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Manchester Giants forward Nathan Schall is confident he and his teammates can beat Sheffield Sharks on Sunday if they echo their intensity from training.

Wigan Warriors head coach Shaun Wane has confessed his frustration at not having any of his international players available for full training sessions.

FC United of Manchester say the time for talking is over on the issue of supporter-owned football clubs in the wake of a government report on supporter ownership and engagement in football.

Bolton Wanderers supporters might want to look away now – history is not on your side in the battle to avoid relegation to League One.

Manchester Phoenix look for points this weekend as they find themselves on the wrong side of the gap opening up in the English Ice Hockey Premier League.

Wigan boss Gary Caldwell is looking for another three points but is warning against complacency as his side travel to bottom club Crewe Alexandra.

Louis van Gaal claims that Manchester United’s upturn in form during 2016 is largely down to the improved performances from captain Wayne Rooney.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is happy with his current squad and is not looking to add to his options or move anyone on in January.

Neil Lennon believes it is now or never for his Bolton Wanderers side if they are to avoid the drop ahead of the crunch clash with MK Dons tomorrow.

Keith Hill celebrates three years back in charge at Rochdale this weekend and has thanked the board for their faith in him ahead of this Saturday’s trip to his former club Barnsley.

New Oldham boss John Sheridan says Saturday’s derby match with Bury at Boundary Park has come at a good time for the hosts.