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Glossop, Tameside and Oldham are home to many local sports teams - from community football and cricket to non-league, EFL and Premier League football, as well as local and county cricket. Our region also boasts a rich heritage in boxing, athletics, basketball, esports and golf. We have a passion for local sport. Tameside Radio, Tameside Reporter, Oldham Reporter and the Glossop Chronicle also ensures that our international teams and athletes feature heavily on air, online and in print.
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Ian Cheeseman: Forever Blue
Since my last column, Manchester City lost 1-0 at Aston Villa and won 2-1 at Luton Town.
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Match Report: Atherton Collieries 1 Ashton Utd 2
Ashton recovered from a half time deficit to take all 3 points for their first win in 7 matches at a chilly Skuna Stadium.
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Bloods make it six wins in a row
Droylsden once again showcased their fondness for last-minute heroics on Saturday at the Butchers Arms Ground.
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United View: Garnacho’s wondergoal and Mainoo is finally unleashed
Goodison Park is renowned for producing a fierce atmosphere when necessary and following their unprecedented ten-point deduction Sunday was expected to be a mighty test of United’s resilience.
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Evolution's international success
Evolution Martial Arts Club in Hadfield have produced a number of talented martial artists over the past couple of years, with many competing in local, national, and international competitions.
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North End rescue a point at the death
Glossop North End built on their Derbyshire Senior Cup victory over New Mills with a hard earned point away to Wythenshawe Town on Saturday (November 25).
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Match Report: Hyde United 2-2 Gainsborough Trinity
Hyde United came from behind twice to rescue a point against Tuesday’s opponents Gainsborough Trinity at the Project Solar Stadium.
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Curzon make it five wins from six
Curzon Ashton extended their unbeaten run to six games on Saturday (November 25) with a 1-0 win away to Banbury United.
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Ian Cheeseman: Forever Blue
Saturday’s game against Liverpool was fascinating, from where I sit in the Colin Bell Stand.
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Match Report: Glossop RUFC 12 Scarborough RUFC 10
The visitors, kicked off at a wet and blustery Hargate Hill and were immediately rewarded with a try under the posts as Glossop failed to clear their lines.
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The Nash make it four wins from four
Curzon Ashton made it four wins in a row in all competitions when they defeated Matlock Town in the second round of the FA Trophy on Saturday (November 18).
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Match Report: Ilkeston Town 2 Ashton Utd 2
The clash between the two Robins ended all square after an entertaining encounter on the plastic surface at the New Manor Ground.
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Match Report: Avro 0-0 Mossley
It was honours even on Saturday (November 18) as Avro and Mossley played out a 0-0 draw at a wet and windy Vestacare Stadium.
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United View: United’s structural change-up
On November 15th it was announced that Richard Arnold would be stepping down as Manchester United’s Chief Executive.
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Match Report: Droylsden 2-1 Darwen FC
Droylsden’s love affair with cup competitions continued on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Darwen FC in the second round of the Macron Cup.
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Robins re-sign Hardy
Ashton United have completed the signing of winger James Hardy on a permanent deal from Macclesfield.
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Pals take on Glossop fitness fund-raiser
Michael Mann, from Glossop, is taking part in a fund-raiser in January titled the Hyrox fitness challenge, for charity.
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Walking football sessions in Glossop to help those living with Parkinson's disease
BeWell Glossop organised their first ever walking football session aimed at those with Parkinson’s and other similar neurological conditions.
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Ian Cheeseman: Forever Blue
As Manchester City return to action with a home game against Liverpool this weekend, an era of a certain type of fandom will come to an end.
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Denton Town promoted to Cheshire Premier Division
Denton Town have been promoted to the Cheshire Premier Division, after a 2-2 draw against Parklands in their final match of the season.