‘As good a show as I’ve seen’: David Flitcroft purrs over Bury’s progress in Johnstone’s Paint Trophy
Two first half goals from Danny Nardiello and a late Ryan Lowe strike were enough to see the Shakers seal a 3-1 win at the JD Stadium.
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It wasn’t always this sweet: De Gea hails Toffees display but admits he pondered Man Utd exit in bitter early days
Manchester United’s hero from the weekend David De Gea has admitted he considered leaving the club during a difficult first season at Old Trafford.
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Football or nothing: Man Utd youngster Tyler Blackett says he risked all to make it at Old Trafford
The 20-year-old Blackett, a central defender by trade who has also deputised at left back, joined the first team fold during pre-season and impressed Louis van Gaal.
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Lancashire hero Watkinson all out after 32-year knock… with club set to deliver Ashley Giles as replacement
Lancashire cricket director Mike Watkinson has left his post following the county’s relegation to Division Two – as the club prepare to announce Ashley Giles as his replacement.
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We’re unpredictable! Rochdale’s Keith Hill says team’s technicians hold key to building fear factor
Rochdale lost 1-0 to Barnsley on Saturday and face Walsall in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy tonight
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My half of the story: Roy Keane told Fergie ‘we need f****** more from you’ after fiery interview that led to exit
The prickly Irishman has hit back at his former manager, who criticised Keane in his autobiography last year, with a host of scathing criticisms in his own book
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Tuesday Team Talk: Uefa need to act to stop pointless exhibitions like England’s San Marino mismatch
England welcome minnows San Marino to Wembley Stadium this Thursday in their latest Euro 2016 qualifier
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This team has backbone… the incredible fans: Manchester Giants’ David Watts oozes pride after Worcester upset
The Giants saw off the much-fancied Wolves 93-83 at the Trafford Sportsdome to make it two wins on the bounce, and they next look to kick on with victories against Leeds Force and Bristol Flyers this weekend
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We should have found our form weeks ago, says exasperated Wigan boss Rosler as slump continues
Wigan drew 2-2 against Wolves at Molineux at the weekend however with the club fourth from bottom, Rosler has outlined plenty of issues that need to be solved of the match against his old club Brentford after the upcoming international break
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Oldham have found the ability to win when playing badly, says delighted manager Lee Johnson
The former Premier League team drew with Peterborough on Saturday to sit 12th in the table after they extended their unbeaten run to eight.
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Top of the (Twitter) league: Man Utd skipper Wayne Rooney is first UK athlete to score ten million followers
It may have been a while since Wayne Rooney had reason to celebrate – but that’s not stopped the Manchester United player from amassing more Twitter followers than any other UK athlete.