The winners of the hugely anticipated Leesa Northwest Football Awards 2017, recognising those who have achieved footballing excellence both on and off the pitch in the 2016/17 season, from both the Men and Women’s football leagues, from Conference though to Premier League, have been announced. Over 550 guests packed The Point at Emirates Old Trafford […]
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford puts pressure on Joe Hart with clean sheet on debut for England against Germany
ENGLAND 0, GERMANY 0 Jordan Pickford’s hugely impressive goalkeeping debut for England against Germany has put Joe Hart’s position as No 1 under threat. The Everton keeper described it as a “dream come true” as he kept a clean sheet against the world champions and top ranked team on the planet. Pickford made two splendid […]
Eoin Doyle and Jack Byrne at the double as Oldham Athletic beat Newcastle United U21s in the Checkatrade Trophy
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 4, NEWCASTLE UNITED U21 1 Oldham Athletic secured their passage to the knockout phase of the Checkatrade Trophy following a comfortable home victory against Newcastle United U21s. Two goals apiece from Jack Byrne and Eoin Doyle helped Latics finish runners-up to Port Vale in their group as they ended back-to-back defeats against Scunthorpe […]
Manchester City are record breakers after home win against Arsenal
MAN CITY 3, ARSENAL 1 Manchester City smashed yet further records as they beat Arsenal to temporarily move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League. Embed from Getty Images This was their 15th straight Premier League victory, a top-flight record, as they disposed of the Gunners with goals from Kevin De Bruyne, […]
Richie Bennett writes FA Cup fairytale by knocking out Oldham Athletic, the team he played for as a schoolboy
CARLISLE UNITED 3, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2 Richie Bennett provided another fairytale story in the Emirates FA Cup by helping to knock out Oldham Athletic, the team he once played for and which he still supports. The 26-year-old striker, who scored twice in Carlisle United’s 3-2 giantkilling act, admitted his family were divided at Brunton Park […]