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Victory for ten-man Mossley

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: MOSSLEY, who played for almost 60 minutes with 10 men after defender Graham Kay was sent off, defeated lowly Ossett Albion 2-1 to record a fifth straight win in UniBond League division one north.

It was Kay who stooped low to the head the Lilywhites in front after six minutes at Seel Park, and they were handed a perfect opportunity to double their advantage when Lee Blackshaw was hauled to the floor, but Steven Moore’s penalty was easily saved by Ben Saynor.

Date published: 15/03/2010

Rangers beaten

AMATEUR RUGBY: SADDLEWORTH Rangers suffered a narrow 25-24 defeat at West Bowling in rugby league’s National Conference League division one.

In division two, Oldham St Anne’s hammered Shaw Cross Sharks 72-10 at home while Waterhead were beaten 22-18 at Castleford Lock Lane.

Oldham Rugby Union suffered an unfortunate 23-10 defeat at Workington in North...

Date published: 15/03/2010

Boro to extend unbeaten run

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL:

OLDHAM Boro are on a roll in division one of the Vodkat North-West Counties League.

Tony Mills’ side are on a six-match unbeaten run and welcome Daisy Hill to the Whitebank Stadium tomorrow.

Boro are 14th in the table, one place below this weekend’s opponents.


CHADDERTON are without defenders John Rogers and Dave Glynn for the...

Date published: 12/03/2010

Rangers aiming to stay on track

AMATEUR RUGBY:

SADDLEWORTH Rangers face an away game at West Bowling tomorrow (2.30pm kick-off) as they attempt to keep their promotion bid on track.

The Greenfield club will enter the game against a Bradford outfit second-bottom of National Conference League division one in confident mood, having hammered bottom side Heworth 80-0 last week.

In division two, Oldham...

Date published: 12/03/2010

Avro shot down by three-goal blitz

coming through: Avro’s James Hampson feels the force of a challenge from Phil Porter, of Walshaw Sports.

AMATEUR FOOTBALL:
Avro 2, Walshaw Sports 3
AVRO threw away a golden opportunity to reach the final of the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League Gilgryst Cup.

Lee...

Date published: 12/03/2010

Ashworth completes comeback

AMATEUR FOOTBALL: CHADDERTONIANS maintained their title push in the Lancashire Amateur League premier division with a tense 2-1 win over local rivals Failsworth Dynamos.

Behind at the break, Chadds’ task was made all the more difficult when Antony Simmons was sent off.

But, with Antony Corlett and Rick Massey controlling the midfield, they started to pose a...

Date published: 12/03/2010

Bennett’s eyes on trophy prize

AMATEUR FOOTBALL: HOLLINWOOD manager Paul Bennett showed his humility when looking ahead to his side’s Manchester County FA Challenge Trophy final against Beechfield United next Thursday at Salford City FC (7pm).

Bennett, who has proved a hit as manager since taking over from Mark Howard, said: “I feel a bit overwhelmed to be honest, but I’m looking forward to it a lot....

Date published: 12/03/2010

Jackson quick on the draw

AMATEUR FOOTBALL: DIGGLE claimed derby-day glory with a 1-0 win over a rejuvenated Uppermill side in division one of the Huddersfield and District League.

Steve Southern’s men began brightly and were a goal to the good within five minutes of the start, Mark Jackson rifling home a shot from the edge of the penalty area.

Diggle had an effort disallowed moments...

Date published: 12/03/2010

Cumbria test for RU men

OLDHAM Rugby Union travel to play-off chasing Workington tomorrow hoping to become the first team from Lancashire to win in Cumbria other than against bottom club Netherall.

Charlie Roscoe and Rob Froggatt are unavailable, while Phil Graham will have a late fitness test. Brian Massey is added to the squad.

As coaches Lee Kemp and Dave Roscoe are unavailable, Iain...

Date published: 12/03/2010

Taylor suited by prime peg

ANGLING: CONRAD Taylor (Gilders) is a positive angler who is at his best when fishing for carp.

And he proved the point in the penultimate round of the Chadderton Mill AC winter league match fished on the club lodge.

Drawn on productive peg 14, Taylor obliterated the opposition with five carp taken on the tip and corn followed by a switch to 13-metre pole and maggot,...

Date published: 12/03/2010

Mixed fortunes

HOCKEY: OLDHAM firsts suffered mixed fortunes in the Greater Manchester Women’s Hockey League.

They enhanced their division one title prospects with an 8-0 win over Bolton, but were beaten 1-0 by Urmston in the last four of the All Divisions Cup 24 hours later.

Louise Howard scored four times against Bolton, Karen Rowley bagged a hat-trick and Rebecca Blair got...

Date published: 12/03/2010

Fixtures for the weekend

Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League, premier division: Atherton Town v Prestwich Heys; Avro v Old Alts; Chapel Town v Leigh Athletic; East Manchester v Hindsford AFC; Rochdale SH v Hollinwood; Stockport Georgians v Royton Town; Walshaw SC v Dukinfield Town; Wythenshawe Amt v Springhead. Division one: Salford Vics v Fives Athletic. Murray Shield semi-finals: Monton...

Date published: 12/03/2010

Mixed fortunes for Higginshaw

OUCH: Higginshaw’s Mick Cadd feels a challenge from Rochdale Cobras’ Paul Jackson in their Standard Cup semi-final.

AMATEUR RUGBY:

HIGGINSHAW’S decision to rest key players with the semi-final of Standard Cup in mind backfired as they were beaten 16-13 at home to Leyland Warriors in division...

Date published: 11/03/2010

Relief as Hollinwood get off the mark

AMATEUR RUGBY:

AT LAST! Hollinwood got off the mark in division four of the Pennine League at the 15th attempt.

Lee Bayliss’ side have shown improved of late and they were rewarded with a 34-22 win at Elland ‘A’.

Alistair Williams broke the deadlock for Hollinwood, with Michael Chiverall adding a second try moments later.

Daz Cooper kicked the...

Date published: 11/03/2010

Saints set the pace

AMATEUR RUGBY: 

OLDHAM St Anne’s are setting the pace in the 2009/10 Rugby Oldham Challenge.

The table, based on the average number of points picked up in games played, sees Mick Cashin’s side hold a narrow lead over Rochdale Cobras in the battle for local bragging rights.

Saints defeated Shaw Cross 30-18 in division two of the National Conference...

Date published: 11/03/2010

Dons boost title chance

BADMINTON:

UNBEATEN Dons boosted their title hopes in Division 1 of the Oldham and Rochdale Badminton League with a 15-0 win at Saddleworth A, where Pete Ramsden, Neil Tuersely, David Johnson and Martin Spencer were in top form.

They also recorded a 13-2 win over Lydgate, despite an early 21-19 success for Andy Nichols and Graham Broadley for their rivals. Wins from...

Date published: 11/03/2010

Honours even in top-two clash

Snooker: 

THE top two teams played each other in the Saw Tech Shaw Snooker League and the honours were shared.

Tara Leisure took the first frame but D Wood hit back for Royton Cons with a fine win 102-48 which included a 31 break.

Comrades B were at home to their A team but crashed to a 5-1 defeat, C. Sladen stopping the whitewash in the fourth frame.

Tara...

Date published: 11/03/2010

Keith’s Tips

Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards


WOLVERHAMPTON

5.35 Steel City Boy

6.20 Turf Time

6.50 Clear Sailing

7.20 Brave Talk

7.50 By Command

8.20 Torina

8.50 King’s Icon


Ayr

2.10 Caerlaverock

2.45 Gilsland

3.20 Warrior One

3.55 Categorical

4.30 Diavoleria...

Date published: 11/03/2010

Matt finish

MATTY KAY scored the only goal of the game as Mossley made it four wins on the bounce in UniBond League division one north last night.

The Lilywhites hot-shot struck in the 18th minute to clinch a 1-0 victory at Radcliffe Borough.


OLDHAM Boro stretched their unbeaten record in division one of the Vodkat North-West Counties League to six games with a 2-0 win at...

Date published: 10/03/2010

Bardsley in control

GOLF:

Andy Bardsley strengthened his place at the top of Blackley’s Pro Winter League with victory last weekend. He scored 46 Stableford points to finish ahead of Ali White (43), winner of a card play-off for second against Chris Benton, and Martin Shore (42).

Bardsley (72 points) leads Mark Gill (60) and Alex Hampson (47) in the overall standings.

A four-ball...

Date published: 10/03/2010

Young guns off to a flier

SWIMMING: 

OLDHAM Amateur Swimming Club youngsters made an impressive start to the season by beating Bury and Elton and Stalybridge Swimming Clubs in their opening fixture of the Central Lancashire Junior Jubilee League.

Oldham won 24 of the 42 events held at Oldham Sports Stadium.

Dylan Arzoni completed a hat-trick of wins in the under-10s one-length...

Date published: 10/03/2010

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