Sport
The very best local sports coverage
Glossop, Tameside and Oldham are home to many local sports teams - from community football and cricket to non-league, EFL and Premier League football, as well as local and county cricket. Our region also boasts a rich heritage in boxing, athletics, basketball, esports and golf. We have a passion for local sport. Tameside Radio, Tameside Reporter, Oldham Reporter and the Glossop Chronicle also ensures that our international teams and athletes feature heavily on air, online and in print.
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Local walking football group raises £3K for charity
A local walking football club has recently raised over £3,000 for charity.
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Charlotte powers her way to world championship silver
A former Tameside College student is setting her sights on world records after winning a silver medal at the World Powerlifting Championships in Slovakia.
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Weekend football round-up: Penalty heartbreak for Curzon in FA Trophy
Our local sides’ interest in the FA Trophy is over after Macclesfield beat Curzon Ashton on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the Tameside Stadium on Saturday.
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Tameside hosts annual Tag Rugby Competition
In October, 36 school teams from across Tameside took part in the annual Tag Rugby Competition organised by Tameside School Sports Partnership.
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Evolution win big in Portugal
A Glossop based martial arts club recently attended the 2024 WKC World Championships, coming away with a number of medals.
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Match Report: Droylsden 2-3 Euxton Villa
Droylsden has bowed out in the second round of the Edward Case Cup on Saturday, losing 3-2 to Euxton Villa.
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United View: Ruud’s emotional sendoff ahead of Amorim’s arrival
As he left the field following his final game as interim manager of Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy looked to embrace the Old Trafford crowd fully.
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City Watch: Blues lose more ground in title race with defeat at Brighton
Usually these columns give me an immense amount of joy to write after watching the football team I’ve loved and supported my whole life win and win again. However, the last few weeks have proved a challenge given the state of Manchester City’s form.
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Midweek football round-up: Curzon move up to third
Curzon Ashton moved up to third in the National League North table on Tuesday after a 2-0 win away to strugglers Marine.
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Record-extending 3rd world supertri crown for GTB
Georgia Taylor-Brown is once again the world’s leading supertri athlete after winning her 3rd world championship at NEOM in Saudi Arabia.
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Weekend football round-up: Hyde win Tigers v Tigers battle
Both Tameside teams in the top flight of the Northern Premier League (NPL) came away with an excellent three points after yesterday’s games.
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Young wrestling star chases dream
Meet the local wrestler who is working towards her dream of representing Great Britain at the European Wrestling Championships.
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Mahon wins Manager of the Month
Following a terrific run of form, Curzon Ashton player-manager Craig Mahon has been named as the National League North Manager of the Month for October.
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Hillmen through to next round
Glossop North End made the bonfire night trip over the Pennines to face NCEL division 1 side Dronfield Town in the second round / of the Derbyshire FA Senior cup.
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Tigers through in cup
Hyde United put on a powerful second-half comeback away to Nantwich on Tuesday to secure a 4-1 win in the Cheshire Senior Cup.
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Match Report: Oldham Ladies 33 Fleetwood Ladies 33
This Sunday, Oldham Ladies faced off at home against Fleetwood Ladies – a formidable team who have won all of their league fixtures so far this season, by significant margins.
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Match Report: Oldham RUFC 16 Sefton 23
With a week’s rest, Oldham were looking to get that all important win to hopefully string together a good run of results.
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Bloods continue their superb form
Droylsden followed up last week’s big win against Nelson with a resounding 3-0 win away to league strugglers Steeton on Saturday.
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Match Report: Tarleton RUFC 60-5 Glossop RUFC
Glossop came down to earth with a bump against the high-flying Preston based side, after recent improved performances.
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United View: Can Amorim sort United’s misfiring attack?
Manchester United has quickly moved on since Erik ten Hag’s exit, with all the hype centred around their new head coach, Ruben Amorim.
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City Watch: Trouble in paradise for the Blues?
Pep Guardiola has insisted that he is more adamant than ever to turn things around for Manchester City after they suffered their third loss in a row against newly appointed Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim’s Sporting CP on Tuesday night.
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10-man Curzon out of FA Cup after controversial early red card
A spirited Curzon Ashton crashed out of the FA Cup at home against League One promotion contenders Mansfield Town.
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Weekend football round-up: Tigers and Robins share the derby points
It was honours even in the Tameside derby between Hyde United and Ashton United at Ewen Fields yesterday.
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Curzon eager to cause an FA Cup upset
Curzon Ashton will go into this weekend’s FA Cup first round tie with Mansfield Town brimming with confidence, after an impressive 4-0 win at home to Chester on Saturday.
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Celtic beaten on the road
Stalybridge Celtic were in action on Tuesday in Jon Macken's second game in charge of the club, losing away to 13th placed Congleton Town.
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City Watch: Blues scrape past Southampton as Rodri becomes first City player to win Ballon d’Or
It’s been an eventful few weeks to be a Manchester City fan, with the return of the Blues since the latest international break and a few good results to show for it.
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United View: Erik ten Hag sacked, Ruben Amorim to come in?
Two and a half years after being appointed as Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has been dismissed following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham on Sunday.
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Match Report: Droylsden 1-0 Nelson
Droylsden picked up an important win at the weekend, beating third-place Nelson FC 1-0.
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Volunteer at this year's Tour of Tameside
An exhilarating four-day event, the Tour accommodates runners all of levels, whether you’re a seasoned marathon runner or just entering the sport. If you don’t feel like tightening your laces and stepping out on the start line, there are still plenty of ways you can get involved.
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Your guide to The Tour 2024
An iconic four day running event in Tameside, The Tour is back on the race calendar for 2024, and this year it will be brought to you by Quest Events. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect summer plan, tickets for The Tour is now on sale - Make use of our Early Bird offers on now until mid February 2024.
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Denton Town promoted to Cheshire Premier Division
Denton Town have been promoted to the Cheshire Premier Division, after a 2-2 draw against Parklands in their final match of the season.