Author: Oliver Thorpe

Looking back on a fantastic week for Salford City and English football in general

We look back at a fantastic week for Salford City Football Club after gaining promotion to the Football League folling victory at Wembley.

Salford City players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Vanarama National League Play-off Final at Wembley Stadium, London. Credit: PA Images

FOOTBALL: Salford City promoted to Football League after Wembley win

Salford City have clinched the 92nd spot in the Football League following their 3-0 Vanarama National League Promotion Final win over AFC Fylde at Wembley Stadium.

Lancs defeat Derbyshire in rain-affected match at Emirates Old Trafford

Lancs defeat Derbyshire in rain-affected match at Emirates Old Trafford

Lancashire have kept their hopes alive in the Royal London One-Day Cup after their 30 run victory over Derbyshire in a rain-affected match at Emirates Old Trafford.

CRICKET: Mahmood shines again as Lancashire thrash Leicestershire

CRICKET: Mahmood shines again as Lancashire thrash Leicestershire

Royal London One-Day Cup, Emirates Old Trafford Leicestershire 80 all out (37.0 overs): Dearden 20; Mahmood 5-14 Lancashire 83-1 (19.0 […]

CRICKET: Lancashire lose out in 823-run thriller at Trent Bridge

CRICKET: Lancashire lose out in 823-run thriller at Trent Bridge

Royal London One-Day Cup, Trent Bridge Nottinghamshire 417-7 (50 overs): Clarke 139, Slater 74, Moores 74, Fletcher 46* Lancashire 406-9 […]