Sport from Wednesday, September 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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Happy Celtic return for James Kinsey
It was a happy return to Bower Fold for James Kinsey on Tuesday night, as his Wythenshawe side saw off his former employers Stalybridge Celtic.
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Hyde scoop Cheshire Cup
Hyde Cricket Club were crowned Cheshire Cup champions earlier this month after an impressive 58-run victory over Bollington CC.
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Hadfield's homegrown heroes
Hadfield brought home their first ever piece of Greater Manchester Cricket League (GMCL) silverware last Saturday – the GMCL Division 1 title – and, with it, an affirmation of all that the club have stood for over the last 25 years: their approach to junior cricket.
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United View: Reds fume after VAR controversy
After announcing his arrival in style last season, there was to be no derby day joy for Michael Carrick this time around, as our noisy neighbours took the spoils in controversial fashion at Old Trafford.
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City Watch: Blues take spoils in the derby
It feels like Manchester City have already had their first proper test of the season, and what a way to pass it.
