Sport

In October, 36 school teams from across Tameside took part in the annual Tag Rugby Competition organised by Tameside School Sports Partnership.

A Glossop based martial arts club recently attended the 2024 WKC World Championships, coming away with a number of medals.

Droylsden has bowed out in the second round of the Edward Case Cup on Saturday, losing 3-2 to Euxton Villa.

As he left the field following his final game as interim manager of Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy looked to embrace the Old Trafford crowd fully.

Usually these columns give me an immense amount of joy to write after watching the football team I’ve loved and supported my whole life win and win again. However, the last few weeks have proved a challenge given the state of Manchester City’s form.

Curzon Ashton moved up to third in the National League North table on Tuesday after a 2-0 win away to strugglers Marine. 

Georgia Taylor-Brown is once again the world’s leading supertri athlete after winning her 3rd world championship at NEOM in Saudi Arabia.

Both Tameside teams in the top flight of the Northern Premier League (NPL) came away with an excellent three points after yesterday’s games.

Meet the local wrestler who is working towards her dream of representing Great Britain at the European Wrestling Championships. 

Following a terrific run of form, Curzon Ashton player-manager Craig Mahon has been named as the National League North Manager of the Month for October.

Glossop North End made the bonfire night trip over the Pennines to face NCEL division 1 side Dronfield Town in the second round / of the Derbyshire FA Senior cup. 

Hyde United put on a powerful second-half comeback away to Nantwich on Tuesday to secure a 4-1 win in the Cheshire Senior Cup.

This Sunday, Oldham Ladies faced off at home against Fleetwood Ladies – a formidable team who have won all of their league fixtures so far this season, by significant margins. 

With a week’s rest, Oldham were looking to get that all important win to hopefully string together a good run of results.

Droylsden followed up last week’s big win against Nelson with a resounding 3-0 win away to league strugglers Steeton on Saturday.

Glossop came down to earth with a bump against the high-flying Preston based side, after recent improved performances.

Manchester United has quickly moved on since Erik ten Hag’s exit, with all the hype centred around their new head coach, Ruben Amorim.

Pep Guardiola has insisted that he is more adamant than ever to turn things around for Manchester City after they suffered their third loss in a row against newly appointed Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim’s Sporting CP on Tuesday night. 

A spirited Curzon Ashton crashed out of the FA Cup at home against League One promotion contenders Mansfield Town.

It was honours even in the Tameside derby between Hyde United and Ashton United at Ewen Fields yesterday.

Curzon Ashton will go into this weekend’s FA Cup first round tie with Mansfield Town brimming with confidence, after an impressive 4-0 win at home to Chester on Saturday. 

Stalybridge Celtic were in action on Tuesday in Jon Macken's second game in charge of the club, losing away to 13th placed Congleton Town.

It’s been an eventful few weeks to be a Manchester City fan, with the return of the Blues since the latest international break and a few good results to show for it.

Two and a half years after being appointed as Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has been dismissed following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham on Sunday.

Droylsden picked up an important win at the weekend, beating third-place Nelson FC 1-0.

Teenage sensation Alex Spencer has topped off a stellar couple of years in his music career with one of his biggest achievements yet.

Glossop ultra-runner Jasmin Paris has been recognised for her record-breaking achievements earlier this year after she was recently made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the Prince of Wales. 

Ashton United boss Steve Cunningham was scathing of his squad as their FA Trophy run ended in a calamitous 7-1 defeat at Macclesfield.

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.

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.

Denton Town have been promoted to the Cheshire Premier Division, after a 2-2 draw against Parklands in their final match of the season.