JOE Royle, who managed Oldham Athletic during their glory days of the late 1980s and early 1990s, is hoping relegation to non-league football will prove…
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Diggle FC edged out in cup quarter-final
DIGGLE FC bowed out of the Huddersfield Challenge Cup with a 2-1 quarter-final defeat at Linthwaite Athletic. The local side played very well and created…
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Saddleworth 3Ds more than happy with new training venue
AFTER many years of waiting for the new Saddleworth School to be built in Diggle, Saddleworth 3Ds are more than happy with their new training…
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Saddleworth 3Ds celebrating 30 years with a festival of football
SADDLEWORTH 3Ds, formed in the summer of 1992, is in its 30th season and now the biggest it has been in terms of teams. This…
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Officers ‘tackle’ 13-hour sports challenge for charity
A CHALLENGING fundraising marathon over 13 hours saw local police and rugby league legends come face-to-face to raise money for Mahdlo Youth Zone. Chief Inspector…
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Fun and games for Saddleworth 3Ds over the festive period
GRASSROOTS football had a break over the festive period, but Saddleworth 3Ds kept active. Some of the club’s junior sides entered football tournaments and others…
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Young footballers step out to raise £1,500 for cancer charity
DIGGLE FC Under-12s raised more than £1,500 for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. The boys took part in a charity walk of about 16 miles…
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Saddleworth 3Ds – youth is the key to adult football
IT may only be December, but Saddleworth 3Ds are already planning for next season as they bridge the gap between the current Under-16 side and…
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National Lottery funding awarded to get more people active through football in Oldham
THE sum of £447,995 has been awarded to Oldham Council to use football to boost the activity levels of residents. An exciting new programme from…
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End of an era as Taylor moves on into non-league football
SPRINGHEAD-RAISED Chris Taylor’s illustrious career in the EFL appears to be over “in the blink of an eye” after the 34-year-old signed for non-league club…
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Latics Latest Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings an update from Boundary Park
COULD a successful Emirates FA Cup run provide the catalyst for improved fortunes in the league as Oldham Athletic battle to hold on to their…
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Challenging start for Diggle FC
DIGGLE FC’S two senior teams have endured challenging starts to their Huddersfield League campaigns. The first team sits second bottom after posting one win and…
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Latics Latest: Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings an update from Boundary Park
THERE is a theory within football that teams need to play 10 matches at the start of the season before you can accurately determine their…
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England legend lent a helping hand at Uppermill FC
UPPERMILL FC pulled off a coup by adding Manchester United and England legend Jack Rowley to their management team. The season was 1981-82 and Rowley,…
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Latics latest: Sports Editor Tony Bugby brings an update from Boundary Park
PROTESTS against Oldham Athletic’s unpopular owner Abdallah Lemsagam have intensified after a bitterly disappointing start to the season and have this week sparked an open…
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Football’s coming home for 3Ds
MANY of Saddleworth 3Ds team will no longer have a nomadic existence as the club has found a new home in the area. The club’s…
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Oldham Athletic – latest news from Boundary Park
A NEW season but the same old story for Oldham Athletic who were beaten 1-0 at home by Newport County in their opening match in…
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Latics proof footballing miracles can happen
HAS there ever been a bigger English football miracle than the rise of Oldham Athletic? Daily Mail sports journalist Mike Keegan, who was raised in…
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Saddleworth 3Ds look forward to normality returning
AS the curtain came down on a long and difficult season, Saddleworth 3Ds reflected on the good and bad of 2020-21. Another season blighted by…
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Late finish for Uppermill FC
IT will be a much shorter summer break than usual for Uppermill FC due to the extended season because of the impact of Covid-19. Some…
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New badges for Strikers
SADDLEWORTH Strikers has launched new team badges to embrace the heritage of the area. Secretary Mike Leyland explained: “In the last few years the club…
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Springhead fire their way to memorable cup victory
STOCKPORT GEORGIANS 2, SPRINGHEAD 3 SPRINGHEAD’S superior firepower ultimately proved pivotal in their Gilgryst Cup win against Stockport Georgians. The formidable front three of Jordan…
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Cup win for Under-11 yellows
SADDLEWORTH 3Ds Under-11 yellows had a remarkable victory in the East Manchester Junior Football League Cup final against a strong Curzon Ashton side that had…
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Head-ing back to normality with a win for Springhead
SPRINGHEAD AFC are officially back with a bang after winning their comeback match at Denton Town 3-1. The Manchester League side headed to the…
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Manchester United Foundation help inspire and reward Waterhead Academy students
WATERHEAD Academy is one of Manchester United Foundation’s 63 partner schools and colleges to be given 4,500 pieces of kit donated by global partner adidas.…
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The Bohemians to create Corinthian spirit
‘A TEAM for gentlemen of a certain vintage and style’ is how a newly-formed local football club is marketing itself. The Bohemians has already attracted…
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Head coach Harry Kewell sacked by Oldham Athletic
OLDHAM Athletic have begun a search for a new head coach after dismissing Harry Kewell. The Aussie, who only took charge on August 1, was…
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Doyle handed contract extension by Manchester City
MANCHESTER City have handed a four-year contract extension to midfield player Tommy Doyle. The 19-year-old, the grandson of City greats Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe,…
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New signing Stott no stranger
JAMIE Stott is looking forward to the biggest game of his career months after being released by Oldham Athletic. The Failsworth-raised defender has helped Stockport…
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New kits for Knowlsey thanks to local business sponsors
TWO kind-hearted businesses are proudly sponsoring kits for two of Knowsley Junior School’s sports teams. Dronsfields Independent Mercedes Specialists are sponsoring the girl’s football team…
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3Ds almost back to normality
SEPTEMBER saw 21 Saddleworth 3Ds teams return to action and a touch of normality brought back as players and parents got on with playing and…
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Local girls’ star-spangled Stateside dreams
TWO former students from Mossley Hollins High School are pursuing their dream of becoming professional footballers in America. Rebecca Lilley and Sophie Adams, both one-time…
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Mossley footballer becomes marathon man during lockdown
MOSSLEY footballer Ryan Brooke has become a marathon man during lockdown. The 29-year-old striker has scored for charity after completing the equivalent of four marathons…
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Oldham Athletic in conflict with some players over furlough
OLDHAM Athletic remain in conflict with some of their furloughed players. In a statement seen by the Independent, some claim they are being asked to…
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