Sport from Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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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Willow Wood Hospice Cup returns
The Willow Wood Hospice Cup will be up for grabs again when Mossley AFC face Droylsden FC in a pre-season friendly.
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United legends set to visit Glossop
A group of Manchester United legends will descend on Glossop this Saturday as a team of stars are set to take on Glossop North End at the Asgard Engineering Stadium.
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GNE victorious in Tony Downes memorial match
Tuesday night saw the return of the annual Tony Downes memorial match, with Droylsden taking on Glossop North End at The Butcher’s Arms.
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United View: Reds return to pre-season training
Another week has gone by and once again there hasn’t been much action on the transfer front as far as Manchester United are concerned.
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City Watch: Gonalez's future uncertain
I don’t just mean no games to review or preview or transfers, I mean, it’s like we got knocked out of the Club World Cup and disappeared off the face of the Earth.
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Stayley through after last-ball win
Stayley CC made it through to the quarter-finals of the Voneus Village Cup in dramatic fashion on Sunday, defeating opponents Cleator by a single run.
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Local walking footballers represent England
Two local walking footballers recently represented their country.
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Richard raises £2k for the Christie
A Tameside athlete has raised over £2000 for the Christie.
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Tameside bowling club inspires next generation
A local bowling club has been helping inspire the next generation of female bowlers.
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Darts legend visits Glossop
Darts world number six Nathan Aspinall paid a visit to Hadfield Infant School last week for a darts and quiz night.
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Stokes signs
Curzon Ashton have landed experienced defender Chris Stokes, who joins from National League North new boys AFC Fylde.
