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Alsager Golf and Country Club ready to open new holes
Alsager Golf and Country Club is preparing to open new holes on the golf course in the coming days, with the head green keeper insisting there is a “great vibe around the place”.
The members of the golf club, which has now been open for over thirty years, voted on the course changes at last year’s annual general meeting.
Kidsgrove Athletic manager Ryan Austin plans to strengthen squad
Kidsgrove Athletic manager Ryan Austin has started preparing for next season and believes he will have to strengthen their squad, ahead of the start of next season in order to be more competitive.
Ryan Austin’s men suffered a 4-2 defeat away at Alvechurch in midweek. Despite losing Austin still feels confident that his team can get something out of Saturday’s game against Belper Town.
Port Vale Esports crash out of the European Cup in the Quarter Finals.
It was a busy Monday night for Vale’s Esport team as they played four games in a row, two of which were in the European Cup Quarter Finals.
The night started brilliantly for the Valiants. A comfortable 3-1 win over Strenua FC in the Premier Cup looked to set the mood for the rest of the evening.
Newcastle Town coach pleased with prestigious local award nomination
Newcastle Town director of youth, Gavin Appleby, has been shortlisted for the Sport in the Community award at the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sports Awards.
Appleby was recognised for his great work coaching with the youth teams, supporting football in the local community as well as his work in Clayton Hall Academy high school supporting and helping students.
Stoke-on-Trent hurdler Seamus Derbyshire targets 2022 Commonwealth Games
Stoke-on-Trent teenager Seamus Derbyshire won the silver medal in the Commonwealth Youth Games 400 metre hurdles last year, and is now targeting the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022.
Luke Hannant expects tough task against Lincoln City
Port Vale midfielder Luke Hannant has highlighted Lincoln City’s physical threat as the main issue for Saturday’s League Two tie at Vale Park.
Having experienced non-league beforehand, the 24-year old is aware of the danger The Imps carry after they defeated League One’s Shrewsbury Town in the Checkatrade Trophy final on Sunday.
Further postponements for Stoke Potters at Loomer Road
Stoke Potters’ first home meeting of the season against Coventry Bees has been postponed due to a waterlogged track.
Following rain from this morning and more expected overnight, the decision was made to call the matchup off against The Bees with little hope of the track recovering.
Burton Albion captain Shaun Barker announces retirement from football
Burton Albion captain Shaun Barker has announced his desire to retire from football at the end of the season.
The former Derby County captain’s career has been blighted by injury, meaning he has only featured five times for the Brewers during his two-year tenure at the club.
Paul Lambert full of praise for former Stoke City winger Marko Arnautovic
Paul Lambert has credited former Stoke City winger, Marko Arnautovic, ahead of their tie with West Ham United on Monday.
The Austrian signed for The Hammers in the Summer of 2017 for a deal worth up to £25m after submitting a formal transfer request to Mark Hughes. It was a transfer record for West Ham who also added Pablo Zabaleta and Joe Hart to their ranks during the window.
Port Vale Esports drop two points after late goal.
In a highly anticipated clash, Port Vale Esports battled to a 2-2 draw against GGG Esport despite losing a man in the opening ten minutes due to connection issues.
Vale came off the back of a disappointing draw against bottom of the league side Belgian warriors on Tuesday night, and they came out looking for an improved performance.