Author: Tony Bugby

AUSTERLANDS’ GAYNOR Keane took on – and completed – the challenge of a lifetime, running 66 miles while climbing 42 of the highest peaks in…

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Saddleworth athletes excel at Sports Awards

MOORSIDE’S MICHAEL Weston was one of a band of winners at the one future Oldham Sports Awards which included football greats Paul Scholes and Les…

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Success all round for Springhead FC

SPRINGHEAD FOOTBALL Club’ has enjoyed a successful season from their under-nine’s to open age. The under-nine’s won promotion to the first division of the East…

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Brothers battle for Championship

MARTIN ORME wrestled the club championship from brother Mark at Saddleworth Golf Club. The 40-year-old from Moorside admitted that family rivalry spurred him on to…

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Simon finds recipe for success

SIMON HALLIWELL had an unusual recipe for his first major victory in 25 years – lots of alcohol and little sleep – in Captain’s Prize…

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Rugby clubs battle against relegation

CHRIS HOUGH has admitted Waterhead are in a battle against relegation from division two of National Conference League. The coach has seen his side slip…

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New clubs help Denise to Mr Captain’s Prize

Tony Bugby August 5, 2014

A NEW set of clubs worked wonders for Denise Brown who was the runaway winner of Mr Captain’s Prize at Saddleworth Golf Club. The mother-of-two,…

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The Big Voice of Sport: Oldham Athletic

Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings us the latest from Oldham Athletic. LET THE action begin as next Saturday (August 9) Oldham Athletic kick off their 2014/15 Sky…

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Fascinating Facts: the World Cup

Tony Bugby August 5, 2014

Royce Franklin, a life member of the Association of Football Statisticians, digs up yet more fascinating facts about football IN THE group stage of the…

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Roughyeds Report: August

Tony Bugby August 5, 2014

SCOTT NAYLOR has made a double swoop in order to bolster his Oldham Rugby squad for the last few league games of the season, followed…

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Uppermill to honour 80-year-old Cec with appreciation match

Tony Bugby July 23, 2014

UPPERMILL CRICKET Club is honouring Cec Wright who is still playing at the age of 80. The club is staging a benefit match for bowler…

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Pupils win first softball crown

SADDLEWORTH SCHOOL have been crowned Oldham schools’ softball champions for the first time. And it was an emphatic margin of victory in the round-robin tournament…

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Golfers hit top form in Saddleworth majors

DEAN JAGGER held his nerve after a faltering start to his second round to triumph in Vice Captain’s Prize at Saddleworth Golf Club. The 56-year-old…

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County colours for young cricketer

YOUNG WILL Potts made a dream debut for Lancashire under-10’s which came in a Roses cricket match against Yorkshire. The eight-year-old off-spin bowler from Diggle was…

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Athletes ready for Commonwealth Games

DIGGLE SWIMMER Jessica Lloyd believes she is peaking at precisely the right time for this month’s Commonwealth Games. The 19-year-old is delighted with her form…

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Cricket stalwart hits 80 not out

Tony Bugby July 19, 2014

CEC WRIGHT continues to defy the ravages of time in the Saddleworth & District Cricket League at the age of 80. And it is far…

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The BIG voice of sport: July

Tony Bugby July 12, 2014

Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings us the latest from Oldham Athletic. OLDHAM ATHLETIC head into the 2014/15 campaign buoyed by a £1million sponsorship deal with…

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Roughyeds Report: July

Tony Bugby July 12, 2014

COACHING STAFF and players at Oldham Rugby League Club have assured fans they are ready and primed to tackle head-on, in July, some of the…

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Delph boxer is a knockout in second professional fight

Tony Bugby July 8, 2014

DELPH BOXER Andy Kremner was a knockout in his second bout as a professional. The 21-year-old from Lodge Lane stopped veteran Scot Matt Seabright after…

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World Cup launched in style at Greenfield Primary School and Nursery

Tony Bugby June 16, 2014

PUPILS AT Greenfield Primary School and Nursery got into the spirit of the World Cup in style. On the day the football event kicked off…

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Talented rider set for Royal Show

A DEDICATED young Saddleworth rider hopes her pony lives up to its high-flying name when she takes part in a prestigious event. Katy Rothwell, 14,…

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Teenage rugby star signs for Sale Sharks

GRASSCROFT TEENAGER Liam Parfitt has put his academic career on hold after accepting a two-year contract with Aviva Premiership rugby club Sale Sharks. The 18-year-old…

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The Big Voice of Sport: Oldham Athletic

Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings us the latest from Oldham Athletic. LEE JOHNSON believes it will be prudent to be patient as he has the…

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Roughyeds Report: June

FLAMING JUNE got off to a great start for Oldham Rugby League Club who kept their unbeaten home record intact on the first day of…

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Cup success for Saddleworth School

SADDLEWORTH SCHOOL secured a hat trick of rugby victories in the Oldham Schools’ Cup. There were wins for the year 11, 10 and eight teams…

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New business venture for Paul Scholes

FORMER MANCHESTER United footballer Paul Scholes has become a businessman by investing in a new venture. Hotel Football Manchester, the second venue to be launched…

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More honours for Uppermill footballers

THERE HAS been further successes for Uppermill Football Club’s junior teams. The under-12 Blues beat AFC Stanley 5-1 in the final of the East Manchester…

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Magic at Moorside as cricketers push for trophy

WHAT A turnabout as Moorside have been transformed from also rans to title contenders in the Saddleworth and District Cricket League. After one third of…

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Disappointment for local hockey ace

HOCKEY PLAYER Nicola White’s hopes of achieving glory at the Radobank World Cup have been dealt an early blow. England suffered a shock 2-1 defeat…

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Join new 7k carnival run

PLACES ARE being snapped up for the new 7k Milltown Carnival Race, which takes place on Sunday, June 22. And as well as testing your personal…

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Golf veteran claims first Committee Cup success

ROY DOBSON landed the first major of the season with victory in the Committee Cup at Saddleworth Golf Club. The 66-year-old, who used to live…

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Bitter-sweet finale for young star