Author: Tony Bugby

THE GREATER Manchester Sainsbury’s School Games, held at the Manchester’s SportCity complex, saw Saddleworth School finish a highly creditable fifth place in the athletics. Eighteen schools…

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SADDLEWORTH SCHOOL’S year 10 cricket team defeated Hathershaw by 23 runs to secure their first Oldham Schools’ title. Nathan Jones (33 not out), Danny Jones…

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Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings us the latest from Oldham Athletic LATICS KICK-OFF their Sky Bet League One campaign at Stevenage on Saturday, August 3rd brimming with…

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NEW WATERHEAD coach Mick Whaley has set a survival target for his team to avoid relegation from National Conference League, Division One. Whaley, who succeeded…

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STEPHEN PULLEN won Captain’s Prize, one of the season’s biggest competitions, at Saddleworth Golf Club for a second time. The 21-year-old from Diggle followed up…

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ENGLAND WOMEN’S cricket player Kate Cross bowled over pupils at Saddleworth School as she hosted a master class for pupils from the year eight, nine…

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THERE IS no stopping 11-year-old Angel Curtis who has won another Thai boxing belt. The youngster from Moorside has captured the World Kickboxing Association’s 35kg…

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DENISE BROWN was the victor in Lady Captain’s Prize at Saddleworth Golf Club, their major event of the season. She had nett rounds of 67…

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ALAN SQUIRES narrowly failed to win the English Seniors Open Championship for a record-equalling fourth time. The 64-year-old golfer from Lees finished runner-up to Woodhall Spa’s Richard…

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    Hodge Clough Primary School, Moorside, was the venue for half-term activities run by Oldham Athletic Community Trust. Youngsters between the ages of five…

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Sponsorship AMATEUR CRICKET teams can win a training session with Lancashire and £1,000 in a major new competition, The Wicket. Menswear brand Jacamo is offering…

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DELPH BOXER Andy Kremner has decided to turn professional. And the 20-year-old light-welterweight is preparing for his debut in the paid ranks which is likely…

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MANCHESTER CITY are to hold a tribute match in recognition of the long service of Delph’s Les Chapman. A host of former players will appear…

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TEENAGER JAMES Howard has written himself into the Versasteel Saddleworth and District Cricket League record books. The 14-year-old from Greenfield has become the youngest-ever player…

View More Owzat… James hits record-breaking ton

AUSTERLANDS CRICKET Club are back from the brink of extinction after being hit by a shock £8,000 tax bill. They are one of five clubs from…

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Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings us the latest from Oldham Athletic THE PUBLICATION of the fixtures brings about the realisation that the new football season…

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AT THE age of seven, Grasscroft’s Lewis Hopkinson is emerging as one of Britain’s brightest prospects at freestyle snowboarding. The pupil from St Anne’s Primary,…

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SADDLEWORTH SCHOOL’S year 11 rugby team signed off the season in style by lifting the Oldham Schools’ Cup. They clinched the cup with a 28-18…

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A GROTTON mother says Oldham Diving Club will cease to exist after Oldham Council’s decision not to build a pool in the town’s new sports…

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LEGENDARY LONG-distance cyclist John Arnold has died at the age of 84 following a long illness. In his day Arnold, recognised as one of the…

View More Cycling legend John Arnold dies aged 84

Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings us the latest from Oldham Athletic. MANAGER LEE Johnson has kicked off the process of rebuilding Latics’ squad for the…

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LOCAL HOCKEY player Nicola White is on the road to Rio after being selected for the senior international women’s programme. The 25-year-old, who began her…

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TWO FEET and three wheels were the contrasting modes of taking part in the Virgin London Marathon and Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon for…

View More Magnificent marathon effort by local heroes

TEENAGE ATHLETE Adam Howard has followed in the footsteps of double Olympic Games gold medallist Mo Farrah in winning the National Cross-Country Championships. Adam, who…

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THE SEASON is finally in full swing at Saddleworth Golf Club after a fortnight’s delay due to the unexpected snowfall in late March. The Captain’s…

View More Snow joke, the season finally tees off

SADDLEWORTH SCHOOL hosted a launch event for the ‘Sports Council’- a project being delivered by Saddleworth and Lees District Partnership. The aim of the project…

View More Saddleworth School scoops yet more honours

SPRINGHEAD’S CHRIS Taylor admits that playing at Wembley only 10 months after leaving Latics was beyond his wildest dreams. “It was an unbelievable experience and…

View More Taylor tells of bitter sweet Wembley memory