John Edwards

1 week ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | John Edwards

The goalscoring winger had barely arrived from Stockport County nearly two years ago when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury that ruled him out for the rest of that campaign and severely curtailed his availability last season. But after fighting his way back to full fitness and putting pen to paper on a new deal, he underlined his determination to show Alty fans the dazzling wing-play and eye for goal that made him such a firm crowd favourite at Edgeley Park.

1 week ago | wedgelive.com | John Edwards

Last month, we told you about subpoenas and a frivolous campaign finance complaint directed against myself and Taylor Dahlin. All originated with Becka Thompson in response to an anonymous website making fun of her campaign for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 12. Last week, the subpoenas were withdrawn because the domain registrar complied with a subpoena. They provided information revealing the owner of the website was not me or Taylor.

2 weeks ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | John Edwards

That’s how many goals the pair shared last season, but both will be plying their trade at rival National League clubs in 2025/26 after Newby rebuffed Alty’s best efforts to secure his signature on a new contract and joined York City in the wake of Linney’s recent move to Carlisle United.

3 weeks ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | John Edwards

Linney was widely expected to leave for a club in the EFL after his 23 goals last term earned him a host of admirers and a place in the National League team of the season. In the event, he surprisingly insisted on joining Carlisle, newly-relegated to the NL after a disastrous campaign in League Two, and Alty issued a statement claiming their hand had been forced over the sale. “It was never our intention to sell,” it read.

4 weeks ago | wedgelive.com | John Edwards

This year’s Minneapolis DFL caucuses were very well attended which means there are a lot of first-time delegates at 2025 conventions. Tomorrow’s Ward 10 convention (10 am registration, 11 am start) at Ella Baker School in the Wedge is expected to be hotly contested between Council Member Aisha Chughtai and challenger Lydia Millard. These are my tips for a successful convention. They can also be applied for the upcoming two-day city convention in July.