Sport from Wednesday, March 19th, 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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Ashton United to host 'Willow Wood Day'
Ashton United FC have announced they will be holding a charity fundraising event in support of the Willow Wood Hospice on 29 March.
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Nash denied at the death
It was a frustrating night for Curzon Ashton on Tuesday as they let a one goal lead slip late on to draw 1-1 with Radcliffe at the Tameside Stadium.
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Local sides to run ticket offers this weekend
This weekend sees the return of Non-League Day, which provides a platform for clubs to promote the importance of affordable volunteer-led community football.
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Craddock to take over as Lilywhites boss
Following current manager David Fish’s decision to step down at the end of the campaign, Mossley have announced that assistant manager Alex Craddock will take over the role of first team manager next season.
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United View: Reds go into the international break on a high
It’s been a positive week for Manchester United, something we haven’t had the privilege of saying very often this season.
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City Watch: Blues slip up again in race for top four
Manchester City faced Brighton on Saturday following a disappointing result the previous weekend against Nottingham Forest, slimming the team’s top four chances even more.
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Hyde on losing side in the battle of The Tigers
Hyde United were on the losing side in Saturday’s battle of The Tigers, with hosts Worksop Town picking up a 3-1 victory.
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Anchors weigh in at Hurst Cross
Saturday's battle of the 4th and 5th teams saw visitors Stockton close the gap to just one point after a narrow victory at Hurst Cross.
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More Merseyside misery for GNE
Glossop served up one of their most lacklustre performances of the season on Saturday to fall to a third defeat in four trips to Merseyside.
