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Bonus episode, full interview with Craig Priest from the Mansfield Matters podcast ahead of Macclesfield's FA Cup 1st Round game against Mansfield Town

Alex Reed and Noah Wakefield back with a new episode of The Silkmen News Podcast, this week the pod is full of anticipation ready to see Macc hopefully cause another big upset in the FA Cup away to League 1 Mansfield Town on Saturday.

To support us with all you need to know ahead of our FA Cup 1st Round game we've brought in guest Craig Priest from the Mansfield Matters podcast to talk us through want to expect from our hosts at Field Mill. Do look out for a bonus episode providing our full interview with Chris...

The Silkmen News sits down with Macclesfield FC Director Jonathan Bull in a wide ranging interview with our Noah Wakefield. In this we cover the season so far, the transfer market, and work going on behind the scenes at the club.

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Alex Reed and Noah Wakefield back with a new episode of The Silkmen News Podcast off the back of an incredibly dramatic fortnight that sees Macclesfield FC move to the top of National League North.

And what a way to do it 1-3 down against South Shields the Silkmen turned it around for a 4-3 win against one of the bookies favourites for the league title last weekend. Madness at the Leasing.com that followed another huge comeback win in the FA Cup against Scarborough Athletic to see Macclesfield in touching distance of trips in consecutive seasons...

Alex Reed and Noah Wakefield back with a new episode of The Silkmen News Podcast as Macclesfield start their 2026/27 FA Cup journey with dreams of Wembley again.

In this one The Silkmen are back to winning ways avoiding a massive potential banana skin in the Second Qualifying Round away at Redcar Athletic, followed by a further return to winning ways in the league against Harborough Town. Otherwise some big questions to answer from elsewhere, Manchester City in National League North, and just how will Robbie Savage get on at Peterborough United?

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Alex Reed and Matt Todd back with a new episode of The Silkmen News Podcast with a look over the action from the past couple of weeks and a worrying down turn in form after an unbeaten August.

In this one a review of Merthyr, Scarborough, and Spennymoor, questions continue to answer over the club's disciplinary record, as well as a look ahead to the return of the FA Cup's story from last season as Macc face a massive potential banana skin travelling to Redcar Athletic in the Second Qualifying Round.

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Alex Reed and Noah Wakefield back with a new episode of The Silkmen News Podcast with plenty to celebrate as Macclesfield end August undefeated and top of the National League North.

In this one a review of the month looking at all the big moments, new players starting to gel, an enviable defensive record, and of course the goal scoring return of the one and only Danny Elliott.

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Alex Reed, Matt Todd, and Noah Wakefield bring The Silkmen News Podcast back for it’s first episode of the new season. 

In this one a review of the Silkmen’s fantastic opening day win away at Marine and a good look at what we might expect for Macc in this new National League North season. 

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Matt, Alex, and a Silkmen News Podcast debut for Noah Wakefield as the pod gives all their takes on the end of the season.

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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! 

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...

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.

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...

James, Matt, and Alex for this one giving you a complete preview of argubaly the biggest game in Macclesfield FC history as the Silkmen travel to Slough Town in the FA Cup Second Round on Sunday. We've got everything you need to know ahead of the tie with a full review of both sides journey to this stage, how we feel John Rooney should set up, and we'll allow ourselves to dream just a little bit with hopes of any potential third round draw.

Otherwise picking over the big away defeat to AFC Fylde, an improved home...

James, Alex, and Ben on for the now rebraded The Silkmen News Podcast. Silkmen remain in good form with loads of positive stuff to talk about and goalscorers being the theme of the show. Whether that's Ben recalling some wild memories of Briane Deane at Sheffield United, the brilliance of James Berry, and an extended chat on Danny Elliott becoming Macclesfield FC's all time top goal scorer.

Alongside that a review of recent league games and Saturday's win in the FA Trophy against Prescot Cables. How much did John Rooney learn about his squad in that one...

James, Matt, and Alex back again with another episode including live reaction to the FA Cup 2nd Round Draw. Is a quadruple on for The Silkmen this season with an away trip sorted to the lowest ranked team left in the competition.

Plenty of positivity alround this episode after exceptional displays against AFC Totton and South Shields. With such success questions of how Macclesfield can keep their feet on the ground and get through an extremely busy November schedule intact. Off the pitch a question also remains as to why there hasn't yet been any news on...

James, and Alex are joined by Ben Carey for a Silkcase debut in what has been an eventful few weeks for the Silkmen. Full analysis of Rob Smethurst stepping down from the day to day running of the football club, expectations now for the rest of the season, and to what extent a good FA Cup campaign is masking poor league form. More importantly we get to have a little chat about all time favourite pies.

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James, Matt, and Alex back for another episode of Silkcast. Taking a look back on the 5th anniversay of Macclesfield Town getting liquidated. Finding perverse joy in defeats, and where James was when Danny Elliott equalised against Kidderminster Harriers.

Otherwise taking a review over the past fortnight's games, new signings and the impact they've made. Preview of Saturday's tough away trip to Chorley and progression in the FA Cup.

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James, Alex, and Matt back for another episode. Asking the question if you could be any Macclesfield player past or present who would you be. Reviewing the end of August discussing what the Silkmen could do differently to improve over coming games. Getting excited about the food at Kidderminster Harriers and a look to a potential banana skin FA Cup tie against Atherton Laburnum Rovers.

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Join James Walker, Matt Todd, and Alex Reed to review the start of Macclesfield FC's inaugral National League North campain. Taking a look over the first three fixtures, thoughts on John Rooney so far, and whether the Silkmen should be making any further transfer business. 

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