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David Dunn is eyeing a first away victory of the season at Gillingham on Saturday, despite the Gills chasing promotion, and boasting a 100% home record so far.

Wanderers are yet to register a single point on their travels, but head to Loftus Road looking to capitalise on what is likely to be a nervy QPR team following their 4-0 derby defeat to Fulham last time out.

Winger Edwards signed on at the AJ Bell Stadium on a one-year contract after he impressed in the opening games of the inaugural contest.

Having had to contend with a change in weight category earlier this summer, Stockport judoka Eric Ham has his eyes on a successful end to 2015.

Denton’s Jordon Williams is proud to have played his part in helping to progress the game of physical disability cricket after scoring crucial runs as England triumphed in the final of the sport’s first multi-nation competition.

Preston BMX sensation Euan Hunt has his sights set on a gold medal at next year’s European Championships after another promising summer on the dirt.

Blackley youngster Nathan Davis-Garbutt admits he will never forget his moment in the spotlight after getting the chance to run out as one of Land Rover’s Rugby World Cup 2015 official mascots.

Mark Cavendish still thinks he might strike up his partnership with Sir Bradley Wiggins back on the track.

Joe Hart and Vincent Kompany are two names that are crucial to Manchester City’s spine, so it would have come as a huge shock to City fans to see the pair missing for Saturday’s game with Tottenham Hotspur.

Wigan Athletic manager Gary Caldwell was disappointed to have to settle for a point against Oldham, after a Jordan Flores straight red card saw the Latics reduced to ten-men, after leading for much of the game.

FC United of Manchester, Salford City and Droylsden have been handed home draws in the third round of FA Cup qualifying after Monday’s midday-draw.