This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Western League. Its history has been chronicled by football historian, Sandie Webb, in a book that she has co-authored with her husband, Doug, entitled, Another View from the Terraces. This book follows the original that Sandie and Doug wrote 25 years ago, celebrating the League’s 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 nine of the podcast, which can be found at: http://www.toolstationleague.com/ and is downloadable from iTunes.