Manchesterfootball.info’s Tony Bugby made a detour en route to St James’ Park for Manchester United’s Premier League fixture against Newcastle United and earlier in the day continued his ‘groundhopping’ exploits to take in two non-league matches involving four teams each with illustrious histories
Wrexham have Hollywood script for movie-star owners as win at Altrincham strenghens National League promotion hopes
Hollywood came to town and Wrexham had the perfect script as their victory at Altrincham lifted them to third place in National League.
Super-sub Edinson Cavani scores and goalkeeping heroics from David De Gea earn below-par Manchester United a draw at Newcastle United
Substitute Edinson Cavani rescued an undeserved point for lack-lustre Manchester United as all the failings of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s tenure resurfaced at bottom-three side Newcastle United.
Ten-man Curzon Ashton hold in-form Southport who stretch unbeaten run to 13 matches
Curzon Ashton fought out a goalless draw against in-form Southport at the Tameside Stadium on Boxing Day.
Oldham Athletic three points adrift of safety after losing at home to Scunthorpe United in the battle of League Two’s bottom two
Yet another week to forget ended on a dismal note for Oldham Athletic are they crashed to a home defeat in the battle of Sky Bet League Two’s bottom two against Scunthorpe United.