In today's Sports Talk, Mark Philip and Betfred's Peter Spencer reflect on the opening Super League fixture which saw defending champions St Helens beat Catalans Dragons.
They also preview this weekend's fixtures, take a look at Manchester United and Manchester City's Premier League games, and look back on Stockport County's 2-2 draw with Chesterfield on Tuesday night.
Tameside clubs discover their FA Cup fate
All four Tameside clubs left in this year's FA Cup have been awarded with home ties in the upcoming Second Qualifying Round.
Robins through after replay
A goal in the first five minutes and another one six minutes from time were enough to see Ashton safely into the second qualifying round of this year's FA Cup and a home tie against Scarborough.
Curzon seal first home win
Curzon Ashton bounced back from Saturday’s defeat with a statement 2-0 win at home to Chorley on Tuesday.
Hyde spare their blushes
After squandering a two-goal lead at home to Prescot Cables on Saturday, Hyde United spared their FA Cup blushes with a 1-0 win in Tuesday’s First Qualifying Round replay.
