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Woodlands to host championship of roses

7:01pm Friday 5th September 2008

The Woodlands has been chosen to host the prestigious Lancashire against Yorkshire County Championship match next May.

Gow boosts attack options for Grayson

12:20pm Thursday 4th September 2008

Transfer deadline day on Monday saw Blackpool manager Simon Grayson swoop for 25 year old Rangers midfielder Alan Gow, who joins the Seasiders on loan until January.

Blackpool remain in title hunt despite draw

12:22pm Thursday 4th September 2008

Blackpool remain second in the 3D Sports Northern Premier Cricket League after a winning draw at Morecambe, three points behind the new leaders Netherfield.

Seasiders sign Rangers' star Gow

10:42am Tuesday 2nd September 2008

Blackpool beat last night’s transfer deadline to sign midfielder Alan Gow from Scottish Premier League giants Rangers.

Fylde v Huddersfield match preview

10:19am Tuesday 2nd September 2008

Fylde welcomes newly promoted Huddersfield to the Woodlands on Saturday to open the 2008/9 National League campaign (ko 15.00).

Heroes get Fylde's gate takings

Fylde's Richard de Carpentier on the charge

5:14pm Monday 1st September 2008

Fylde Rugby Club has raised over £1,800 for the Help for Heroes charity which supports injured service personnel returning from conflicts such as in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Fleetwood manager scoops top title

9:40am Sunday 31st August 2008

Fleetwood manager Tony Greenwood has scooped a prestigious prize after being named non-league manager of the year.

Fleetwood run hailed success

8:40am Saturday 30th August 2008

The return of the Fleetwood half-marathon has been hailed a great success after more than 250 runners ran the course last Sunday.

Blackpool lose top spot after shock loss

1:03pm Thursday 28th August 2008

Blackpool lost the leadership of the 3D Sports Northern Premier League after a shock 25-run defeat to bottom club Fleetwood on Monday.

Seasiders seek first win at Saints

1:02pm Thursday 28th August 2008

Blackpool travel down to Southampton this weekend for a lunch time kick-off due to the presence of the Sky TV cameras.

Podium position for Fylde athletes

MEDAL: James Davies taking silver in the long jump

10:26am Wednesday 27th August 2008

Ten Blackpool Wyre and Fylde athletes were chosen to represent the North of England in the Inter-Counties track and field championships, last weekend, with all ten achieving a podium position at the Costello Stadium in Hull.

Woodlands to host 'heroes' match

10:50am Tuesday 26th August 2008

Following an initiative by Fylde RFU President Allan Townsend, the Woodlands will stage a fund raising afternoon for the Help for Heroes charity campaign on Saturday, 30 August.

Biggest ever shirt sponsorship for Fylde RFC

Biggest ever shirt sponsorship for Fylde RFC

9:10am Tuesday 26th August 2008

Fylde RFC has clinched the biggest shirt sponsorship deal in the club’s history by linking up with leading electrical retailer Reliant Direct.

Fylde Storm to win

WIN: Fylde Storm clinch victory

10:01am Monday 25th August 2008

Fylde Storm claimed the honours in the Thornton 10s tournament held in honour of Thornton player Robbie Mckendrick who was tragically killed in a road accident in June.

Blackpool 1 Sheffield United 3

7:18pm Saturday 23rd August 2008

Gary Speed scored one goal and created another as Sheffield United enhanced their promotion credentials with victory at Coca-Cola Championship rivals Blackpool.

Blackpool boss hits out at Sheffield United penalty

7:19pm Saturday 23rd August 2008

Blackpool manager Simon Grayson hit out at the controversial decision to award Sheffield United a penalty as the Blades claimed a 3-1 win at Bloomfield Road.

AFC Fylde to face historic Sheffield FC

9:20am Saturday 23rd August 2008

AFC Fylde will be entertaining the country’s first football club in the first round of FA Cup Qualifying next Saturday (August 30).

Cutting edge needed for Blades clash

12:42pm Thursday 21st August 2008

After two defeats in the first week of the season the Seasiders took a welcome first league point at Norwich last Saturday to get their season moving, scoring their first goal of the campaign from the penalty spot.

Blackpool beat the rain to extend lead at top

12:43pm Thursday 21st August 2008

Blackpool just beat the weather to extend their lead at the top of the 3D Sports Northern Premier League to 11 points after a five wicket victory over Darwen at Stanley Park.

Athletes qualify for league final

Athletes qualify for league final

5:11pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Blackpool Wyre and Fylde Athletic Club's senior track and field squad qualified for the Northern League Final at Sports City Manchester next month with an outstanding performance at the Stanley Park Arena, last weekend.

Fylde win 15-12 against Stirling County

Top forward Sam Beaumont on the charge. Photograph by Rees Tudor-Davies

5:14pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

A last minute 50m trademark try by Oliver Brennand gave Fylde a 15-12 win against Scottish Premiership side Stirling County in a closely fought pre-season game at the Woodlands.

All-rounder wins Palace Shield player of the month

Andrew Furniss with Deborah Wood

10:40am Saturday 16th August 2008

Fylde Cricket Club’s all-rounder Andrew Furniss has won the Moore and Smalley sponsored Palace Shield player of the month award for July.

South Shore win team of the month

Deborah Wood with Ryan Gilfoyle

11:38am Friday 15th August 2008

South Shore Cricket Club’s first XI has won the Moore and Smalley-sponsored Palace Shield team of the month award for July.

Blackpool defeated in cup semi-final

11:56am Thursday 14th August 2008

After the rain last Saturday completely washed out the Northern Premier League programme, the weather relented sufficiently for Blackpool to play Preston in the semi-final of the Furness Building Society on Sunday when they suffered a six wicket defeat.

Seasiders' striker worry for Grayson

11:31am Thursday 14th August 2008

The search for a striker must surely be on for Simon Grayson after a week in which the Seasiders drew blanks in the opening games in the league and the Carling Cup.

Nia is star performer at Mid Lancs fixture

11:53am Thursday 14th August 2008

Nia Rutter was once again the star performer for Blackpool Wyre and Fylde Athletic Club who were runners-up in the latest fixture of the Mid Lancs track and field league with sixteen winning performances at the Litherland Stadium, Merseyside.

Blackpool boss worried after 'embarrassing' cup defeat

11:00am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Blackpool manager Simon Grayson believes his players should be said ashamed of themselves after they were bundled out of the Carling Cup at the first attempt by lowly Macclesfield.

Great Eccleston win second trophy in a week

Great Eccleston win second trophy in a week

11:02am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Great Eccleston Cricket Club has secured its third piece of silverware of the season after beating Fulwood and Broughton to win the Meyler Cup.

Macclesfield Town 2 Blackpool 0

11:01am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Blackpool were dramatically dumped out of the Carling Cup by League Two minnows Macclesfield.

Fylde gear up for pre- season friendly

Director or rugby Mark Nelson

9:20am Tuesday 12th August 2008

Fylde's 2008/9 league campaign comes that much closer with the visit of Stirling County for a pre-season game at the Woodlands on Saturday, August 16.


National News

Petrol station stab victim named

Police officers at the scene on New Lane in Winton, Salford

Updated 7:44am Sunday 7th September 2008

A 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in the street has been named by police.


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