Mossley produced a stirring second-half fightback to claim local bragging rights in their home pre-season friendly against Hyde United.
Ashton United unable to find route to goal in final pre-season friendly against Fleetwood Town
Ashton United’s final pre-season friendly against League One club Fleetwood Town, who were represented by an Under-23 development squad, ended in stalemate.
Cristiano Ronaldo booed on Manchester United return as Reds are held by Spanish side Rayo Vallecano
Yes, it was all about him as Cristiano Ronaldo made his first appearance for Manchester United since asking for a transfer.
Manchester City lose The FA Community Shield as Liverpool lay down marker for the new season
Liverpool put down an impressive marker for the new season with victory against Manchester City, the clash of last season’s top two in the Premier League, to lift The FA Community Shield.
Mossley’s friendly defeat at Chadderton shows a lack of squad depth
Don’t write too much into Mossley’s pre-season defeat at Chadderton, a team two divisions beneath them in the football pyramid.