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Gavin Browne

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Sports Journalist and Sub Editor at Blackpool Gazette

Sports Journalist and Sub Editor at The Visitor

Sports Journalist and Sub Editor at Lancaster Guardian

@LEPonline and @The_Gazette sports sub-editor, occasional @Shrimps247 writer. Exiled Yorkshireman and Spanish speaker who loves 1970s rock music. My views etc…

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  • "It feels like a completely different world": Cricketers haven't had a repeat of last year's rain-affected build-up

    6 days ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Gavin Browne

    Ben Howarth highlighted the difference a year makes as Blackpool CC prepare for another league and cup double-header. Howarth’s players face week four of the Northern Premier Cricket League’s 40 Over Cup on Saturday before another ECB National Club Championship tie 24 hours later. Clubs have enjoyed perfect early-season conditions, far removed from the wet weather which saw a delay to last season. “It feels like a completely different world,” Howarth said.

  • AFC Fylde confirm the club's retained list for the 2025/26 season

    1 week ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Gavin Browne

    Nine players will be leaving AFC Fylde this summer after the club published details of its retained list for the 2025/26 season. The Coasters will be back in National League North next season following their relegation from non-league’s top flight. Club chairman David Haythornthwaite had promised an overhaul on and off the pitch as they look to bounce back at the first time of asking.

  • "The proverbial buck stops with me": David Haythornthwaite reflects on AFC Fylde's relegation

    1 week ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Gavin Browne

    David Haythornthwaite has promised ‘a complete overhaul’ of AFC Fylde’s backroom staff and playing squad as the club prepares for life back in National League North. A run of nine losses in 11 had seen the Coasters relegated from non-league’s top flight prior to Monday’s season-ending defeat against champions Barnet at Mill Farm. Before that match, it was announced that interim boss David Longwell and Frankie McAvoy would be departing the coaching team.

  • "I’d like to thank all the players for their efforts this season": Morecambe confirm club's retained list

    1 week ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Gavin Browne

    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowNine players will leave Morecambe this summer on confirmation of the club’s retained list following the end of their 2024/25 season. Saul Fox-Akande, Callum Cooke, Hallam Hope, Ross Millen, Stuart Moore, George Ray, Ryan Schofield, Jordan Slew and Max Taylor have all been released as the Shrimps prepare for life back in the National League.

  • AFC Fylde interim head coach to make Mill Farm exit

    1 week ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Gavin Browne

    AFC Fylde have confirmed that David Longwell and Frankie McAvoy will leave the club following today’s final game of the season against Barnet. Longwell joined the Coasters in late January, taking the role of assistant head coach to Kevin Phillips. He then became interim boss for the rest of the season following Phillips’ departure in mid-February, with McAvoy added to the coaching staff in March.

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Gavin Browne
Gavin Browne @GavinBrowne77
4 May 25

A lot better than that muppet who was his predecessor. He was that memorable, I can’t remember his name…

Sam Byrne
Sam Byrne @_SByrne

Rounded off a tenth season of covering County yesterday. From a 2-1 opening day win over Boston Utd in the National League North, through to yesterday's 1-3 win at Wycombe Wanderers to finish third in League One. Never a chore! 🔵🎩 https://t.co/CoH5hfE4rU

Gavin Browne
Gavin Browne @GavinBrowne77
19 Apr 25

This morning’s exchange before being allowed into this place: Security: “Does that T-shirt say anything obscene sir?” Me: “Only if you object to a Joy Division album cover.” https://t.co/oOIGaBqUAV

Gavin Browne
Gavin Browne @GavinBrowne77
14 Mar 25

*Toots own horn* A reshout for last September’s piece with the kit manufacturer who wants to get shirt prices back below £40 and doesn’t bother with the authentic/replica offerings - and the breakdown on an £80 shirt…. @TerraceTeamwear @TerraceCarl https://t.co/O77bvLumT8

The Athletic | Football
The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC

Official replicas of Premier League clubs' shirts can cost up to £125. Fakes, however, can be bought for £8. In a nine-month investigation, The Athletic joined a police raid in London, watched officials in Malta try to intercept large shipments from Asia and was told how the https://t.co/XorCPS8uJC