Tag: colne
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2-0 win for AFC Blackpool as both sides see red
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Ian Moore Squires Gate vs Maine Road AFC Blackpool take first win AFC Blackpool ended a run of three straight defeats to beat Darwen 2-0 – despite playing most of the game a man short. James Stanley’s red card after just 17 minutes left The Mechanics seemingly facing an uphill…
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Nelson bounce back with 2-1 home win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Adam Gee Photography Nelson vs AFC Blackpool Nelson on the board with Cane double Nelson are off and running in the North West Counties First Division North after beating AFC Blackpool 2-1 at Little Wembley. Two second half goals from Max Cane was enough to see off the Mechanics, who…
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Holker Old Boys thump Nelson 5-0 on opening day
By Steven Oldham Cover photo Derek Lloyd Droyslden vs AFC Blackpool Five star Holker Old Boys back with a bang Holker Old Boys picked up a stunning 5-0 victory over Nelson on the opening day of the North West Counties First Division North. Luke Davey opened the scoring for the hosts midway through the first…
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NWC: Record-breakers Bury promoted to Step 4
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Laura Fenton Bury vs Burscough Bury promoted as champions It’s official – Bury are the 2024-25 North West Counties Premier Division champions – after beating Burscough 4-0 in front of a new record attendance for the competition of 8,719. Dave McNabb’s side entered the final game knowing a point would…
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NWC: Huge 3 points for Colne in relegation fight
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Nick Gerrard Litherland REMYCA vs Colne Colne edge closer to safety Colne picked up a precious win at Litherland REMYCA to boost their chances of remaining a North West Counties Premier Division side next season. Andy Harrison’s side were 3-1 winners on the road despite falling behind to a 13th…
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NWC: Bury move 10 points clear after home romp
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Laura Fenton Bury vs Litherland REMYCA Bury batter REMY at Gigg Lane Bury moved ten points clear at the top of the North West Counties Premier League after thrashing Litherland REMYCA 7-0 at Gigg Lane. Title momentum swung further to The Shakers following Ramsbottom United losing 3-2 to FC St…
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NWC: Padiham power into top 5 with away win
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: Leo Michaelovitz Squires Gate vs Ramsbottom United Padiham extend winning run to 11 Padiham‘s red-hot form continued in the North West Counties Premier League this weekend, with the Lancashire side notching up an eleventh straight win while beating Pilkington 3-1. Michael Morrison’s men were in control early on with Josh…
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NWC: Colne pick up first league win since August
By Steven Oldham Cover photo: MKS Photo Stockport Town vs Colne Colne pick up much-needed win Colne climbed off the foot of the North West Counties Premier Division with a 3-1 win at Stockport Town – as the Lancashire side picked up their first three points since August. Andy Harrison’s side also racked up a…