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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Spooner back in Hyde hotseat
Just over a year after his departure, Hyde United have announced the return of former boss Nick Spooner.
Palmowski eyes F1 Academy glory
Simmondley speedster Alisha Palmowski is within touching distance of landing the biggest prize in female motorsport.
United View: Reds forced to settle for a point
While United’s trip to Elland Road went better than many expected, it wasn’t quite the emphatic response Michael Carrick would have been hoping for after a tumultuous week.
City Watch: Maresca smashes managerial record
There is no denying that Manchester City have made a pretty special start to life under Enzo Maresca, with Saturday’s victory over Ipswich Town taking us to seven wins from seven in the Premier League and putting the Italian into the history books.
