Sport
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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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Brutal brawl between players and fans abandoned Avro whitewash
Avro Fc verses Kidsgrove Athletic ended in chaos as the match was abandoned with 10 minutes left on the clock, after a brawl broke out between players and fans at the Vestacare Stadium this past Saturday.
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Sun shines on record entry for Snake Pass Hill Climb
Glorious autumn sunshine greeted riders for this year’s Snake Pass Hill Climb, organised by Glossop Kinder Velo Cycling Club.
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Faulkner finishes opponent for 11th pro win
Audenshaw boxer Bobby Faulkner extended his unblemished pro record over the weekend with a convincing fourth round win over Scottish fighter Jack Owens.
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World champion boxer Ricky Hatton’s cause of death revealed
An inquest has heard that former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton died from suicide at the age of 46-years-old.
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Robins make double swoop
Ashton United boss Steve Cunningham has bolstered his squad with the arrival of forward Eric Yahaya and midfielder Owen German.
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Oldham RUFC victorious on the road
Oldham travelled to Ormskirk on Saturday for their next fixture needing a decent result.
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City Watch: Blues prepare to face Everton
The international break is almost over, with the Blues back at the Etihad stadium on Saturday against Everton.
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United View: Can United get a result at Anfield
The last time Manchester United won at Anfield, Donald Trump had yet to serve his first term as US President, Leonardo DiCaprio had just won his first Oscar, and David Bowie released his final studio album.
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Tuesday football round-up: Bridge bounce back
Following Saturday’s loss at Shifnal Town, Stalybridge Celtic quickly returned to winning ways on Tuesday with a 3-1 win away to Clitheroe.
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Tigers bow out
2024 champions Hyde United exited the Cheshire Senior Cup at the first-round stage on Monday after a 4-1 thrashing at North West Counties side Stockport Town.
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Broadbottom celebrate record-breaking season
Broadbottom Cricket Club are celebrating a record breaking 2025 campaign.
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Weekend football round-up: Nash move into play-offs
Curzon Ashton moved into the National League North play-off spots on Saturday after an emphatic 4-0 win at Marine.
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Talented full-back commits future to The Nash
Curzon Ashton have announced that Chibuike Ezennolim has signed a new contract with the club.
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Bobby ready for the deep end in battle of Britain
Tameside’s Bobby Faulkner is ready break Scottish hearts when he tops the bill in a battle of Britain clash this weekend.
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Glossop leave it late
Saturday saw Glossop RUFC leave it late to secure a hard earned draw in Merseyside.
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United View: Reds back to winning ways
For the next two weeks, Manchester United fans can rest knowing their team go into the international break on the back of a win, following a 2-0 victory over Sunderland.
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City Watch: Blues see off the Bees
Manchester City resumed their Champions League campaign last week before heading into their final Premier League game before the second international break of the season.
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Midweek football round-up: Bridge back to winning ways
Jon Macken celebrated his Step 4 manager of the month award in style on Tuesday after a 3-1 win at home to Congleton Town.
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Macken named Manager of the Month
Stalybridge Celtic boss Jon Macken has been named as September’s Step 4 Manager of the Month.
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Weekend football round-up: Coyne off to a flyer
Hyde United made it through to the first-round proper of the FA Trophy on Saturday after a 1-0 win at home to Warrington Town.
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Dukinfield Tigers seek new players
Dukinfield Tigers JFC offers youth football opportunities for boys and girls in Dukinfield, catering for ages 4 to 17.
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Coyne takes the reins at Hyde
Following the departure of Nick Spooner in September, Hyde United’s search for a new manager is finally over.
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United View: More misery for Manchester United
Being a Manchester United fan is miserable business these days, after all the positive talk over the summer and a sense of optimism going into Saturday’s game against Brentford, a 3-1 loss to the West London side sinks United to even lower depths.
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City Watch: Blues ease past Burnley
Manchester City faced Burnley at the Etihad over the weekend following their draw away at Arsenal the week prior.
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Oldham RUFC's 2nds secure maiden victory
Oldham RUFC’s 2nd XV picked up their first victory of the season on Saturday against the previously unbeaten Marple, bringing some new-found momentum and optimism to this season’s campaign.
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Midweek football round-up: Ashton crash out of FA Cup
Ashton United exited the FA Cup on Tuesday night after Runcorn Linnets produced a Third Qualifying Round upset at Hurst Cross.
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McLean to remain
Curzon Ashton have announced Fleetwood Town loanee Crispin McLean has extended his stay at the club.
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Tigers land top midfielder
Hyde United have confirmed the signing of talented midfielder Jake Dunwoody.
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Tameside clubs discover their FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round opponents
The two Tameside clubs left in this year’s FA Cup have discovered their possible FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round opponents.
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Cup heartbreak for Hyde
Hyde United were the victims of an upset in the final of the Manchester Premier Cup on Tuesday, with opponents Irlam picking up the trophy for the first time in their history.
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Volunteer at this year's Tour of Tameside
An exhilarating four-day event, the Tour accommodates runners all of levels, whether you’re a seasoned marathon runner or just entering the sport. If you don’t feel like tightening your laces and stepping out on the start line, there are still plenty of ways you can get involved.
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Your guide to The Tour 2024
An iconic four day running event in Tameside, The Tour is back on the race calendar for 2024, and this year it will be brought to you by Quest Events. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect summer plan, tickets for The Tour is now on sale - Make use of our Early Bird offers on now until mid February 2024.
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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.