Sport from Wednesday, April 2nd, 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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Bronze medallist visits Dukinfield primary school
Andy Robertson, who won bronze at last month’s European Championships, recently visited Broadbent Fold Primary School in Dukinfield.
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Glossop mum gears up for Boston
A Glossop mum of two will soon have the accolade of running in all six of the world’s major marathons.
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Curzon move into play-offs
Curzon Ashton moved back into the National League North play-offs on Tuesday after a 3-2 win away to Needham Market.
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Bloods beaten by league leaders
Droylsden followed up Saturday’s 2-2 draw with a visit to promotion rivals Atherton, knowing that three points would secure them a home tie in the play-off semi-finals, however, they were beaten by the league leaders in a 2-0 defeat.
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United View: Elanga haunts his former employers
United returned from the international break with a trip to the City Ground, losing 1-0 to keep the Reds in 13th.
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City Watch: Marmoush sends City to Wembley
After my week on holiday last week, I’m back writing the City Watch column, and what a week it is to return.
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Celtic keep play-off hopes alive
Stalybridge Celtic kept their NPL West play-off hopes alive on Saturday with a 2-1 win at home to promotion chasing rivals Chasetown.
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Tigers back to winning ways
The play-offs look to be beyond Hyde United this season despite battling to a 2-1 win in typically blustery conditions at Whitby Town.
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Five star Robins
Ashton United celebrated ‘Willow Wood Day’ in style on Saturday, with a 5-1 thrashing of Hebburn Town at Hurst Cross to strengthen their grip on a NPL Premier play-off place.
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Cup delight for Glossop
On Friday night in front of a record local crowd of nearly 700, Glossop North End Community Club’s 1st team claimed its first “Open Age” silverware in dramatic fashion.
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Wins all round for local boxers
Saturday night saw Black Flash Promotions’ latest boxing event - Manchester Mayhem: The Takeover - take place at Middleton Arena.
