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Glossop, Tameside and Oldham are home to many local sports teams - from community football and cricket to non-league, EFL and Premier League football, as well as local and county cricket. Our region also boasts a rich heritage in boxing, athletics, basketball, esports and golf. We have a passion for local sport. Tameside Radio, Tameside Reporter, Oldham Reporter and the Glossop Chronicle also ensures that our international teams and athletes feature heavily on air, online and in print.
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Bridge make it two wins from two
Stalybridge Celtic made it back-to-back wins on Tuesday with their second 3-2 victory in a matter of days, this time seeing off Nantwich Town at Bower Fold.
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Local runner to represent England
Tameside athlete Katie Kay will once again represent her country next year at April’s Manchester Marathon.
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United View: Inconsistency costing United
Manchester United did what they needed to do against Wolves on Monday, coming back from a first-half scare to run out 4-1 winners on the night.
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City Watch: Cherki shines as City see off Sunderland
Following two knife-edge results against Leeds and Fulham last week, Manchester City faced an in form Sunderland side who were promoted from the Championship last season after winning the play off final.
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Cup final bound
Saturday saw Glossop North End Community Club storm into the final of the Derbyshire FA County Cup Junior North with an emphatic 7–1 victory over Youlgrave United, overcoming early adversity and atrocious weather conditions to deliver a dominant performance.
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Ashton see off Oldham
Saturday saw Ashton host local rivals Oldham in a top of the table clash, with the Tamesiders coming out on top 20-8.
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Latics diary: Walsall double-header won’t define the season, but the January transfer window might
The January transfer window is, to say the least, tricky for Latics and for manager Micky Mellon.
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Weekend football round-up: Late drama all round
Curzon Ashton moved into the National League North play-off spots in dramatic fashion on Saturday after a last gasp winner from Brad Holmes helped them see off visitors Alfreton Town.
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FA Cup 2nd Round preview: MK Dons v Oldham Athletic
The romance of the FA Cup lives on, but not in tomorrow’s 2nd Round fixture between MK Dons and Oldham Athletic at Stadium MK.
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Lilywhites bolster attack
Mossley have bolstered their attacking options with the arrival of talented forward Connor Hughes.
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Midweek football round-up: Curzon edge six goal thriller
Hyde United and Curzon Ashton played out a six-goal thriller at Ewen Fields on Tuesday, with The Nash progressing to the next round of the Manchester Premier Cup thanks to a 5-4 shootout win.
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United View: Zirkzee and Mount inspire comeback
United showed two sides of themselves against Crystal Palace on Sunday, a first half devoid of intensity and a second half that showed much improved vigour in their game.
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City Watch: Blues win six-goal thriller
Manchester City faced two Premier League games this week ahead of the Christmas period getting underway.
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Jack back on track
After over a year away, High Peak boxer Jack Massey returned to the ring with a bang over the weekend, defeating Ivan Gabriel Garcia at the Vaillant Live Arena in Derby.
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Latics diary: The Mellon talks
The big news emerging from the fans forum last Thursday is that the club and manager Micky Mellon are to begin talks about extending his tenure at Boundary Park beyond the end of this season.
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Developer scores a brace with Hyde community football and cricket sponsorship
The master developer behind the proposed Godley Green Garden Village, MADE Partnership, has chalked up an early double success after agreeing two major sponsorship deals with much-loved grassroots sports clubs in Hyde.
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Accrington Stanley 1 – 0 Latics: No way back for aimless Latics
In Micky Mellon we trust, although we do not always understand where he’s coming from or what he wants.
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League Two Preview: Accrington Stanley v Latics
Latics must learn to love early kick-offs because there are going to be a lot more of them before the season is done.
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Bridge bow out
Stalybridge Celtic bowed out of the Manchester Premier Cup on Wednesday night after a 3-1 defeat at North West Counties side West Didsbury & Chorlton.
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Massey makes his return
After over a year away from the ring, High Peak boxer Jack Massey will return to action this weekend as he takes on Argentina’s Ivan Gabriel Garcia in Derby.
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Midweek football round-up: Nash held in six goal thriller
Curzon Ashton were involved in a topsy turvy six-goal thriller on Tuesday night, which saw hosts Darlington come from behind twice to ensure the points were shared in the North East.
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United View: Reds stunned by 10-man Everton
Results elsewhere went in Manchester United’s favour over the weekend, leaving the Reds with an opportunity to move into the top four; instead, they sit in tenth place.
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City Watch: Blues suffer back-to-back defeats
Following the conclusion of the international break, Manchester City faced Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Saturday in their return to Premier League action.
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Hillmen beaten on the road
Glossop RUFC fell to defeat at the weekend, with hosts Littleborough picking up a convincing 41-19 win.
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Douglas delight for Oldham
Oldham RUFC made the journey to the Isle of Man for their league fixture on Saturday.
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Magic in the air at TSOG’s Club Championships
TSOG Gymnastics Club was transformed into Hogwarts this weekend as gymnasts, coaches, families and volunteers came together for the club’s annual Championships – a highlight of the year and an important fundraiser for the not-for-profit Community Interest Company.
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Latics diary: modern squad football makes man of the match seem dated
I wouldn’t have chosen Latics’ Josh Hawkes as my man of the match for his two goals and action man performance in Saturday’s 3-0 win against Newport County, but the official match sponsors did.
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Palmowski ends season on a high
Glossop’s Queen of Speed Alisha Palmowski rounded off her F1 Academy season in style over the weekend, sealing her fifth podium of the campaign in Race 2 in Las Vegas.
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Weekend football round-up: Cunny fumes as Robins crumble
Saturday saw Ashton United squander a 2-0 half-time lead to lose 4-2 at Guiseley, after which Steve Cunningham dubbed his players ‘cowards’.
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Latics 3 – 0 Newport County match report: Latics rewarded for graft and craft
After a turgid first half, Latics put Newport away comprehensively.
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Match preview: Latics v Newport County
The Exiles are bottom of League Two having lost 11 of their 16 fixtures, including their last game, which was against Shrewsbury Town, the next worst team in the league when they met last Saturday. This means only one thing to Latics fans of a certain vintage.
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Palmowski prepares for final showdown in Vegas
Glossop motorsport star Alisha Palmowski is preparing for her final test of this year’s F1 Academy season.
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Cup heartbreak for Hyde
Hyde United were the victims of an upset in the final of the Manchester Premier Cup on Tuesday, with opponents Irlam picking up the trophy for the first time in their history.
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Volunteer at this year's Tour of Tameside
An exhilarating four-day event, the Tour accommodates runners all of levels, whether you’re a seasoned marathon runner or just entering the sport. If you don’t feel like tightening your laces and stepping out on the start line, there are still plenty of ways you can get involved.
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Your guide to The Tour 2024
An iconic four day running event in Tameside, The Tour is back on the race calendar for 2024, and this year it will be brought to you by Quest Events. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect summer plan, tickets for The Tour is now on sale - Make use of our Early Bird offers on now until mid February 2024.
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Denton Town promoted to Cheshire Premier Division
Denton Town have been promoted to the Cheshire Premier Division, after a 2-2 draw against Parklands in their final match of the season.
