Hyde United juniors coach Culain Wood has penned an uplifting poem about the return of grassroots football on March 29.
You can watch his rendition of the poem here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYwV_KPQqAM
In other news at the club, Under 13s coach John Chatterton has run a marathon every week, for six weeks, which finishes on Sunday. John set himself a target of raising 1,000 for the club and has just surpassed that target. To donate to the cause, head to the following link:
Deniz prepares for Co-op Live return
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Bloods victorious in all-Tameside clash
Tuesday night saw Ashton United pass up on the chance to set up an all-Ashton Manchester Premier Cup Final, with Tameside neighbours Droylsden picking up a shock semi-final victory at Hurst Cross.
United View: Reds held on South Coast
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City Watch: O'Reilly shines at Blues win at Wembley
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