http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/ Top stories for Sport http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1061309_rise_to_the_challenge COUNTY manager Jim Gannon has urged his buzzing young team to rise to the challenges that will undoubtedly come their way in the opening month of the new Coca Cola League One campaign. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1061309_rise_to_the_challenge Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1061308_taylor_out_blizzardturnbull_should_be_ok JIM Gannon has a few injury concerns to mull over as he continues his preparations for Saturday’s League One curtain-raiser at Huddersfield Town. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1061308_taylor_out_blizzardturnbull_should_be_ok Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1061305_time_for_a_teteatait ENGLAND star Mathew Tait is preparing to return to his old stomping ground for the first match of the Premiership season. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1061305_time_for_a_teteatait Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1061307_stockport_county_2_manchester_city_2 ONLY a stoppage time penalty strike from City’s Welsh international striker Ched Evans prevented County from securing a deserved win on Saturday at Edgeley Park. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1061307_stockport_county_2_manchester_city_2 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1061306_gleeson_capture_still_on ALTHOUGH he still hasn’t put pen to paper on a third loan transfer deal to County, manager Jim Gannon remains confident that Stephen Gleeson will be in his squad for Saturday’s League One opener at Huddersfield. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1061306_gleeson_capture_still_on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1061304_greet_the_saracens TICKETS are now on sale for Sharks’ first league game of the new season at Edgeley Park. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1061304_greet_the_saracens Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1061302_bramhall_join_battle BRAMHALL have been dragged into a four-way relegation battle at the foot of Division One after a losing draw at Bollington. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1061302_bramhall_join_battle Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1061300_compstall_march_on COMPSTALL comprehensively saw off the challenge from Tintwistle at Ernocroft Road on Saturday as the hosts comfortably won by 66 runs. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1061300_compstall_march_on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/s/1061299_back_in_the_groove THE eagerly-anticipated Vodkat North West Counties League campaign kicks-off again on Saturday, and both Cheadle Town and newly-promoted New Mills will be in action. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/s/1061299_back_in_the_groove Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1061296_drama_in_store_for_parks_league_players THE Stockport Parks Leagues campaigns are reaching a dramatic conclusion, with issues to be resolved in both the divisions. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1061296_drama_in_store_for_parks_league_players Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1061290_medal_eludes_darren CHEADLE Hulme’s Darren O’Donnell and Poole’s Sidney Falconer narrowly missed out on winning a men’s doubles bronze medal on Friday at the 11th European Deaf Tennis Championships in Bucharest, Romania. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1061290_medal_eludes_darren Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1060353_county_glee_at_signing STOCKPORT County have agreed a deal to bring midfielder Stephen Gleeson to Edgeley Park. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1060353_county_glee_at_signing Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1060319_macc_2_stockport_2 MACCLESFIELD battled back from two goals down to draw with Stockport in a feisty friendly at Moss Rose. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1060319_macc_2_stockport_2 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1060352_sheridan_concerned_by_rugby_experiment TOP England prop Andrew Sheridan is worried that new laws, being trialled in the Premiership this season, could spoil rugby union. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1060352_sheridan_concerned_by_rugby_experiment Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1060350_raynes_claims_countys_liverpool_leveller COUNTY came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw when they faced a Liverpool XI at Edgeley Park last Saturday. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1060350_raynes_claims_countys_liverpool_leveller Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/news/s/1059824_can_your_child_be_the_new_tiger_woods SOMEWHERE out there in Greater Manchester is lurking outstanding golfing talent among the thousands of seven-14-year-old boys and girls we have in the region. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/news/s/1059824_can_your_child_be_the_new_tiger_woods Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1060351_normans_so_proud_to_have_had_countys_top_job FORMER chairman Norman Beverley has spoken for the first time about how proud he is of what his beloved club achieved during his two-and-a-half years in Stockport County’s top job. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1060351_normans_so_proud_to_have_had_countys_top_job Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1060349_testing_time_for_entire_sharks_squad SHARKS’ coaches are working to ensure their players are in peak physical condition for the start of the new season. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1060349_testing_time_for_entire_sharks_squad Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1060347_friendly_timetable SHARKS will play two friendly matches at Edgeley Park before the new Guinness Premiership season begins on September 7. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1060347_friendly_timetable Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/s/1060346_preseason_pride NEW Mills FC will host Stockport County in a pre-season friendly at Church Lane on Monday (4th), kick off 7.45pm. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/s/1060346_preseason_pride Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1060345_rock_bottom_mersey NANTWICH climbed to third spot in the Right Move Abroad Cheshire County Premier League after a low-scoring victory at basement side Heaton Mersey. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1060345_rock_bottom_mersey Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1060343_shock_final_fling BOWLS: ALL eyes were on Lynn Pritchatt in last Wednesday’s penultimate qualifying heat, held at Gatley Recreation Ground, to see if she could reach another final day. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1060343_shock_final_fling Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1060341_stockports_big_hitters TWO of Cheshire’s brightest young local stars have been making a big impact at their clubs with some stunning displays. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1060341_stockports_big_hitters Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1059867_fitness_first_with_sale_sharks OUR WEEKLY update from Sale Sharks' fitness coach Steve Walsh ... http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1059867_fitness_first_with_sale_sharks Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059385_baker_jets_in COUNTY splashed the cash once again yesterday [Tues] as they paid another huge six-figure fee for Morecambe midfielder Carl Baker. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059385_baker_jets_in Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059381_petes_big_challenge COUNTY’S new six-figure signing Peter Thompson is confident that he can make an impact in League One next season. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059381_petes_big_challenge Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1059370_play_time_is_over THE Premiership’s most prolific ever try-scorer, Steve Hanley, has had to hang up his rugby boots due to a back injury. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1059370_play_time_is_over Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059384_stepping_in_the_right_direction JIM Gannon is pleased with the progress his squad are making as pre-season preparations continue to gather momentum. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059384_stepping_in_the_right_direction Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059377_county_off_and_running_with_a_win COUNTY won 3-2 in blustery conditions in their opening pre-season friendly at Cammell Laird on Saturday. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059377_county_off_and_running_with_a_win Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059378_great_opportunity_for_thompson HATTERS boss Jim Gannon insisted after Peter Thompson’s capture from Linfield that the move would be ‘great for everybody’. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059378_great_opportunity_for_thompson Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1059369_munster_ticket_rush SINCE the announcement of the Heineken Cup dates last week, sales of Sharks season tickets have surged as supporters look to guarantee a ticket for the Munster game on Sunday, October 19 (kick-off 1pm). http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1059369_munster_ticket_rush Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1059358_oshea_eyes_a_spell_in_front_of_the_cameras STOCKPORT’S British Darts Organisation star Tony O’Shea has had a steady and satisfactory year so far, but ‘the Silverback’ is hoping to make it through to the televised stages of this weekend’s British Classic tournament in Kettering. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1059358_oshea_eyes_a_spell_in_front_of_the_cameras Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/s/1059346_millers_are_on_the_up NEW Mills boss Tony Hancock is not ruling out another promotion-winning campaign for his team next season. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/s/1059346_millers_are_on_the_up Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1059359_double_semi_success ON SUNDAY, Compstall’s first and second teams both tasted sweet success in their respective cup semi-finals. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1059359_double_semi_success Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1059365_kids_teams_invited_to_showcase_their_skills THIS season Sharks will be hosting an under-eights tag rugby competition during the half time interval. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1059365_kids_teams_invited_to_showcase_their_skills Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1059351_happy_burrows_sends_mighty_heyes_packing BOWLS ROUND-UP: LAST Wednesday’s Stockport Parks/Premier Open qualifying heats were played at Houldsworth Park. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1059351_happy_burrows_sends_mighty_heyes_packing Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059376_cricketing_county THE annual County charity cricket match returns on Sunday [27th] at Poynton Sports Club, when the current Hatters squad will take on a team of former players. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059376_cricketing_county Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059057_pistol_pete_is_firing STOCKPORT boss Jim Gannon has no doubt County will get their money's worth from new striker Peter Thompson. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1059057_pistol_pete_is_firing Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1059058_county_new_boy_in_a_goal_pledge STOCKPORT'S new international striker Peter Thompson can't wait to show County fans why he's earned the nickname 'Pistol Pete' in his native Northern Ireland. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1059058_county_new_boy_in_a_goal_pledge Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1058898_stan_the_man_has_seen_it_all_ LIFE at Sale Sharks won't quite be the same ever again following the news that legendary winger Steve Hanley is to retire through injury. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1058898_stan_the_man_has_seen_it_all_ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1058374_county_target_pistol_pete COUNTY are hot in pursuit of Northern Ireland striker Peter Thompson, and a deal could be at least verbally agreed for the 24-year-old today [Wed]. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1058374_county_target_pistol_pete Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1058373_more_players_are_linked COUNTY have been linked with a clutch of players this week as speculation increases now that pre-season preparations are in full flow. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1058373_more_players_are_linked Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1058364_mcalister_wont_be_rushing_back_home IF THE New Zealand press are to be believed Sharks centre Luke McAlister is desperate to leave his Stockport-based club and return home. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1058364_mcalister_wont_be_rushing_back_home Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1058372_tommys_gunning_for_league_one COUNTY’S hot young prospect Tommy Rowe can’t wait to strut his stuff on some of League One’s biggest stages next season. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1058372_tommys_gunning_for_league_one Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1058344_get_set_for_the_tiger_hunt NEXT week, all the titles in the MEN Weekly Newspaper Group will be launching an exciting search for the NEW Tiger Woods. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1058344_get_set_for_the_tiger_hunt Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1058367_have_a_great_summer COUNTY’S Football in the Community staff enlisted the help of the first-team squad last week to assist with the promotion of their forthcoming Summer soccer schools and Sporting Tots courses. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1058367_have_a_great_summer Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1058370_quiz_buffs_are_in_for_a_treat IF COUNTY facts and amazing figures are something that always grab your attention, then the latest offering from Apex Publishing is sure to tickle your fancy. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/stockport_county/s/1058370_quiz_buffs_are_in_for_a_treat Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1058363_euro_cup_fixtures_out_soon THE eagerly anticipated fixture schedule for the Heineken Cup pool games will be announced tomorrow (Thursday). http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1058363_euro_cup_fixtures_out_soon Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1058360_steves_year_kicks_off SHARKS winger Steve Hanley will launch his testimonial year tomorrow (Thursday) evening at the Insider Suite at Edgeley Park. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1058360_steves_year_kicks_off Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/s/1058357_on_the_right_track RECENTLY re-appointed Woodley Sports boss Ally Pickering is pleased with the progress of his new-look squad as the pre-season friendly campaign gathers momentum. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/football/s/1058357_on_the_right_track Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1058356_bean_batters_mersey LEADERS Alderley Edge had their gallop halted by Nantwich in a rain-reduced Right Move Abroad ECB Cheshire County Premier League programme. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1058356_bean_batters_mersey Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1058350_youth_games_joy THERE was once again plenty of success for Stockport teams at last Saturday’s 20th annual Greater Manchester Youth Games event across four different venues in Manchester. http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/sport/s/1058350_youth_games_joy Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000