we enter mid October and the good win against Clifton.
Published 10/19/21
Chris Tillin catches up with Brian Quinn for reaction to the games against Worthing Raiders and Redruth.
Published 10/04/21
Brian Quinn and Chris Tillin reflect on the OAs games v Canterbury and Hinckley.
Published 09/24/21
Verulam Sport's Chris Tillin chats to the OA media man Brian Quinn about the OAs start to the season and their game away at Henley Hawks.
Published 09/07/21
Ian Allison's reaction to St Albans' 5—0 victory over Welling. Jack Metcalfe reflects on a London Colney home defeat. Steve Neville from St Albans City Youth discusses the club's 50th anniversary small sided tournament taking place this coming weekend in Highfield Park.
Published 08/31/21
It is always a joy to speak to the charismatic Michael Wallace, 'Friend of the Show' and Co-Founder of Kickoff@3. He explains with his trademark passion about what will be a tremendous event Sunday 22nd August at the Warren Bromley for 'Finals Day' the culmination of a national Kickoff@3 football event! For more information on Kickoff@3 and the tremendous work they do building a legacy and enriching our communities visit www.kickoffat3.co.uk
Published 08/20/21
It is a pleasure to welcome back to Verulam Sport Podcasting Huma Abassi from Active Luton. She discusses her amazing, albeit exhausting work 'Energising' our youngsters in their sporting programmes. Plus, Huma speaks passionately about how she is helping to encourage those with barriers to swimming to take that plunge. For more on the great work being done by Active Luton check out www.activeluton.co.uk
Published 08/20/21
It is a pleasure to welcome back to Verulam Sport the Head of Corporate Sponsorship for the Black Swimming Association Ed Acura. He discusses the GB success from Tokyo in the pool not least the phenomenal Alice Dearing who placed a creditable 19th in the 10km Marathon swim. In so doing Alice was the first Black Swimmer to represent team GB and Ed discusses what he calls the 'Alice Dearing effect. For more information on the cultural issues facing getting into the pool from our ethnic...
Published 08/20/21
It was a pleasure to catch up with 'Friend of the show' Sanjeev Mehta from Krav Maga Defence Tactics. He explains about the powerful confidence enriching skills this direct Martial Art can provide and how he is teaching such vital skills to schools in our area. For more information check out www.kmdt.co.uk
Published 08/19/21
It is a pleasure to welcome to Verulam Sport Podcasting the Chairman of the 948  Sports Foundation Sandy Bell. Since their inception in 2001 this amazing organisation have donated well over £300,000 in grants to individuals, groups and institutions. Sandy explains that if you are seeking some additional funding support and indeed you are involved in sport in any capacity here in St Albans then NOW is the time to apply to see if you can be another beneficiary. For more information check out...
Published 08/19/21
Back in July it was a pleasure to catch up with a trio of intrepid 'Eco-Warriors' who completed a unique challenge cycling the length and breadth of the country, not only that famous Lands End to John O'Groats but inclusive of the treacherous Orkney Isles and Isle of Scilly. To learn all about it listen up to Isaac Kenyon, Alex Pierrot and Lukas Haitzmann. Truly remarkable. For more information check out www.pedal4parks.co.uk
Published 08/19/21
No Number 9 a brilliant read out now.
Published 07/29/21
Voice of the OA's Brian Quinn with British Lions insights.
Published 07/27/21
Ride 25 and 1 more child instilling hope and inspiring us all with the power of cycling
Published 07/27/21