Sport from Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
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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Celtic make double swoop
Stalybridge Celtic have moved quickly to make their first two signings of the summer.
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The Tour 2026 spotlight: Mossley Running Club
Ahead of this year’s Tour - the iconic four-day running event which gets underway in June - we’re shining a light on some of the local athletics clubs taking part.
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United View: Casemiro bids farewell as Bruno equals assist record
The season’s final game at Old Trafford provided several talking points from a new home kit, Bruno Fernandes matching the Premier League assist record and Casemiro bidding farewell to the United faithful.
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City Watch: Blues slip up as Arsenal crowned champions
In a season defining week, Manchester City faced both Chelsea in the FA Cup Final and Bournemouth in a bid to keep their Premier League title hopes alive.
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New book shines fresh light on pioneering women's football team
Local football historian Dr Gary James has taken a step further in his quest to make the pioneering women’s football team, Manchester Corinthians LFC, a household name.
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Denton stars to represent England
Three members of Denton Town’s squad will be jetting off to Sweden later this year, to take part in the prestigious UEFA Regions Cup.
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Faulkner fends off opponent for 12th pro win
Tameside boxer Bobby Faulkner extended his unblemished pro record to 12 wins earlier this month with a fourth round TKO over Akrem Aouina in Milan.
