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Ryan and Callum Crowe - Building on perfection
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6:36After a meteoric rise in three-wheeled racing in recent years, Manx brothers Ryan and Callum Crowe fulfilled a dream last year as they went on to win not one, but their first two Sidecar races at the Isle of Man TT. So how do you build on such a phenomenal 2024? Well, to get some answers to those questions, Manx Radio recently sat down with the pai…
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Gary Thompson - The Clerk of the Course's view for TT 2025
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34:19The 2025 Isle of Man TT Races are imminent and once again Clerk of the TT Course Gary Thompson remains at the forefront of making sure the racing fortnight runs as safely and smoothly as possible. He's now entering his 13th year of overseeing the meeting and looking after all matters relating to the Snaefell Mountain Course. Manx Radio recently spo…
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In the last episode of Saturday Sport Classified of the 24/25 season, we dive into the stories and discussions from the latest campaign in Manx football, rugby and hockey Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamBy Manx Radio
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Davey Todd - A new chapter for the Senior TT champion
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10:16With TT 2025 fast approaching, we at Manx Radio have recently had the chance to catch up with some of the stars set to grace the Snaefell Mountain Course once again this year. And one of those is the reigning Senior TT champion, Davey Todd - and it's probably not an understatement to say it's been a hectic few months for him. After splitting from F…
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In tonight's programme: It's the final weekend of the 24/25 Manx football season, we preview the finals of both the Hospital Cup and Masters FA Cup And with just over a week to go until the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races, we at Manx Radio have been catching up with some of the stars Tonight's show with Rob Pritchard features Tony Mepham, Davey Todd, Dea…
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James Hillier - Back on the 'big bikes' for TT 2025
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8:23At the start of April, the plans of former TT winner and regular competitor James Hillier were thrown into uncertainty. Since then, Hillier has secured a Supersport ride with Bournemouth Kawasaki once again for TT 2025 but mystery remained around if he would be able to return to the big bike classes this year. Well... now we have an answer to that …
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The future of Isle of Man cricket - How to boost youth participation?
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9:28With the summer months beginning to roll in, now is the time of year that sees cricket on the Isle of Man start to flourish. With the local league season now underway, there was also a chance for the potential next generation of players to get a flavour of the sport during the recent 2025 Manx Youth Games. And that raised an important question abou…
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Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football action on the Isle of Man and further afield PLUS, we get some insight into the Isle of Man athletics team heading to the 2025 Island Games and what the local athletics calendar has in store over the coming weeks Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Griffiths…
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In tonight's programme: The Junior Cup final headlines this weekend's Isle of Man football fixtures We get some insight into the Isle of Man athletics team heading to this summer's Island Games The Manx men's hockey squad is getting ready for the 2025 County Championships this weekend And hundreds of youngsters are expected to take part in the 2025…
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Results, reaction and analysis to the sporting action across the Isle of Man this weekend Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave ChristianBy Manx Radio
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In tonight's programme: Three cup competitions including the semi-finals of the Hospital Cup are the main attraction in this weekend's football ties in the last few weeks of the season The grand finale to the current Manx rugby campaign awaits tomorrow with the Manx Cup finals day at Ballafletcher And one of the Isle of Man's national hockey sides …
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It's a new year and a new chapter for one of the Isle of Man's rising stars of road racing. After a rollercoaster two years with the Honda Racing UK team, there's change afoot for Onchan rider Nathan Harrison. For 2025 he'll be contesting the Isle of Man TT, North West 200 and maybe a few more things beside for official Honda satellite team H&H Mot…
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Results, reaction & analysis to the latest football, rugby action across the Isle of Man and beyond PLUS, we bring you the draw for the semi-finals of the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup in Manx football And we hear from one of the Island runners involved in the London Marathon this weekend and Manx road racer Nathan Harrison on his plans for 2025 …
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In tonight's programme: The quarter-finals of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup await in this weekend's local football clashes We hear from the Isle of Man Men's national football sides player/manager as he prepares to take charge of his first game on Merseyside on Saturday We bring you the live draw for this year's Paul Henry Gold Cup competition In…
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Angry Tech News #85: Authentication Exfiltrate
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20:46Old News, by popular demand! 23andMe declares bankruptcy and is poised to sell everyone’s DNA. Amazon Echo removes option to *not* send voice recordings. Microsoft tries again with Windows Recall Links: 23 and Me breached, files for bankruptcy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/23andMe https://apnews.com/article/23andme-board-directors-resign-settlement…
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Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football and rugby action on Island as well as the 2025 Manx Rally PLUS, we bring you the live draw for the second round of the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup in Manx football AND, we preview the second round of racing in the ARA Championship at Jurby this weekend Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham…
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In tonight's programme: The first rounds proper of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup dominate the agenda in Manx football this weekend FC Isle of Man's Manager says he and his team can't 'wallow in self pity' at their recent poor form ahead of returning to NWCFL Premier Division action tomorrow night We bring you the latest from day one of the 2025 M…
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A Commonwealth games competitor, a national champion and more... Isle of Man athlete Sarah Astin continues to impress in the world of athletics both in the UK and further afield. This month, she's managed to smash her own women's 10,000m Manx record and - for the first time in her career - has received a prestigious call-up to represent Great Brita…
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Charnock Richard (5-4-25)
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7:15Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Charnock Richard at The Bowl in Douglas. Still seeking an end to a wretched run of form, 'The Ravens' faced a revitalised Charnock Richard on a run of three straight victories Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…
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Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland and Dave ChristianBy Manx Radio
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In tonight's programme: The 2025 Hospital Cup and Junior Cup competitions get underway in Manx football this weekend, dominating Saturday's schedule FC Isle of Man's Manager wants to see more intensity and desire from his players but insists they have the quality to end their run of nearly two months without a win tomorrow It's the final league wee…
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Lower Breck (29-3-25)
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7:16Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Lower Breck at The Bowl in Douglas 'The Ravens' faced an uphill struggle to end their recent winless run against a visiting side looking to remain in the league's title race Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…
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Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man, plus a preview of FCIOM's game against Lower Breck at the Bowl. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Rob Pritchard and Ben Cunningham.By Manx Radio
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In tonight's programme: We could see the Canada Life Men's Premier League and Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2 titles wrapped up in Manx football tomorrow On their longest winless run of the season, can FC Isle of Man play a role in the NWCFL Premier Division title on Saturday night when they host high-flyers Lower Breck? In rugby, its the final ho…
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In tonight's programme: Eight teams... two competitions... a place in one of two cup finals up for grabs! The semi-finals of the Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods Cup are among the standout ties in Manx football this weekend With five games of the season remaining, FC Isle of Man will be hoping to bring an end to their longest winless run of the sea…
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Prestwich Heys (16-3-25)
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9:13Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division tie between FC Isle of Man and Prestwich Heys at The Bowl in Douglas. Facing their second match in less than 24 hours, FC Isle of Man took on a Prestwich Heys side battling for their lives at the foot of the table Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson…
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Pilkington (15-3-25)
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7:30Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Pilkington at The Bowl in Douglas. In the first part of a grueling double-header weekend, 'The Ravens' hosted a Pilkington side looking to maintain its cushion away from the relegation zone Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson…
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Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man. Plus the live draws for the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup Preliminary round and the Junior Cup preliminary round. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Rob Pritchard and Ben Cunningham.…
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In tonight's programme: The Women's FA Cup final is one of the headlines of this weekend's football fixtures - we hear from both sides as well as previewing Saturday's league ties FC Isle of Man face a rarea and grueling double-header this weekend on home soil as they seek to rectify a run of four games without a win In rugby, both Vagabonds teams …
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Squires Gate (8-3-25)
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9:03Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Squires Gate at The Bowl in Douglas. Looking for a confidence boost in front of their home support, FC Isle of Man welcomed a Squires Gate side battling for survival at the foot of the table Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…
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The 2025 Island Games - The road to Orkney is underway
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13:40Whilst we're now well into 2025, the prospect of this year's Island Games might still seem like a far-away prospect for many. However, preparations for this year's event in Orkney from 12-18 July are well underway. Front and centre of many of the logistics behind the scenes is the Island Games Association of Mann (IGAM). So, how has IGAM found gett…
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Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man and a preview of FC Isle of Man's game against Squire's Gate. Plus the live draw for the ECAP FA Cup semi-finals. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Rob Pritchard and Ben Cunningham.…
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No Ramsey Sprint in 2025... so what happens now?
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6:48The Isle of Man is used to the roar of bikes during the TT fortnight, but one place that'll be unusually quiet this year will be Mooragh Promenade in Ramsey That's because it's been announced the Ramsey Sprint won't be held in 2025. So why will a TT staple in the northern town be absent? To find out, Manx Radio spoke with Trevor Duckworth - head of…
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Colne (22-2-25)
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8:20Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Colne at The Bowl in Douglas. After dropping points at home seven days previous, FC Isle of Man were hoping to go one better against a Colne side fighting for survival at the foot of the table Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…
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Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man PLUS, we bring you the live draw for the semi-finals of this year's GH Corlett Woods Cup in Manx football Simon Clarke is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave ChristianBy Manx Radio
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Barnoldswick Town (15-2-25)
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7:35Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Barnoldswick Town at The Bowl in Douglas Targeting back-to-back wins for the first time since November, FC Isle of Man faced a Barnoldswick Town side unbeaten in their two visits to Manx shores so far Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…
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Results, reaction and analysis of the latest sporting action across the Isle of Man PLUS, the live draw for the opening round of the 2025 Women's FA Cup in Manx football Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave ChristianBy Manx Radio
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In tonight's programme: Last-chance saloon for Marown in the Canada Life Men's Premier League and Corinthians with a chance to go joint-top as league action returns in Manx football After launching in late January, we hear from those behind a potential new force in women's football on Island FC Isle of Man are targeting back-to-back wins for the fi…
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Results, reaction and analysis to all the sporting action across the Isle of Man and further afield this weekend PLUS, we bring you the draw for the second round of this year's Ecap FA Cup in Manx football Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamBy Manx Radio
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In tonight's programme: In Manx football the Ecap FA Cup first round proper beckons tomorrow, and the second leg of this year's Women's Floodlit Cup final awaits on Sunday, we'll also hear from the captains of both teams this evening After late defeat in midweek, FC Isle of Man will be looking to keep their fading play-off hopes alive this weekend …
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Marcus Simpson - A new chapter with WH Racing
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8:44After a challenging 2024, Manx road racer Marcus Simpson is looking ahead to a new chapter with Newcastle-based crew WH Racing After signing a two-year deal with the team, Simpson tells us about his ambitions over the next two campaigns and what he learned from a hit-and-miss 2024By Manx Radio
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Results, reaction and analysis of the latest football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of Man Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave ChristianBy Manx Radio
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In tonight's programme: Tony Mepham looks ahead to all of this weekend's football fixtures and provides reaction to the Isle of Man's new national team manager. Paul Jones speaks ahead of FC Isle of Man's match against Irlam at the Bowl. In Rugby, Dave previews the three games on the Island. Hockey returns to league action as Ben talks us through t…
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs AFC Liverpool (25-1-25)
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8:23Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and AFC Liverpool at The Bowl, Douglas. On a recent barren streak, FC Isle of Man were looking to get back to better ways up against an AFC Liverpool side who'd lost just once in seven meetings with the Islanders Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…
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Results, reaction and analysis from today's football, rugby and hockey action from across the Isle of Man. Plus a preview of FC Isle of Man's game against AFC Liverpool. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Rob Pritchard.By Manx Radio
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In tonight's programme: The top two in the Canada Life Premier League meet as Tony previews all the Island's football fixtures. Paul Jones speaks ahead of FC Isle of Man's match against AFC Liverpool at the Bowl. In Rugby, Douglas travel to Winnington Park and Vagabonds entertainment Fleetwood at Ballafletcher. And it's the first weekend of the Men…
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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.By Manx Radio
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Results, reaction and analysis from today's football, rugby and hockey action from across the Isle of Man Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamBy Manx Radio
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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 fixtures With two trophies in the bag this season already, what's next for Ayre United? We get the thoughts of their first team manager In rugby, Douglas are back at home with a daunting…
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Results, reaction and analysis of the latest football and rugby action across the Isle of Man PLUS, 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 tournaments Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mep…
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