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Jack Twydale

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Covers:  Sport, particularly football, but I can cover a range of news as I have a wide range of knowledge.
Freelance Journalist, specialising in sport. Creator and host of @ThePoolsPod! muckrack.com/jack-twydale

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Charity volunteer walks Coast-to-Coast to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society - Mancunian Matters

Charity volunteer walks Coast-to-Coast to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society - Mancunian Matters

Mancunian Matters — Greg Goddard, 67, walked from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society. Goddard - originally from Stockport - has volunteered for the charity for five years, and regularly helps at the Singing for the Brain sessions in Rochdale, where he now lives.

The rise of Manchester City: From 93:20 to Pep's dynasty - Mancunian Matters

The rise of Manchester City: From 93:20 to Pep's dynasty - Mancunian Matters

Mancunian Matters — It came via the right foot of an Argentinian. "Manchester City are still alive here. Balotelli... AGUEROOOOOOOO!" Commentator Martin Tyler's voice was drowned out by an explosion of noise at the Etihad Stadium, as Man City snatched the Premier League crown from bitter rivals Manchester United with two injury-time goals.

Stockport local election result: Liberal Democrats pledge to unite council

Stockport local election result: Liberal Democrats pledge to unite council

Mancunian Matters — The Liberal Democrat leader in Stockport has declared his intention to unite the council after a successful day at the polls. They gained two seats in Thursday's local elections, including a defeat of deputy Conservative leader John McGahan in the ward of Bramhall South & Woodford, although the council remains under no overall control.

Gareth Taylor tips Man City striker to get even better after four-goal haul

Gareth Taylor tips Man City striker to get even better after four-goal haul

Manchester Evening News — Four goals are just the beginning for Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw said Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor as his team defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 7-2 in the Barclays FA Women's Super League. Shaw opened the scoring inside three minutes, as City opened a three-goal lead after 16 minutes only for Brighton to fight back to make it 3-2 at half-time.

Marc Skinner reveals what he wanted to see from Man United against West Ham

Marc Skinner reveals what he wanted to see from Man United against West Ham

Manchester Evening News — Marc Skinner hailed how Manchester United responded to his pre-game challenge as they romped to a dominant 3-0 win over West Ham at Leigh Sports Village. Goals from Martha Thomas and Leah Galton alongside a Grace Fisk own goal secured all three points for the home side inside 50 minutes at Leigh Sports Village.

Hope Powell outlines the one positive Brighton can take from heavy Man City loss

Hope Powell outlines the one positive Brighton can take from heavy Man City loss

SussexLive — Brighton & Hove Albion's fightback to 3-2 down against Manchester City was the bright point in a difficult afternoon which ended in a 7-2 defeat, said Hope Powell. The Brighton boss admitted her side had no answer as City raced into a 3-0 lead inside 16 minutes but mounted a comeback firstly through an Inessa Kaagman penalty.

JOHNSON SHINES IN FOREST FRENZY - The League Paper

JOHNSON SHINES IN FOREST FRENZY - The League Paper

The Football League Paper — BRENNAN Johnson was hailed by Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper after the young frontman scored twice as the Reds maintained their push for promotion. Johnson's brace - the second of which came after a dreadful goalkeeping error from Dan Grimshaw - a Philip Zinckernagel effort, and a Sam Surridge strike handed the visitors the points.

TANGERINES ARE MAD-INE FOR IT! - The League Paper

TANGERINES ARE MAD-INE FOR IT! - The League Paper

The Football League Paper — GARY Madine's early goal proved enough for Blackpool, with head coach Neil Critchley praising his players for "suffering" against a possession-dominant Swansea side..Madine's header gave the Seasiders a third league win in a row, and a fifth in six home games to move within six points of sixth-placed Luton Town.

Blackpool 1-0 Swansea: Early Gary Madine goal proves enough for Tangerines

Blackpool 1-0 Swansea: Early Gary Madine goal proves enough for Tangerines

Sky Sports — Gary Madine's eighth goal of the season gave Blackpool a narrow 1-0 win over Swansea at Bloomfield Road. The striker's fourth-minute header was enough to give the Seasiders a third league win in a row, and fifth in six home games. Their opponents dominated possession throughout but were frustrated by an organised Tangerine defence.

Extraordinary double by Red Devils skipper sees off Foxes

Extraordinary double by Red Devils skipper sees off Foxes

Leicester Mercury —

Sale Sharks host Land Rover Premiership Cup rugby festival for grassroots talent

Sale Sharks host Land Rover Premiership Cup rugby festival for grassroots talent

The Northern Echo — Hundreds of young rugby players got the chance to show off their skills and love for the sport as the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup returned to Sale Sharks this weekend.

Golden Girls beaten in Noel-Williams' first game in charge

Golden Girls beaten in Noel-Williams' first game in charge

Watford Free — Championship leaders Liverpool left it late to beat Watford at Prenton Park and go seven points clear at the top of the FA Women's Championship. Substitute Katie Stengel's close-range header seven minutes from time proved decisive for the Reds and condemned the Golden Girls to an eighth defeat in 12 league games.

Does 'The Gabbatoir' hold any hope for England? - Mancunian Matters

Does 'The Gabbatoir' hold any hope for England? - Mancunian Matters

Mancunian Matters — The 2021/22 Ashes begin on December 8 in Brisbane, with England looking for their first series win on Australian soil since 2011. As is tradition, the first test will be held at The Gabba - a venue which the hosts have had a lot of success over the years.

Comment: Where is it going wrong for Hartlepool United at the moment?

Comment: Where is it going wrong for Hartlepool United at the moment?

The72 — They've dropped to 17th in League Two, seven points from the play-offs but eight points above the relegation zone. Caretaker manager Antony Sweeney has been in charge since the departure of Dave Challinor to non-league Stockport County, in which time Pools have fallen down the league table.

Manchester Christmas Market declared the most Instagrammable in the UK - Mancunian Matters

Manchester Christmas Market declared the most Instagrammable in the UK - Mancunian Matters

Mancunian Matters — Design Bundles - a creative resources website - analysed Instagram hashtag counts to establish which Christmas market in the UK provides the most Instagram potential. Manchester was revealed to be the top destination with 48,300 hashtags to date - Edinburgh, Bath, London, and Birmingham round out the top five.

Film Review: Last Night in Soho (2021) - Mancunian Matters

Film Review: Last Night in Soho (2021) - Mancunian Matters

Mancunian Matters — A superb cast, a smooth soundtrack and sharp direction make for a winning blend in Edgar Wright's first foray into psychological horror. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Minor spoilers follow: The 47-year-old director boasts a set of films which delve into a range of genres, such as Shaun of the Dead's take on a zombie/rom-com mash-up and the comic book adaptation of Scott Pilgrim vs the World.

UEFA Women's Euro 2022: England draw debutants Northern Ireland in Group A - Mancunian Matters

UEFA Women's Euro 2022: England draw debutants Northern Ireland in Group A - Mancunian Matters

Mancunian Matters — They will play Austria at Old Trafford on July 6th in the curtain-raiser, followed by Norway on July 11th at the Brighton Community Stadium. They will round off their group stage against Northern Ireland on July 15th at St Mary's Stadium, home to Southampton FC.

The National League: The Run-In

The National League: The Run-In

blogspot.com — As April draws to a close, football fans look to the end of the season in the hope (or expectation) of achieving something special. Promotion, and the league title, are there for the taking. This season, no league is more intriguing than the National League - the fifth tier of English football.