Manx Radio's Friday Sport

Highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Prestwich Heys from The Bowl, Douglas After six games on the road, FC Isle of Man returned to home soil looking to improve recent results against an in-form Prestwich Heys Commentary from Rob Pritchard and Sam Palmer

Football, Rugby and Hockey results plus a tribute to Mike Trimby and an interview with OMG Racing Team Owner Alan Gardner and his message about prostate cancer

In tonight's programme - Week two of the 2023/24 Manx football season beckons; After last week's opening day defeat, Douglas are out to get points on the board this weekend in Manx rugby; And Manx hockey returns this weekend with the start of the new Manx Hockey Mixed League campaign Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

A round-up of the results from the opening weekend of the 2023/24 Manx football season and from the first games of the new campaign in rugby for Douglas and Vagabonds

In tonight's programme - Tributes are being paid following the death of the owner of the PBM motorcycle team; The Manx football season for 2023/24 roars into life this weekend; The Isle of Man's rugby season also gets underway for Douglas and Vagabonds; And we now know when we will see the start of the new Manx hockey campaign Rob Pritchard is joined by Dave Moore, Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

The centenary year of the Manx Grand Prix came to a close this month, but despite some pulsating race, all has not been well in the eyes of fans of the event Criticism has risen again from some supporters about how the races were carried out - so what do the organisers make of these comments? We put the concerns of some to Chair of the Manx Motor Cycle Club, John McBride

In tonight's programme - Ahead of the Manx football season, we preview this weekend's Eric Fletcher Charity Shield showdown at The Bowl; And ahead of the start of the 2023 Manx Grand Prix this Sunday, we hear from three local riders, supporters and organisers about the event in its 100th year

Ahead of the start of the 100th year for the Manx Grand Prix, the chair of the organisers, John McBride of the Manx Motor Cycle Club, discusses what's in store for fans and competitors in this landmark year as well as scrutiny surrounding the current format of the event and its future

Ahead of the Manx Grand Prix going into its centenary year this month, we hear from MGP Supporters Club Chair, Allan Brew, on fans' thoughts around the format of the event, what they'd like to see in future and some of the important people and organisations which have made the races what they are over 100 years

With both sides having had a mixed early start to the NWCFL Premier Division season, FC Isle of Man and Litherland REMYCA met at The Bowl with both hunting a good result to kickstart the early part of their new league campaigns

In tonight's programme: We hear about how the Isle of Man FA aims to keep their Manx football fixtures on track this coming season and potential plans for a significant league restructure in future; After midweek defeat, FC Isle of Man's manager discusses what is needed to bounce back this weekend; Seven Manx athletes prepare to take part in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games; and a significant milestone for the sport of polo on Island this weekend Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Steve Partington and Frazer Houston

In a repeat of the final game of last season, FC Isle of Man got their 2023/24 NWCFL Premier Division campaign underway at The Bowl against one of the big-hitters in the division last season, Wythenshawe Town who arrived on Island with a new manager and new-look squad

In tonight's programme - Is there a referee recruitment crisis in Manx football? We hear from two serving officials; FC Isle of Man kick-off their new season this weekend, we get the thoughts of manager, Paul Jones; The Isle of Man Women's T20 cricket squad will embark on international competition over the next week; And we hear what the outlook could be like for Manx rugby this coming campaign Rob Pritchard is joined by Rob Slinger, Tom Halliwell, Paul Jones, Alanya Thorpe, Lucy Barnett and Dave Christian

Concerns are rising once more over the low number of referees available in Manx football As the Isle of Man FA attempts again this month to boost numbers, we hear from current refs, Rob Slinger and Tom Halliwell, about the current situation and what could happen if it doesn't improve

It was a turbulent season at times for FC Isle of Man on and off the pitch in 2022/23 and their new league season in the NWCFL Premier Division starts later this month In this extended interview, FC IoM Chairman, Gill Christian, speaks candidly about the club's financial situation, some of the controversial calls of the last campaign, and what's needed to help the club grow for the future

There are high hopes for many of the Isle of Man teams heading to Guernsey for the 2023 Island Games, and the badminton squad is no exception Here we speak to team manager and squad member, Neil Harding, about their ambitions at the games this month

Golf has been a happy hunting ground for the Isle of Man in recent years at the Island Games, and in 2023 there's a similar optimism the Manx team can achieve big things in Guernsey We hear from IoM golf team manager and men's player, David Kinrade, and women's team captain, Shirley Price, on their hopes and ambitions this year

The last time football featured at the Island Games in 2017 saw the Isle of Man men's national squad win gold and the women's national team take silver Six years on and football is returning to the games, and Isle of Man men's team boss, Blane Slattery, and women's team manager, Wayne Lisy, are feeling good about their chances of success again in Guernsey

In tonight's programme - We continue our countdown to the 2023 Island Games as we hear from the Isle of Man's cycling and tennis teams; Island gymnasts are set to head to an exciting international competition in Scandinavia; And an Island rugby club is set to mark an important milestone this weekend Rob Pritchard is joined by Gianni Epifani, Rob Sorby, Daphne Snidal, Helen Duggan, Lauren Ellison and Jo McCabe

A large Manx contingent will take part in the various shooting competitions at the 2023 Island Games Among those, there are 13 involved in the clay shooting classes One of them is Mark Riley who tell us about the team's preparations for heading to Guernsey