Is the North of England becoming a hockey wilderness?

When it comes to northern representation in English hockey’s top flight, Beeston and Nottingham University stand alone.   

There is a glaring talent concentration in the south of the country. And there are fears it could get worse.

Manchester Storm celebrate Pride Week with rainbow jerseys in EIHL weekend clashes

Manchester Storm took to the ice for their weekend double-header wearing a rainbow-style version of their home kit.  It was part of an Elite Ice Hockey League(EIHL) initiative which saw all ice hockey’s top flight pledge their support for the LGBTQ+ community. The jerseys have now been put up for auction with a starting price […]

Up the National League We Go! Ambitious Alty’s bold plans for new fan zone

Promotion chasing Altrincham Town are one step closer to completing the upgrade to the fan zone at the J Davidson Stadium. The National League side submitted proposals to improve the fan zone area after initial work was completed in 2021, followed by repairs and alterations in July 2023. The plans include replacing the existing porta-cabin […]

Ryan Giggs referees to raise awareness of crisis in grassroots football

Six months after being cleared of domestic abuse, ex-United star Ryan Giggs found himself in the unlikely role of referee at a grassroots kids tournament in West Belfast this month. Giggs had been in Northern Ireland for an onstage interview at the Ulster Hall reflecting on his career at Manchester United and as Wales’ boss.   […]

Go ‘Beyond Cristiano’ with new Ronaldo book from Manchester author  

A Manchester author has channeled the city’s rich football heritage into an alternative ‘blend of fact and fiction’ book about Cristiano Ronaldo’s career.    Karlo Tašler’s new work, Beyond Cristiano, focuses on the Manchester United legend’s persona and the contrast with Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho.   Tašler said: “It’s about Cristiano Ronaldo, a man who […]

Huge boost for British basketball as British-born NBA star becomes part-owner of the London Lions

Britain’s first NBA champion, O.G. Anunoby, has agreed to become part owner of the London Lions. The Lions, who sealed another BBL title, with a record six games to spare earlier this month have also made history becoming the first British side to qualify for the EuroCup playoffs. Toronto Raptors wing Anunoby, who won the […]

Bayern Munich v Manchester City: Champions League Preview

Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg (0-3 agg.) The Champions League has been far from kind to Manchester City, with the club still waiting to get their hands on the famous trophy despite winning six domestic titles in the last 11 seasons. Despite this, the club has slowly been accumulating a collection of famous European nights, […]

Greater Manchester Football Wrap (March 22-23): Rochdale, Salford City, Wigan Athletic, Bolton Wanderers, Stockport County, Altrincham

By Matthew Holmes, Jacob Findell, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Joe Brayne, Callum Sutherland, and Steven Narloch The coffin is being readied ahead of the weekend as Rochdale’s prolonged stay in the Football League threatens to come to an end, with local rivals Stockport looking to hammer in the final nails… Rochdale If there was a moment […]

Manchester City fans hopeful of another Champions League semi-final ahead of Bayern Munich clash

With the season approaching a nail-biting finale, Manchester City fans will turn their focus to European football as their side faces Bayern Munich tonight. City are already 3-0 up in the quarter-final after a dominant performance at the Etihad last Tuesday. Goals from Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland have put the Sky Blues in […]

UEFA’s 70% rule: How would it impact on Premier League clubs?

UEFA’s proposed limiting of club spending on wages and transfers to a percentage of their revenue in a given season could actually hinder competition. The European governing body have put forward proposals for a 70% cap on spending in these areas, slated to come into force in 2025, and various club owners, including Liverpool’s John […]