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Football: Stockport County 3 - 2 Lincoln City

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Stockport County came from two goals down to secure a stirring 3-2 victory over Lincoln City. Substitute Isaac Olaofe struck a late winner as they remain in 3rd place, still needing a win to secure a home 2nd leg in the play-offs. Author - Jamie P With a play-off place already assured, County appeared destined for defeat after first-half goals from Ben House and Erik Ring put the visitors firmly in control. But a spirited second-half fightback, featuring goals from Jayden Fevrier and Will Collar, set the stage for Olaofe to complete the comeback in dramatic fashion. Lincoln took the lead in the 24th minute when House finished clinically from Tendayi Darikwa’s incisive pass. The Imps then doubled their advantage shortly before the interval, Ring rifling a shot beyond Corey Addai after finding space in the area. Stockport responded just three minutes into the second half as Fevrier fired low past George Wickens to halve the deficit. Kyle Wootton went close to an equaliser soon after,...

Greater Manchester Music Icons: Johnny Marr

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Johnny Marr is a musician, songwriter and singer.  He first achieved fame as the guitarist and co-songwriter of the Smiths. Author - Jamie P Source | Vladimir Flickr Early life and the start of his carser Born and raised in Manchester, England, Marr formed his first band as a teenager  He was part of several bands with Andy Rourke before forming the Smiths with Morrissey in 1982.  An incredible journey with the Smiths.  The Smiths attained commercial success and were critically acclaimed, with Marr's jangle pop guitar style becoming a distinctive part of the band's sound. His tenure with The Smiths was a defining period in British music, shaping the sound of indie rock for generations. As the band’s lead guitarist and co-songwriter, Marr’s intricate, jangly guitar work became the backbone of their sound, blending melodic sophistication with raw emotional intensity. READ MORE:  Greatest Greater Manchester gigs and conc...

Football: AFC Wimbledon 1 - 0 Salford City

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Salford's promotion hopes were dented away at Wimbledon AFC Wimbledon climbed to second in League Two after a hard-fought victory over promotion rivals Salford, with Matty Stevens netting his 16th league goal of the season to settle the contest. Author - Jamie P The hosts started brightly, with Marcus Browne stinging the palms of Salford goalkeeper Jamie Jones with a powerful strike from the edge of the box. Josh Neufville then tested Jones with a curling effort, and while the keeper did well to keep it out, he flapped at the resulting corner, punching the ball straight to Ryan Johnson—who could only head over the bar. After the break, Wimbledon had strong appeals for a penalty turned down when Omar Bugiel appeared to be pulled down while trying to connect with a Jake Reeves cross. However, the breakthrough came in the 65th minute. Stevens pounced on a defensive lapse, dispossessing a Salford defender before surging forward unchallenged and drilling a low shot into the bottom l...

Manchester United 0 - 2 Newcastle: Best Reaction

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Let's explore the best reaction to another Manchester United defeat It was another poor evening for the club, leaving concerns about a potential relegation battle. This article will explore what people are saying. Author - Jamie P European Super Football match report This result also marked another unwanted milestone for United, who have now suffered five league losses in a single calendar month for the first time since Sir Matt Busby’s reign in September 1962. Eddie Howe’s side were deserved winners, with early strikes from Alexander Isak and Joelinton sealing the points and lifting Newcastle to fifth in the table to cap off a strong finish to 2024. The in-form Isak continued his hot streak, notching his 12th goal of the season and eighth in his last six matches, scoring in each of those games. Click here to read more. European Super Football: Manchester United's year ends with another defeat https://t.co/o3Otyhq8Ur — European Super Football (@ESFootballNews) December 31, 20...

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