Long-serving Danny Whitaker described it as “unbelievable” as Macclesfield Town won back the English Football League status they lost in 2012. The Silkmen have since endured turbulent times financially which makes their achievements even more remarkable as they overhauled teams like Tranmere Rovers who had far bigger resources. Macc were crowned champions after yesterday’s 2-0 […]
Oldham Athletic twice battle from behind to draw at AFC Wimbledon
AFC WIMBLEDON 2, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2 Oldham Athletic twice battled from behind to snatch a draw at AFC Wimbledon and another precious point in their battle for Sky Bet League One survival. A double from striker Duckens Nazon helped Latics extend their unbeaten run to six games. But five successive draws equates to 10 squandered […]
Manchester United battle from behind as Tottenham’s FA Cup semi-final hoodoo strikes again
MAN UNITED 2, TOTTENHAM 1 Manchester United’s record equalling 29th Emirates FA Cup semi-final ended in victory as Tottenham’s misery continued. This was Spurs’ eight successive loss in the last four of the FA Cup as they failed again to negotiate the last hurdle before the final. In a pulsating semi-final played at a ferocious […]
Oldham’s goalless derby draw at Rochdale overshadowed by fan confronting referee
ROCHDALE 0, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 Relegation-threatened Oldham Athletic recorded their fourth straight draw at rivals Rochdale on a night when one of their supporters disgraced the club. The 27-year-old went on to the pitch at Spotland to confront referee Peter Bankes after he awarded Dale a first-half penalty. Quick-thinking Latics’ captain Anthony Gerrard wrestled the […]
Stalybridge Celtic’s ‘incredible’ win as they dent Ashton United’s promotion push
ASHTON UNITED 1, STALYBRIDGE CELTIC 2 “INCREDIBLE” was the word assistant manager Alex Meecham used to describe Stalybridge Celtic’s win at Ashton United, a result that dented the hosts’ promotion bid in Evo Stik League, premier division, writes Tony Bugby. It was Celtics’ fifth game in eight days and came 24 hours after nine of […]