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The hairdryer vs ‘quiet management’: Ancelotti v Ferguson book reveals all

A Salford academic will reveal one of the world’s best football manager’s greatest secrets in a new book published today. Professor Chris Brady, Director of...

Who are these mystery young players from Beechfield United FC?

Can any of our readers help solve the mystery of who these young, fresh faced, footballers who played for Beechfield United F.C. in the period 1980/81 are? The photo...

China coming as Dragon Boat Festival returns to Salford Quays

Salford Quays will shake to the sound of Chinese culture when the annual Dragon Boat Festival returns to the waterfront on 5 June. Teams from an array of backgrounds...

Andy lords it up for Beechfield 18 seasons in a row

Local amateur footballer Andy Lord has been rewarded for his loyalty to Swinton football team Beechfield United FC with a long service award. Andy, now 26, began his...

Cadishead Rhinos charge forward with £150k lottery gift for new home

Cadishead Rhinos rugby club are set for a huge revamp of their home clubhouse with a £150,000 cash injection from the National Lottery. The 1960s former local authority...

Beechy Under 11’s Thunder win cup after dramatic penalty shootout

Beechfield United Under 15’s Predators are just one more victory away from winning their third trophy in the Tameside Football League. Against Hough End Griffins a...

Prestwich Heys look to Salford to carry on stunning success

It’s been a glorious season for Prestwich Heys AFC with silverware galore and promotion to the North West Counties League in the bag. But celebrations are not just...

Swinton Lions 6 Leigh Centurions 48

Heywood Road Sunday The Centurions continue their march at the top of the league having completed and impressive double over the Lions which saw the tempers boil over...

Saddleworth Rangers 14 Salford City Roosters 0

Salford City Roosters made the journey to Saddleworth Rangers with only 15 players available due to injuries and work commitments and after another defeat the team were...

Chinese FA quiz Salford experts

A delegation from the Chinese Football Association visited The University of Salford this week on a fact finding mission, as they try to grow the game in their country....