Author: William Moore
Against the Odds: How Bromley Defied League Two’s Financial Hierarchy
Money talks in football but, throughout England it does not always guarantee success. Every season, clubs across the country invest heavily in wages, transfers and infrastructure in the hope of climbing the table. EFL League Two is no exception to this, while some of the division’s biggest spenders achieve promotion as expected, others fall short […]
New Basketball Courts are Coming to Manchester after Funding Announcement
Manchester Basketball and Manchester City Council have announced a joint investment in outdoor courts. The first to be upgraded is Cringle Park in Levenshulme, with completion planned for early May. President of Manchester Basketball Ben Pierson said: “Investing in community facilities is part of our long-term strategy to grow the game and increase participation across […]
A Two-Tier Crisis: Why the Hundred Could Be the Death Knell for County Cricket
Matthew Parkinson walked into the Kent Cricket Club media day, expecting it to be filled with journalists from up and down the country, something that he had become accustomed to seeing at first-class counties, only to be greeted by an empty room of a couple local reporters. This is becoming the harsh reality for many […]
Manchester Basketball Eye European History in Final Four Showdown
Manchester Basketball Center, Matthew Nicholson, says his team are ‘not only representing Manchester but the country too’ as they prepare for their European North Basketball League’s Final Four semi-final.. Matthew Otten’s side face German outfit, Syntainics MBC, on Wednesday the 22nd of April at the Stadthalle Weissenfels in Germany. The Stadthalle Weissenfels is Syntainics’ home […]
Salford City launch £1.40 tickets for Gillingham Clash to Commemorate City Centenary
Salford City have announced that tickets for their match against Gillingham will be sold for £1.40 to celebrate Salford’s 100th Year as a city. Salford play Gillingham at the Peninsula Stadium on Saturday the 11th of April as they continue their hunt for automatic promotion to EFL League One. The aim of the £1.40 tickets […]
Mercurial Mike Flynn: Mud, Mayhem and the Dark Arts of Old-School Rugby
A former Manchester Rugby player has revealed his use of the game’s “dark arts” and believes modern rugby laws have taken away that part of the game. The game has changed drastically over the years with rules being added and adjusted which have changed the dynamic of the sport. Many of the rules have been […]
From Heywood to Headingley; Olivia Thomas on Yorkshire’s Step Up to Tier 1
A 21-year-old cricketer was offered a trial by Lancashire on her first cricket session. She will now be playing in Tier 1 during the 2026 season with Yorkshire women. The White Roses played Tier 2 cricket during the 2025 season; however, they are one of nine teams becoming a Tier 1 side for the upcoming […]
“If someone goes out on rock without prior practice they’ll be stuffed”: How Indoor Climbing and Social Media Are Putting Outdoor Climbers at Risk
Outdoor rock climbing has always been a sport that come with serious risk. A study by the National Library of Medicine stated that the number and severity of climbing injuries have increased in recent years, likely due to the growing popularity of this sport. A large reason for the growing popularity of the sport is the increase in indoor climbing centres. Member of the Oldham Mountain […]
Salford City aim to make FA Cup tie against Manchester City “a lot closer”
Ex-Salford City winger, Jon Taylor, says his former clubs FA Cup fourth round tie could be “a lot closer” when they play Manchester City on Valentines Day. Karl Robinson’s side are set to make their fourth-round debut at the Etihad against Pep Guardiola in the Emirates FA Cup. The tie is a repeat of Salford’s […]
“Kick off hate. Kick on unity”: Gigg Lane to host Red Card to Hate event
The ‘Red Card to Hate’ football match will take place in Bury this weekend as part of Greater Manchester’s Hate Crime Awareness Week. The event at Gigg Lane aims to increase awareness of hate crime and highlight support options, while bringing diverse communities together. The event will have a strong representation from Bury’s Jewish communities […]