Cricket World Cup: MM’s greatest Lancashire XI
With this summer’s Cricket World Cup rapidly approaching, MM takes a look back at a possible Lancashire XI to compete in the 50-over format.
Lowry painting ‘A Cricket Match’ unveiled ahead of expected £1million auction
With the Cricket World Cup just around the corner, the nation waits with bated breath for England’s dynamic young side to commence their campaign against South Africa in the tournament’s opening game on May 30.
MM’s three of the best… Manchester United v Arsenal matches
Manchester United and Arsenal were once the only title contenders of the Premier League – MM look at three of their greatest encounters with Manchester City and Liverpool now by far the country’s two strongest sides.
‘I wouldn’t have it any other way’: Lancashire’s Keaton Jennings tells MM how ‘mental disintegration’ helped his 2019 Ashes audition
Despite averaging over 40 in his first four innings in an England shirt, two summers ago Lancashire’s Keaton Jennings was undone by South Africa’s pacemen. Now with recent good County Championship form under his belt, the 26-year-old hopes to press for a place in England’s Ashes squad for the battle against Australia.
Watch: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Jose walking to United… MM plot Mourinho’s potential Old Trafford route on foot
Jose Mourinho threatened to walk to Old Trafford if Manchester’s traffic problems continued so we’ve mapped out just how long that would take him.
A taste of Portugal… Mourinho’s Premier tactical record ahead of Wolves’ Espírito Santo clash
José Mourinho was once Nuno Espírito Santo’s coach when the current Manchester United boss oversaw FC Porto between 2002 and 2004, but tomorrow the pair will stand in the dugout together as newly promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers travel to Old Trafford.
Football Writing Festival set to touch down in Manchester for fifth year
The Football Writing Festival is warming up for its fifth year of football discussion in Manchester.
Oh, Jimmy Jimmy! Lancashire’s Anderson selected in England all-time XI ahead of 1,000th test
Lancashire paceman James Anderson has been selected by fans in the all-time English cricket test side XI ahead of the country’s 1,000th match starting this week.
Paralympic heroes inspired me to take up sport, says Small
The 25-year-old from Stockport, alongside Wythenshawe twins Emma and Victoria Bradburn, have been recognised for their volunteering work with selection for the new TSB Young Leaders programme, launched at Old Trafford in July.
‘Massive leader yet humble’: England seamer Wood hails the Jos Buttler effect
Words rarely fail England seamer Mark Wood but even he struggles to explain the ability that wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler possesses.
Wenger retires: MM’s six of the best as Arsenal manager calls it a day
The world of football management stood united today in appreciation after the news that Arsene Wenger is to step down as manager of Arsenal Football Club after 22 years at the helm.