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Spectacular run goes on for Centre
Todmorden Sports Centre Under 14s retained the Calderdale League Cup on Sunday, making it successive league and cup doubles.
Jess takes German event by storm with two golds
Todmorden girl Jess Leyden won two gold medals for Great Britain at the Munich Junior International Regatta at the Olympic rowing venue.
Bridgeholme upset hopes alive but Foot bow out
Hopes of a Luddenden Foot giantkilling act in last Sunday’s Parish Cup first round were shattered but Bridgeholme’s dreams live on.
Cricket: Todmorden skipper relishing double test
Todmorden will try to put last weekend’s frustrations behind them with what skipper Andrew Sutcliffe describes as “two really good games to look forward to” on Saturday and Sunday.
jake and joe give champs a boost
Walsden head into an important weekend of league and cup action with their spirits raised thanks to fine performances from two of their teenagers last Saturday.
Brannigan 10th in big field for trail race
The Bluebell Trail Race on Sunday was the third of Todmorden Harriers Trail Championship fixtures and attracted a good turnout from the club.
Foster’s damaged finger a blow for Todmorden
Todmorden look set to be without seam bowler Gideon Foster for two Lancashire League games this weekend.
Borough complete a ‘six out of 10’ season
Todmorden Borough rounded off a very mixed season in Division Two of the West Lancashire League with a 3-1 defeat away to Barrow Wanderers.
Duo boost Walsden after double blow
The cavalry is on the way for Walsden, whose hopes of retaining the Central Lancashire League title suffered a double blow last weekend.
David Moyes odds on favourite to replace retiring Alex Ferguson as Man United boss
Everton manager David Moyes is the odds on bookies’ favourite to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United after it emerged the 71-year-old will retire next week.
3 commentsTennis club offering juniors’ coaching
Todmorden Tennis Club is running a series of coaching sessions for juniors.
Wright 15th in huge Manchester field
Todmorden Harriers’ focus was very much on longer distances at the weekend.
Often unsung, Grant has been a hero many times
Thankfully, there is no need to panic ahead of Saturday’s final match of the 2012-13 campaign at home against Ipswich.
Valley cricket round up: Costly drop for Old Town; sponsorship for Todmorden; Halifax League fixtures; Central Lancs League teams
Old Town seconds fought back in vain at home to Stainland after only totalling 108.
Rain pain for Todmorden skipper, Walsden washed out - both now prepare for double headers
Todmorden are desperately hoping the weather improves for their two games this weekend after a frustrating start to 2013.
Halifax League round-up - Booth wait for win, 12-pointer for Bridgeholme, Old Town and Foot prepare for derby
Booth will be desperate to get a win on the board in the Foster’s Halifax League on Saturday after a false start to their 2013 campaign.
Borough look for a finishing flourish in north west
Todmorden Borough hope to make it 10 points out of 12 at the end of their West Lancashire League campaign when they head to next-to-bottom Barrow Wanders on Saturday.
Russ notches Rive Rocks double at season’s start
Russ Waring has got his season off to a flier at Todmorden Golf Club.
Borough boss steps down after bust-up on pitch during cup exit
Woodhouse United boss Marc Walters has stepped down in the wake of the weekend’s 2-0 defeat at home to Highfield in the FJ Williams Trophy quarter final.
Walsden ready for big test this weekend
Walsden face an early-season trial of strength against a Heywood side who have made a similarly impressive start to the Central Lancashire League season on Sunday.
Harriers gallop to clean sweep at Garstang
Todmorden Harriers put in a dominant performance at the Garstang Gallop 10k on Sunday, claiming all of the first three places.
Tod sit and suffer while their rivals bag points
Todmorden CC skipper Andrew Sutcliffe believes clubs and officials may need to take another look at the rules after his side fell foul of the weather last weekend.
Booth rocked by Reece’s early blast
Last year’s runners-up Booth travel to Thornton on Saturday looking to make amends for a disappointing opening day defeat in the Foster’s Halifax League.
Step up second half spirit
A good point against the league leaders should ease Burnley’s fears of the drop this time out, though things are still far from certain.
Borough battle in vain against focused Green side
Todmorden Borough were beaten 2-0 at home but far from disgraced against a Hurst Green side sealing promotion from Division Two of the West Lancashire League last Saturday.
Never has the need to poop a party been greater
If there is anyone hoping that Saturday’s lunchtime televised match is a case of “After the Lord Mayor’s Show”, you will find plenty of them around Turf Moor.
Irish ‘stew’ goes down a treat with Gray and Fines
Thirty two Todmorden Harriers took part in the Joe Salt 80th Birthday 5k at Cowm Reservoir which was part of the club’s Trail Championship.
No let-up in home straight for Borough
Todmorden Borough boss John Gilford is keen for his side to keep up the good work until the end of the West Lancashire League season.
Walsden are ‘in clear’ after taxman’s probe
Walsden Cricket Club will not have an extra tax bill to meet after an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs.
PAIR MAKE promising start
Walsden and Todmorden got their seasons up and running in encouraging fashion with a victory each last weekend.
Jack’s House quit the league
Jack’s House AFC have withdrawn from the Rochdale Online Alliance due to a shortage of players.
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