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Day of emotion

2010-03-11T13:55:47

Bury skipper Stephen Dawson insists the Shakers must adopt a professional approach when they travel to Macclesfield on Saturday.

Alan Knill’s promotion-chasing side will be the first visitors to the Moss Rose since the untimely death of Macc boss Keith Alexander last week, and the weekend’s clash is sure to be an emotionally-charged occasion.

Old boys' reunion for coach Smith

2010-03-11T13:55:46

Swinton player-coach Paul Smith faces an old boys’ re-union in the next round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup.

Drawing some ire

2010-03-11T13:55:45

Two homes draws in a week were not what Bury wanted to aid their League Two promotion push.

But the two points gained leave the Shakers in the third automatic promotion slot before the weekend's emotional trip to Macclesfield.

Rebels' six-game unbeaten run ends on the road

2010-03-11T14:01:11

Resolution proposals for FC United of Manchester's 2010 general meeting need to be submitted by midday on 24 March.

The AGM is to be held at Manchester College's Openshaw campus at Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, on Sunday, 25 April, at 12:30pm.

Tigers hit half-century with win

2010-03-11T13:55:43

Sedgley Park hit 50 league points for the season after the Tigers got back to winning ways with this five-try win.

Visitors Nuneaton began positively but were unable to take advantage of a strangely disjointed Sedgley start.

Ladies lead the way in cross-country

2010-03-11T14:01:11

Radcliffe AC's women have been rewarded for a successful cross-country season with plenty of trophies.

Not only did they take the top team prize and second veterans' team prize in the South East Lancs cross-country league.

Wizard’s spell is not strong enough

2010-03-11T14:01:10

Swinton Lions were given a scare by Warrington Wizards before coming out on top 34-22 in this Carnegie Challenge Cup match.

The Lions looked to be coasting into the next round with a handsome 34-6 lead just past the hour mark.

Bury 1 Darlington 1

2010-03-09T23:21:38

It is becoming death by draws for Bury, who still moved up to third after their fourth successive stalemate.

The promotion chasing Shakers brought back the Bish in search of their first goal in four games.

Bury 0 Dagenham 0

2010-03-06T17:22:30

Bury's promotion hopes suffered a setback when they were held to their third successive goalless draw - this time by Dagenham.

Bury had the ball in the net in the first half but Ryan Lowe was harshly adjudged offside.

Boss’s Bish Wish

2010-03-06T17:28:55

Bury striker Andy Bishop may be soon be giving boss Alan Knill a selection dilemma.

And it is a problem the Shakers gaffer would gladly welcome.

Bury tributes to Alexander

2010-03-04T14:01:22

Bury manager Alan Knill has paid tribute to fellow League Two boss Keith Alexander.

The Macclesfield manager, 53, died on Tuesday night at home after returning from his side’s defeat to Notts County.

Lions look to bounce back

2010-03-04T14:01:23

Swinton player-coach Paul Smith is expecting a reaction from his players when the Lions take on Warrington Wizards in the Carnegie Challenge Cup at Wilderspool on Friday (8pm), writes Chris Brierley.

Smith is still smarting from the 38-20 defeat by Oldham Roughyeds in the opening Championship One game.

Latics are unable to ground the flying Canaries

2010-03-04T14:01:28

Grant Holt’s 25th goal of the season consolidated Norwich’s place at the top of League One and kept Athletic in the bottom four.

The ex-Rochdale striker netted the winner eight minutes into the second half to heap more pressure on Oldham boss Dave Penney.

Duo cannot be separated

2010-03-04T14:01:28

Rising Sun and West End BC are level on points at the top of the Oldham Quiz League following the latest fixtures.

Rising Sun won 27-24 at Grouse while West End got the better of Black Swan B, winning 31-19.

Braving the Lions

2010-03-04T14:01:31

Oldham's Co-operative Championship One campaign got off to a great start when they ran out convincing winners at Sedgley Park.

But the match ended with a free for all as tempers flared with both Swinton’s Ian Watson and Oldham’s Wayne Kerr red-carded after a brawl.

Six-a-side teams sought

2010-03-04T09:04:25

Organisers are on the lookout for six-a-side teams interested in joining a new league based locally.

The competition, run by Soccersixes, will be based at Grange Sports Centre, using their artificial pitches.

Rangers lose semi-final

2010-03-04T09:04:25

Saddleworth Rangers’ under-15s were beaten 16-12 by Latchford in their North West Counties Cup semi-final last weekend.

Tries from Lewis Galbraith and Chris Bolton had given Rangers an 8-0 half-time lead.

Barnet 0 Bury 0

2010-02-28T12:35:52

The Shakers kept up their promotion charge with a hard-fought point at Underhill.

Wayne Brown made an early double save to keep out Jake Hyde and Clovis Kamdjo from close range.

Defense case

2010-02-25T14:01:29

Few teams achieve success without a decent defence.

And Bury's recent run of only one defeat in 11 games has owed much to a stingy rearguard that has tightened up considerably in the latter stages of that run.

Lions go down fighting

2010-02-25T14:01:08

Swinton Lions went down fighting to Championship One side Widnes Vikings in the Nothern Rail Cup at a snow-ridden Park Lane.

The home team were as keen as their supporters and ground staff who placed sheets across the pitch on the Saturday night and shovelled snow off the ground on Sunday morning, to get the game played.

New six-a-side football leagues

2010-02-25T14:01:08

New six-a-side football leagues run by Football Mundial will start in the Bury and Prestwich areas in April.

And new teams are being sought for both leagues.

Multi-terrain 10k race taking shape

2010-02-25T14:01:11

Radcliffe AC plan to run a new 10k multi-terrain event in April are progressing well.

With the recent success of the 10-mile race under its belt, the club is looking for a new course and a great field for the event on 18 April.

Bury-ing winner

2010-02-25T14:01:19

A point gained in a scoreless draw with Morecambe in midweek dropped the Shakers to third place.

But Bury gained a point on League Two leaders Rochdale and can regain second place if they win their game in hand over Bournemouth.

Good at both ends but not in the middle

2010-02-25T14:01:20

A blistering start and a strong finish were still not enough to beat the All Blacks, but Sedgley’s disappointment was eased by the two losing bonus points gained.

With just four minutes on the clock the Tigers forced their way into the All Blacks’ 22, where Richard Tafa burst off his wing and beat two tacklers before popping the ball to Paul Williams on his inside shoulder and the big lock crossed for a try between the posts, converted by Steve Nutt.

Wilson helps Reds extend good run

2010-02-25T14:01:20

FC United extended their hot winning streak to four games with a 2-0 victory at Frickley Athletic in the Unibond League Premier Division.

Strikes from Ben Deegan and on-fire Kyle Wilson were enough to secure the points for the Rebel Reds.

Lions start wounded

2010-02-25T14:01:23

Swinton Lions are facing an injury crisis ahead of their Championship One opener against Oldham Roughyeds at Sedgeley Park on Sunday (3pm) writes Chris Brierley.

Player-coach Paul Smith had 10 players missing for the Northern Rail Cup defeat against Widnes and picked up a few more knocks during the 36-12 defeat.

Bury 0 Morecambe 0

2010-02-23T22:25:54

Bury gained a point on League Two leaders Rochdale and manager Alan Knill wasn't too disappointed his side didn't collect all three.

However, the Shakers were involved in only their second scoreless draw in the league this season as Sammy McIlroy's team proved durable opponents.

Bury 1 Shrewsbury 0

2010-02-20T13:27:15

A Ryan Lowe penalty lifted Bury up to second in League Two with victory over Shrewsbury at Gigg Lane.

Lowe struck home his 13th goal of the season deep in the second half to give his side a crucial victory in their bid for promotion.

Help Shake ’em

2010-02-18T14:02:04

Give us five and help us shake 'em. That is promotion-chasing Bury's message to other club’s fans for tomorrow night’s vital home game with Shrewsbury.

The Shakers will let season ticket holders at other clubs into the game for just £5.

Back us

2010-02-18T14:03:02

Swinton Lions round off Northern Rail Cup campaign on Sunday with an attractive home game against Widnes Vikings.

This will be Swinton’s final run out before the Championship season opener against Oldham.

Margy bolsters squad with former Blue

2010-02-18T14:03:02

FC United manager Karl Marginson has added to his squad with the signing of former Wrexham and Manchester City midfielder Angelos Tsiaklis.

The Rebles have also signed Mark Ayres from Salford.

Tigers edged out at finish

2010-02-18T14:03:03

Looking to make it three wins on the trot the Tigers had to make do with a losing bonus point as Cambridge rallied to pip them at the post.

Will Martin gave them an early lead, courtesy of a second minute penalty kick; however, the Tigers soon began to test the Cambridge defence.

Girls to the fore in Ratcliffe’s fell race victory

2010-02-18T14:02:05

Radcliffe AC’s women are showing good early form after winning a fell race at the weekend and gaining top placings in cross-country.

Anna Lupton was first woman in Sunday's Winter Hill Fell Race for the second year running.

Getting some hard lessons

2010-02-18T14:03:07

Player-coach Paul Smith reckons Swinton are moving in the right direction - despite being on the wrong end of a 46-10 scoreline against Batley Bulldogs in the Northern Rail Cup.

The Lions were no match for Karl Harrison’s men but can take positives from the defeat against a side from the division above.

Chesterfield 1 Bury 0

2010-02-13T16:54:52

A tale of two substitutes shaped Bury's downfall against promotion rivals Chesterfield at Saltergate.

On loan United youngster Sam Hewson spurned a glorious opportunity to put the Shakers on their way to a seventh successive win.

Flying higher

2010-02-11T14:00:57

WHAT a difference a week makes.

Last Saturday morning Bury were in third place eight points behind League Two leaders Rochdale and three points ahead of fourth-placed Rotherham, who had two games in hand.

Southern’s cup sit out

2010-02-11T14:00:59

Swinton Lions club captain Paul Southern will sit out the Northern Rail Cup group games.

Football director Paul Kidd says a fully fit Southern is needed for the start of the Championship campaign and will not be risked in the Cup.

Bury 2 Macclesfield 1

2010-02-11T14:01:02

Alan Knill admitted it was touch and go whether to put Andy Bishop on - but the striker repaid his manager's faith by scoring the winner against Macclesfield in midweek which kept their promotion charge on track.

The Gigg Lane hero has been hampered with a groin injury all season but came off the bench to fire home the winning goal 11 minutes from time to make it six wins on the trot for the high-fliers.

A national first for sports club

2010-02-11T14:01:03

A national first has been set by Prestwich Cricket, Tennis and Bowling Club (PCTBC).

It has finally obtained Clubmark accreditation from Greater Sport Manchester for it’s Crown Green Bowling section and almost simultaneously been awarded Charter Standard for it’s football section from the F.A.

Treble for the Rebels

2010-02-11T14:01:05

A Kyle Wilson hat-trick helped lift FC United to a 6-1 victory over Nantwich in the Unibond Premier Division.

Wilson scored a brace to put the visitors 1-0 and 2-1 ahead and then Simon Carden added a third for the Reds eight minute before the break.

Tigers show their claws

2010-02-11T14:01:06

For most of the opening quarter of this National League One match it was the Steve Nutt show, as the Tigers’ fullback gave his side a 10-point lead, courtesy of a penalty kick, a try and a conversion.

The three-pointer came in the opening 60 seconds; it then it took another 15 minutes of intense forward pressure before he added the touchdown.

Bradford 0 Bury 1

2010-02-06T18:15:56
A second half strike from Andy Morrell gave Bury the points to keep up their promotion momentum.

Morrell struck from 12 yards to give the Shakers their fifth straight win.

Rethink needed on rugby league season - Kidd

2010-02-04T14:02:24

SWINTON LIONS football director, Paul Kidd, pictured, believes a rethink is needed regarding the rugby league season’s midwinter kick-off date.

Kidd is both frustrated and disappointed after seeing Swinton’s opening game in the Northern Rail Cup postponed for the second year in succession.

A full push

2010-02-04T14:02:25

ALAN Knill was delighted the transfer window slammed shut without losing any of his key players.

He said: "I am delighted and surprised that we did not lose anyone such as Dawson, Buchanan or Jones.

Bury 1 Rochdale 0

2010-02-04T14:02:27

A LATE winner from Ryan Lowe sent Shakers’ fans home deliriously happy after this top of the table derby success.

The victory was even sweeter for Bury as it ended the neighbours and League Two leaders 11-game unbeaten run and helped the home side regain third spot in the table.

Tykes are no match for Tigers

2010-02-04T14:02:28

The Tigers ran out convincing winners in this hastily rearranged National One league game - played on Tuesday night after being called off on Saturday.

Both teams are struggling near the bottom of the table but it was the Tigers who started in more determined fashion.

Ready to let good times roll

2010-02-04T14:02:30

THERE haven’t been too many highlights in Dana Wilson’s rugby league career since he left the Antipodes to try his luck in England writes Chris Brierley.

The friendships he has forged and the places he has played figure foremost during a five-year stay which has been blighted by injury.

Winning is tough for the Rebels

2010-02-04T14:02:30

TWO second half goals lifted FC United to an unconvincing win at struggling Durham City.

The visit to the North East looked a "three-point gimme" for the Rebel Reds against a side who had not won in 21 outings and conceded 108 goals.

Relay good on the fells

2010-02-05T14:00:14

RADCLIFFE AC had 20 runners in Sunday’s annual Pennine Bridleway Relay.

Covering 47 miles, with 6,300 feet of climbing, the club had enough runners to put in two mixed teams with one team finishing a creditable eighth mixed team and 42th overall out of 85 finishing teams.

The big one

2010-01-28T13:55:34

IT WILL be a weekend of eager anticipation before Bury and Rochdale lock horns in a humdinger of a League Two derby.

The Gigg Lane showdown will be one of the biggest games of the season when the neighbours and runaway leaders visit Gigg Lane.

Kick-off looming

2010-01-28T13:55:32

SWINTON player-coach Paul Smith admits the Lions still have some work to do ahead of Sunday’s big kick-off against Workington.

Smith had his first outing in the 44-16 victory over Featherstone at the weekend but said: "In the second half we did quite well but it was only a young Featherstone team we played so you can’t read too much into the score.

Hit-man Wilson returns

2010-01-28T13:55:31

FC UNITED have re-signed Macclesfield Town striker Kyle Wilson on loan.

But full back Simon Garner has left the club and midfielder Tunji Moses has decided to have a break from football for personal reasons.

Passing on his expertise to the next generation

2010-01-28T13:55:30

FC UNITED's new goalkeeeping coach Joe Paladino knows plenty about the "school of hard knocks".

His spells as goalkeeper with Everton and Wigan should earn him plenty of respect from FC United's custodians.

Sedgley Park 24 Blackheath 28

2010-01-28T13:55:30

DESPITE outscoring Blackheath three tries to two in a second half full of commitment and endeavour, the Tigers had to make do with just a losing bonus point for all their efforts.

The opening quarter yielded three successful penalty kicks from Tigers’ Matt Riley and Heath’s Paul Humphries, with the visitors’ fly-half kicking a brace to give his side an early 3-6 lead which was then increased on 22 minutes.

Double derby delight

2010-01-28T13:55:28

RADCLIFFE Borough and Salford City encountered a little local difficulty this week when they played twice in two days.

And it was Borough who were celebrating twice after plundering all three points from Saturday's clash in the Unibond First Division North with a 2-1 victory on their visit to Moor Lane.

Bury 1 Hereford 0

2010-01-23T17:58:03
A FANTASTIC free-kick from Mike Jones after just two minutes brought promotion-hunting Bury their third win on the bounce.

The Shakers went in front when rising star Jones curled a right-foot shot into the far corner of the net fro the left-hand side of the box for his seventh of the season.

But they struggled to put away a Hereford side who had only won once away this season.

On a roll

2010-01-21T13:55:59

EXPERIENCE is crucial when the going gets tough. And Bury boss Alan Knill does not expect his squad to come up short after narrowly missing out on promotion last year.

Two wins in four days, over Bournemouth and Bradford, have lifted the Shakers to the giddy heights of third place in League Two.

Winning double

2010-01-21T13:55:57

TWO victories on the bounce have elevated Bury to third place in League Two.

The Shakers posted their first success with a stunning 2-1 win at second-placed Bournemouth on Saturday.

Tynedale 41 Sedgley Park 0

2010-01-21T13:55:55

IT’S been five long weeks since Sedgley last tasted action and the resulting rustiness was there for all to see.

The first of Tynedale’s seven tries began on half way; from where they pushed the Sedgley pack back 20 metres.

Salford Reds 50 Swinton Lions 12

2010-01-21T13:55:55

THE Lions had few answers to the class of Salford in this friendly at the Willows that helped both sides blow the cobwebs away.

But the big winners were the fans, who finally got to watch a competitive game.