Battle for starting berth

FOOTBALL: NEW Mossley striker Danny Broadbent is pushing for a second successive start following his switch from Hyde FC.

The forward played for 88 minutes in the Lilywhites’ 1-0 midweek victory over Maine Road in the Manchester FA Premier Cup semi-final.

Sam Madeley looks certain to hold on to his place in tomorrow’s Evo-Stik League Division One North home clash with Wakefield, after scoring a superb solo goal to seal that cup win.

Meanwhile, the club have announced that former Athletic boss Joe Royle will be the special guest at their sportsman’s dinner on Friday, March 8.

Comic MC is Mike Sweeney, and there will be a three-course dinner.

Tickets cost £30. Call (01457) 832299 or email harry.hulmes@mossleyafc.com to book.


OLDHAM Boro are looking to bounce back from only their second defeat in 10 outings when they entertain Leek CSOB tomorrow in Vodkat North-West Counties League Division One.
Eighth-placed Boro, who lost 1-0 to Nelson last time out, can climb the table with three points against their 10th-placed opponents.


CHADDERTON can narrow the gap on the pack above them if they get the better of Irlam tomorrow in NWCL Division One.
Paul Buckley’s inconsistent side sit in ninth place, five positions above Irlam.