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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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  • 4 days ago | lep.co.uk | Gavin Browne

    Morecambe will be playing in the rebranded Enterprise National League this season after confirmation of a new sponsorship agreement. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has become the title sponsor of non-league’s top flight, as well as its northern and southern divisions, in what has been described as a ‘multi-year agreement’. National League chairman Jack Pearce said: “We are delighted to welcome Enterprise as our new headline sponsor.

  • 1 week ago | lep.co.uk | Gavin Browne

    Morecambe have found out when their involvement in the 2025/26 FA Cup and FA Trophy will begin. The Shrimps have made it to round three of the FA Cup in four of the last five seasons, taking in two trips to Chelsea as well as visits to Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City. However, relegation from League Two back to the National League means they will come in at the final qualifying round stage this season.

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

    Ryan Norris is hoping for some much-improved batting during the rest of 2025 as Lytham CC target a third league win of the season on Saturday.​Lytham, who have only won two of their first eight games in the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition First Division, host Old Xaverians. They do so on the back of three straight defeats in league and cup, all of which have failed to see them reach 100 runs.

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

    AFC Fylde have confirmed the make-up of their backroom team following the arrivals of head coach Craig Mahon and his assistant, Alex Kenyon. Chris Neal will remain as the goalkeeping coach at Mill Farm, with Tomos Wilson as head of performance, ​Natassia Watters the sports therapist and Marvin Herron the club’s kitman. Kenyon’s appointment, announced earlier this week, sees him reunited with Mahon after their spells at Curzon Ashton.

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

    Morecambe have announced their first summer signing with the arrival of striker Jack Stretton. The 23-year-old has joined the Shrimps on a one-year deal following the conclusion of his contract with Burton Albion. Stretton came through the ranks at Derby County, for whom he made his professional debut under the management of Wayne Rooney in November 2020. He would go on to score his first professional goal for the Rams in August 2021 against Peterborough United.

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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