Sport from Thursday, January 16th, 2025
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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Footballing pioneers get their recognition
Local football historian Dr Gary James has recently published his latest book, titled ‘Manchester Corinthians: The Authorised History’.
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City Watch: An emotional week for The Blues
The ups and downs continued for Manchester City over the festive period, but there seemed to be some momentum building after wins against Leicester and West Ham, who ended up sacking their manager straight after the win!
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United View: Penalty heroics see Reds topple Arsenal
Manchester United vs. Arsenal was once top-billing in English football. While neither side holds the dominance they once enjoyed in the late 90s and early 00s, Sunday’s clash was a thrilling reminder of the fierce rivalry between these two giants.
