On Air Now Martin Emery 11:00am - 3:00pm
Now Playing Nu Shooz I Can't Wait

Tameside open campaign with victory at Grangetown

Monday, 23 September 2019 12:56

By Mark Frost X @Mark_P_reporter

Tameside Netball Club began their season in Premier 1 with a hard-fought 48-54 victory at Grangetown Sunday.

The squad is captained by Ally Thomas and will be hoping to better last season's fifth place finish. 

Tameside make their home debut on Sunday against Cumberland at the Belle Vue Leisure Centre.

In other news at the club, a string of players have been selected to take part in the Manchester Thunder Performance Programme. Grace Hall, Cerys Wotjan, Hanae Sbai,  Zoe Clifton, Libby Wolstenholme, Emma Fletcher, Rachel Carter, Laura Mallinder, Grace Mills, Amelia Veevers, Ella Standring and Millie Sander  will embark on the programme which aims to inspire and develop the next generation of leading netballers for Thunder, the north west and England.

Share

More from Sport

  • Bloods victorious in all-Tameside clash

    Tuesday night saw Ashton United pass up on the chance to set up an all-Ashton Manchester Premier Cup Final, with Tameside neighbours Droylsden picking up a shock semi-final victory at Hurst Cross. 

  • United View: Reds held on South Coast

    Manchester United go into the final international break of the season sitting in third, with a favourable distance between them and fifth place. 

  • City Watch: O'Reilly shines at Blues win at Wembley

    Following their loss at home to Real Madrid last week, knocking them out of the Champions League, Manchester City faced arguably a tougher test against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup Final on Sunday.

  • Local gymnast shines on return

    Local gymnast Poppy Blair has delivered an inspiring return to competition, showcasing resilience, determination and exceptional commitment after a year of significant challenges.

Weather

  • Thu

    8°C

  • Fri

    9°C

  • Sat

    9°C

  • Sun

    10°C