History-making Altrincham FC stars selected for England C international against Wales
Altrincham FC are celebrating not just one, but two players being selected for the Non-League England international side for the first time in the club’s history. Isaac Marriott, 24, and…
Confusion reigns among Latic fans as Wigan Athletic announce ‘official’ women’s team
Fans of Wigan Athletic have been left a little confused after the club announced the launch of a new Wigan Athletic Women’s team, ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Stockport County Ladies smash previous attendance record in derby win
Stockport County’s ladies’ side have more than doubled their previous attendance record, as 737 fans turned out to support for their 3-0 triumph over local rivals FC United. Their previous…
Rochdale AFC closer to survival as takeover talks progress with World Soccer Holdings LLC
Rochdale AFC have agreed a temporary exclusive partnership with Texas-based World Soccer Holdings LLC (WSH), as they have until the end of the month to save their club. The American…
Manchester theatre company loses venue for charity events
A charitable Manchester theatre company, which relies on organisations to provide event space, has lost its venue after support was withdrawn. Reload Theatre Company, founded in 2022, is a volunteer…
Stalybridge Celtic’s Scott Wara to embark on Fiji Football Journey
When Stalybridge defender Scott Wara told his teammates he was off the play for Fiji, he recalls their tongue-in-cheek response: “Oh, you’re going to play for the rugby team, are…
PM Rishi Sunak dismisses North South divide fears amid budget criticism
Rushi Sunak has claimed that inequality in the UK is ‘declining’ despite a report highlighting the continued North South divide. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPRR) North report into…
Bury FC’s ’12th man’ groundsman on surviving the rain, boggy pitches and cancellations
“Absolutely horrific! Honestly it’s shocking. It’s doing my head in.” That is how Andy O’Sullivan, 49, head groundsman at Bury, described dealing with the unrelenting wet weather this season. Constant…
Oldham gym has a stranglehold on Brazilian jiu-jitsu
An Oldham gym is hoping to inspire the next generation of Brazilian jiu-jujitsu stars after a recent takeover. Coach Arron Cheshire, 32, a freelance graphic designer, got into the 100…
Salford Council calls on Government to extend vital funding
Thousands of Salford residents could soon lose vital funding which helps with household bills and food, as council bosses call on the government to extend support.