Manx Radio's Friday Sport

A regular contender in recent years for a place in the top flight, it's been a period of turbulence for Michael United football club.In the space of just two weeks or so, the Kirk Michael-based side have seemingly gone from outward stability to seeing a mass exodus of first team players.So how - seemingly out of the blue - has the club ended up in this situation? And what's the immediate plan going forward?In this extended interview, we spoke with stand-in Michael United first team manager Michael Corlett:

The round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results from across the Isle of Man and further afieldRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme:In football we get the latest on the turbulence surrounding Michael United FC as well as look to this weekend's latest fixturesFC Isle of Man will be looking to end their curse against Squires Gate when they travel to Blackpool in the NWCFL Premier Division on SaturdayDouglas are hunting a third straight home win in Regional 2 North West amongst the upcoming Island rugby tiesAnd league action returns in hockey - could we see some pivotal results in the Mixed Premier League title race this weekend?Rob Pritchard is joined by Michael Corlett, Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Abbey Hey at The Bowl in Douglas.Chasing a fourth straight victory to stay in promotion play-off contention, the Manx hosts prepared to face an Abbey Hey side who'd also started to hit a good run of resultsMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest weekend football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManSimon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Rob Pritchard.

In tonight's programme:Two Railway Cup hopefuls collide in the premier league and the Division 2 frontrunners are on the road in Manx footballWe'll also be hearing from the boss of one of the top-flight's new boys and how they're adjusting to life in the premier leagueAfter a successful fortnight on the road, FC Isle of Man return to home soil this weekend targeting a fourth straight NWCFL Premier Division victoryA triple-header at Ballafletcher between Vagabonds and Bury in rugby on Saturday and SundayAnd four remain across the competitions in Manx hockey as cup semi-finals weekend beckonsRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, James O'Kelly, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest weekend football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManPLUS, Manx TT competitor Conor Cummins speaks on his move to the Burrows Engineering/RK Racing team for 2025Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Conor Cummins

On tonight's programme:All of the top-four in Division 2 face each other in the main attraction to this weekend's Isle of Man football fixturesWe hear from the manager of one of those Division 2 sides gunning for a place back in the top flightFC Isle of Man's boss says his team should have a 'no fear' attitude as they chase a third straight win against one of the NWCFL Premier Division title contendersDouglas' biggest test this season so far in Regional 2 North West? That's among the questions to answer in Manx rugby whilst Ramsey are on the road and there's a local Cheshire Bowl derbyAn eclectic mix of and off-Island games in Isle of Man hockey as they mixed leagues continue and several Island national sides are in England Hockey Knockout Championship actionAnd the Isle of Man's women's volleyball side are targeting silverware on the Wirral this weekend ahead of the new domestic campaignRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland, Paul Jones, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Natalie Wood

It's now been officially confirmed the 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland.But with a reduced programme of ten sports across four venues, some athletes and disciplines will miss outSo what's been the reaction from the Isle of Man to what the games will look like in just under two years time?In this extended interview, we hear from Isle of Man team Chef du Mission Erica Bellhouse

Isle of Man-based ultra-distance athlete Nikki Arthur's major achievements in 2024 have seen her nominated for a prestigious award in ScotlandThe Manx Fell Runners competitor has been named as a finalist for Sportswoman of the Year in this year's Scottish Women in Sport awards being held at the start of NovemberIn this extended interview, Nikki explains how it feels to be nominated and the role the Isle of Man has played in her sporting career so far

The latest round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey action from across the Isle of Man and further afieldRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Sean Doyle, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme:Can Ayre United stay atop the premier league? Can Colby head to the Division 2 summit? We look ahead to the latest Manx football fixturesWe also get the lowdown on the situation at St George's FC in these early stages of the latest campaignFC Isle of Man head to Longridge Town hoping to remain in NWCFL Premier Division promotion play-off contentionDouglas, Vagabonds and Vagabonds Ladies are all in action in another busy weekend of Manx rugbyAnd a battle of two heavyweights in the Mixed Premier League is one of the standout latest ties in Manx hockey Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Johnny Myers, Paul Jones, Dave Christian, Jack Caine and Ben Cunningham

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Padiham at The Bowl in DouglasThe contest pitted 'The Ravens' - hoping to avoid a third straight defeat - against a visiting Padiham side unbeaten in their last ten outingsMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

The latest round-up of the weekend's football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of Man and further afield.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Rob Pritchard.

In tonight's programme:Just one points separates the top four in the Canada Life Men's Premier League and they all face each other this weekend as part of the latest football fixturesWe also hear from the manager of a top-flight side looking to chase that quartet at the summitA busy weekend in Manx rugby awaits in which Douglas, Vagabonds and Vagabonds Ladies all return to actionTwo of the mixed premier league heavyweights collide on Saturday as league matches resume in hockeyAnd can one of the Island's pro boxers extend his unbeaten record in Liverpool this weekend?Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, John Palmer, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Jamie Devine

The Special Olympics Isle of Man football team recently took part in yet another exciting international challenge - the 2024 Special Champions League in BelgiumThere they got the chance to meet and play against disability teams from some of the biggest clubs in EuropeThe Manx side's coach Pete Corkhill along with a couple of the players have been telling Manx Radio how special a journey it was

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Ramsbottom United at The BowlLooking to maintain their recent strong form, an in-form FC Isle of Man hosted the current league leaders who were aiming to extend their lead at the summitMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

The latest round-up of the weekend's football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of Man and further afield.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Rob Pritchard.

In tonight's programme:Two teams have the chance to go top of the Canada Life Men's Premier League during this weekend's latest Isle of Man football fixturesThe Union Mills first team boss gives his assessment on his side's positive start to the season and the potential he sees in the squad going forwardAfter three busy weeks on the road, FC Isle of Man are back at The Bowl this weekend to welcome the NWCFL Premier Division leadersSouthern Nomads and Western Vikings are in the spotlight on Saturday in Manx rugby in the Cheshire Bowl competitionFor the first time this season, the Mixed Cup competitions coming to life in Isle of Man hockeyThe Special Olympics IoM football squad are preparing to face squads from some of the top teams in Europe this weekendAnd the talented prospects of New Horizon Boxing Club return to the ring this SaturdayRob Pritchard is joined this week by Tony Mepham, Ryan Kelly, Paul Jones, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham, Pete Corkhill and John Cain

The latest round-up of the weekend's football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of Man and further afieldRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham