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Non-League Day Special: Altrincham hope for bumper crowd in their crunch clash against Gateshead

Altrincham will be “painting the town red” this Saturday as the annual Non-League Day returns for the 14th year. Non-League Day was first suggested in 2010 by James Doe as a non-profit and volunteer run initiative. This coincides with a break in the calendar for Premier League and Championship clubs. Alty currently occupies sixth spot […]

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The man behind football’s Non-League Day: from Facebook post to worldwide celebration  

“Non-League football is the bedrock of the national game.” says James Doe, the founder of Non-League Day, which provides clubs outside of the league pyramid a chance to boost their attendances and make some much-needed cash.   Non-League Day is an annual event which encourages fans to support non-league football during the international break and […]

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Stockport County fans buzzing at plans for Edgeley Park revamp

Stockport fans are celebrating news that the club’s Edgeley Park stadium is set for a redevelopment which will see their capacity increase from 10,852 to 18,000. 

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LIVE: Salford travel to Chester for Varsity 2024

The University of Chester host the University of Salford for Varsity 2024, the annual clash between the two Universities. The sporting rivalry has been intensifying since the competition began in 2016 with the scores tied at 3-3 (plus a virtual title to Salford!) Last year, Chester beat Salford in the overall standings, 15-12 but can […]

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Salford’s £180k tennis courts still closed eight months after summer opening event

Refurbished tennis courts at Parr Fold Park in Walkden are still closed despite an event celebrating their opening over eight months ago

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High-flying Salford Red Devils look to boost crowd for top of the Super League battle against Wigan

Salford Red Devils host champions Wigan Warriors tomorrow looking for their fourth successive win and top spot in the Betfred Super League. The game is part of Red Devils’ ‘Building the Future’ campaign which has been running since 2021 and offers free tickets to schools across the region. Paul Trainor, Salford Red Devils director said: […]

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History-making Altrincham FC stars selected for England C international against Wales

Altrincham FC are celebrating not just one, but two players being selected for the Non-League England international side for the first time in the club’s history.  Isaac Marriott, 24, and Jake Cooper, 23, have been picked for the England C squad to face Wales in Llanelli on Tuesday March 19th. The players have been rewarded […]

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Confusion reigns among Latic fans as Wigan Athletic announce ‘official’ women’s team 

Fans of Wigan Athletic have been left a little confused after the club announced the launch of a new Wigan Athletic Women’s team, ahead of the 2024/25 season.   

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Stockport County Ladies smash previous attendance record in derby win

Stockport County’s ladies’ side have more than doubled their previous attendance record, as 737 fans turned out to support for their 3-0 triumph over local rivals FC United.

Their previous record stood at 310, against Leeds United in 2002.

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Rochdale AFC closer to survival as takeover talks progress with World Soccer Holdings LLC 

Rochdale AFC have agreed a temporary exclusive partnership with Texas-based World Soccer Holdings LLC (WSH), as they have until the end of the month to save their club.  The American sports investment company recently expressed their interest on February 29, 2024, after Rochdale’s chairman Simon Gauge stated that the club would face liquidation if they did not […]

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