Sport from Wednesday, January 29th, 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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Midweek football round-up: Five-star Curzon move up to fourth
Curzon Ashton climbed up to fourth in the National League North table on Tuesday with a 5-0 thrashing of Oxford City.
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Late goal sinks The Hillmen
GNE travelled on the road to Irlam this weekend on the back of a 2-1 victory in midweek at home to Litherland REMYCA, and with a chance to go the first calendar month unbeaten since 2021.
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Bloods extend winning run
Droylsden stretched their winning run in the league to eight after a 2-1 win away to Euxton Villa on Saturday, leaving them in a good position as we approach the business end of the season.
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City Watch: Three points for City's new signings
City’s new signings were forced into action this past weekend due to continued injury setbacks.
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United View: Amorim slams Rashford
“If things do not change, I will not change.” Those were the words of Ruben Amorim regarding Marcus Rashford’s absence from his side following United’s 1-0 win away at Fulham, suggesting he would play his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach before a player who fails to give the maximum. Ouch.
