Second-chance Mossley made the most of their reprieve as they won at Radcliffe Borough to book a place in the final of the Manchester Premier Cup.
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Gareth Roberts handed Stalybridge Celtic debut at age of 40 in Cheshire Cup tie at Runcorn Linnets
RUNCORN LINNETS 1, STALYBRIDGE CELTIC 1 (Linnets won 5-4 on penalties) Gareth Roberts is thought to have created history for Stalybridge Celtic in their Cheshire Cup, first-round defeat at Runcorn Linnets. One month short of his 41st birthday, Celtic’s assistant manager is thought to be the club’s oldest debutant. Roberts, who won nine full caps […]
Ben Halfacre’s lucky 13th goal is winner for Mossley in Droylsden derby
MOSSLEY 1, DROYLSDEN 0 There was an element of luck about Ben Halfacre’s 13th goal of the season which earned Mossley a derby win against Droylsden. Halfacre knew little about the goal on the hour as Andy Keogh’s header from a corner cannoned against the striker and deflected into the net. It was a goal […]
Sam Minihan’s the man as Stockport County reinforce promotion push with home win against Kidderminster Harriers
STOCKPORT COUNTY 1, KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 0 Sam Minihan, Stockport County’s late goal hero against promotion rivals Kidderminster Harriers, was lucky still to be on the field. Manager Jim Gannon signalled to substitute the right-back with 10 minutes left only to change his mind at the 11th hour. Gannon took off Adam Thomas and pushed Minihan […]
Aaron is Sandbach United’s knight in shining armour
STOCKPORT TOWN 1, SANDBACH UNITED 2 Aaron Knight produced two pieces of brilliance to help Sandbach United triumph at Stockport Town in Hallmark Security League, first division south. The former Bolton Wanderers’ professional was imperious as Sandbach came from behind to claim the points. It didn’t start well for United after Callum Nolan fired Town […]