Manx Radio's Friday Sport

In tonight's programme:Meetings of top contenders in the Men's Premier League and Division 2 are among the top fixtures heading into the latest weekend of Manx footballHaving got back to winning ways in midweek, FC Isle of Man's manager thinks there's more to come from his team ahead of their latest journey in the NWCFL Premier DivisionTwo of the Isle of Man's rugby sides are back in league action hoping to turn around slow starts to their respective campaignsWho can keep up their perfect records going into gameweek four of the Isle of Man mixed hockey season?And we hear how the Isle of Man Under-21 netball side has been progressing at the World Youth Cup qualifiers this weekRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Tomas Brown, Sam Brown, Daniel Bonwick, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham, Amy Griffiths, Becca Cooke and Kenzie Pizzey

Round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of ManRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme:The premier league's top two will meet in an epic showdown as part of this weekend's latest Isle of Man football fixturesFC Isle of Man are hunting a fourth straight win on Saturday at a venue they've struggled at in recent timesVagabonds Ladies get their new season underway during a busy Manx rugby schedule this weekendAnd we take a look ahead to gameweek three of the 2024 Isle of Man mixed hockey seasonRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Ben Qualtrough, Jack Caine, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

On 16 September it was announced that the 2024 DPM Manx Rally Championship has been declared 'null and void' after only three of the scheduled seven rounds took place.This isn't the first time the championship has faced disruption either - in 2023 just one championship event was completed.So what is the reason for all the disruption again in 2024? Does this point to further trouble for the future of the event on Island?David Clucas is the chair of Motorsport IoM.In this extended interview, he explains the decision to scrap this year's event and its final round and assesses the long-term chances for the meeting going forward into next year

Highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Cheadle Town at The Bowl, DouglasHoping to stretch their unbeaten run in September so far, 'The Ravens' welcomed a Cheadle Town side who'd beaten them home and away in the previous campaignMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Round-up of the latest sporting results from across the Isle of Man and a preview of FCIOM's game at The Bowl.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme:Week three of the Isle of Man men's football campaign awaits, and we hear from the defending women's league champions ahead of the new women's season getting underwayFC Isle of Man are back on home soil this weekend hoping to stretch their unbeaten run to five gamesAfter both suffering opening day defeats, rugby sides Douglas and Vagabonds are out to bounce back across their respective divisionsAnd after a busy start, its Gameweek two of the 2024 mixed hockey seasonRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Becky Corkish, Paul Jones, Liam Kirkpatrick, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Bury at The Bowl in DouglasHaving made a winning start to the month, 'The Raven's faced the daunting task of taking on a Bury side who headed to the Island unbeaten in all competitions so farMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Round-up of the latest sporting results from across the Isle of Man and a preview of FCIOM's game at The Bowl.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme:Gameday three beckons across the Isle of Man football leagues this weekendAfter nearly a month on the road, FC Isle of Man return to home soil welcoming one of the NWCFL Premier Division title-hopefulsDouglas and Vagabonds are set to get their respective new rugby campaigns under way And Saturday marks the beginning of the 2024/25 Manx hockey campaignRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham, Phil Cringle, Paul Jones and Jon Walsh

In tonight's programme:The 2024/25 Isle of Man football season begins this weekend, we take a look at the opening day fixtures and hear from the 23/24 premier league player of the season and Golden Boot winner on his ambitions with his new clubFC Isle of Man will be hoping to begin turning around their recent poor form when they head on their travels once more this weekend in the NWCFL Premier DivisionAhead of the mixed hockey season getting underway next week, the Isle of Man's junior national teams are in action in the UK over the next few daysAnd Saturday and Sunday mark the crunch phases of this year's Isle of Man County Championships in tennisRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Lee Gale, Paul Jones, Ben Cunningham and Paul Jarvis

In tonight's programme:We hear from the 'Manx Missile' himself, Sir Mark Cavendish, on his special homecoming event on Island this weekThe 'curtain raiser' ahead of the new Manx football season - the Eric Fletcher Charity Shield - is upon us! We hear from the Ayre United and Rushen United managers ahead of the tieFC Isle of Man's boss and his side will be hoping for better fortunes in the NWCFL Premier Division this weekendThis weekend sees the 2024 Manx Grand Prix get started! The event's organisers tell us about plans to secure the longer term future of the eventAnd after a positive campaign domestically and off-Island last time out, Ramsey RUFC explain their hopes and ambitions for the upcoming new seasonRob Pritchard is joined by Sir Mark Cavendish, Nick Hurt, Andrew Moody, Paul Jones, John McBride and Matthew Meechan

Highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Longridge Town at The Bowl in DouglasIn their only home fixture of the month, 'The Ravens' were hoping to build on victory last time out against a Longridge Town side looking to build on FA Cup extra preliminary round success seven days previouslyMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

In tonight's programme:After details were revealed this week, we take a look at the opening fixtures of the Isle of Man football season starting in a few weeks timeAfter nearly two weeks away from the field, FC Isle of Man return to action this weekend - we hear from 'The Ravens' managerThis month and going forward there's another drive to get more people involved in the sport of badminton on IslandAnd we get the lowdown on what's been happening in another busy summer in Isle of Man tennisRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Neil Harding and Paul Jarvis

In tonight's programme:We get the latest lowdown on Manx athletics competitors shining on the international stage as well as the latest upcoming local competitionsThe Isle of Man women's national football team will be targeting top honours at a brand new tournament against fellow Island nations later this monthWith pre-season work well underway, we hear about the hopes and ambitions for the men's and women's teams at Vagabonds Rugby ClubAnd a prestigious polo tournament has returned to the Isle of Man for 2024Rob Pritchard is joined this week by Dave Griffiths, Becky Corkish, Wayne Lisy, Ella Goodwin-Jones, Sophie Henry, Daniel Bonwick and Neil Ulyate

In tonight's programme:We hear from FC Isle of Man's Manager as his team prepares for its opening game of the new NWCFL Premier Division season this weekendThe next two days will see scores of cyclists taking part in a major event on IslandHeading into the business end of her season, Manx pro golfer Ana Dawson explains the progress she's made in the international gameDouglas Rugby Club explains the work its doing to promote the sport on and off the pitch as well as prepare for the new seasonAnd the IoM Shooting Federation expresses its dismay at the sport being left out of the 2029 Island GamesRob Pritchard is joined this week by Paul Jones, Rob Holden, Ana Dawson, Phil Cringle, Harry Cartwright and Nathan Holden

The pre-season preparations are over and FC Isle of Man are getting set to start their new NWCFL Premier Division season this weekendAhead of the curtain raiser to the 2024/25 campaign, we hear in this extended interview from club manager Paul Jones on their ambitions as a squad for this latest league adventure

It's featured in some form in every Island Games since the first event in 1985, but shooting will not feature when the event comes to the Isle of Man in 2029It's one of four sports which will miss out alongside bowls, judo and sailingIn this extended interview, we hear from Nathan Holden - speaking on behalf of the Isle of Man Target Shooting Federation - about the sport being left out in five years time

In tonight's programme:FC Isle of Man are welcoming three English clubs to the Island this weekend for a three-day pre-season tournament, we hear from 'The Ravens'' managerThis weekend sees the return of one of the longest-established cycling races on the Island which once again has undergone some changes for 2024A brand new event on the Manx triathlon calendar awaits this coming Sunday in RamseyWe take a look at how this year's Isle of Man Golf Championships played out and what's to come for the Island's national sideAnd... the 2029 Island Games... Is the Isle of Man ready for them?Rob Pritchard is joined this week by Paul Jones, Niall Quiggin, Clara Isaac, Daryl Callister and Daphne Caine MHK

The Isle of Man has now been confirmed as the host for the 2029 International Island Games nearly 40 years since the first ever event was held on Manx shores in 1985Whilst excitement is expected to build over the next five years, much work remains behind the scenes to make the Island ready to host this major sporting eventSo what needs to be done and at what cost? What will happen to make sure the event benefits the Isle of Man for the long term?In this extended interview, we hear from Minister for Education, Sport & Culture Daphne Caine MHK