Sport from Wednesday, April 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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Hollingworth celebrate debut league win
The women’s Euros is just around the corner, with England’s Lionesses set to defend their championship crown, but a team of local women’s footballers are already celebrating, having won silverware at the first time of asking.
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Tameside dance academy set to jet off to the US
A dance and cheer academy in Tameside will be jetting off to Florida later this month for this year’s Nfinity Finals tournament.
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United View: United demolished by Newcastle ahead of massive second leg fixture
This current Manchester United side is painfully mediocre, toothless in attack and prone to making costly errors leading to a goal.
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City Watch: De Bruyne shines as City thrash Palace
After spending the entire column raving on about Kevin De Bruyne last week following the announcement of his departure at the end of the season, it seems like I’m going to do the same thing this week after his incredible performance against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
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Cup heartbreak for Hyde
Hyde United were the victims of an upset in the final of the Manchester Premier Cup on Tuesday, with opponents Irlam picking up the trophy for the first time in their history.
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Weekend football round-up: Droylsden secure home play-off tie
Droylsden’s regular NWCFL First Division North season came to a close on Saturday, as they sealed a home tie ahead of their playoff semi-final with a 1-0 win over Garstang.
