With the new season fast approaching, several of our featured football sides are competing in friendlies at the weekend.
Football
SATURDAY
Pre-Season Friendly:
Witton Albion v Stalybridge Celtic, Ashton United v Hanley Town, Abbey Hey v Hyde United, Avro v Mossley, Glossop North End v Huddersfield Town
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World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst comes home
It remains to be seen whether football will be coming home this summer, but England legend Sir Geoff Hurst certainly did come home over the weekend.
Massey returns to the ring
After over six months away, High Peak boxer Jack Massey returns to the ring this weekend to take on fellow Brit Cheavon Clarke in Bournemouth.
Talented trio make Ewen Fields switch
Hyde United’s summer squad shake up has begun, with three signings already confirmed ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.
Tameside futsal club crowned champions on debut
Tameside’s Sala Futsal Club were crowned national champions last month after a dominant performance in the National Futsal League T3 Final.
