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Non-league weather woe

CHADDERTON’S match against Daisy Hill at Broadway in the first division of the Vodkat North West Counties League was a victim of the weather, as was Oldham Town’s home fixture against Leek CSOB.

Chadderton’s home game against Bootle tonight in the quarter finals of the First Division Trophy will also be a casualty.

The Manchester Premier Cup quarter finals tomorrow involving Oldham Town, who play host to Curzon Ashton, and Mossley, who are away to Maine Road, are also

Date published: 05/01/2009

Home tie added incentive for cup hopefuls

EACH of the big three cup clashes involving local sides fell foul to frozen pitches, meaning it is a case of ‘same again’ this weekend.

Waterhead will hope to finally play their National Cup second round tie at Leigh Central Lions on Saturday (2pm), with the draw handing the winners a third round home game against Castleford Lock Lane.

Saddleworth Rangers...

Date published: 05/01/2009

Boxing clever

KNOCKOUT . . . Young boxer Luke Davies (12) with coach Frank Nightingale

BRITISH boxing is undergoing something of a resurgence with top professionals such as Ricky Hatton, Joe Calzaghe, David Haye, Amir Khan and Carl Froch.

Seven amateurs flew the flag for...

Date published: 05/01/2009

Oldham Town bid to keep up with promotion leaders

JANUARY will be a make-or-break month for Oldham Town, according to manager Tony Mills.

Town kick off a crucial run of fixtures tomorrow at home to Leek CSOB in the first division of the Vodkat North-West Counties League.

Mills said: “We have three cup quarter-finals in January, as well as league fixtures against Leek and leaders AFC Liverpool.

“I would...

Date published: 02/01/2009

St Anne’s facing knockout relief

ANDY WALLACE: The St Anne’s man (with ball) was sent off last week but is available for tomorrow’s Wigan test.

OLDHAM St Anne's are looking to put their league woes behind them to put in another strong home performance against higher-level opposition tomorrow.

Mick Cashin's relegation threatened...

Date published: 02/01/2009

Carp haul puts Cox in top spot

IAN COX took first place in the latest Chadderton Mill AC winter league match fished on the club lodge, with maggot fished shallow at thirteen metres accounting for plenty of ide and small carp to weigh in 19lb 8oz.

Chris Shaw (Tight lines Shaw) chose red maggot at nine metres fished on the deck over groundbait to catch 17lb 4oz of carp and ide netting him second place on...

Date published: 02/01/2009

Fixtures for the weekend

FOOTBALL: Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League, premier division: AVRO v Hindsford; Breightmet United v Gregorians; Elton Vale v Leigh Athletic; Prestwich Heys v Atherton Town; Rochdale SH v East Manchester; Royton Town v Chapel Town; Walshaw Sports v Pennington; Wythenshawe Ams v Hollinwood. Cheshire Amateur Cup: Ashville v Stockport Georgians. Murray Shield: Fives...

Date published: 02/01/2009

Mossley recall for Fish

MOSSLEY will have a new-look strikeforce for their New Year’s Day UniBond League division one north derby against Curzon Ashton at Seel Park (3pm).

Danny Dignan is away on his honeymoon so there will be a recall for Mike Fish who will partner Danny Egan.

“We are blessed to have Mike, who has scored 17 goals, waiting patiently for an opportunity to stake...

Date published: 31/12/2008

Springhead lead the way

Springhead’s Frank Byrne (left) takes on Prestwich’s John Lewis.

SPRINGHEAD stormed back to the top of the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League in emphatic fashion with a 5-1 demolition job on Prestwich Heys.

Paul Stevenson was the hero for...

Date published: 31/12/2008

Stamford Stableford success

A THREE-man team Stableford at Stamford was won by Vince Whelan, Frank Connolly and Andy Lumley who amassed 62 points.

They finished one point clear of Darren Chambers, Gary Ormerod and Dave Aikenhead.

Stamford also held a three-man 12-hole Texas Scramble with Steve Tither, Anthony Bowden and Bert Ashton the victors with a score of 37.

Runners up were Graham...

Date published: 31/12/2008

Ryan keeps up family tradition

IN THE family: (l-r) Jeanette, David, Ryan and Bryn.

WHEN it comes to Martial Arts, it’s a family affair at the Kajima Ju-Jitsu club, which meets at Crompton Conservative Club.

Youngster Ryan Knott (11), from Royton, made it three...

Date published: 31/12/2008

Snooker ace

Aaron Davies

ROYTON snooker sensation Aaron Davies was in the pink during the Pontins 11-14 years competition held at the Prestatyn Sands Centre in North Wales.

Aaron (11) lifted the winner’s...

Date published: 31/12/2008

Winter break ruled out

CHADDERTON and Oldham Town have poured cold water on a suggestion to introduce a mid-season break in the Vodkat North-West Counties League.

The local clubs believe the proposal from Bacup Borough boss Brent Peters, whose club has one of the most exposed grounds in the country, is a non-starter.

Peters has seen Bacup suffer five postponed matches in December and, is...

Date published: 30/12/2008

Non-league round-up

Local football

CHADDERTON came of their derby clash with Oldham Town with a moral victory - even though they were held to a goalless draw at Broadway on Boxing Day.

Town will be disappointed not to have made their extra man pay after Chadderton’s Ian Knapman was sent off for a second booking early in the second half.

Chadderton also displayed great character...

Date published: 29/12/2008

Gritty Rangers see off St Anne’s

RANGERS' winger Fraser Coley (centre) is met by Saints pair Ryan Blake (left) and Paul Ashton.

Local rugby league: Saddleworth triumph in tough derby

SADDLEWORTH Rangers emerged victorious after a derby clash with Oldham St Anne's which was short on festive spirit.

Keith...

Date published: 29/12/2008

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