Podcast Celebrates 125th Anniversary of the Western League

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Western League. The League's history has been chronicled by football historian, Sandie Webb, in a book she's co-authored with her husband Doug, entitled "Another View from the Terraces". This book follows the original Sandie and Doug wrote 25 years ago, celebrating the Leagues centenary.

Sandie was interviewed by former Somer Valley FM sports presenter, Ian Nockolds, for the Toolstation Western League podcast. During the interview, Sandie reflected on the history of the league, including the historic rivalry between the mining communities of Paulton, Midsomer Norton and Radstock.

Sandie, a social historian, also discussed the post-Second World War era, the advent of Supermarkets and the impact that Match of the Day has had on Western League attendances, as well as reflecting on the legacy of inspirational League chairman, Les Phillips.

The full interview is available on episode 9 of the podcast, which can be found at http://www.toolstationleague.com/ and is downloadable of iTunes.