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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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Mossley march into play-offs with Colls win
Mossley reached their season’s nadir on October 5. A gruesome 1-0 defeat at basement dwellers Atherton Collieries had manager David Fish questioning his players and the Lilywhites' fans questioning him.
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Quickfire Quadri rescues point for Tigers
Hyde United’s first match at Leek Town since 2005 was marred by horrendous conditions as the two sides ground out a 1-1 draw.
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Northside FC receives funding boost
Droylsden-based Northside FC has received a funding boost thanks to lottery proceeds raised by Manchester Credit Union members.
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Droylsden boy makes history
Twelve-year-old Carlos Southworth, from Droylsden has carved his name into the history books in 2024.
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Bloods continue their great form
Droylsden took another step in the right direction regarding their promotion push with a 1-0 win over AFC Blackpool.
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City Watch: City lose ground in title race
Writing this column is genuinely one of my favourite parts of the week. I absolutely love talking everything Manchester City, so this column gives me the opportunity to share my joy or frustration with the week’s games.
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United View: United’s frontline finally firing
The Ruben Amorim era is officially up and running, winning his two opening matches at Old Trafford.
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Match Report: Ashton United 4-3 Basford United
A brave half fightback saw the home side notch the winner in added time after a thrilling second period.
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Match Report: Glossop RUFC 10-24 Trafford MV
Glossop had high hopes of clawing some points back against the team above them, going into this bottom of the table clash.
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Palmowski returns from Qatar with her head held high
Glossop motorsport star Alisha Palmowski raced to a fifth-place finish in her debut F1 Academy race in Qatar on Saturday.
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Weekend football round-up: Curzon topple table toppers to top table
Curzon Ashton reached the summit of the National League North with a comprehensive 3-0 win at leaders Chorley on Saturday.
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Taylor-Brown romps to victory on middle distance debut
Georgia Taylor-Brown won on her middle-distance triathlon debut at the IRONMAN 70.3 in Bahrain on Friday morning.
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Hill Biscuits to sponsor Curzon Ashton women
Women’s football is one of the fastest growing sports and has grown significantly in popularity year-on-year, from the Women’s Super League (WSL) turning fully professional in 2018, to the record-breaking viewing figures from the Women’s 2023 World Cup of which England’s Lionesses reached the final.
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Stalybridge Celtic announce new book
Stalybridge Celtic have announced the launch of a fantastic new book- Bower Bulletin: A Lifetime with Stalybridge Celtic FC, celebrating the personal memorabilia of former supporter, club volunteer, commissionaire and local journalist, the late Eric Dyson.
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Curzon close in on Chorley
Curzon Ashton edged closer to National League North leaders Chorley on Tuesday after a 1-0 win at home to Southport.
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Ashton United crash out of Manchester Premier Cup
North West Counties side Irlam FC deservedly booked their place in the semi-final of this season's Manchester Premier Cup as they knocked out current holders Ashton on a freezing night in Manchester.
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City Watch: The wait for a win goes on for Guardiola
I honestly thought that this week I’d be able to talk about how Manchester City’s winless streak had ended and the bounce back would begin now. However, two games against our so called bogey team, Tottenham Hotspur, and Feyenoord continue the misery for the Blues.
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United View: Amorim era underway
Ruben Amorim waited for all of his players and staff before walking over to applaud the travelling Manchester United fans on Sunday.
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Fish silences his critics
Mossley’s recent resurgence sees them sit 8th in the Northern Premier League West table, just three points outside the play-off spots, a feat that seemed almost impossible just a few months ago.
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Alisha to be F1 Academy wild card in Qatar
Hotly tipped Glossop racer Alisha Palmowski has been invited to join the F1 Academy as a guest entrant for next weekend’s race in Qatar.
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Weekend football round-up: Stalybridge Celtic win another 4-3 thriller
The defining goal of Jon Macken’s playing career was when his injury time header put a cap on Manchester City’s miraculous 4-3 comeback win at Spurs in the 2004 FA Cup.
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Celtic come from behind to win seven goal thriller
Stalybridge Celtic came back from three goals down to defeat Hednesford Town on Tuesday in an enthralling encounter at Bower Fold.
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Match Report: Ashton United 2-4 Guiseley
In form Guiseley proved too strong for Ashton at Hurst Cross dominating the middle period of the game after Ashton had opened the scoring and ended with a late consolation.
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Two wins in two for Droylsden
After crashing out of the Edward Case Cup last week, Droylsden bounced back with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Maghull on Saturday.
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Robins bolster their squad
Ashton United have been busy in the transfer market, bringing in three new signings over the weekend.
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United View: A new era under Amorim looms
It’s only a short time before Ruben Amorim begins his career as Manchester United manager on Sunday against Ipswich Town, and after so how much hype around the Portuguese coach, what can fans expect from the club’s new head coach?
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City Watch: Pep agrees new deal to stay at Man City
I’m not often in the position where I have to re-write this column the night before it’s due to be published. However, the best news we could’ve hoped for was announced on Tuesday evening.
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Local walking football group raises £3K for charity
A local walking football club has recently raised over £3,000 for charity.
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Charlotte powers her way to world championship silver
A former Tameside College student is setting her sights on world records after winning a silver medal at the World Powerlifting Championships in Slovakia.
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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.