The Silkmen News

The only 100% Macclesfield FC fans podcast. Chatting about all things Silkmen and probably some other nonsense as well. https://www.thesilkmennews.co.uk/

The Silkmen News is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #12

  The Silkmen News Podcast Episode 12: End of Season Review

  May 9, 202656 minS1

  <p>Matt, Alex, and a Silkmen News Podcast debut for Noah Wakefield as the pod gives all their takes on the end of the season.</p><p>Play off glory wasn’t to be for Macclesfield in this debut National League North campaign, after high drama against Chester in the quarter final a win against Kidderminster Harriers was a step too far in the semi. Both of those games will be given a good look over, we’ll have reflections across the campaign as a whole, a look back at pre season predictions, and ahead to next season at who John...

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  Episode #11

  Episode 11: Play Off Quarter Final Preview

  Apr 28, 202649 minS1

  <p>James, Alex, and Ben back for the first time in a while and how could we miss this one. Yes, it’s the start of what could be a huge final three games of this debut National League North season as Macclesfield play Chester in the National League North play offs. All the big questions answered here. What have we learnt from our previous league defeats to The Seals this campaign? What approach should John Rooney take for this one? And don’t get us started on Dearnley v Ravenhill in the battle to start in goal.</p><p>Rega...

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  Episode #10

  Episode 10: FA Cup 4th Round Brentford Preview

  Feb 14, 202659 minS1

  <p>Here we go again, against all odds, after beating Crystal Palace in the FA Cup 3rd Round, Macclesfield are back again with another Premier League giant to kill in the 4th. This time it's the turn of Brentford...</p><p>Matt and Alex locked in for this one with a full preview of Monday nights game against The Bee's. We've got all you need to know ahead of this one with a good look at how Macclesfield should set up and preferred starting line ups. Alongside the preview we've got chat on the Silkmen's form coming into this one...

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9: Macclesfield FC and The Biggest Shock in FA Cup History

  Jan 19, 202656 minS1

  <p>James, Alex, and Ben with full comprehensive analysis of the biggest shock in the history of the FA Cup. And if you've not heard about it yet, that's right,  it was Macclesfield 2-1 Crystal Palace! </p><p>Still in a state of shock and at the end of a couple of hangovers it's time for the pod to talk through the historic game. In this episode we go over all the key performances, a look at how successfully the Silkmen set up tactically, and all the emotion of the day. In all that there's a little bit of time to...

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  Episode #8

  Episode 8: Tributes to Ethan McLeod and Crystal Palace Preview

  Jan 5, 202655 minS1

  <p>James, Ben, and Matt are back for the first Silkmen News podcast of 2026. This coming after the tragic death of Macclesfield striker Ethan McLeod on the 16th December 2025. Space is provided for some personal reflections on Ethan's passing and how the club has paid a fitting tribute to Ethan's life in the weeks since.</p><p>We review the performances in back to back defeats against Buxton and Chester, share some thoughts on the return to the club of Jimmy Holmes as Head of Recruitment, and then it's looking ahead to Saturday. Full extended preview of the FA Cup...

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