Tag: Sport

Dragon Boating on the Quays. Credit: Harry Warner

Dragons on the Quays: A weekend of paddle to the metal racing at the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival

The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival returned to Salford Quays this weekend for its ninth instalment to the beat of drums […]

Salford swim prodigy nominated for international award
Photo taken and given permission to use by Amelie's mother, Nicola

Salford teenage swim prodigy nominated for international award

A Salford teenager has been nominated for an internationally recognised sporting award following her monumental swimming achievements. Amelie Blocksidge, 14, […]

Swinton Lions lose 16-6 to Sheffield Eagles

Swinton Lions lack killer bite losing 16-6 to highflying Sheffield Eagles

Swinton Lion lost 16-6 to Sheffield Lions last night in a close fought match at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park […]

Elliot Watt in posession during Salford's 1-0 defeat to Colchester. Image: Lewis Gray

Salford City 0-1 Colchester United: Ammies unable to crack Colchester defence

Salford dropped out of the League Two play-offs after falling to a 1-0 defeat against a resolute Colchester United. The […]

The teams await the referee's whistle.

MATCH PREVIEW: Salford host Colchester United as play-off chances hang in the balance

Salford City welcome Colchester United to the Peninsula Stadium this weekend as the play-off race heads towards its climax. The […]

Manchester Racecourse at its Catle Irwell venue. Image from YouTube.

Salford’s lost horse racing course – Thunderous galloping, noisy chattering and the Queen’s first win

With Cheltenham underway this week, attention is thoroughly focused on the horse-racing, so we’ve been saddled with digging into the […]

Protesters at Media City. Image by Harry Warner.

“We get into very dangerous territory when you can’t criticise the government”- Protesters gather outside BBC offices over Gary Lineker row

Protesters gathered on Saturday outside BBC offices in Salford’s Media City to support Gary Lineker. The ex-footballer turned broadcaster was […]

Celebrations as Stevie Mallan scores his first Salford gaol. Credit: Salford City youtube channel.

MATCH REPORT: Salford suffer promotion setback after 4-3 loss to Crewe

Salford City have lost ground in their push for promotion after a late collapse gave Crewe Alexandra all three points […]

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Salford Red Devils prepare to take on Hull F.C. in a classic Super League clash

Salford Red Devils have a massive game in the Super League against 5th placed team Hull F.C, in what could […]