Oliver Thorpe, Author at Salford Now

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CWC19: World Cup fever set to hit Old Trafford this weekend

By Oliver Thorpe 14th June 2019 Cricket, Sport 0 comments

Colour. Passion. Noise. A few of the things that fans can expect at Old Trafford this weekend as the ICC […]

Vilas batting against Nottinghamshire
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CRICKET: Lancashire seal victory over Worcestershire to go top of Division Two

By Oliver Thorpe 22nd May 2019 Cricket, Sport 0 comments

Specsavers County Championship Division Two, Emirates Old Trafford (day three) Lancashire 201 & 127-4: Vilas 60*; Leach 2-15 Worcestershire 172 […]

CRICKET: Lancashire on top after day two against Worcestershire

By Oliver Thorpe 21st May 2019 Cricket, Sport 0 comments

Specsavers County Championship Division Two, Emirates Old Trafford (day two) Worcestershire 172 & 149-9: Fell 40; Gleeson 4-35 Lancashire 201: […]

CRICKET: Lancashire’s Buttler in England’s World Cup squad

By Oliver Thorpe 21st May 2019 Cricket, Sport 0 comments

Lancashire’s Jos Buttler has been named in England’s 15-man squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup this summer. Buttler, 28, […]

CRICKET: Honours even as Anderson takes five against Worcestershire

By Oliver Thorpe 20th May 2019 Cricket, Sport 0 comments

Specsavers County Championship Division Two, Emirates Old Trafford (day one) Worcestershire 172: Parnell 63; Anderson 5-25, Onions 3-52 Lancashire 88-5: […]

CRICKET: Lancashire in control after enthralling opening morning against Worcestershire

By Oliver Thorpe 20th May 2019 Cricket, Sport 0 comments

It is advantage Lancashire following an incredible morning on the opening day of their Specsavers County Championship match against Worcestershire at Emirates Old Trafford.

CRICKET: Lancashire defeat Northants to seal first Championship win at Old Trafford since 2017

By Oliver Thorpe 17th May 2019 Cricket, Sport 0 comments

Specsavers County Championship Division Two, Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire 415 & 17-0: Hameed 13* Northamptonshire 230 & 200: Gleeson 5-50 […]

CRICKET: Lancashire on brink of victory as Gleeson shines again

By Oliver Thorpe 16th May 2019 Cricket, Sport 0 comments

Specsavers County Championship Division Two, Emirates Old Trafford (day three) Lancashire 415: Jennings 97, Vilas 97; Wood 5-72 Northamptonshire 230 […]

CRICKET: Lancashire’s game with Northants in the balance at halfway point

By Oliver Thorpe 15th May 2019 Cricket, Sport 0 comments

Specsavers County Championship Division Two, Emirates Old Trafford (day two) Lancashire 276-6: Jennings 97, Jones 67; Wood 3-44 Northamptonshire 230: […]

CRICKET: Lancs on top as Gleeson bags five wickets on day one

By Oliver Thorpe 14th May 2019 Cricket, Sport 0 comments

Specsavers County Championship Division Two, Emirates Old Trafford (day one): Lancashire: 29-1: Jennings 16*; Sanderson 1-9 Northamptonshire 230: Wood 66; […]