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Oumar Camara’s hat-trick inspired Mossley to a statement 4-1 win at Darlaston Town on Saturday, the first of the Alex Craddock era. 

Having won on their last eight top-flight visits to Craven Cottage, the odds were in Manchester United’s favour ahead of their clash with Fulham on Sunday, but things didn’t go quite as planned for the Reds. 

Manchester City faced their ‘bogey’ team on Saturday, Tottenham Hotspur, and I was already nervous enough considering that last season, they beat the Blues 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium, and then it was announced they would be facing Spurs at 12:30. 

Droylsden Cricket Club’s new women’s side are celebrating a successful debut campaign. 

Chants of ‘can we play you every week?’ rang around Gigg Lane on Bank Holiday Monday as Stalybridge Celtic defeated Bury on their home turf for the second time in six days. 

A Tameside futsal player will soon take on some of Europe’s elite. 

Stalybridge Celtic made it through to the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup on Tuesday after a 2-0 win away at Bury. 

After what many will hope to be a transformative summer for Manchester United, the Reds kicked off their campaign with a 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal. 

The Premier League is back! After a few months of writing about the Club World Cup, transfer rumours and the potential our new signings have, there is something more fruitful to talk about in these columns for the next nine months.

Hyde United have announced the signing of former football league defender Festus Arthur.

Ashton United have issued a statement following reports that 'pro Tommy Robinson chants' were heard during Saturday's clash with Stocksbridge Park Steels at Hurst Cross.

Two games into their new season in the Manchester League Division Two, Glossop North End Community Club’s strong start continued on Saturday with another comeback victory. 

Ashton United continued their unbeaten run in the NPL Premier on Saturday with a 1-0 win at home to Stocksbridge Park Steels. 

After coming agonisingly close to a win on the opening day, Stalybridge Celtic made no mistake on the second attempt, seeing off Atherton Collieries on Tuesday night under the Bower Fold lights. 

Glossop North End followed up their win on the Isle of Man with a 2-2 draw at home to Wythenshawe on Tuesday. 

Manchester United have made a clear statement of intent with the signing of Benjamin Šeško, who was unveiled ahead of the Reds’ final pre-season game against Fiorentina, alongside fellow summer arrivals, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. 

Just a few days remain before the Premier League begins again for another season, and not only am I excited to get back to the games, but I’m looking forward to having something more to write about in these columns.

Curzon Ashton Blues U8s had a record-breaking 2024/25 campaign, doing what no grassroots team across Greater Manchester have done before, winning every trophy on offer across both of the biggest Manchester junior football leagues.

Droylsden suffered another defeat at the weekend, losing 2-1 to Garstang on the road.

Saturday saw Glossop North End travel to the birthplace of the Bee Gees, the Isle of Man, hoping to avoid a ‘tragedy’ and pick up their first win of the season before enjoying some ‘night fever’ to round off the trip.   

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. 

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.

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.

Denton Town have been promoted to the Cheshire Premier Division, after a 2-2 draw against Parklands in their final match of the season.