‘An incredible story’: Ex-Man Utd star Anderson hails inspirational first black player
Viv Anderson has hailed the world’s first black professional football as an ‘incredible’ inspiration, in the week that marked 150 years since his birth.
‘Extra spice’: Bolton’s Lennon sees fast start as key ingredient against Preston
Neil Lennon is looking for his Bolton side to dominate their local rivals from the first whistle as he takes Wanderers to face Preston North End on Saturday evening.
League One or bust: Hill reminds Rochdale goals are vital to third division future
Rochdale boss Keith Hill insists he has faith in his attackers to produce after three games without a goal, starting at Southend United tomorrow.
Beat Burton: Dunn challenges Oldham to continue upward curve against Albion
After a positive week that yielded four points from two matches, David Dunn believes his Oldham side are headed in the right direction ahead of their first ever league encounter with Burton Albion.
Manchester City embark on nationwide quest for next sports tech breakthrough
The Innovation in Sport competition, which opens today and runs until Christmas Day, offers the chance for young people across Britain to submit their suggestions for the advancement of the sports industry.
‘The stick has been bent too far’: FC United ‘disappointed’ as FA change cup match date
FC United of Manchester have announced their ‘disappointment’ at being forced to play their FA Cup first round fixture against Chesterfield on a Monday night.
‘We’re not a last-placed side’: Lennon says Bolton not far off after Shola strike stops rot
Neil Lennon believes that his Bolton Wanderers side are not far from turning performances into points after the 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Saturday.
Rochdale boss Hill confident strikers will start firing after goalless draw with Oldham
Keith Hill says he has faith in his strikers after a third straight 0-0 with local rivals Oldham Athletic.
Oldham derby point pleases Dunn as unbeaten away form maintained at Rochdale
David Dunn branded Saturday’s goalless draw at Spotland a ‘typical derby’, after a game of few chances yielded Latics’ first clean sheet since August.
Misfiring Bury’s defeat to Shrewsbury leaves Flitcroft ‘scratching his head’
Bury slumped to a second successive away league defeat, losing 2-0 at Shrewsbury, leaving boss David Flitcroft mystified as to how his team failed to score.
MM’s top five… Manchester United v Manchester City derby day duels
Manchester United used to dominate the Manchester derby and have everything on their terms but since Sheikh Mansour took over the Citizens in 2008, the bragging rights in Manchester have become equally split.