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The home side boosted their promotion hopes Stockport County solidified their position in the League One play-off spots with a straightforward 2-0 win over a struggling Crawley Town side. Author - Sophie T The Hatters took control early on, with goalkeeper Joe Wollacott making crucial saves to deny Kyle Wootton and Ethan Pye within the first ten minutes. Their persistence paid off in the 25th minute when Will Collar rose above the defence to head in a well-placed cross from Kyle Knoyle. Just nine minutes later, Macauley Southam-Hales latched onto an incisive through ball from Wootton, calmly slotting it into the bottom corner beyond Wollacott's reach. After the break, Stockport continued to press. Collar nearly added a second, his header grazing the crossbar, and Ibou Touray narrowly missed the target with a powerful shot from the edge of the area. This victory marks consecutive league wins for Dave Challinor's men, a feat they last achieved in November. EFL: 2024/2025 The ...

Can Wigan make a push for the playoffs? The Latics got back to winning ways with a solid 2-0 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Brick Community Stadium. Author - Amy W The Latics made a dream start, taking the lead in just the seventh minute when James Carragher rose highest to meet a free kick and headed home his first senior goal. Substitute Jonny Smith sealed the win midway through the second half with a composed finish in a one-on-one situation. Shaun Maloney made four changes to the starting line-up for this Sky Bet League One clash. Carragher, Luke Robinson, Silko Thomas, and Joe Hungbo came in to replace Will Aimson, Jon Mellish, Michael Olakigbe, and Smith. There was also a welcome return to the matchday squad for Callum McManaman. The Latics couldn’t have asked for a better start. Hungbo’s well-placed free kick from the right found Carragher, who climbed above everyone to head the ball into the corner, marking his first professional goal. More football news from across Gre...

Another bad night in Europe for City Manchester City's hopes of progressing in the Champions League are hanging by a thread after they squandered a two-goal lead to suffer a dramatic defeat against Paris St-Germain at the Parc des Princes. Author - Macca On a grim, rain-soaked evening in Paris, all the weaknesses that have plagued City during a season of struggles were brutally exposed. Pep Guardiola's side fell apart under the relentless pace and creativity of PSG. This loss leaves City on the brink of elimination, sitting 25th in the table. They now face a must-win match at home against Club Brugge next Wednesday to keep their Champions League campaign alive. Click here for more Manchester City news Champions League: 2024/2025 The night in Paris was packed with drama. City looked to have seized control when substitute Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland scored twice in the opening eight minutes of the second half. But PSG’s attacking threat kept City’s defence on edge throug...

What next for Bolton? Ian Evatt has left his role as manager of Bolton Wanderers after Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to Charlton Athletic. Author - Amy W Interesting developments from Bolton More reaction coming up on Manchester Super News and European Super Football. eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com/p/efl-202420... [image or embed] — European Super Football ( @superfootball.bsky.social ) 22 January 2025 at 20:49 The defeat leaves Bolton ninth in League One, three points adrift of the play-off spots, capping off a disappointing first half of the season. The 43-year-old took charge of the club in 2020 and made an immediate impact, securing automatic promotion from League Two in his debut campaign. He also guided Bolton to victory in the EFL Trophy final at Wembley in 2023 and led them to last season’s League One play-off final, where they were beaten by Oxford United. The club announced they are committed to appointing the “right” replacement and confirmed that academy coaches Julian Dar...

The pressure remains on Bolton boss Ian Evatt Zeno Ibsen Rossi's last-minute own goal allowed Bolton to escape with a lucky 2-2 draw against Cambridge at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Author - Amy W Despite salvaging a point, Wanderers' fans continued to chant for the dismissal of manager Ian Evatt at the final whistle. Prior to Rossi deflecting skipper George Thomason's cross past goalkeeper Marko Marosi, it seemed like former Bolton player Elias Kachunga might be the hero for the visitors. Kachunga assisted on-loan Bristol City midfielder Josh Stokes, who scored his first league goal for Garry Monk's struggling side just four minutes into the match. Bolton equalized against the run of play half an hour later when Szabolcs Schon delivered a cross from the left, and John McAtee slid in to score. EFL: 2024/2025 Just moments later, Cambridge regained the lead thanks to James Brophy's effort on the right flank. Kachunga managed to outpace Ricardo Santos to reac...

Let's have a look at some alternative places to eat and drink if you're doing Dry January in Greater Manchester In the past decade, the variety of non-alcoholic drinks has expanded significantly, so you never have to feel like you're missing out.  Author - Sophie T  First, we'll explore some of those best non-alcoholic drinks Guinness 0.0 Guinness 0.0 has rapidly gained popularity in the UK as a leading alcohol-free beer, offering the iconic taste of the original stout without the alcohol. Perfect for those seeking a non-alcoholic option, it delivers the same rich, creamy texture and roasted malt flavours that Guinness fans love. Since its launch, it has become a go-to choice in pubs, supermarkets, and online stores, catering to a growing demand for alcohol-free beverages. Guinness 0.0 is praised for its quality, aligning with the increasing trend of mindful drinking. Its widespread availability and taste make it a standout in the alcohol-free drinks market. The interes...

An easy day for Manchester City as they thrashed League Two Salford City Manchester City breezed into the fourth round of the FA Cup with an emphatic 8-0 victory over League Two side Salford City at the Etihad Stadium, powered by a James McAtee hat-trick. Author - Macca Jeremy Doku chipped in with a brace, Jack Grealish ended his lengthy goal drought, and young talents Divin Mubama and Nico O'Reilly also found the net in a completely one-sided affair. City’s ruthlessness was on full display as a much-rotated team delighted their fans with a dominant performance against Salford, a club owned by the famous ‘Class of 92’.  Gary Neville, one of the co-owners and a former Manchester United star , became a target for relentless taunts despite not being in attendance. Meanwhile, his former teammates Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes had to endure all of this from the stands. Another step in our journey but a step too far in our third round debut. #MCISAL pic.twitter.com/PvQ7sJZ9e4 — Salf...

City back to their best after another win? Erling Haaland netted twice in the Premier League for the first time in over three months as Manchester City thrashed West Ham, matching their biggest win of the season. Author - Macca Haaland opened his account with a header just before half-time, then coolly chipped the ball over a rushing Alphonse Areola after latching onto a perfectly weighted through ball from Savinho. Savinho was arguably City’s standout performer. The Brazilian’s early left-wing cross in the 10th minute deflected off Vladimir Coufal, leaving Areola stranded and gifting City the opener. Manchester City looking to boost Champions League hopes Phil Foden rounded off the scoring with City’s fourth, slotting home his second league goal of the campaign. Instead of going for glory on his 400th City appearance, Kevin De Bruyne selflessly set up Foden for the tap-in. West Ham managed a consolation when Niclas Füllkrug converted Tomas Soucek’s cross with 19 minutes left. Howe...

With so much instability at Old Trafford, is this a good decision? Manchester United have confirmed they’ve activated a one-year extension to Harry Maguire’s contract. Author - Olivia T Maguire playing for Man United in 2020 The 31-year-old defender, who joined from Leicester City in 2019, was due to see his deal expire this summer. However, the extension means he’ll remain at Old Trafford until June 2026. Maguire has so far made 222 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals and winning two major trophies: the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024 . The centre-back remains determined to add more silverware to his collection in the years ahead. Under ths manager Ruben Amorim, Harry Maguire has featured in seven games this season, showcasing his ability to thrive in a back-three formation – a system he’s familiar with from his time with England. His performances have been particularly impressive, notably in the 2-1 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad. Maguire has al...

We are the beating heart of British music, and for good reason.  A legacy that spans genres, decades, and generations, the city and its surrounding areas have been the backdrop for some of the most legendary gigs in music history.  From era-defining performances to intimate shows that became the stuff of folklore, Greater Manchester's venues have played host to them all. We are going on a journey through time to explore the most unforgettable gigs ever staged in this musical powerhouse. Author - Sophie T  The Sex Pistols at the Lesser Free Trade Hall (1976) No list of iconic Manchester gigs is complete without this seismic event. On 4 June 1976, the Sex Pistols performed at the Lesser Free Trade Hall, sparking a musical revolution. Though the audience reportedly numbered just 40 people, the attendees went on to shape the music landscape.  Among that crowd were future members of The Smiths, Joy Division, and The Buzzcocks. This gig wasn't just a show; it was the...

A potentially important point for Stockport County? Macauley Southam-Hales scored a dramatic 78th-minute equaliser to secure Stockport a 1-1 draw against Birmingham. Author - Amy W The visitors had taken an early lead when Alfie May curled in a stunning effort just five minutes into the game. Willum Willumsson set up the move, threading Taylor Gardner-Hickman through on goal. Though Ben Hinchcliffe made an initial save, the ball fell to May, who expertly found the bottom corner. Birmingham had chances to extend their lead, particularly before half-time when a slip from Ethan Pye allowed Willumsson to lead a counter-attack. He played May through, but this time the forward fired straight at the Stockport goalkeeper. The home side struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, especially in the first half, and it seemed they were heading for a New Year’s Day defeat. Jack Diamond squandered two chances early in the second half as County’s frustrations mounted. However, the Hatters fina...