Stuart Brennan

Manchester

Freelance Reporter at BBC

Former Chief Manchester City writer at the Manchester Evening News. Views my own.

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Chris Davies says promoted Birmingham City needed character change

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Brennan |Richard Wilford

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Birmingham City achieved promotion from League One at the first time of asking with a win at Peterborough Birmingham City boss Chris Davies says the key to his team's League One promotion success came in changing the character of the club. Davies, in his first season in management, clinched promotion with a 2-1 win at Peterborough United to take Blues back into the Championship at the first time of asking.
JJ Watt: NFL star and Burnley investor on life at Turf Moor

1 month ago | bbc.com | Stuart Brennan

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, JJ Watt has thrown himself into life at Burnley after investing in the club in 2023Walking to the match with fans, lifting weights in the gym with the players, and soaking up the wisdom of the movers and shakers in the boardroom. It's fair to say JJ Watt is living the full experience since buying into Burnley.
Saints go top with win at Wakefield

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Stuart Brennan

Betfred Super LeagueWakefield (6) 6Try: Vagana Goal: JowittSt Helens (14) 26Tries: Welsby, Robertson, Clark, Feldt Goals: Percival 5St Helens maintained their 100% record to return to the top of Super League with a hard-fought win at Wakefield. Saints had been at their free-scoring best in the first two rounds, piling up 128 points, but promoted Trinity proved stiffer opponents than Salford and Castleford to remain in the contest well into the second half.
Oldham RU appear to be turning a much-needed corner

2 months ago | oldham-chronicle.co.uk | Stuart Brennan

Alex Jobson makes a break at Sefton. Image courtesy of Tim Abram Things have definitely seemed to have taken a turn for the better at Oldham RUFC, especially since Littleborough away just before Christmas. Albeit not necessarily in the results, but definitely in the performances and cohesion of the Manor Park side. On Saturday they drew 21-21 at a strong Sefton side.
League leaders prove too strong for gutsy Oldham RU

2 months ago | oldham-chronicle.co.uk | Stuart Brennan

Josh Semple in possession for Oldham. Image courtesy of Tim Abram After a great result the previous week Oldham looked to keep momentum going with a good performance against current league leaders Wigan. However, the visitors to Manor Park triumphed 33-15. With the notable absences of Tom Davies and Jack Taylor it was a changed team that had won the week before against Southport.
Sefton have the edge as Oldham RU struggle at home again

Nov 4, 2024 | oldham-chronicle.co.uk | Stuart Brennan

Isaac Dobbs looks to make a break. Image courtesy of Tim Abram Oldham RUFC’s struggles continue at home. With a week’s rest, Oldham were looking to get that all important win to hopefully string together a good run of results. Oldham started strong from the kick-off, with solid carries from Greg Higgins, Brian Massey, Isaac Dobbs, Jack Taylor and captain Nick Hackman, earning themselves an early penalty following a high shot from a Sefton defender.
Lacklustre Oldham RU defeated by Wigan

Oct 8, 2024 | oldham-chronicle.co.uk | Stuart Brennan

Luke Ferrier tries to find a gap. Image courtesy of Tim Abram Oldham RUFC's lacklustre performance was punished as they were thumped 59-12 at Wigan. With Oldham looking to build on last week's win and Wigan keen on continuing their good run of form in the league thus far, this game shaped up to be yet another close one.
Oldham RU get off the mark at home

Sep 30, 2024 | oldham-chronicle.co.uk | Stuart Brennan

Oldham's Josh Watson makes a pass It's been a difficult start to the season for Oldham RUFC, with countless injuries meaning unfortunately having to concede last week in what would have been a hard-fought local derby against Littleborough. However, the depleted local side defeated Hoylake 33-17 in their latest fixture as they bagged their first win of the campaign.
European Challenge Cup: Gloucester 23-13 Ospreys - Cherry and Whites ease to quarter-final win over Ospreys

Apr 12, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Stuart Brennan

European Challenge Cup Quarter-FinalGloucester: (14) 23Tries: Blake Pen: Carreras 6Ospreys: (13) 13Tries: Giles Con: Williams Pen: Williams, GilesGloucester moved to within 80 minutes of their fifth European Challenge Cup final with an attritional win over Ospreys at Kingsholm. The Cherry and Whites now have a home semi-final against either Benetton and Connacht who meet on Sunday.
Challenge Cup: Leigh Leopards 26-14 Featherstone Rovers - Umyla Hanley scores hat-trick for hosts

Mar 23, 2024 | au.sports.yahoo.com | Stuart Brennan

Betfred Challenge CupLeigh (14) 26Tries: Hanley 3, Charnley, Moylan Goals: Moylan 3Featherstone (4) 14Tries: Wacokecoke 2, Gale Goals: AddyUmyla Hanley's hat-trick helped Leigh see off underdogs Featherstone in an excellent Challenge Cup last-16 tie. The son of Great Britain legend Ellery went over for three tries in a well-contested first half. Manoa Wacokecoke ran in two long-distance tries to keep Rovers in sight, as the wind played havoc with both sides' kicking games.