David Pye

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Ashton-on-Mersey Ladies clinch title in debut season

1 week ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | David Pye

An extremely competitive division saw the ladies win 19 of their 20 games to seal the title on the very last day. The ladies’ squad consists of 18 players with ages ranging from 16 to 40, providing a mix of youth, speed, energy and experience. And it showed during a long and hard season as they scored 83 goals along the way. Manager David Atkinson started his coaching journey 14 years ago, and says the team is full of fun and excitement, and a joy to be a part of.
Thunder storm to historic triumph in first T20 Cup

1 week ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | David Pye

Lancashire appeared to be in pole position at the halfway stage of the match, scoring 172-6 from their 20 overs - opening duo Emma Lamb and Tilly Kesteven putting on 48 from the powerplay. A brief rain delay at the start of the seventh over failed to halt their momentum, as the pair went on to add 38 runs by the end of the 10th over, reaching 86-0. Tilly Corteen-Coleman then provided much-needed relief for Surrey, breaking the 86-run partnership with the wicket of Lamb for 27.
Rising Bolton MMA star Jack set for England duty in Abu Dhabi

2 weeks ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | David Pye

Young MMA fighter Jack Clare Mixed martial arts youngster Jack Clare has been picked to represent England at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi in July. The 12-year-old, from Smithills, .is a student at Thornleigh Salesian College, in Bolton, and has been training in mixed martial arts for several years.
Bolton Wanderers Fans'columns - Wing-back options and a need for goalkeeping back-up

2 weeks ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | David Pye

Goalkeeping back-up is needed By Liam Hatton The release of Nathan Baxter this summer probably came as a surprise to few people, especially after how last season transpired with the constant musical chairs regarding who started in goal between him and Luke Southwood. If you would have said last year Baxter would be gone on a free, you would probably be labelled as delusional, but it just goes to show what can change in a short period of time in football.
Radcliffe Elite boxer Lawrence misses out in finals

2 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | David Pye

Lawrence Boswell, centre, after semi-final with coaches Ady Lewis and Mick Haslam Radcliffe Elite ABC boxer Lawrence Boswell narrowly missed out in the National Schoolboy Championships final at Northumbria University. The youngster, who qualified after becoming North West regional champion at 66kg, made it all the way to the final after an impressive semi-final triumph. He won on a points decision against London champion Kayshan Hussain, of Repton ABC.
Jamie’s ton fires Timperley to victory in important clash

2 weeks ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | David Pye

The 22-year-old scored 110 in the triumph against Widnes that was marred with much controversy. There were bad feelings surrounding the home side’s overseas player - big-hitting Aussie Tim Reynolds - after he was given permission to have a runner because of a knee injury. It did not hamper Reynolds who slammed 52 off 35 balls before being given a loud send-off by Widnes after his runner was ran out.
Sanderson’s delight with five-try victory for Sharks

2 weeks ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | David Pye

Sanderson’s Sharks are formidable on home soil and they bounced back from last week’s defeat at Leicester in style to run in five tries. Bristol also claimed five touchdowns, but George Ford’s kicking proved the difference as he registered 16 points with the boot. Sale head to Exeter in their final game of the season on May 31 knowing victory would confirm a play-off spot for the third campaign in succession.
Harrier Hannah part of mixed relay quartet in Guangzhou

3 weeks ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | David Pye

The 24-year-old Bury athlete has been part of Team GB’s relays set-up for several months now and was part of the women’s squad that won bronze in the 4x400m relays at the Paris Olympics last year. And while the young team missed out in China, post-event it was confirmed that Team GB has qualified for men’s, women’s and mixed 4x400m relays at the World Championships later this year in Tokyo.
Bowdon edge out Timperley by the closest of margins

3 weeks ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | David Pye

Only two weeks ago the they tied at Chester Boughton Hall and on Saturday went down by just one run at local rivals Bowdon. Zach Thompson was so close to making it a dream return having controversially made the switch to Timperley this summer. The 17-year-old, who has a bludgeoning reputation as a fast bowler, was at the crease as the last-gasp drama unfolded with Timperley posting 287-9 in reply to the home side’s 288.
Atherton's Keely inspires Princess Charlotte on track

3 weeks ago | theboltonnews.co.uk | David Pye

Hodgkinson was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) after winning gold in the 800m at the Paris Olympics and being named Sports Personality of the Year in 2024. The 23-year-old said it was "really nice" to be honoured by William on Tuesday, adding that the "whole experience has been amazing". She told the PA news agency: "The prince told me his daughter is doing the 400m at the minute and the hurdles and that she did watch me in Paris.