http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk// Top stories for Local football http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1071384_hutchinson_gives_celtic_cup_victory HOOLEY Bridge Celtic travelled down the East Lancs to take on Howe Bridge Mills from Leigh in the second round of the Lancashire cup. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1071384_hutchinson_gives_celtic_cup_victory Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1071383_bridge_under_way_with_narrow_win HAVING had the first two games of the season postponed due to the bad weather Bridge Colts under 16s got their season under way with a 2-1 North Bury League Cup victory against Marauders Tigers. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1071383_bridge_under_way_with_narrow_win Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1068589_hooley_bridge_celtic_43__moston_brook_ HOOLEY Bridge Celtic continued their winning form with a hard fought victory over undefeated Moston Brook at Queens Park on Saturday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1068589_hooley_bridge_celtic_43__moston_brook_ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1068591_prestwich_cc___56___woolpack_fc_ AFTER a convincing 10-0 home win against Cross Keys last week, Woolpack’s second league game produced another goal-packed game at Prestwich Cricket Club. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1068591_prestwich_cc___56___woolpack_fc_ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1068594_team_performance_key_for_roach_under_9s ROACH Dynamos under 9s played brilliantly when they met Chadderton Grasshoppers Yellows at home on Saturday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1068594_team_performance_key_for_roach_under_9s Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1068598_heywood_st_james__2__1__fives_athletic_ HEYWOOD St James edged an enthralling encounter with Fives Athletic at Phoenix Park on Saturday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1068598_heywood_st_james__2__1__fives_athletic_ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1068602_sc_bury_0__7___heywood_reform_ HEYWOOD Reform continued their good run of form with a commanding 7-0 win at SC Bury on Sunday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1068602_sc_bury_0__7___heywood_reform_ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1067105_reform_on_song HEYWOOD Reform opened up their season with a powerful display of high-tempo football at Phoenix Park on Sunday, racing into a 3-0 interval lead that all but guaranteed three points over Prestwich CC. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1067105_reform_on_song Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1067102_bridge_under7s_off_to_super_start BRIDGE Colts under sevens travelled to Chadderton Park on Saturday for their first ever game in the North Bury Junior League. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1067102_bridge_under7s_off_to_super_start Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1066219_celtic_start_with_media_victory HOOLEY Bridge Celtic kicked off the 2008/09 season with a fantastic 5-2 win over Abacus Media. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1066219_celtic_start_with_media_victory Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1065274_quilligans_tie_for_reform HEYWOOD St James Reform AFC will kick off the 2008-2009 football season on Sunday with an away fixture at Drinkwater Park against Host Club Cheers FC, kick off 10.30am. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1065274_quilligans_tie_for_reform Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1065268_colts_fitness_tells_in_tournament DESPITE unseasonal weather the annual Roach Dynamos tournament went ahead last month and great credit goes to the Roach organisers for ensuring the event was a complete success. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1065268_colts_fitness_tells_in_tournament Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1064388_dynamoes_tournament_the_biggest_yet ROACH Dynamos annual tournament held at Heywood Community School earlier this month was voted a huge success. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1064388_dynamoes_tournament_the_biggest_yet Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1061482_bridge_happy_runnersup BRIDGE Colts under sevens were narrowly beaten in the final of the Unicorn Football Festival in Timperley. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1061482_bridge_happy_runnersup Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1060500_colts_entertain_spartans BRIDGE Colts met Hamrun Spartans, based near Valetta, Malta on Monday at their Bamford base. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1060500_colts_entertain_spartans Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1059515_new_name_new_venue HEYWOOD St James Reform start pre-season training this Sunday ahead of their third season in the Bury and District Sunday Football League. Training will begin at 11am at the sports centre and new players are welcome to attend. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1059515_new_name_new_venue Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1058511_fitting_tribute_to_star_player_scott A MEMORIAL match for former Roach Dynamos player Scott Howatson was held at Heywood St James’ ground on Saturday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1058511_fitting_tribute_to_star_player_scott Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1057546_roach_match_celebrates_scotts_life A MATCH in memory of a talented footballer and a ‘good person’ will be held at Heywood St James Phoenix Park ground on Saturday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1057546_roach_match_celebrates_scotts_life Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1057542_deal_flush_out_opposition_to_win ALL Souls Primary School held their annual ‘6 a-side 4 Dads’ day and raised £1,000 for the schools funds. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1057542_deal_flush_out_opposition_to_win Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1054630_the_sun_and_sea_suit_roach ROACH Dynamos under eights won the Plate competition at the two-day Blackpool tournament. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1054630_the_sun_and_sea_suit_roach Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1053612_soccer_season_ends_in_style ROACH Dynamos Junior Football Club held an annual end of season presentation night last week at the Heywood Civic Hall to celebrate a hugely successful season. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1053612_soccer_season_ends_in_style Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1052601_stonemasons_save_the_best_until_last STONEMASONS produced a dynamic display to win the E Lythgoe Cup against Santos at Castleton Sports Centre, on Thursday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1052601_stonemasons_save_the_best_until_last Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1051600_football_the_winner_in_great_finale FATE dealt Heywood football a fabulous hand as the final match of the season saw Roach Dynamos under 17s entertain Clarence in a match to decide the league title. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1051600_football_the_winner_in_great_finale Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1050644_three_in_a_row_for_duke IT’S becoming more difficult to understand how a team, who cannot win their divisional championship, can beat Heywood Reform, a team widely regarded as the best in the Bury and District SFL and unbeaten champions of the premiership. But it has happened three times. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1050644_three_in_a_row_for_duke Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1050652_clarence_spot_on_to_win_cup_shootout ON A scorching hot afternoon, Clarence under 16s and Ringley created very few chances in a League Cup final that went all the way. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1050652_clarence_spot_on_to_win_cup_shootout Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1050647_roach_are_top_dogs_in_north_wales ROACH Dynamos under 12s travelled to Prestatyn in North Wales to take part in a prestigious football tournament. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1050647_roach_are_top_dogs_in_north_wales Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1047672_dusty_miller_1__4__stonemasons_ STONEMASONS were crowned Rochdale Alliance Asia Division One champions on Saturday in stunning style away to Bury outfit Dusty Miller, who hadn’t been beaten in their last six outings. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1047672_dusty_miller_1__4__stonemasons_ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1047670_dynamos_win_clinches_league_title ROACH Dynamos under 13s went into their final game of the season knowing a win would make them league champions. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1047670_dynamos_win_clinches_league_title Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1047655_three_games_three_victories_in_hectic_week_for_reform IT was business as usual last Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday as Heywood Reform’s quest for the Bury and District SFL’s premier division title was boosted by three wins from three games. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1047655_three_games_three_victories_in_hectic_week_for_reform Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1047654_clarence_athletic_u16s__4__1_north_walkden_u16s__ Clarence went through to the semi final of the League Cup after a well-organised performance against very capable opponents. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1047654_clarence_athletic_u16s__4__1_north_walkden_u16s__ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1046650_duke_of_wellington_4__1_heywood_reform_ IT would not right, when reporting on a famous victory by the Duke of Wellington, not to mention Arthur Wellesley’s final defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in June 1815. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1046650_duke_of_wellington_4__1_heywood_reform_ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1046647_reform_close_in_on_league_crown HEYWOOD Reform took a massive stride towards the premier division title when they outplayed their nearest challengers – the 3-0 margin of victory flattering hosts Prestwich. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1046647_reform_close_in_on_league_crown Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1046648_hargreaves_1__4__stonemasons_ STONEMASONS are just a stone’s throw away from title glory after an impressive 4-1 win at Hargreaves in Asia Restaurant Division One on Saturday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1046648_hargreaves_1__4__stonemasons_ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1045550_reform_facing_fixture_pileup THE first of Reform’s night matches took place last Thursday against PSV Hangover at Goshen Park. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1045550_reform_facing_fixture_pileup Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1044657_challenge_cup_win_so_easy_for_reform HEYWOOD Reform booked their place in the last four of the Challenge Cup with an all-too-easy victory over Elton Vale. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1044657_challenge_cup_win_so_easy_for_reform Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1044652_stonemasons_stay_five_points_clear STONEMASONS remain five points clear at the top of Asia Restaurant Division One after storming to a 6-2 victory on home soil over Rope and Anchor on Saturday http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1044652_stonemasons_stay_five_points_clear Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1044651_draw_demonstrates_roach_progress ROACH Dynamos’ open age team entertained Old Blackburnians on Saturday and demonstrated just how much they have improved this season by taking a point from the game. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1044651_draw_demonstrates_roach_progress Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1043611_stone_ooze_class ANOTHER weekend of terrible weather, but another display of outstanding football saw Stonemasons draw against a Wardle Reserves outfit bolstered by first team players, at Heywood Sports Centre on Saturday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1043611_stone_ooze_class Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1043605_dynamoes_fly_the_flag_in_spain ROACH Dynamos under 14s travelled to Spain for a tournament on the Costa Brava. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1043605_dynamoes_fly_the_flag_in_spain Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1043604_rain_stops_play__again ONCE again Heywood Reform’s attempts to alleviate the club’s fixture congestion problem was sunk without trace as match official Alan Wilkinson had no option but to call off their Challenge Cup quarter final at a flooded Heywood Sports Centre on Sunday morning. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1043604_rain_stops_play__again Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1042577_stonemasons__8__1_queensway_youth_ STONEMASONS enjoyed a comfortable victory over an understrength but brave Queensway outfit at Heywood Sports Centre on Saturday. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1042577_stonemasons__8__1_queensway_youth_ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1042559_clarence_coach_aims_for_the_top CLARENCE Athletic were celebrating last week as under 16s coach Tom Feighan achieved his Level Three coaching badge writes Emma Scott. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1042559_clarence_coach_aims_for_the_top Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1042578_grand_gathering_planned A MEETING of a group of friends has escalated the organisation of a ‘Grand Gathering’ which it is hoped will bring together many local footballers, acquaintances and families of absent friends, to share an afternoon of magic moments and lasting memories. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1042578_grand_gathering_planned Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1042579_no_tree_cheers_for_reform HEYWOOD Reform suffered a setback last Sunday when their match at Prestwich CC was postponed because of a tree blown over in the wind had fallen on the pitch. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1042579_no_tree_cheers_for_reform Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1041565_title_still_in_sight_after_tough_clash ON a very poor pitch at Heywood Sports Centre, Stonemasons turned in another fantastic display to beat Syke, a side determined to halt their push for the title, 3-1. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1041565_title_still_in_sight_after_tough_clash Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1041575_wright_hat_trick_sees_roach_end_on_a_high ROACH Dynamo under sevens travelled to play Radcliffe Borough in their last game of the season, hoping to finish on a high. http://www.heywoodadvertiser.co.uk//sport/football/s/1041575_wright_hat_trick_sees_roach_end_on_a_high Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000