David Pye
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Chirewa winner extends Burnley’s home winless run to 21
Chirewa winner extends Burnley’s home winless run to 21 Reo Hatate, Hjalmar Ekdal and Igor react after a mistake leads to Wolves’ winner at Turf Moor on Friday night Wolves substitute Tawanda Chirewa struck within seconds of coming off the substitutes' bench as Cesar Peixoto's side came from behind to extend Burnley's home misery at Turf Moor to 21 games without a win.
Daisy Hill seek end to four-game losing run at Garstang
Daisy Hill seek end to four-game losing run at Garstang Daisy Hill coach Sam Howell (Image: Max Healey) Daisy Hill will look to get back to winning ways in the North West Counties League First Division North tomorrow when they travel to face Garstang at the Riverside Stadium. Monday night's stoppage-time defeat to Maine Road was the fourth loss in succession for a Daisy side who had been going well until the recent downturn in results.
Lostocker Edwards leads the way at Worsley Woods Parkrun
Lostocker Edwards leads the way at Worsley Woods Parkrun Members at Worsley Woods for the October instalment of the Lostock AC Parkrun Championships It was another action-packed weekend for Lostock AC, with Team Green represented across the country in parkrun, cross country, marathon, fell racing and even 'bikejoring'. The October instalment of the Lostock AC Parkrun Championships took place at Worsley Woods, with an impressive 22 Lostockers turning out for the 5k event.
Book Review: Iconic Football Grounds by Ryan Herman
Book Review: Iconic Football Grounds by Ryan Herman The book's front cover (Image: David Pye) Football grounds are far more than simply places where matches are played. They are repositories of memories, emotion, history and identity, and Iconic Football Grounds by Ryan Herman celebrates that relationship in impressive fashion.
Astley and Tyldesley young riders do well on home track
Astley and Tyldesley young riders do well on home track British Junior League U16 Grand Prix overall podium. from left, Isaac Powling, Oliver Banyard and Oscar Belt (Image: Ian White) Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club hosted the fourth and final National round of the British Junior League series at Gin Pit last Saturday. Finlay Brent was the best of the four A&T riders in the under-eights Little League match with a seventh-place finish.
Record number of pickleball players set for Bolton
Record number of pickleball players set for Bolton One of the country’s best Pickleball players Ben Cawston pictured at the English Nationals in Bolton last year when he took two silver medals (Image: Angela Kelly) Pickleball players from all over the country will converge on Bolton this month for the English Nationals at the Bolton Arena.
Racer Morgan ends British Touring Cars campaign in fifth
Racer Morgan ends British Touring Cars campaign in fifth Adam Morgan, front car, in action at Brands Hatch (Image: Mark Cowdrill) Blackburn's Adam Morgan brought the curtain down on an impressive British Touring Car Championship campaign with a fifth-place finish in the final race of the season at Brands Hatch last weekend. The Lancashire racer ended the year fifth in the Drivers' Championship, behind champion Ash Sutton, runner-up Tom Ingram, Dan Cammish and Josh Cook.
St Thomas of Canterbury claim first Key PE Cup win as Lostock set the pace
St Thomas of Canterbury claim first Key PE Cup win as Lostock set the pace Youngsters enjoyed another good night of football action in the latest Key PE Cup clashes (Image: Key PE Cup) The Key PE Cup continued to deliver plenty of excitement, determination and quality football as Bolton's primary school football league entered its latest round of fixtures at Ladybridge FC.
Rossendale RUFC storm back to beat Rochdale after early setbacks
Rossendale RUFC storm back to beat Rochdale after early setbacks Alex Ropeti evades the flailing Rochdale defender (Image: Paul Kilshaw) Rossendale RUFC got back to winning ways with a well-deserved victory over near neighbours, Rochdale, last weekend. However, it was not all plain sailing with the visitors scoring straight from the kick off to take an early lead. Playing up the hill, the Stags got their game together.
Accrington Stanley Women beat Blackpool to maintain perfect league start
Accrington Stanley Women beat Blackpool to maintain perfect league start Ellie Parker celebrates scoring Stanley Women’s second goal (Image: IAN WARNER) Accrington Stanley Women continued their 100-percent start to the league season with an impressive 3-0 victory over fellow title challengers Blackpool Ladies on Sunday afternoon.
Fonseka one of two academy graduates to leave Lancashire
Fonseka one of two academy graduates to leave Lancashire Kesh Fonseka in action (Image: Lancashire Cricket) Former Bolton School pupil Kesh Fonseka is to leave Lancashire Cricket when his contract expires at the end of October. The Academy graduate will depart alongside fellow homegrown player Harry Singh as Lancashire make changes to their squad.
Ramsbottom United beaten by Sheffield FC in FA Vase
Ramsbottom United travelled over the Pennines to Dronfield, the current base for Sheffield FC, the self-proclaimed home of football, on Saturday but ended up beaten 2-1 and out of the FA Vase. The Rams started brightly with a couple of changes since their last outing, with newcomer Alfie Atherton looking bright. Oscar Radcliffe produced a couple of driving runs, while Dylan Halford worked as hard as ever.
Losing run continues for Daisy Hill with defeat at Ashton
Losing run continues for Daisy Hill with defeat at Ashton Jacob Ridings is challenged by Ashton Athletic's Calum Wilson (Image: Max Healey) Daisy Hill fell to a third successive defeat on Saturday when a goal in each half saw Ashton Athletic through to a 2-0 win at Brocstedes Park in the North West Counties League First Division North.
Burnley thrash Watford to end 241-day away wait for win
Burnley thrash Watford to end 241-day away wait for win Zeki Amdouni scores the second goal at Watford (Image: PA) Burnley's first win of the season, and their first away from home since February, sent Watford fans into open revolt as the Clarets cruised home 4-0 at Vicarage Road. While Alessio Dionisi's fifth defeat in six games cranked up the pressure on the Hornets head coach, counterpart Nicky Hayen's first three-point haul lifted Burnley off the Championship seabed.
FANS' VIEW - Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Stoke City
After the euphoria of Norwich, the last thing we all needed was an extended international break. As we streamed down to the Toughsheet, it felt like we were restarting the season. The Doombar deliberations reconvened full of hope after our two wins on the bounce. Could we make it three at this level for the first time, since long before I got my bus pass? Our international players had returned unscathed, with Thierry Gale, in particular, doing very well for Barbados.
Horwich Thai boxer Tom scoops British title in Chester
Horwich Thai boxer Tom scoops British title in Chester Thai boxer Tom Lord (Image: HKS Boxing) A Horwich-based Thai boxer has been crowned British champion after producing a title-winning display at the AFSO British Championships. Tom Lord, aged 26, who lives in Chorley and trains at HKS Thaiboxing on Emmett Street, Horwich, claimed the under-90kg British title after defeating Connor of Hinckley Muay Thai on points at the championships in Chester.
Lostock AC’s Jo McManus sets half-marathon PB in Manchester run
Lostock AC’s Jo McManus sets half-marathon PB in Manchester run Jo McManus recorded a new PB at the Manchester Half Marathon (Image: Lostock AC) Lostock AC's Jo McManus produced a brilliant new personal best in a standout display at the Manchester Half Marathon last weekend. The race provided a spectacular setting for thousands of runners, with a fast, predominantly flat, course, huge crowds and the unmistakable atmosphere that accompanies one of the North West's biggest running events.
Atherton Collieries make FA Cup history with 3-0 win against Trafford
The final scoreline does not always tell the full story, but nobody from the black-and-white side of Atherton cared as late goals from Kielen Adams and Liam Sheppard, along with a first-half own goal, sent the Collieries into the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup for the first time ever on Tuesday night. A 3-0 replay win against Trafford means it is now Destination: AFC Fylde.
Bolton United FC shortlisted for national community award
Bolton United FC shortlisted for national community award Members of Bolton United FC at the awards (Image: Bolton United FC) A grassroots football club from Bolton has been recognised on the national stage after being shortlisted for a prestigious award celebrating community work and inclusion in the game.
Key PE Cup delivers goal-filled action as St Maxentius edge St George’s 6-4
Key PE Cup delivers goal-filled action as St Maxentius edge St George’s 6-4 It was a busy night of action at the latest round of the Key PE Cup at Ladybridge FC The latest round of the Key PE Cup, the primary school football league organised by Key PE Sports, delivered another evening of exciting action as 12 schools descended on the pitches to compete in two fixtures each.
Lancashire appoint Farbrace as the new director of cricket
Lancashire appoint Farbrace as the new director of cricket Paul Farbrace is joining Lancashire (Image: Lancashire Cricket) Lancashire have appointed highly respected coach Paul Farbrace as the club's new Director of Cricket as part of a major restructuring of their cricket department. The 59-year-old will oversee both the men's and women's game at Emirates Old Trafford and becomes the first key appointment following the club's review of its cricket operations announced last month.
Bury beat Bromsgrove 2-1 to reach next FA Cup round
Facing up against an in-form team captained by a former promotion-winning Shaker, Bury produced an impressive 2-1 victory over Bromsgrove Sporting to progress to the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup. Back to playing the first team, Anthony Johnson made only one change to the XI that beat Workington in the last round of the cup, Bailey Sloane preferred to Louis Isherwood. Bromsgrove went into the tie with only one defeat all season and a perfect winning record on the road.
Horwich Harriers runners claim fell race podiums and Masters honours
Horwich Harriers runners claim fell race podiums and Masters honours Horwich's English Master, Mary White, at Betley Court Farm (Image: Mary White) Last weekend saw plenty of racing for Horwich Harriers members with Julian Goudge deciding to go to Waddington in the Forest of Bowland for his fell-running fix. Waddington features an out-and-back seven-mile course with more than 1,300 feet of ascent and Goudge took third place overall and second M50 in a time of 51mins 42secs.
Lostock AC runners tackle tough trails, fells and Preston’s inaugural half marathon
Lostock AC runners tackle tough trails, fells and Preston’s inaugural half marathon Lostockers at the Worsley Woods Trail Race - Brian Halton, Rachel Walker, Lynda Hardman, Greg Kilshaw, Mark Checkley, Paul Edwards, Terri Aldred, Andy Kerks, Dougie Ainsworth and Jo McManus (Image: Lostock AC) Lostock AC enjoyed another busy weekend of racing, with members taking on everything from woodland trails and Lakeland fells to a brand-new half marathon, alongside a strong showing at parkrun events...
Daisy Hill aim to bounce back at Fulwood after late cup defeat
Daisy Hill aim to bounce back at Fulwood after late cup defeat Daisy Hill boss Nicky Hunt (Image: Max Healey) Daisy Hill are back in league action tomorrow when they travel to face Fulwood Amateurs in the North West Counties League First Division North. The game offers an opportunity for the squad to bounce back from last Saturday's disappointing defeat to Barnton in the Macron Challenge Cup, when two goals in the last four minutes saw the visitors snatch a last gasp 2-1 win.
Cullen ready to step things up again after title win
Cullen ready to step things up again after title win Jack Cullen celebrates his win at the weekend (Image: BKFC) Jack Cullen admitted he was "absolutely buzzing" after producing the performance of his bare-knuckle career to claim a world title in Manchester on Saturday night.
Atherton Collieries suffer defeat after conceding in stoppage time
Atherton Collieries went down 2-1 at home to Vauxhall Motors on Tuesday night after a blank weekend without action. The Stripes started brightly against the visitors from Ellesmere Port and created a number of half-chances which were soundly rebuffed by the Motors stopper Jack Atkinson. Old stager Kevin Ellison put the away team in front around the half-hour mark. The ball ping-ponged around the box following a scruffy-looking corner and his finish was instinctive.
St Thomas Halliwell shine with two wins at Bolton’s Key PE Cup
The Key PE Cup once again provided an evening full of excitement, goals and fantastic displays of teamwork as Bolton primary schools took to the pitch at Ladybridge FC last week. With plenty of action across the evening, the young players gave spectators plenty to cheer about, with several schools enjoying impressive results and individual performances catching the eye. St Thomas Halliwell enjoyed a particularly memorable evening, producing two excellent victories.
Lancashire's Storey faces member anger after club's worst season in decades
Lancashire's Storey faces member anger after club's worst season in decades Dame Sarah Storey (Image: Lancashire Cricket) Lancashire Cricket chair Dame Sarah Storey is learning a few new moves this autumn - not just the quickstep she performed on Strictly Come Dancing at the weekend, but the footwork required to calm an increasingly irate membership after the club's worst season in decades.
Accrington Stanley held by Swindon after 21-second opener and goal-line drama
Accrington Stanley held by Swindon after 21-second opener and goal-line drama Josh Woods netted inside 30 seconds in Wiltshire. Picture by KIPAX Accrington Stanley were left to reflect on what might have been after a bright start and disciplined display earned them a point in a draw at Swindon Town.
Darwen's Corran wins inaugural BKFC UK middleweight title
Darwen's Corran wins inaugural BKFC UK middleweight title Gaz Corran celebrates his win on Saturday night (Image: BKFC) Darwen's Gaz Corran produced a remarkable comeback performance to stop Mac Bygraves and capture the inaugural BKFC UK Middleweight title at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday night.
Jack Cullen wins BKFC world title after thrilling overtime battle in Manchester
Jack Cullen achieved the biggest victory of his combat sports career on Saturday night as the Bolton fighter claimed the BKFC middleweight world title with a hard-fought split-decision victory over defending champion David Mundell at Manchester's AO Arena.
Rarely seen football treasures at Preston's National Football Museum archive
Rarely seen football treasures at Preston's National Football Museum archive A wealth of history sits in the archives (Image: David Pye) Sports Editor David Pye gets a glimpse behind the scenes at the National Football Museum Archives in Preston. Fans of the beautiful game visiting the National Football Museum in central Manchester continue to be fascinated each and every year by the collection on show telling its story.
Harriers keep busy out and about competing in parkruns
Harriers keep busy out and about competing in parkruns Harrier Rick Cordwell joined competitors at Icosathlon in the Netherlands (Image: Horwich RMI Harriers) As we move out of summer, heading towards autumn it was quite week for Horwich Harriers, writes Richard O'Reilly. Red vest runners were, however, out in force at parkruns across the country last weekend, with 21 members representing the club across 10 different events. There were some strong performances at the business end of fields.
Burnden Road Runners celebrate four age-category wins at Wilmslow Triathlon
Burnden Road Runners celebrate four age-category wins at Wilmslow Triathlon Burnden Road Runners at Bury 10k Nine Burnden Road Runners took part in the Wilmslow Sprint Triathlon - the last Tri Championship race of the year. The event is slightly longer than most sprint events. It started with a standard 16 lengths of Wilmslow Leisure Centre pool, and then the athletes transitioned to the bike leg for a 24km loop of the East Cheshire countryside.
Lostock Athletic Club wins England Athletics award for community project
Lostock Athletic Club wins England Athletics award for community project Lostock's Jo McManus, Rachel Stevens, Janet Rhodes and Terri Aldred at the England Athletics Regional Awards (Image: Lostock AC) Lostock Athletic Club has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the local community after being named winner of the Unsung Project of the Year at the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards.
Jack Cullen says bare-knuckle boxing gave him a 'new lease of life' ahead of title fight
Jack Cullen says bare-knuckle boxing gave him a 'new lease of life' ahead of title fight Jack Cullen has a big night ahead at Manchester's Ao Arena (Image: BKFC) Little Lever fighter Jack Cullen admits bare-knuckle boxing has given him a "new lease of life" as he prepares to challenge for a world title in Manchester on Saturday night.
St George’s edge St Thomas Chequerbent 5-4 in Key PE Cup thriller
St George’s edge St Thomas Chequerbent 5-4 in Key PE Cup thriller Action from the latest round of matches in the Key PE Cup for young footballers The latest round of the Key PE Cup once again delivered an evening of fantastic football, with primary schools from across Bolton battling it out at Ladybridge Football Club.
Daisy Hill boss Nicky Hunt demands more ahead of Barnton tie
Daisy Hill boss Nicky Hunt demands more ahead of Barnton tie Daisy boss Nicky Hunt (Image: Daisy Hill FC) Daisy Hill welcome Barnton to the Ginge Power Stadium for the first time in more than 10 years on Saturday, for a first-round tie in the Macron Challenge Cup (3pm).
Bolton charity football tournament brings community together for suicide awareness month
Bolton charity football tournament brings community together for suicide awareness month Some of those who took part in the six-a-side competition Transforming Lives Group CIC hosted a six-a-side football tournament in Bolton last Friday as part of Suicide Awareness Month, bringing together six teams for a morning of football, food and community support. The free event organised by the Bolton-based charity, took place at Burnden Park 3G and was open to all.
A&T miss out on title but show spirit in difficult season
The final North and Scotland League match of the cycle speedway season and title decider, held at Sheffield's Cookson Park on Sunday, lived up to expectations. It was close, as Astley & Tyldesley sought to close a 1.5-points gap on league leaders Bury. The opening races with Bury were tied 5-5 and this set the scene for the day - there were going to be no easy races.
FANS' VIEW - Norwich City 3-4 Bolton Wanderers
Another match day dawning, watching the sunrise from the motorways of England, as we headed for Carrow Road in Norwich to play our rearranged fixture, thanks to Sky TV and the EFL rules, against the Canaries. It was a long drive, made even longer when the SatNav lost the plot, trying to cope with the new road layouts around Huntingdon and we ended up circling the town three times, before escaping! The Doombar deliberations were sort of upbeat. It was good to be playing Norwich City again.
Ramsbottom retain Women’s Knockout T20 Cup after beating Egerton
Ramsbottom retain Women’s Knockout T20 Cup after beating Egerton An Egerton batter hits out in the final against Ramsbottom (Image: Lancashire Cricket Foundation) Women and girls from across Lancashire recently came together to celebrate grassroots cricket in a festival-themed event designed to inspire more young females to take part in the sport.
Walsh steps down after leading Farnworth Social Circle to back-to-back titles
Walsh steps down after leading Farnworth Social Circle to back-to-back titles Social Circle skipper Christian Walsh. Picture by Harry McGuire There's a very good argument to make this piece all about Christian Walsh, who is standing down as Farnworth Social Circle's captain to let Max Perry take on the role for next summer. Two years as skipper, two Premiership titles in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League, the latest of them confirmed last Saturday evening. It's some effort.
James Kevan shines at European Masters in Romanian mountain race
James Kevan shines at European Masters in Romanian mountain race James Kevan won the M35 category in Romania (Image: Graham Bushe) Whether it was large or small, long or short, Harriers were found all over the country during last weekend's races. Charlotte Wilkinson proved her mettle as an excellent performer in her age group at the Great North Run, tackling the half-marathon in 1hr 27mins 6secs, which made her the second Under-20 lady in the whole race.
SECOND XI - Divisional champions are all confirmed
SECOND XI - Divisional champions are all confirmed Astley Bridge second XI batsman, James Cooper, top-scored with 40 in the loss to Lostock seconds (Image: Harry McGuire) Several games were affected by the weather on the last weekend of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League's second XIs, some washed out completely and others playing reduced overs. In the Premier Division, Walkden are champions, Barrowford runners-up and Cherry Tree and Farnworth relegated.
Six Lostockers make a big Splash at the Yarrow River
Six Lostockers make a big Splash at the Yarrow River Sheila Garewal, Tony Maxwell, Lee Burns, Jo Withers, Matt Withers and Ian Burns at the Yarrow River Splash (Image: Lostock AC) It was another busy weekend for Lostock AC, with members taking on everything from woodland trails and river crossings to a fast Cheshire half marathon, alongside a fantastic collection of parkrun performances.
Little Lever’s Jack Cullen lands BKFC world title shot at Manchester’s AO Arena
Little Lever's Jack Cullen will challenge for a world title later this month after securing a blockbuster bout with BKFC middleweight champion David Mundell. The former British and Commonwealth super-middleweight boxing champion has enjoyed an impressive start to life in bare-knuckle fighting and now finds himself just one win away from world championship glory. Cullen, known as "The Meat Cleaver", will face American title-holder Mundell at BKFC 94 at Manchester's AO Arena on September 26.
Daisy Hill eye play-off places as Colne and Atherton LR tests loom
Daisy Hill eye play-off places as Colne and Atherton LR tests loom Player/coach Sam Howell (Image: Max Healey) Daisy Hill go into a double header of home games on Saturday and Monday on a run of form that has moved them to within one point of the play-off places in the North West Counties League First Division North.
Bolton tournament offers charities free place in walking football competition
Bolton tournament offers charities free place in walking football competition Walking football competitors (Image: Emma Starrs) Organisers of Bolton's Walking Football Tournament, taking place on September 26, have announced a wildcard charity entry, giving charities, CICs and social enterprises the chance to win a free place in the competition. The tournament takes place at Active Bolton Arena, with community players having the chance to play against Bolton Wanderers Legends and win a trophy.
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