It’s derby day in Manchester as Manchester City Women host Manchester United Women in the Continental Cup at the Joie Stadium tonight. But does the rivalry in the women’s game come close to the mutual loathing in the men’s? The two teams have only faced each other 13 times compared to the 191 clashes between […]
When it comes to northern representation in English hockey’s top flight, Beeston and Nottingham University stand alone.
There is a glaring talent concentration in the south of the country. And there are fears it could get worse.
Manchester Storm took to the ice for their weekend double-header wearing a rainbow-style version of their home kit. It was part of an Elite Ice Hockey League(EIHL) initiative which saw all ice hockey’s top flight pledge their support for the LGBTQ+ community. The jerseys have now been put up for auction with a starting price […]
Promotion chasing Altrincham Town are one step closer to completing the upgrade to the fan zone at the J Davidson Stadium. The National League side submitted proposals to improve the fan zone area after initial work was completed in 2021, followed by repairs and alterations in July 2023. The plans include replacing the existing porta-cabin […]
Six months after being cleared of domestic abuse, ex-United star Ryan Giggs found himself in the unlikely role of referee at a grassroots kids tournament in West Belfast this month. Giggs had been in Northern Ireland for an onstage interview at the Ulster Hall reflecting on his career at Manchester United and as Wales’ boss. […]
A Manchester author has channeled the city’s rich football heritage into an alternative ‘blend of fact and fiction’ book about Cristiano Ronaldo’s career. Karlo Tašler’s new work, Beyond Cristiano, focuses on the Manchester United legend’s persona and the contrast with Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho. Tašler said: “It’s about Cristiano Ronaldo, a man who […]
Britain’s first NBA champion, O.G. Anunoby, has agreed to become part owner of the London Lions. The Lions, who sealed another BBL title, with a record six games to spare earlier this month have also made history becoming the first British side to qualify for the EuroCup playoffs. Toronto Raptors wing Anunoby, who won the […]
Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg (0-3 agg.) The Champions League has been far from kind to Manchester City, with the club still waiting to get their hands on the famous trophy despite winning six domestic titles in the last 11 seasons. Despite this, the club has slowly been accumulating a collection of famous European nights, […]
By Matthew Holmes, Jacob Findell, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Joe Brayne, Callum Sutherland, and Steven Narloch The coffin is being readied ahead of the weekend as Rochdale’s prolonged stay in the Football League threatens to come to an end, with local rivals Stockport looking to hammer in the final nails… Rochdale If there was a moment […]
With the season approaching a nail-biting finale, Manchester City fans will turn their focus to European football as their side faces Bayern Munich tonight. City are already 3-0 up in the quarter-final after a dominant performance at the Etihad last Tuesday. Goals from Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland have put the Sky Blues in […]