Category: Football
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FA Trophy: Clitheroe, Congleton spring surprises
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Stephen Lawton Congleton Town vs Hyde United Clitheroe upset Lancaster in FA Trophy 3QR Step 4 Clitheroe emerged victorious and provided an upset in a Lancashire derby by beating Lancaster City 2-0 in the FA Trophy third qualifying round. The Northern Premier League West side – now unbeaten in six…
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FA Cup: Ten-man Chester victorious in replay
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Rick Matthews Chester vs Stockton Town Chester into FA Cup fourth qualifying round Harrison Burke’s sole goal secured ten-man Chester’s passage into the FA Cup fourth qualifying round as his side beat Step 3 outfit Stockton Town 1-0 on Tuesday night. Burke’s 71st minute decided the game somewhat against the…
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FA Cup: Bury continue epic qualifying run
By Steven Oldham Cover Photo: Phil Hill Bury progress at expense of neighbours Step 5 Bury‘s increasingly memorable FA Cup run continues after a 3-2 win at National League North side Radcliffe in the third qualifying round. Dave McNabb’s Bury side progressed past their former landlords in front of 2,800 at the Neuven Stadium thanks…
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FA Cup qualifying: Radcliffe host Bury in 3QR
By Steven Oldham FA Cup qualifying draw pits local rivals in plum tie Radcliffe‘s reward for a first win of the season last weekend in the FA Cup qualifying second round is a home time with Bury, who will be looking to add another name to their list of scalps in this season’s competition. Bernard…
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FA Cup: Bury and Macclesfield spring 2QR upsets
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Laura Jane Fenton (Blyth Spartans vs Bury) Shakers rattle and roll Spartans Bury have a rich history in the FA Cup – and their ’24-25 run looks set to be fondly remembered in years to come after claiming another scalp this weekend with a 3-0 win at Step 3 Blyth…
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The Big Non-League Interview #1: Sam Minihan
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Julia Irwin/Southport FC New surroundings, in familiar territory They say familiarity breeds contempt – but not for Southport’s summer signing Sam Minihan, who is well underway in his seventh season overall at Step 2 in the National League North. The 30-year-old defender linked up with The Sandgrounders on a two-year…