Stockport County’s grassroots giving initiative and the impact it has on the local community
Stockport County have once again announced their grassroots funding initiative (credit: Ethan Aspinall) Entering its fourth year, Stockport County football club’s grassroots giving initiative raises funds of up to £50,000 for grassroots clubs among Stockport, which assists over two dozen clubs with kits, equipment, development, and wider provision. The initiative is a joint project between the County men’s first team, academy, women’s team, […]
Water polo article, Farrell Thomas
Water polo is often described as one of the most physically demanding sports in the world, combining swimming, strength, and tactical awareness. However, despite its intensity and global presence, it remains a sport with limited accessibility in many parts of the UK. For many aspiring players, the barriers to entry are not about ability, but […]
How Important is Greater Manchester’s bid to host the 2035 Ryder Cup?
The Ryder Cup is one of the most prestigious events in the whole sporting calendar, bringing in around 250,000 people into their venues, and it may be heading to Greater Manchester in 2035… In a bid supported by Bolton Council, plans are to build a multimillion-pound golf course on the site of Hulton Park. Greater […]
SALFORD CITY UNVIEL NEW ACADEMY GRADUATES AT THE PENINSULA STADIUM
Salford City Football Club announce new graduates from their under 16’s academy programme. The players were given a lap of honour during Salfords’ goalless draw against Gillingham earlier this month (11/04/26). These players will join the under 18 side next year. Salford City have a Category 3 academy and will play clubs such as Wrexham A.F.C, Walsall FC and Port Vale. The Salford academy will provide education, housing and opportunities to help […]
Wythenshawe Vets set to battle it out in the States for $1m
Amateur Manchester side, Wythenshawe Vets, have gained social media stardom due to the Ex-Premier League players who now play for the side. This summer the squad with over 2000 Premier League appearances, is headed to the United States to compete in the TST 7v7 Cup. The Vets are headed to North Carolina in quest for […]
Against the odds: Droylsden’s cup win challenges non-league expectations
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Muay Thai proves popular in Salford
On 22nd of May, the varsity championships took place at Salford sports centre. One of the most attended events of the day was Muay Thai, a rapidly growing sport in the UK. Originating in Bangkok, Thailand, the sport is now starting to become a household name in self-defence sports in the UK. *original image Over […]
Manchester Baseball Expand to Six Teams for New Season
Manchester Baseball have expanded to six teams for the 2026 season. The Manchester Donuts are Manchester’s fourth men’s baseball team and will go into division five for next season. This adds to their three existing men’s teams, as well as their women’s and visually impaired teams. Kit Jenkin is the head coach of Manchester Cavaliers, […]
Discussions ongoing at Fair Game Conference about the removal of unlicensed betting ads in football
Discussions took another step into the removal of unlicensed betting ads in football, with one of these teams with an unlicensed betting sponsor is Burnley with 96.com. Unlicensed gambling ads are those that are not accessible for use in the UK. Yet they are still viewable during football matches. This was a major topic discussed […]
how does training differs between cardio and strength based sports?
Training is becoming the next big craze on social media, as more and more people are “hitting the gym”, and physical fitness seems to be on the rise. But it is definitely interesting to try and understand how your training may differ depending on the sports you like or may want to focus on. For […]