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Heyside revel in silverware glory

TROPHY TIME: Players and management from Heyside JFC under-11s celebrate League Cup glory at Hurst Cross.

FOOTBALL: HEYSIDE JFC under-11s tasted Tameside and District Junior League Cup success at Ashton United’s Hurst Cross ground.

They defeated Clayton Villa 2-1 in the final thanks to goals from Conor Henley and Liam Standring.

Under-11s Juniors were beaten 6-2 by Uppermill — Corey Fox and Corey Pearson scored the consolation goals — but a hat-trick from Jordan McLoughlin helped clinch a 4-2 win for the under-12s over Hyde United Tigers. Noel Tottoh got the other goal.

Date published: 17/03/2010

FA AWARD FOR PARK

ON PARADE: Mary Lynch (left, of Chadderton Park FC), Steve Lynch (secretary of Chadderton Park FC ), Terry Jennings (vice-chairman of Chadderton Park FC), Michael Carrick, Craig Simpson (Chadderton Park FC), Frank Hannah MBE (Manchester County FA) and Andy Basterfield (Manchester County FA).

FOOTBALL: CHADDERTON Park FC are celebrating a landmark achievement.

They have received the FA’s Charter Standard Community Club award for their hard work at grassroots level....

Date published: 17/03/2010

Opportunity knocks for Rangers

Saddleworth Rangers uNder-15s: Scott Booth (back row, left), Thomas Hilton, Chris Bolton, Jack Connor, Ross Hansford, Ben White, Bobby Crossley, Charlie Stringer, Jack Leigh. Harry Ripley (front row, left), Danny Richardson, Ashley Webb, John Casson, Tom Rice, Lewis Ralph, Lewis Galbraith, Ryan Maneely, Josh Brown, Jay Claridge.

RUGBY: SADDLEWORTH Rangers under-15s are to embark on a week-long trip to France in two months’ time — and it has been paid for thanks to their own players.

The team formed...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Honours even as ’Houses force tie

INDOOR CRICKET: THE top of the table clash featuring Shaw and Woodhouses in the Oldham Cricket Development Group under-11s Indoor League ended in a thrilling tie.

Shaw took first knock at the Millennium Centre and, thanks to Jack Leach (14) and Aaron Birtwistle (12), they outfit amassed 251 for two. Jack Marriott and Ben Atkinson claimed a wicket apiece.

Woodhouses...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Black belt honours for pair

CHRIS SMITH (left) and Lauren Whitehead

Ju-JITSU: CHRIS SMITH and Lauren Whitehead, of the Cherry Leaf Ju-Jitsu Club, Oldham, have earned their black belt qualifications - and been commended by the examiners at the World Ju-Jitsu...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Only one win for Titans

BASKETBALL: THE under-16s were the only winners for Oldham Titans Basketball Club in their latest round of matches.

They defeated Burnley 61-58 in the under-16 North-West Conference at St Peter’s Centre, Burnley.

The under-14s went down 102-79 at home to Bradford Dragons and 107-53 at Manchester Magic, while the under-18s lost 71-59 at home to Liverpool and 69-67...

Date published: 12/03/2010

Schools soccer

FOOTBALL:

A QUICK double wrecked Oldham under-15s’ hopes of progress in the County Cup and North-West Alder Owen Trophy.

The clash against Manchester was deemed as a triple-header as Greater Manchester Schools League points were also at stake.

But Oldham were two goals adrift inside the first eight minutes and, although they pulled one back through Connor...

Date published: 11/03/2010

Five-star show

FOOTBALL:

HOLLINWOOD under-13s clinched silverware glory in their debut season.

They lifted the Tameside and District Junior League Cup after an impressive 5-0 defeat of Medlock Whites at Ashton United.

Despite dominating the first half, Hollinwood only had a Jack Holmes goal as a reward for their efforts.

But the introduction of Liam Marchington paid dividends...

Date published: 10/03/2010

Errors costly for Waterhead

RUGBY: 

WATERHEAD under-16s put in a below-par performance to exit the North-West Coun-ties Edge Hill Cup at the semi-finals stage, losing 14-6 at home to Golbourne Parkside.

Too many penalties conceded and handling errors aplenty contributed to the defeat against efficient and enthusiastic opposition.

Waterhead, who blew a number of opportunities on a real...

Date published: 10/03/2010

Shaw keep close rivals at bay

INDOOR CRICKET:

SHAW maintained their unbeaten record in the Oldham Cricket Development Group under-11s Indoor League with a six-run win over nearest rivals Saddleworth One.

Asked to bat first at the Oldham Sports Centre, Shaw made 254 for two. William Kay picked up both wickets.

The Well-i-Hole club made a strong start to their innings thanks to a belligerent 28...

Date published: 10/03/2010

Titans denied in title decider

OLDHAM Titans under-18s

BASKETBALL:

OLDHAM Titans basketball team were beaten 71-59 in the under-18s North-West Conference title showdown against Liverpool at the Kaskenmoor Ball Hall.

Cheered on by a...

Date published: 10/03/2010

Strong youth show in national cross country

 ADAM Howard gave Oldham and Royton Harriers a fine start in the English Cross-Country Championships at Roundhay Park, Leeds.

Adam produced a superb run in the under-15 race, finishing third in a hot heat in 14.08. He was followed by Steven Heanue (305th in 17.23) and Scott Healey (307th in 17.26).

In the under-13 girls’ race, Rachel Emmott and Emma Burman...

Date published: 05/03/2010

Katie wins tour call-up England calling

TOUR OF DUTY: Katie Zelem is in the England under-15s squad.

TALENTED midfielder Katie Zelem is part of an 18-strong England under-15s squad picked for a tour of Holland.

The Blue Coat pupil and her team-mates fly out to Zwolle, situated north...

Date published: 03/03/2010

Chadderton eye silverware glory

YOUTH FOOTBALL: CHADDERTON Juniors FC under-16s are hoping to atone for last season’s disappointment when they tackle Denton Phoenix in the Tameside and District Junior League Cup final.

The teenagers had to make do with losers’ medals 12 months ago, but they go into Saturday’s game at Ashton United’s Hurst Cross ground full of confidence (kick-off...

Date published: 03/03/2010

Draw good enough for under-15s

Stephen Humphries (centre), of Shaw Stars under-13s, is pursued by Chadderton Juniors FC’s Adam Marsden.

Requiring a point against their under-16s side, they did what they had to do by securing a 2-2 draw.

Shona Ninian and Lauren Steel scored for the under-15s, while Amy Ginty and Faye...

Date published: 03/03/2010

Agony for Rangers

YOUTH RUGBY: Saddleworth Rangers under-15s pushed Latchford Albion all the way before falling to a heartbreaking 16-12 away defeat in the semi-finals of the North-West Counties Cup.

Rangers repelled early pressure to notch the first try, Ben White spotting a gap and releasing Lewis Galbraith to score.

The try was followed up by a great attacking set from the...

Date published: 03/03/2010

Eight-wicket haul seals victory

CRICKET: AUSTERLANDS bowlers were on top in their Oldham Cricket Development Group under-11s Indoor League game against Saddleworth One.

The Thorpe Lane outfit amassed 266 for four from their allotted overs. Richard Wilson weighed in with two wickets.

Saddleworth, boasting a strong batting line-up, would have been confident of reaching their target.

But Austerlands...

Date published: 03/03/2010

England call for Abigail

Abigail Griffith: country call

TABLE TENNIS: ABIGAIL GRIFFITH, of Oldham Table Tennis Club (pictured) has been invited to play in the England Primary Schools International competition, in Guernsey, from April 9 to 11....

Date published: 02/03/2010

Rugby passes on some tips

Paul Sculthorpe with Counthill

RUGBY: IT was back to school for Paul Sculthorpe, the former St Helens and Great Britain rugby league star, when he took a coaching session at Counthill School.

Although Paul was born...

Date published: 26/02/2010

Heyside celebate cup treble

FOOTBALL: HEYSIDE Angels under-12s Inter celebrated Knock-out Cup glory for the third season on the trot.

Winners at under-10s and under-11s level, they completed the hat-trick after a 4-1 defeat of Uppermill. Caitlin Senior and Jade Hughes got two goals each.

Angels completed the treble in the previous two years and they are on course to repeat the feat.


ALICIA...

Date published: 25/02/2010

Hot-shot Hartley records another hat-trick feat

FOOTBALL: ASHLEY HARTLEY was the hat-trick hero for Chadderton Juniors FC under-12s in the Tameside and District Junior League.

The young sharp-shooter registered his second treble in as many games in the 4-2 success over Hyde United Tigers.

Danny Miller got Chadderton’s other goal.

The club’s under-16s, including a hat-trick from Michael Clune,...

Date published: 24/02/2010

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