THE first tentative steps to a return for grassroots football have been taken. Following the Government’s relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions from June 1, the Football…
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Season off for 3D Dynamos
3D DYNAMOS, like all grassroots sporting clubs, have recently entered into the unknown in these challenging times. They said the restrictions put in place by…
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Mossley AFC saddened by death of oldest fan Ernie Tague
ERNIE Tague from Greenfield, believed to be Mossley Football Club’s oldest supporter, has died at the age of 95. It was through his son Steve’s…
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Rugby stars try for Mahdlo fundraising marathon
RUGBY League stars past and present are set to do their bit for Mahdlo Youth Zone by tackling police officers again in a 13-hour marathon…
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Uppermill FC riding high in Manchester Veterans’ League
UPPERMILL FC is riding high at the top of the table after a memorable start to their debut campaign in the Manchester Veterans’ League. The…
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3D Dynamos in the community
MORE than 30 members of 3D Dynamos took part in Saddleworth Round Table’s Santa Dash. Junior players wore their playing shirts and parents joined them…
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Laurent Banide makes history as Oldham Athletic’s first overseas manager
IT will be a journey into the unknown for Oldham Athletic who have created history by appointing the first overseas manager in the club’s history,…
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Young footballers invited to get involved at Saddleworth Strikers registration day
BUDDING young footballers are invited to get involved with Saddleworth Strikers at their first ever registration day on Saturday, June 29. The family-friendly club, which was…
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Charity car wash to help Uppermill U12s get to Spain football tournament
UPPERMILL Football Club’s Under 12s are holding a Charity Car Wash on Sunday, April 28 to help raise funds for their trip to Spain. In May,…
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Wash and go….Wembley beckons for Diggle School youngsters
YOUNGSTERS at Diggle Primary School have set themselves a fund-raising goal as part of their road to Wembley experience. Around 50 pupils have signed up…
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Former Manchester United legend Scholes confirmed as Oldham Athletic manager
Oldham Athletic have confirmed former Manchester United and England legend as their new first-team manager on an 18-month deal. Scholes will be assisted by Mick…
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Saddleworth tech team raises more than £400 during World Alzheimer’s Month
TWENTY-THREE goals, 15 years of business and one charity cause made a football fundraiser a great night for all. IT firm Aspect IT, based in…
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Saddleworth IT firm tackles dementia in charity football match
A Saddleworth IT consultancy is marking its fifteenth year in business with a charity football match to raise funds to tackle dementia. On September 13,…
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Former Oldham Athletic striker reflects on move from Scottish Premier League to Salford City
FORMER Oldham Athletic striker Adam Rooney has explained why he quit Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen for non-league Salford City, one of the summer’s most…
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Uppermill Football Club new season preparations hit by vandals
UPPERMILL Football Club’s preparations for the new season were hit by vandals. Days before the big kick off, the dugouts at Churchill Playing Fields were…
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Joy for junior supporters as Oldham Athletic unveils fan zone
JUNIOR supporters of Oldham Athletic were treated to a memorable opening to the new league season as they got their first taste of a fan…
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Oldham’s Full Council meeting to be postponed to avoid World Cup Semi-Final clash
OLDHAM Council is set to ‘postpone’ its Full Council meeting on Wednesday, July 11 to avoid clashing with England’s World Cup Semi-Final game. Respective ‘skippers’…
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Trophy delight for talented 3D Dynamos
3D DYNAMOS U8 Blues and U10s both finished the season with silverware. The U8 Blues won the Sun Cup at Curzon Ashton in a game…
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Huddersfield Town: Scott Malone reveals he was once substituted after being booed by his own fans
Words by Gary Carter SCOTT Malone has revealed how being booed to the point of being hauled off by his own fans was a massive…
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Oldham Athletic confirms club is under new ownership
OLDHAM Athletic is under new ownership after Abdullah Lemsagan’s takeover of the club was confirmed on Friday at a news conference at SportsDirect.com Park. The…
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Breakfast Club serves up treat at The Satellite in Greenfield
A Saturday morning breakfast club run by young volunteers is proving a big hit at the Satellite Centre in Greenfield. The volunteers from Youth Local…
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Home Instead is proud new sponsor for Uppermill U11s
Home Instead Senior Care are the proud new sponsors of Uppermill Football Club U11 team. The sponsorship from the care company, based on Uppermill high…
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3D Dynamos seek volunteers to help build on 25-year history
AFTER 25 years of promoting football in the community, 3D Dynamos are looking for volunteers to help keep the club moving forward. They are looking…
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Uppermill U16 girls clinch football treble for second year
UPPERMILL U16 have won a treble for a second successive year in the North Manchester Girls’ League. The footballers landed the league title, League Cup…
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Sports editor reflects on Easter Groundhop excitement
Saddleworth Independent Sports editor Tony Bugby joined non-league football diehards for part of The Easter Groundhop in which many watched a remarkable 13 games in…
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England star searches borough for next generation of female football talent
ENGLAND AND Manchester City Women midfielder Jill Scott is inviting young women to a coaching meet and greet as part of a drive to find…
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Uppermill U16s set to repeat treble success
UPPERMILL U16s are on course to repeat last season’s treble in the North Manchester Girls’ League. The team has already won the league and knockout…
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3D Dynamos to host celebratory event to mark 25 years
3D DYNAMOS this year reach an important milestone as the local football club celebrates its 25th birthday. And the club – 3D relates to Delph,…
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Meat Pie, Sausage Roll: Joe Royle reflects on Oldham Athletic’s magical season in 1991
Oldham Athletic regained their top-flight status in 1991 after an absence of 68 years. And almost 26 years after that magical season, it provides the…
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Manchester United players pay special visit to Waterhead Academy
WATERHEAD ACADEMY recently spent time rubbing shoulders with Manchester United players. The first-team squad joined students along with other local schoolchildren as they took part…
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Manchester United star Juan Mata makes surprise visit to Waterhead
WATERHEAD ACADEMY discovered being one of Manchester United Foundation’s partner schools has its spin offs – a surprise visit from Spanish player Juan Mata. It…
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Uppermill FC welcome Beijing Warriors to match at Churchill Playing Fields
UPPERMILL FC are getting the taste for playing foreign opposition. The juniors recently played a club on tour from America and on Sunday their senior…
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United States visitors join competitors in Uppermill FC annual tournament
UPPERMILL FC were able to call their annual football tournament at Churchill Playing Fields an international one as they welcomed visitors from the United States.…
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Fascinating Facts: Clubs in the top flight of the game
Royce Franklin takes a nostalgic look back at how football has changed in the 67 years since he watched his first live match. SINCE ITS…
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