Sport from Friday, January 16th, 2026
The very best local sports coverage
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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Montane Spine Race reaches its conclusion
The annual Montane Winter Spine race has reached its conclusion, with Frenchman Sebastien Raichon picking up the victory.
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Latics v Cheltenham Town: Cotterill and Mellon prove that managers matter
In Soccernomics, the book about stats in football, Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski argue that managers aren’t a significant determining factor in the performance of football teams. They argue that player wages give us a better indication of whether or not a team will be successful.
