Alan Tonge
@alan-tonge.bsky.social
Ex pro footballer Man Utd/ Exeter City. Finished young with injury. PhD. CPsychol. Senior Lecturer. BBC Radio co-comms for ECFC. Man Utd fan. Never give up 🙏 #mentalhealth #autism
‘From Red to Read’ Book link👇
https://amzn.eu/d/6PQ0gOB
‘From Red to Read’ Book link👇
https://amzn.eu/d/6PQ0gOB
If you’re not travelling up to Mansfield tomorrow, we’d love your company on BBC Radio Devon Sport ❤️
Build up from 2pm with the main man James Vickery, and live match commentary from 3pm with the brill Anthony Wareing and my good self 📻 🎤
Cmon The Grecians! 👊👊 #ecfc
Build up from 2pm with the main man James Vickery, and live match commentary from 3pm with the brill Anthony Wareing and my good self 📻 🎤
Cmon The Grecians! 👊👊 #ecfc
February 6, 2026 at 12:39 PM
If you’re not travelling up to Mansfield tomorrow, we’d love your company on BBC Radio Devon Sport ❤️
Build up from 2pm with the main man James Vickery, and live match commentary from 3pm with the brill Anthony Wareing and my good self 📻 🎤
Cmon The Grecians! 👊👊 #ecfc
Build up from 2pm with the main man James Vickery, and live match commentary from 3pm with the brill Anthony Wareing and my good self 📻 🎤
Cmon The Grecians! 👊👊 #ecfc
Reposted by Alan Tonge
Name them
shame them
shame them
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Name them
shame them
shame them
Never forgotten. RIP The Flowers of English Football, RIP The Flowers of Manchester 🙏🇾🇪
🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
February 6, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Never forgotten. RIP The Flowers of English Football, RIP The Flowers of Manchester 🙏🇾🇪
🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
The next guest on Inside Soccer will be Dr Chris Platts. Chris will draw on his research to discuss challenges and issues within the modern football academy journey. For a tiny amount, rewards can be high. For the majority, dreams can be shattered.
Out soon
youtube.com/@insidesocce...
Out soon
youtube.com/@insidesocce...
Inside Soccer Channel
youtube.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:13 AM
The next guest on Inside Soccer will be Dr Chris Platts. Chris will draw on his research to discuss challenges and issues within the modern football academy journey. For a tiny amount, rewards can be high. For the majority, dreams can be shattered.
Out soon
youtube.com/@insidesocce...
Out soon
youtube.com/@insidesocce...
If you’re not one of the Grecians travelling up to Port Vale, we’d absolutely love your company on BBC Radio Devon Sport to guide you through the action.
Please join myself and the brilliant James Vickery/ Anthony Wareing for build up at 2pm and live match commentary from 3pm 📻 🎤 #ecfc
Please join myself and the brilliant James Vickery/ Anthony Wareing for build up at 2pm and live match commentary from 3pm 📻 🎤 #ecfc
January 22, 2026 at 3:32 PM
If you’re not one of the Grecians travelling up to Port Vale, we’d absolutely love your company on BBC Radio Devon Sport to guide you through the action.
Please join myself and the brilliant James Vickery/ Anthony Wareing for build up at 2pm and live match commentary from 3pm 📻 🎤 #ecfc
Please join myself and the brilliant James Vickery/ Anthony Wareing for build up at 2pm and live match commentary from 3pm 📻 🎤 #ecfc
A massive thank you to everyone who supported and donated to the Santa commentary on BBC Radio Devon Sport pre Xmas raising much needed funds for Manchester Mind. Your donations will go towards funding mental health related projects and helping a lot of people 🙏
God bless to you all x
God bless to you all x
January 12, 2026 at 7:40 PM
A massive thank you to everyone who supported and donated to the Santa commentary on BBC Radio Devon Sport pre Xmas raising much needed funds for Manchester Mind. Your donations will go towards funding mental health related projects and helping a lot of people 🙏
God bless to you all x
God bless to you all x
If you’re not one of the the near 8,000
Exeter City fans travelling to Man City we’d absolutely love your company on BBC Radio Devon Sport as we steer you through the build up and match action 📻 🎤 ❤️
Let’s hope for at least one ‘get in you beauty’ 🙏
Cmon The Grecians 👊👊 #ecfc
Exeter City fans travelling to Man City we’d absolutely love your company on BBC Radio Devon Sport as we steer you through the build up and match action 📻 🎤 ❤️
Let’s hope for at least one ‘get in you beauty’ 🙏
Cmon The Grecians 👊👊 #ecfc
January 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM
If you’re not one of the the near 8,000
Exeter City fans travelling to Man City we’d absolutely love your company on BBC Radio Devon Sport as we steer you through the build up and match action 📻 🎤 ❤️
Let’s hope for at least one ‘get in you beauty’ 🙏
Cmon The Grecians 👊👊 #ecfc
Exeter City fans travelling to Man City we’d absolutely love your company on BBC Radio Devon Sport as we steer you through the build up and match action 📻 🎤 ❤️
Let’s hope for at least one ‘get in you beauty’ 🙏
Cmon The Grecians 👊👊 #ecfc
If you’re not travelling up to Huddersfield on Sunday, we’d love your company on BBC Radio Devon Sport 📻 🎤
The manager said it’s about time we went to a big ground and won! Let’s hope it’s this one 🙏
Please join the brill James Vickery, Ant Wareing and my good self from 2pm with live comms at 3pm
The manager said it’s about time we went to a big ground and won! Let’s hope it’s this one 🙏
Please join the brill James Vickery, Ant Wareing and my good self from 2pm with live comms at 3pm
January 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
If you’re not travelling up to Huddersfield on Sunday, we’d love your company on BBC Radio Devon Sport 📻 🎤
The manager said it’s about time we went to a big ground and won! Let’s hope it’s this one 🙏
Please join the brill James Vickery, Ant Wareing and my good self from 2pm with live comms at 3pm
The manager said it’s about time we went to a big ground and won! Let’s hope it’s this one 🙏
Please join the brill James Vickery, Ant Wareing and my good self from 2pm with live comms at 3pm
Last shout out pre Xmas for this Man Utd/ Exeter City related story. Potentially a little stocking filler for someone ☺️
5 hours left at £11.81 and arrives before the big day! Absolute bargain!
Have a safe Xmas everyone and God bless to you all ❤️
RT
amzn.eu/d/fEkcxG7
5 hours left at £11.81 and arrives before the big day! Absolute bargain!
Have a safe Xmas everyone and God bless to you all ❤️
RT
amzn.eu/d/fEkcxG7
Amazon.co.uk
amzn.eu
December 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Last shout out pre Xmas for this Man Utd/ Exeter City related story. Potentially a little stocking filler for someone ☺️
5 hours left at £11.81 and arrives before the big day! Absolute bargain!
Have a safe Xmas everyone and God bless to you all ❤️
RT
amzn.eu/d/fEkcxG7
5 hours left at £11.81 and arrives before the big day! Absolute bargain!
Have a safe Xmas everyone and God bless to you all ❤️
RT
amzn.eu/d/fEkcxG7
An absolute joy to speak to Kiko Rodriguez, Jay Rodriguez's Dad, around parental experiences from the academy to the PL/ England recognition. Kiko also shares details about his current role, helping both young/senior players progress in the game. Enjoy ❤️
Pls RT
youtu.be/FX3W6V_Ut7c?...
Pls RT
youtu.be/FX3W6V_Ut7c?...
Episode 4 Inside Soccer - Kiko Rodriguez
YouTube video by Inside Soccer Channel
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
An absolute joy to speak to Kiko Rodriguez, Jay Rodriguez's Dad, around parental experiences from the academy to the PL/ England recognition. Kiko also shares details about his current role, helping both young/senior players progress in the game. Enjoy ❤️
Pls RT
youtu.be/FX3W6V_Ut7c?...
Pls RT
youtu.be/FX3W6V_Ut7c?...
Ho ho ho! Getting ready to set off on my sleigh to The Toughsheet Stadium and deliver some (hopefully) festive cheer 🎅
Cmon The Grecians! #ecfc
Cmon The Grecians! #ecfc
December 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Ho ho ho! Getting ready to set off on my sleigh to The Toughsheet Stadium and deliver some (hopefully) festive cheer 🎅
Cmon The Grecians! #ecfc
Cmon The Grecians! #ecfc
If any Red Devils or Grecians fancy a little stocking filler, why don’t you give this a go! There are 5 left in stock on Amazon! 📕
A limited time Xmas deal of only £11.81!
An absolute bargain ☺️ #mufc #ecfc
Pls RT ❤️🇾🇪#ecfc
amzn.eu/d/hKxMmu0
A limited time Xmas deal of only £11.81!
An absolute bargain ☺️ #mufc #ecfc
Pls RT ❤️🇾🇪#ecfc
amzn.eu/d/hKxMmu0
amzn.eu
December 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
If any Red Devils or Grecians fancy a little stocking filler, why don’t you give this a go! There are 5 left in stock on Amazon! 📕
A limited time Xmas deal of only £11.81!
An absolute bargain ☺️ #mufc #ecfc
Pls RT ❤️🇾🇪#ecfc
amzn.eu/d/hKxMmu0
A limited time Xmas deal of only £11.81!
An absolute bargain ☺️ #mufc #ecfc
Pls RT ❤️🇾🇪#ecfc
amzn.eu/d/hKxMmu0
Mental health challenges including anxiety/depression continue to worsen.
To raise some much needed funds for Manchester Mind I will dress up as Santa for the Bolton v Exeter City radio comms on 13/12/25 🎅
Any support would be incredible 🙏
Thanks to all who have donated
God bless
Pls RT
To raise some much needed funds for Manchester Mind I will dress up as Santa for the Bolton v Exeter City radio comms on 13/12/25 🎅
Any support would be incredible 🙏
Thanks to all who have donated
God bless
Pls RT
Alan's fundraiser for Manchester Mind
Help Alan Tonge raise money to support Manchester Mind
www.justgiving.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Mental health challenges including anxiety/depression continue to worsen.
To raise some much needed funds for Manchester Mind I will dress up as Santa for the Bolton v Exeter City radio comms on 13/12/25 🎅
Any support would be incredible 🙏
Thanks to all who have donated
God bless
Pls RT
To raise some much needed funds for Manchester Mind I will dress up as Santa for the Bolton v Exeter City radio comms on 13/12/25 🎅
Any support would be incredible 🙏
Thanks to all who have donated
God bless
Pls RT
If you’d told me as a young Man Utd professional trying to make my way in the game, that I’d be back there over 30 years later with a PhD celebrating students graduating, I think I would’ve had you locked up! It’s mad where life takes you, it really is! The twists and turns eh?
November 20, 2025 at 6:56 AM
If you’d told me as a young Man Utd professional trying to make my way in the game, that I’d be back there over 30 years later with a PhD celebrating students graduating, I think I would’ve had you locked up! It’s mad where life takes you, it really is! The twists and turns eh?
A huge Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter Lauren 🥳 An angel appeared on earth, at 3.37am in the morning, 28 years ago today! ❤️ An incredible human being. Beautiful, talented, clever with such a big heart. Perfection. I’ve been so blessed 🙏
November 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
A huge Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter Lauren 🥳 An angel appeared on earth, at 3.37am in the morning, 28 years ago today! ❤️ An incredible human being. Beautiful, talented, clever with such a big heart. Perfection. I’ve been so blessed 🙏
Just reached my 10 year service anniversary at UCFB Manchester and can celebrate a testimonial! ☺️🥳🍻
I’ve been extremely fortunate indeed to work alongside some brilliant people, make some fantastic friends, have some amazing experiences and teach some inspirational students ❤️
I’ve been extremely fortunate indeed to work alongside some brilliant people, make some fantastic friends, have some amazing experiences and teach some inspirational students ❤️
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Just reached my 10 year service anniversary at UCFB Manchester and can celebrate a testimonial! ☺️🥳🍻
I’ve been extremely fortunate indeed to work alongside some brilliant people, make some fantastic friends, have some amazing experiences and teach some inspirational students ❤️
I’ve been extremely fortunate indeed to work alongside some brilliant people, make some fantastic friends, have some amazing experiences and teach some inspirational students ❤️
@vivthesetter.bsky.social thanks so much for your kind donation Paul! Amazing ❤️
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
@vivthesetter.bsky.social thanks so much for your kind donation Paul! Amazing ❤️
On 13/12/25 I’ll do the radio comms at Bolton Wanderers v Exeter City dressed as Santa🎅📻🎤
It would be incredible if you can support/donate in any small way. You’ll be helping lots of people this Xmas ❤️
Every penny raised to Manchester Mind 🙏
Pls RT
www.justgiving.com/page/alan-to...
It would be incredible if you can support/donate in any small way. You’ll be helping lots of people this Xmas ❤️
Every penny raised to Manchester Mind 🙏
Pls RT
www.justgiving.com/page/alan-to...
Alan's fundraiser for Manchester Mind
Help Alan Tonge raise money to support Manchester Mind
www.justgiving.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
On 13/12/25 I’ll do the radio comms at Bolton Wanderers v Exeter City dressed as Santa🎅📻🎤
It would be incredible if you can support/donate in any small way. You’ll be helping lots of people this Xmas ❤️
Every penny raised to Manchester Mind 🙏
Pls RT
www.justgiving.com/page/alan-to...
It would be incredible if you can support/donate in any small way. You’ll be helping lots of people this Xmas ❤️
Every penny raised to Manchester Mind 🙏
Pls RT
www.justgiving.com/page/alan-to...
The latest episode of Inside Soccer is out!
I chat to Dr Tom Buck about mental health and UK football academies
Please like/ subscribe/ RT 🙏
Thank you ❤️
youtu.be/Hn63t_6yXIo?...
I chat to Dr Tom Buck about mental health and UK football academies
Please like/ subscribe/ RT 🙏
Thank you ❤️
youtu.be/Hn63t_6yXIo?...
Inside Soccer Episode 2 Dr Tom Buck
YouTube video by Inside Soccer Channel
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The latest episode of Inside Soccer is out!
I chat to Dr Tom Buck about mental health and UK football academies
Please like/ subscribe/ RT 🙏
Thank you ❤️
youtu.be/Hn63t_6yXIo?...
I chat to Dr Tom Buck about mental health and UK football academies
Please like/ subscribe/ RT 🙏
Thank you ❤️
youtu.be/Hn63t_6yXIo?...
Brilliant to see this over the line. Top collaborative work from Dr Tom Buck and Dr Gary Souter ❤️
November 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Brilliant to see this over the line. Top collaborative work from Dr Tom Buck and Dr Gary Souter ❤️
If you’re not travelling to Halifax v Exeter City tomorrow, we’d love your company on BBC Radio Devon Sport ❤️
Live FA Cup 1st round build up and match commentary with the main man Anthony Wareing and I from 2pm 📻 🎤
Cmon The Grecians! 👊👊 #ecfc
Live FA Cup 1st round build up and match commentary with the main man Anthony Wareing and I from 2pm 📻 🎤
Cmon The Grecians! 👊👊 #ecfc
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
If you’re not travelling to Halifax v Exeter City tomorrow, we’d love your company on BBC Radio Devon Sport ❤️
Live FA Cup 1st round build up and match commentary with the main man Anthony Wareing and I from 2pm 📻 🎤
Cmon The Grecians! 👊👊 #ecfc
Live FA Cup 1st round build up and match commentary with the main man Anthony Wareing and I from 2pm 📻 🎤
Cmon The Grecians! 👊👊 #ecfc
Happy Halloween! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
100%! The road less travelled is the path of a warrior!
October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
100%! The road less travelled is the path of a warrior!
I will be recording Episode 2 of Inside Soccer over the next week or so 👍 🎤 The next guest is Dr Thomas Buck and we will be discussing the topic of mental health/ mental health support within football academies. Please give us a listen ❤️
October 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
I will be recording Episode 2 of Inside Soccer over the next week or so 👍 🎤 The next guest is Dr Thomas Buck and we will be discussing the topic of mental health/ mental health support within football academies. Please give us a listen ❤️