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Salford grassroots football clubs struggling to secure funding

By Matt Roberts 14th January 2019 Football, Sport 0 comments

Beechfield United are like many grassroots clubs in Salford and England, struggling to secure the necessary funding for their junior clubs.

GMP are investigating an attempted murder following a shooting outside Kingston Mill in Salford

Arrests made in Salford attempted murder investigation

By Matt Roberts 11th December 2018 News 0 comments

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm, in relation to a shooting in Salford in November.

Salford City's manager Graham Alexander on the touchline

Alexander: Salford City ‘must focus on next game’ after end to unbeaten-run

By Matt Roberts 10th December 2018 Football, Sport 0 comments

Salford City manager Graham Alexander has said his side must “focus on the next game” when they face Gateshead in the FA Trophy, rather than dwell on an end to their 20-game unbeaten run last Saturday.

Stagecoach’s Singing Santas raising money for children’s hospital

By Matt Roberts 10th December 2018 News 0 comments

Bus users in Salford might find themselves joined by a certain festive figure over the coming weeks, but don’t worry – Santa’s sleigh hasn’t in fact broken down.

Reading's Nick Blackman celebrates scoring his side's first goal late in the game.

Salford football star looking to take on Spanish second division

By Matt Roberts 6th December 2018 Football, Sport 0 comments

Salford-born striker Nick Blackman, who plays for Derby County, has spoken about his season-long loan to Spain to play for second division side Sporting Gijon.

Beechfield United helping grassroots football flourish in Salford

By Matt Roberts 17th October 2018 Football, Sport 0 comments

Often forgotten in football are the local grassroots clubs playing for their love of the game, and Salford side Beechfield United are just one such side.

Salford City earn dramatic late draw against Braintree Town

By Matt Roberts 14th October 2018 Football, Sport 0 comments

Salford City scored in the first and last minute of their National League match as they earned a 2-2 draw against Braintree Town at the Peninsula Stadium.

Developer submits plans for £7m residential development in Langworthy

By Matt Roberts 9th October 2018 Community, News, Regional News 0 comments

A property developer has submitted plans for a new 44-apartment project on a vacant site next to the Langworthy Metrolink stop.

Salford City joint-managers ‘agree to depart’

By Matt Roberts 8th May 2018 Football, Sport 0 comments

Salford City have parted company with joint-managers Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley, citing “irreconcilable differences”. The Ammies lifted the Vanarama […]