Sport
The very best local sports coverage
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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Latics v Cambridge United preview: time running out for promotion push
One valuable lesson I learned from James Reade, professor of economics at Reading University, Latics academic board member, Boundary Bulletin contributor and massive Latics fan, was to tell fortunes working on the basis of points per game.
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Lilywhites land Curzon youngster
Mossley have confirmed the signing of teenage midfielder Harry Olufowobi, who joins on loan from fellow Tameside club Curzon Ashton.
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Clegg bolsters Tigers squad
New Hyde United boss Michael Clegg has moved swiftly to make two new additions to his Tigers squad.
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ORUFC 2nd's suffer narrow defeat
In light of the 1st XV’s game away at Colne & Nelson being cancelled due to unfit pitches, ORUFC’s only senior game of the weekend was the 2nd XV’s home fixture facing Carrington for the 2nd time this season after an away loss earlier in this year’s league campaign.
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Local athletes to compete at prestigious competition
A dance and cheer academy from Tameside are set to represent the borough on a world stage.
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City Watch: Blues back on track
Following the defeats to Manchester United in the derby and Bodo Glimt in the Champions League, Manchester City were in desperate need of a good bounce back game to get the momentum going again.
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United View: Cunha strike stuns Arsenal
Two games into Michael Carrick’s interim management run, and the mood has completely flipped at Manchester United.
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Tameside teen makes international debut
A Tameside teen recently made his debut for the Scotland national futsal team.
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Glossop make it two from two
Glossop RUFC made it back-to-back wins over the weekend with a 30-7 victory over De La Salle.
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Hillmen back to winning ways
Glossop North End got back to winning ways on Saturday with a statement win at home to high-flyers Padiham.
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Weekend football round-up: Defeat sees Coyne call time on Tigers tenure
Hyde United slipped back into the relegation zone on Saturday after a 2-1 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Rushall Olympic, a result which spelled the end of Martin Coyne’s tenure.
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Michael Clegg announced as new Hyde United boss
Following the resignation of Martin Coyne earlier today, Hyde United have confirmed the appointment of former Ashton United boss Michael Clegg.
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Bryan bolsters Bloods' frontline
Droylsden have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of experienced forward Matty Bryan.
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Hillmen start the year with a win
Glossop RUFC picked up a comprehensive home victory over the weekend, seeing off Liverpool Collegiate 51-16.
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United View: Derby day delight for Carrick's Reds
Recently, there has been some discussion about what exactly United’s DNA is, and while it’s hard to put into words exactly what that is, fans know it when they see it. And Saturday’s 2-0 win over Manchester City was the epitome of that.
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City Watch: Blues caught cold in Bodo
Manchester City faced two crucial games in their season this week, with a fierce rival and unlikely opponent both featuring against the Blues.
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Oldham see off Ramsey
Oldham RUFC saw off basement club Ramsey over the weekend, defeating the Isle of Man side 27-19.
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Jobson racks up 1000 points for Oldham
A local Rugby Union player is celebrating an impressive milestone.
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Local legend honoured
Footballing legend Les Sutton has been honoured at a celebration evening at Hyde United Social Club.
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Tameside clubs discover their Manchester Premier Cup fate
The draw for the semi-finals of the Manchester Premier Cup has been made, with two Tameside derbies potentially on the horizon.
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Latics diary: This side can go the distance
It’s been apparent for a few weeks now that this Athletic side have the ability to mount a serious challenge for promotion this season.
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Weekend football round-up: Nash humiliated as Telford run riot
Saturday saw Curzon Ashton suffer their heaviest league defeat in over 30 years, as visitors AFC Telford United ran out as 8-0 winners at the Tameside Stadium.
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Latics 2 – 1 Cheltenham Town: Latics come from behind to beat in-form Robins
Cheltenham Town came into this game as one of the form sides in League Two, but Latics, after two-and-a-bit weeks without playing, produced a memorable comeback before holding on for the win.
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Montane Spine Race reaches its conclusion
The annual Montane Winter Spine race has reached its conclusion, with Frenchman Sebastien Raichon picking up the victory.
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Latics v Cheltenham Town: Cotterill and Mellon prove that managers matter
In Soccernomics, the book about stats in football, Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski argue that managers aren’t a significant determining factor in the performance of football teams. They argue that player wages give us a better indication of whether or not a team will be successful.
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Glossop North End to host darts tournament
Fans of Glossop North End will have the chance to take on their heroes this weekend in a club vs fans darts tournament at Surrey Street.
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Bloods up to second
Droylsden moved up to second place with a 3-2 win over Darwen at the weekend.
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Tameside teen smashes 250 parkruns
A Tameside teen has reached a remarkable running milestone.
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Hillmen through after shootout drama
Glossop North End made it through to the semi-finals of the Derbyshire Senior Cup on Tuesday, claiming the local bragging rights in the process with a penalty shootout win over New Mills.
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City Watch: Blues send a message
There are weeks in a football season that quietly tell you a lot about a club.
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United View: Reds crash out of FA Cup
After Ruben Amorim’s surprising sacking last week, United fans would have been looking for some respite from the drama surrounding the club with a good run in the FA Cup.
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Tameside trio progress
Tuesday saw all three Tameside clubs involved in Manchester Premier Cup action earn a place in the semi finals.
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Condolences flood in for former Latics head of commercial
Oldham Athletic Football Club led the tributes to Dale Harris, their former head of commercial, who died on Monday in Royal Oldham Hospital.
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Former Nash stars shine in FA Cup upset
Two former Curzon Ashton players were involved in the biggest shock in FA Cup history over the weekend.
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Bridge bounce back
Stalybridge Celtic bounced back from their New Year’s Day drubbing on Friday with a 2-0 win away at Atherton Collieries.
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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.
