It’s been a memorable 2022 for our local non-league sides.
Here, Mark takes a look at the Boxing Day fixtures and reflects on some of the memorable moments with interviews, ranging from FA Cup success and community outreach programmes, to women teams’ developments and a managerial departure at Stalybridge Celtic.
Weekend football round-up: Mossley find first win
Oumar Camara’s hat-trick inspired Mossley to a statement 4-1 win at Darlaston Town on Saturday, the first of the Alex Craddock era.
United View: Mainoo's future in doubt
Having won on their last eight top-flight visits to Craven Cottage, the odds were in Manchester United’s favour ahead of their clash with Fulham on Sunday, but things didn’t go quite as planned for the Reds.
City Watch: Spurs haunt City once again
Manchester City faced their ‘bogey’ team on Saturday, Tottenham Hotspur, and I was already nervous enough considering that last season, they beat the Blues 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium, and then it was announced they would be facing Spurs at 12:30.
Droylsden Dragons impress in debut campaign
Droylsden Cricket Club’s new women’s side are celebrating a successful debut campaign.
