Manx Radio's Friday Sport

Results, reaction and analysis from today's football, rugby and hockey action from across the Isle of Man. Plus draws for the GH Corlett Woods Cup Quarter Finals, Under-18s FA Cup and Masters FA Cup.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham.

Results, reaction and analysis from today's football, rugby and hockey action from across the Isle of ManRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme:The two Division 2 title rivals will meet in a potentially pivotal clash as one of the headline ties in this weekend's Isle of Man football fixturesWith two trophies in the bag this season already, what's next for Ayre United? We get the thoughts of their first team managerIn rugby, Douglas are back at home with a daunting task against the Regional 2 North West leaders whilst Vagabonds will be kicking off their new calendar year at BallafletcherAnd this weekend is due to see the start of the 2025 Isle of Man hockey season with the opening weekend of fixtures across the latest men's and ladies divisionsRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Nick Hurt, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Results, reaction and analysis of the latest football and rugby action across the Isle of ManPLUS, the draws are made in Manx football for the first round proper of this year's Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods Cup.And in hockey, draws are made for the opening rounds of the 2025 Men's and Ladies cup tournamentsBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division fixture between FC Isle of Man and Glossop North End at The Bowl in Douglas.As a new calendar year gets underway, both sides were looking to make a winning start to 2025 in the first meeting of both teams this campaignMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Rob Pritchard and the pundits look back at the big sporting moments of the last 12 months.

Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division match between FC Isle of Man and Stockport Town at The Bowl, Douglas.The Manx side - looking to bounce back from defeat for the first time in two months - took on a Stockport side which had already bested them earlier in the campaignMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Comprehensive round-up of all the scores and analysis of the latest sporting fixtures across the Isle of Man Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

Following in the footsteps of his two-time Sidecar TT-winning father, George Holden will take to the Snaefell Mountain Course for the first time in 2025What's more he'll join forces with a passenger who enjoyed a memorable 2024 meeting - Jake Roberts was a podium finisher during this year's eventIn this extended interview we hear from both on this new chapter and how much they're looking forward to what lies ahead

In tonight's programme:The rescheduled Railway Cup semi-finals are in the spotlight as Isle of Man football fixtures returnNearly two weeks after tasting defeat for the first time in nearly two months, FC Isle of Man will be hoping to rediscover their rhythm at home on SaturdayIn rugby, Douglas' search for their first away win of the season in Regional 2 North West continues on the road tomorrowAnother big weekend for Manx boxing with two Island pro fighters returning to the ring in the UKAnd a rare weekend of on-Island England Hockey Championship action awaitsRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian, Jade Burden and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme:Ahead of the arrival of Storm Darragh, we get the latest on what will happen to the Isle of Man's latest football scheduleA returning FC Isle of Man player has spoken of the ambition he and the club has to aim high in the NWCFL Premier Division this campaignAn Island-born boxer speaks on his chances of winning a national title fight in London on SaturdayWe get the lowdown on what to expect or not in Isle of Man rugby this weekend due to the conditionsAnd six finals in one day are planned in the Manx capital for the 2024 Indoor Hockey FinalsRob Pritchard is joined this week by Tony Mepham, Jack Camarda, Mathew Rennie, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Entries are now open for next year's Parish Walk.The annual event will take place on Saturday 21 June.Ray Cox is the Race Director:

Round-up of sport results on the Isle of Man, including football, rugby and hockey results plus the draw for the ECAP FA Cup Preliminary Round.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham.

A look ahead to all of the weekend's sport including football with Tony Mepham, rugby with Dave Christian and we look ahead to Cup, Plate and Bowl finals in hockey with Ben Cunningham. Plus we hear from FC Isle of Man manager Paul Jones ahead of their game against AFC Liverpool.

Round-up of a storm affected Saturday of sport on the Isle of Man, including football and hockey results and the draw for the Plum Properties Railway Cup Semi-Finals.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham and Ben Cunningham.

In tonight's programme:The premier league top two and Division 2 leading duo are all on the road in Manx football as head into the second half of league fixtures the Isle of Man seasonWe'll also hear from the boss of a side looking to keep up the pace towards the sharp end of Division 2Targeting a club record winning streak on Saturday, FC Isle of Man's manager is warning against complacency when they face struggling Pilkington tomorrowSouthern Nomads chasing a place in the Cheshire Bowl final and Vagabonds Ladies return to action in the latest Island rugby tiesAnd two league titles - including the Mixed Premier League - will be decided tomorrow in a dramatic end to the 2024 mixed hockey league campaignsRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Harry Kyriacou, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Burscough at The Bowl in DouglasThe in-form 'Ravens' were targeting a sixth straight victory against a Burscough side without a win in sevenMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

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

In tonight's programme:The battle for Railway Cup qualification comes to a head in this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures - we also hear from one of the teams in contention for a placeHoping to match their best ever league winning streak this weekend, FC Isle of Man return to home soil in the NWCFL Premier Division on SaturdayUnbeaten Manx pro boxer Mathew Rennie returns to the ring tonight (15 Nov) ahead of title fight in a few weeks timeA double-header of Manx rugby awaits with Douglas facing a tough task on the road whilst Vagabonds welcome Burnley to BallafletcherTitles and relegations could be decided on the penultimate weekend of the 2024 Mixed hockey season on IslandWe speak with the manager of one of the Island's junior national hockey squads in EH KO Championship action this weekendAnd a record turn out is expected for the latest edition of a popular half-marathon event on the Isle of Man calendarRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Guiver, Paul Jones, Mathew Rennie, Dave Christian, Ben

One of the much later road racing meetings on the calendar, The Macau Grand Prix has attracted some of the top stars from TT and elsewhere in recent years.And this year is no exception with household names such as Peter Hickman, Michael Rutter, Davey Todd, Rob Hodson and more heading out onto Macau's streets over the next four days.Two Island riders will fly the Manx flag there in 2024 - Marcus Simpson is making his debut whilst it's a second year at the meeting for Michael EvansBoth spoke with Manx Radio ahead of the trip to explain what they both want to get out of it