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We were at Aldwinians RUFC last night and spoke to Ladies' Team player, Katy Davies.

Every strand of the rugby league community in Oldham will be shocked and saddened by the death of lifelong Roughyeds fan Brian Walker, an enthusiastic worker for his favourite sport and his favourite club in the town where he was born and brought up and where he lived all his life.

We all know that a week is a long time in politics, but it’s also an age in football.

Following Manchester City's 6-1 victory over Wycombe Wanderers last night, the red half of Manchester play tonight and host West Ham United at Old Trafford.

The Belle Vue ‘BikeRight Aces’ will face local rivals Sheffield in another classic ‘War of the Roses’ derby following confirmation that the Owlerton outfit are their 2021 Play Off semi-final opponents. 

Denton Golf Club Captain Charles Smith has enjoyed two years in his role due to Covid regulations etc and he was delighted to stage a fantastic Captain’s Weekend of competitions and celebrations at his beloved club.

Here's what happened on the final day of the Cheshire Women's League.

A teaching assistant from Inspire Academy, Ashton under Lyne, took on a 21 mile running challenge.

It’s crunch time in the Betfred Super League – and I for one can’t wait for the bone-crunching action to begin.

In ‘Women in Sport’ I share the sporting stories of local women across Tameside and Glossop, but I have been yet to share my own little story and choosing to commit to running was the best thing I ever did.

A local boxing coach who completed a 26 mile hike in aid of Cancer Research UK has thanked his friends and well-wishers for their support.

The football is back tonight with Manchester City hosting Wycombe Wanderers in the Carabao Cup.

ICYMI: In last week's edition of Sports Talk, Mark and Katie reflect on some of the biggest talking points in the local area.

Stalybridge Cricket Club's Adam Harwick has scooped a prestigious honour for his efforts to engage the local community.

All our local sides are back in action on Saturday following a disrupted schedule at the weekend.

Curzon Ashton will continue their FA Cup journey on Saturday, October 2 with a home clash against Cleethorpes Town in the third qualifying round.

NPL Premier Division: Gainsborough Trinity 1-0 Stalybridge Celtic

FA Cup second qualifying round: Mossley 1-2 Radcliffe

With his connections as coaching consultant at relegated Oldham now officially ended, Brian McDermott has talked of his "humbling experience" during his ten-match stay with the struggling Betfred Championship club.

The GMCL season ended with the final honour going to Stretford as they came from behind to overtake Dukinfield and win Division 1 by the smallest of margins – a single point.

Mossley AFC have appointed a new voice of the club.

In today's Sports Talk, Mark Philip and Betfred's Peter Spencer reflect on the Champions League results from Tuesday and Wednesday, preview the upcoming Premier League fixtures, and take a look at the Super League fixture between Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR.

We caught up with Glossop North End's Dan Bates to get the latest updates from the Amdec Forklift Stadium, including the importance of the stadium sponsorship renewal, the club's ambitions moving forward, and the willingness to get youngsters gripped from a young age.

Despite being relegated from the Greater Manchester Division2B, there were plenty of positives to take from Ashton Cricket Club's 2021 campaign.

With the FA Cup fixture against Stockton Town at the Tameside Stadium just three days away, Curzon Ashton can look ahead to the clash with optimism after a great start to the season.

Aldwinians Rugby Club will be a hive of activity this evening with plenty going on for all ages.

Greater Manchester Women's League Premier Division: Sale Ladies 3-2 Mossley Women

Manchester City host RB Leipzig in the Champions League Group A this evening.

Rugby union action continues this weekend with our local sides in league action across various divisions.

Following Tuesday's fixtures, our local sides will now be concentrating on the weekend's games - which include a few FA Cup clashes.

The walking football community in Denton has been left stunned and saddened by the sudden passing of much-loved player and referee, Alan Richards.

North Two West: Glossop 31-24 Firwood Waterloo.

Oldham Rugby League Club chairman Chris Hamilton has expressed his frustration at the uncertainty about league structures in 2023 and central funding next year, describing it as "scary" and explaining how it is inevitably delaying his planning for life in League One next season.

I’ve been a fan of Bernardo Silva since I saw him playing for Monaco against Manchester City in the Champions League.

Our local sides returned to league action on Tuesday night.

A devoted father from Ashton is preparing to take part in his second London Marathon in aid of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

A football match that took place at New Mills' Church Lane in memory of a non-league legend has raised over £9,000.

Our teams have discovered who they’ll be competing against in the opening round of this year’s Manchester Premier Cup.

For most runners, the prospect of running one marathon is challenging enough, but Joanne Egerton is set to face 10.

A boxing coach from Droylsden is preparing himself for a mammoth trek in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Ashton Pumas Girls Football Club is looking for new players aged 7-18.

If you're after some live football action tonight, a few of our sides are in action across the borough.

Competitive school sport has finally returned following the frustration caused by Covid-19.

ADM Premier Division: Liverpool St Helens 15-5 Oldham

Belle Vue completed their Premiership league campaign on 37 points after winning 49-41 against the King’s Lynn Stars at the National Speedway Stadium. 

When a member of Priory Tennis Club collapsed earlier this year, Mark Atherton became a life saver.

In today's Sports Talk, Mark Philip and Betfred's Peter Spencer reflect on Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United and take a look at a number of markets relating to the Portuguese.

Club bosses are urging fans to turn out in force for Belle Vue’s final home match before the 2021 Premiership Play Offs, as the King’s Lynn Stars journey to Manchester on Monday, September 13.

NPL West: Mossley 2-1 Kendal Town

NPL Premier Division: Matlock Town 2-1 Stalybridge Celtic

NPL Premier Division: Ashton United 1-1 Buxton

The last day of the season, other than in Division 1, saw the destination of silverware and relegation confirmed. 

Glossop North End have announced the renewal of a partnership with their local stadium sponsor, Amdec Forklifts.

Ben Watson has been welcomed back to Glossop with open arms after his outstanding success at the Tokyo Paralympics.

In this week's Sports Talk, Mark Philip and Katie Catherall reflect on some of the biggest talking points of the week.

They might be down already, but that won't make Roughyeds any less determined to play with commitment and energy against Newcastle Thunder at Bower Fold on Sunday (3pm kick-off).

There were plenty of smiles at a charity golf day. 

The Greater Manchester Cricket League comes to a conclusion this weekend. Here are the final round of fixtures.

Brian McDermott, the former Leeds Rhinos boss whom relegated Oldham Rugby League Club brought in as coaching consultant in the hope that he might save them from the drop, has lauded Roughyeds fans as "awesome".

I’m sure I’ve not been alone in counting down the days until the end of this dreaded international break – and, most importantly, Cristiano Ronaldo’s homecoming.

Our local football teams are back in action this weekend. Here are the fixtures.

Following the opening round of rugby union fixtures last weekend, our sides are looking forward to the second instalment on Saturday.

Glossop Tennis Club held its annual Doubles Tournament for its members recently.

NPL West: Marine 2-1 Glossop North End

NPL West: Newcastle Town 1-2 Mossley

Aileen McGlynn was a child who loves to ride her bike, yet she knew nothing about para-cycling and the journey she would be taken on.

NWYA Game 1: Skelmersdale United 1-6 Glossop North End

Cheshire County Premier Division: Hyde 283-5.  Widnes 248ao

Without any action for Manchester City over the weekend, I went along to Boundary Park and it reminded me of the struggles at the other end of the football pyramid.

North One West: Altrincham Kersal 27-27 Glossop

Sarah Hutchinson is set to make history on the ice after being selected for the Team GB Ice Hockey squad.

Curzon Ashton Community Foundation's Isaac Keast showed his fighting spirit on Sunday after completing Tough Mudder to raise funds for the Tameside Parachute Regimental Association Tameside Branch.

The draws for the FA Cup second qualifying round have been made.

Mossley resident and ultra-runner Victoria Carter has completed her second 100-mile race in support of homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley.

ADM Premier Division: Oldham 15-14 Fleetwood

A football tournament that took place on Saturday in memory of a former football coach raised a fantastic £800 for Willow Wood Hospice.

FA Cup first qualifying round: Morpeth Town 6-1 Hyde United

Stalybridge Celtic have announced the signing of striker Kieran Wells from Frickley Athletic.

Here are the football fixtures taking place on Tuesday night.

FA Cup first qualifying round: Ashton United 0-1 Hebburn Town

After several weeks of organization it seems that the Stalybridge Snooker League will be reopening in September this year, after a one year layoff due to Covid-19.

The Lancashire and Cheshire AFL extended their action to five divisions as well as the Cheshire Amateur Cup and there were goals galore on an exciting day.

National League North: Leamington 0-3 Curzon Ashton

Local marathon legend Dr Ron Hill MBE is set to be honoured with a race named in his honour.

Factory Outlet Sofa Superstore, located on Crown Point North in Denton, celebrated its first birthday on Saturday.

The Lancashire and Cheshire Amateur Football League has announced the death of former League Secretary John Howard, aged 85.

Here are the latest developments in the Cheshire Women's Cricket League.

The Belle Vue ‘Cool Running’ Colts closed their National League campaign at home with a 39-51 defeat to Mildenhall on a night of thoroughly entertaining racing in Manchester.

FA Cup first qualifying round: Mossley 1-0 Newton Aycliffe

The highlights of the weekend locally were the confirmation of Denton West as Champions of Premier 2, and also Mottram being promoted from Division 1.

Black Flash Promotions presents GLOVES AT THE GRAND

In this week's Sports Talk, Mark Philip looks back on the biggest talking points of the past seven days.

A last-heat decider against Sheffield saw Belle Vue fall just short of a consolation league point after a 49-41 battling performance at Owlerton Stadium on Thursday.

FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round 1: Trafford FC 4-1 Glossop North End 1

Here are this weekend's fixtures in the Greater Manchester Cricket League.

Here are this weekend's football fixtures.

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.