Our local rugby union sides continue their league campaigns this weekend.
ADM Premier Division:
Aldwinians v Eccles, Burnley v Didsbury Toc H, Ormskirk v Liverpool Collegiate, West Park (St Helens) v Oldham, Wigan v Fleetwood.
ADM Division One:
Ashton-Under-Lyne v Bury, Liverpool Medical School v Colne & Nelson, Marple v Dukinfield, North Manchester v Old Bedians, Ruskin Park v Clitheroe.
North One West:
Wilmslow v Glossop, Firwood Waterloo v Carlisle.
Midweek football round-up: Bloods and Lilywhites ease through
Both Droylsden and Mossley cruised into the FA Cup Preliminary Round on Tuesday with wins over Burscough and Silsden respectively.
FA Cup heartbreak for Hillmen
It was FA Cup heartbreak for Glossop North End on Tuesday, who suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tadcaster Albion in their Extra Preliminary Round replay.
City Watch: Community Shield awaits
After a pretty quiet start to pre-season, Manchester City have now finished the final two games of the summer with victories over the K-League All Stars and Atletico Madrid, giving Enzo Maresca a perfect winning record heading into his first competitive game in charge.
United View: Further signings still needed
Last week, I said I was concerned regarding Manchester United’s lack of transfer activity, with the start of the Premier League season just around the corner.
