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Phill Cooper has stepped down from his role as assistant-manager at Denton Town FC.

Stockport County are now favourites with Betfred to win the National League title.

With the weekend approaching, here are the rugby union fixtures taking place this weekend.

Subject to weather conditions and Covid-related issues, here are the football fixtures taking place this weekend.

Hyde United defender Matty Hughes is set to tackle the Bolton Ironman Triathlon in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Tameside Netball Club's North West Premier squad returned to winning ways at the weekend with a 44-38 victory at Dominoes.

Glossop Rugby Club has enjoyed great success in recent years, with the male first team achieving promotion to the North One West.

A fitness enthusiast is preparing to take on the biggest challenge of her life.

NWYA Game 10: Glossop 1-0 Bootle

Rugby union is often regarded as a high testosterone sport with rough tackles in a male-dominated environment.

Brodie Croft has been well-backed at Betfred to be crowned 2022 Man of Steel.

With preparations well underway ahead of the 2022 cricket season, we're appealing to local clubs to get in touch if they would like us to come to a training session and provide some video coverage.

Stalybridge Celtic make the long trip to Morpeth Town this evening and will be hoping to bounce back from Saturday's defeat to FC United.

I’ve been euphoric at times, this season, about the football I’ve been watching.

Blackburn Rovers can reduce the gap on Championship leaders Fulham to five points this evening with victory over Middlesbrough at Ewood Park.

The cricket season is three months away but clubs all around the area are preparing for the new campaign.

Rhys Bennett has become the latest Audenshaw School alumnus to move into the professional ranks

Pre-Season Friendly: Oldham RLFC 24-24 Wakefield Trinity

NPL Premier Division: Ashton United 1-0 Lancaster City

NPL Premier Division: Hyde United 1-2 Whitby Town

NPL Premier Division: FC United of Manchester 2-1 Stalybridge Celtic

National League North: Curzon Ashton 4-3 Chester

Our local sides return to action this weekend in various divisions.

Who will become the new James Bond? That's the question on everyone's lips following No Time to Die. Betfred have Henry Cavill as the favourite to succeed Daniel Craig in the famous role.

Manchester United make the trip to Brentford this evening for a rearranged Premier League encounter.

Glossop Cricket Club are launching their Winter Training Programme later this month ahead of the 2022 campaign in the Greater Manchester Cricket League.

Our rugby union sides return to league action this weekend, subject to weather and Covid-related issues.

Cheshire Senior Cup: Stalybridge Celtic 4-1 Barnton

Glossop North End manager Stuart Mellish has praised his players’ performance following the 3-2 victory over Colne last weekend.

What a coup by Salford on the eve of the start of the Betfred Super League.

A fitness enthusiast is preparing to take on the biggest challenge of her life.

A former Swinton Lions player enjoyed a trip down memory lane recently after being 'reunited' with a sentimental possession.

A futsal coach from Dukinfield is encouraging local youngsters to get off the streets and onto the court in a bid to improve community relations.

Denton St Lawrence. Cricket Club is hosting an Emergency First Aid Course on Saturday, March 19 from 10am-4pm.

As each week passes and with each impressive Manchester City performance, I never cease to be amazed by the continuing humility of the club’s supporters.

Aldwinians RUFC is celebrating a £11,484.00 funding boost from SUEZ Communities Trust for their Community Clubhouse Renovation project.

Former Curzon Ashton goalkeeper Cameron Mason has been awarded the National League North Player of the Month Award for December.

Ian Cheeseman spoke to Stalybridge Celtic manager, Simon Haworth to get his thoughts on a number of topics.

It was virtually back to a full programme of fixtures for the first time in a number of weeks much to the relief of fixtures secretary Malc Kershaw.

Aldwinians Rugby Club have confirmed their January training schedule for Friday nights.

A change has been made to Tameside Netball Club's junior sessions.

Oldham Rugby League Club has taken its squad numbers to 26 with the capture on a one-season contract of 23-year-old second-row forward Ethan Ferry (pictured) from amateurs Dewsbury Celtic.

Newton Cricket Club is celebrating a £20,000.00 funding boost from SUEZ Communities Trust for their Refurbishment of Practice Nets Project. 

Here are Tuesday night's football fixtures, subject to weather conditions and covid-releated issues.

Ashton United's home clash against South Shields, scheduled for Tuesday (18th), has been postponed due to Covid-related issues.

NPL Premier Division: Stalybridge Celtic 0-1 Scarborough Athletic

NPL West: Mossley 1-0 Market Drayton Town

Belle Vue have captured the signature of young German prospect Norick Blödorn, who will make his British Speedway debut with the Aces in the 2022 Premiership. 

Mark Philip and Betfred's Peter Spencer reflect on the weekend’s Premier League results, praise Anthony Elanga’s performance, and have the latest odds for the top four and relegation.

In today’s Sports Talk, Mark Philip and Betfred’s Peter Spencer reflect on the FA Cup results, take a look at the fourth round draw, and preview this weekend’s Premier League fixtures with the latest odds in various markets.

With years of experience to his name, local futsal and soccer coach Russell Fryer is the perfect man to learn from.

With Stalybridge Celtic's home fixture against Nantwich Town postponed last weekend due to a waterlogged pitch, the terraces and hospitality areas were desolate.

The football comes thick and fast and this week is no different, with plenty of fixtures to look forward to this weekend.

Our rugby union sides will be hoping to crack on this Saturday following an interrupted round of fixtures last weekend due to the bad weather.

Aldwinians Rugby Club is hosting a walking rugby session in conjunction with Sale Sharks.

These may be difficult times financially in rugby league, but Oldham RLFC (1997) Ltd is still coming up with special offers for fans in its forthcoming 25th Anniversary year.

It was a memorable weekend of FA Cup action with Cambridge United dumping Newcastle United out of the competition.

United just about scraped through to make the FA Cup fourth round with a less than impressive win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Monday.

A few of our sides were in league action on Tuesday night and endured mixed fortunes.

The Manchester Premier Cup semi-finals have been revealed, with Ashton United travelling to Avro, and Hyde United hosting the winner of Bury AFC and Trafford.

Hollingworth Juniors Football Club chairman Phil Gurton is becoming increasingly frustrated with the hunt to find a new, permanent home.

Ashton Pumas Girls Football Club are looking for experienced players to join their Under 18s squad.

Ahead of Tuesday night's football fixtures, we've taken a quick look at how our sides have got on recently.

Despite going through the most testing of times, Curzon Ashton captain Craig Mahon put on a Man of the Match performance to lead his side to a 3-2 victory over Blyth Spartans.

Curzon Ashton returned to winning ways last weekend with a 3-2 victory against Blyth Spartans.

NPL West: Warrington Rylands 2-1 Mossley

Tameside Netball Club's Premier One squad started the new year with a 71-51 victory at Capricorn.

Stalybridge Celtic have welcomed five new players to Bower Fold.

The Lancashire and Cheshire League resumed eagerly-awaited action after a three-week.

Manchester United host Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round this evening.

Here are the latest developments in the Stalybridge Snooker League.

After a string of postponed fixtures last weekend, some of our local sides will be hoping to return to action on Tuesday night.

ADM Premier Division: Liverpool Collegiate 13-12 Oldham

I’m a fan of the musical “Back to the Future” and I felt like I’d taken a trip in Doc Brown’s DeLorean when I travelled to the FA Cup tie between Swindon and Manchester City on Friday night.

Angels United FC has secured a new home thanks to the generosity of Mossley AFC.

Mossley Women avenged last weeks defeat by beating Ashton United 9-1 at Hurst Cross.

Here are this weekend's football fixtures.