http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/ Top stories for Local football http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1064477_rock_bottom SALFORD City are rooted to the foot of the UniBond League First Division North table following a double-whammy of defeats over the Bank Holiday weekend. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1064477_rock_bottom Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1064451_beechfield_enjoy_victory_double BEECHFIELD United are celebrating a double-whammy of derby wins in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester Football League first division. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1064451_beechfield_enjoy_victory_double Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1063595_city_pick_up_first_point SALFORD City scored their first ever goal and secured their first ever point in the UniBond League with a 1-1 draw against a highly fancied Curzon team at Moor Lane on Tuesday night. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1063595_city_pick_up_first_point Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1060551_city_cup_glory SALFORD City won the inaugural Salford Advertiser Challenge Trophy in front of more than 200 spectators with a 3-2 success at near neighbours Irlam on Saturday. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1060551_city_cup_glory Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1056562_fa_competition_ties_for_salford SALFORD City have been drawn against Lancaster City, Gresley Rovers and Leigh Genesis or Nantwich in preliminary rounds of FA competitions. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1056562_fa_competition_ties_for_salford Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1050763_salford_city_promoted_at_last IT HAS been confirmed that Salford City have finally ended their 25-year wait for promotion to the UniBond League. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1050763_salford_city_promoted_at_last Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1050756_monton_triumph_in_hindsford_final MONTON Amateurs overcame a spirited Fives Athletic side 4-0 on Monday night to lift the Hindsford Cup for the first time. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1050756_monton_triumph_in_hindsford_final Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1050752_irlam_and_rail_side_lift_trophies THE Eccles Sunday League season has come to a close with Irlam FC and Irlam Railway winning cup finals. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1050752_irlam_and_rail_side_lift_trophies Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1049732_last_day_disaster MONTON Amateurs suffered final day heartbreak in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester Football League first division as their title dream was destroyed by a 2-1 defeat. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1049732_last_day_disaster Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1049731_irlam_retain_title IRLAM cemented their fourth successive Eccles Sunday Football League Premier Division title at the weekend with a 5-3 win against Clifton. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1049731_irlam_retain_title Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048715_monton_on_verge_of_title_success MONTON Amateurs will make an immediate return to the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League Premier Division as first division champions if they win their final game of the season at fourth-placed Chapel Town on Saturday, May 10. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048715_monton_on_verge_of_title_success Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048716_celtics_cup SALFORD Celtic continued their rapid rise to prominence in the Eccles Sunday Football League on Friday night by winning the Margaret Piggott Memorial Cup final. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048716_celtics_cup Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1047782_city_finish_second SALFORD City have been confirmed as runners-up of the Vodkat League first division after capping off a great season with impressive victories over mid-table Runcorn Linnetts and champions Trafford. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1047782_city_finish_second Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1046728_bacup_borough_2_salford_city_2 DESPITE hitting the back of the net with two quality goals Salford failed to pick up the three points needed to clinch runners-up spot in the Vodkat League Division One at Bacup on Saturday. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1046728_bacup_borough_2_salford_city_2 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1045719_city_set_to_seal_promotion SALFORD City could seal promotion to the UniBond League on Saturday when they travel to Bacup Borough. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1045719_city_set_to_seal_promotion Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1044750_salford_city_3_abbey_hey_1 ABBEY Hey belied their lowly league position and presented Salford with a lot of problems before losing their discipline. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1044750_salford_city_3_abbey_hey_1 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1044747_ill_beat_ronaldo WINTON wonder-kid Anne Katherine Crockett is on target to beat her hero Cristiano Ronaldo in the goal-scoring stakes. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1044747_ill_beat_ronaldo Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1043779_salford_city_1_bacup_borough_0 A JON Robinson goal after 55 minutes proved to be enough for City to move four points clear of nearest challengers Newcastle Town for runners-up spot with just four games to play. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1043779_salford_city_1_bacup_borough_0 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1042761_salford_city_1_ramsbottom_united_0 AN EARLY Lathan Forrester goal was enough for Salford City to secure second spot in the Vodkat League first division. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1042761_salford_city_1_ramsbottom_united_0 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1041711_turner_prize SALFORD City kept their Vodkat League first division title hopes alive by taking seven points from their three recent away games with Formby, Glossop North End and Flixton. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1041711_turner_prize Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1040644_salford_city_2_nelson_1 A LATE Jon Robinson strike saw Salford City halt a disappointing run of results in the Vodkat League first division on Saturday. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1040644_salford_city_2_nelson_1 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1040643_bring_on_the_semis MONTON Amateurs will go into their Murray Shield semi-final at Chapel Town brimming with confidence after winning a local derby with Fives Athletic 5-1 on Saturday. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1040643_bring_on_the_semis Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1039597_salford_city_0_trafford_2 SALFORD City’s recent run of disappointing results continued on Saturday as they came out second best from their top of the table clash with near neighbours Trafford. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1039597_salford_city_0_trafford_2 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1039596_cup_glory BEECHFIELD United are celebrating after winning the Manchester FA Charter Standard Adult Cup. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1039596_cup_glory Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1039595_fergie_hands_out_club_grassroots_awards PENDLEBURY United’s joy at achieving FA Charter Standard Club status was capped off by the fact that they received the prestigious award from Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1039595_fergie_hands_out_club_grassroots_awards Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1038603_salford_city_2_maine_road_3 POOR defending was to blame for Salford City failing to return to the top of the Vodkat first division on Saturday. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1038603_salford_city_2_maine_road_3 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1037538_city_fall_off_the_rails SALFORD City were brought crashing back down to earth with a nightmare week of results. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1037538_city_fall_off_the_rails Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1036531_two_points_clear SALFORD City FC recorded a double-whammy of wins this week to move two points clear at the top of the Vodkat League first division. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1036531_two_points_clear Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1034542_city_recover_from_fa_exit SALFORD City responded to Saturday’s shock FA Carlsberg Vase exit at the hands of Coventry Sphinx by excelling in a 5-2 win over Atherton Collieries in the Vodkat League Cup three days later. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1034542_city_recover_from_fa_exit Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1033429_will_sphinx_jinx_strike_city_again SALFORD City’s scheduled fourth round FA Carlsberg Vase tie at Coventry Sphinx fell victim to the heavy rain at the weekend. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1033429_will_sphinx_jinx_strike_city_again Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1033428_on_rhode_to_cup_glory BEECHFIELD United breezed into the second round of the Rhodes Cup with a comfortable 5-0 home win over Newton FC on Saturday. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1033428_on_rhode_to_cup_glory Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1032460_salford_city_2_atherton_lr_1 TWO excellent first half goals were the highlights of Salford’s Vodkat first division fixture at the weekend. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1032460_salford_city_2_atherton_lr_1 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1032462_irlam_excel IRLAM FC heaped yet more misery on rock bottom Whitworth Valley at the weekend to move within 10 points of table-topping Gregorians in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester Football League Premier Division. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1032462_irlam_excel Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1031339_squires_gate_0_salford_city_1 AN UNDER-strength Salford City side emerged unscathed from a tricky tie on the Fylde Coast on Saturday to stay joint top of the Vodkat first division table. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1031339_squires_gate_0_salford_city_1 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1030400_salford_city_0_colne_0 SALFORD City dropped points at home for only the fourth time this season when they failed to score against mid-table Colne on Saturday. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1030400_salford_city_0_colne_0 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1030398_monton_joint_top_after_vics_win MONTON Amateurs edged out local rivals Salford Victoria 4-3 on Saturday to stay joint top of the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester Football League first division. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1030398_monton_joint_top_after_vics_win Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1029139_salford_city_3_hallam_0 SALFORD City had a comfortable passage through to the last 32 of the FA Carlsberg Vase at Moor Lane on Saturday. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1029139_salford_city_3_hallam_0 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1027320_salford_city_0_newcastle_town_1 SALFORD supporters left Moor Lane wondering how their side had failed to take at least a share of the points against fellow title challengers Newcastle Town. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1027320_salford_city_0_newcastle_town_1 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1026352_city_sign_steve SALFORD City have signed midfielder Steve Cunningham from Vodkat League rivals Colne. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1026352_city_sign_steve Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0000