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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Pratt makes Droylsden switch
In search of regular first team football, Hyde United cult hero Tom Pratt has joined Tameside neighbours Droylsden on a month-long loan.
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Stalybridge slap fighter retains perfect record
Stalybridge slap fighter Louis ‘Razor’ Robinson extended his unblemished Power Slap record to two last week with a first round TKO victory over Pavol Horelican in Belgrade.
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Clegg confident ahead of season opener
With the start of the NPL Premier Division season just around the corner, Hyde United manager Michael Clegg insists he has no selection headaches going into the opening day.
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City Watch: Maresca reign gets underway
For the first time in what feels like an eternity, we finally got to watch Manchester City back in action this weekend as Enzo Maresca took charge of his first match as Blues manager against Inter Milan in Hong Kong.
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United View: Is time running out for the Reds?
With just over two weeks to go until the start of the new Premier League season, the concern among Manchester United supporters is continuing to grow.
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GNE off to a flyer
Glossop North End made a dream start to their 2026/27 NWCFL Premier Division campaign over the weekend with a 2-0 win at home to Euxton Villa.
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Celtic take spoils in all-Tameside clash
Stalybridge Celtic ended their pre-season campaign in style over the weekend with a 2-1 win over Tameside neighbours Ashton United.
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No fans, no problem
There may have been no fans inside the Butchers Arms over the weekend, but that didn’t stop Droylsden from making a perfect start to their 2026/27 NWCFL Premier Division campaign.
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United View: Bring on the new season
I don’t think I’m alone in being hopeful for the new season. Roll on August 21st.
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Speedway fan models ace Belle Vue stadiums
A lifelong and avid Belle Vue Aces fan has completed his second model of one of the team’s stadiums. And he invited the Tameside Reporter to his home to check it out.
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Tigers take spoils in Tameside derby
Stalybridge Celtic’s wait to lift the Keith Trudgeon Memorial Trophy goes on after local rivals Hyde United once again took the spoils in Saturday’s annual pre-season friendly.
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Mossley 10k returns
The 12th edition of the annual Mossley 10k saw a familiar face prevail.
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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.
