Ours sides returned to action on Tuesday evening and endured mixed fortunes.
FA Cup Third Qualifying Round: Hyde United 1-0 Darlington, Scarborough Athletic 2-2 Curzon Ashton
NPL Premier Division: Atherton Collieries 2-0 Ashton United, Stalybridge Celtic 0-3 Morpeth Town
NPL West: Mossley 4-1 Widnes, Glossop North End 2-1 Ramsbottom United
Saturday Challenge Trophy: Stretford Paddock 5-2 Denton Town
Manchester Premier League: Royton Town 3-1 Dukinfield Town
Right Said Fred: City move a step closer to the title
It's certainly not over until the fat lady sings but I'm quietly confident I won't be paying out twice on the Premier League champs.
Bowlers on form in the DCCL
A glorious weekend and some impressive bowling performances in the First Division of the Derbyshire and Cheshire Cricket League, now proudly sponsored by Complete Weed Control.
Ashton RFC secure first national cup win in the club's history
On a baking hot day in the North East, Ashton Rugby Union Club saw off the challenge of York Railway Institute to lift the Papa Johns Challenge northern shield and, in doing so, secured the first national competition win in the club’s history.
Local boxer moves one step closer to lifelong dream
The sky is the limit for local boxer Bobby Faulkner, who says it is his ‘dream’ to one day challenge for a British title.
