Friday, 3rd September 2010

Latest North Shropshire Sports News

Gardiner is all set to lead the Reds

Centre Mike Gardiner has been handed the added responsibility of captaining Whitchurch Rugby Club’s first team ahead of the start of their new Midlands One West season this weekend.

Pearce back at Alport – and all set to figure

Rob Pearce has returned to Whitchurch Alport after spending pre-season with Winsford United and could figure in the squad for Saturday’s Cheshire League second division trip to Runcorn Town.

We must take our chances – Allmark

Whitchurch Alport boss Andy Allmark has urged his side to be more clinical at home to Maine Road on Saturday (3pm) after a stack of missed chances proved costly in a 1-0 opening day defeat at home to Denton Town in the Cheshire League second division.

Whitchurch ready to deliver results, says skipper Bowen

Skipper Simon Bowen has backed his Whitchurch batsmen to recapture their best form ahead of Saturday’s Birmingham League third division clash at home to under-achieving Ombersley.

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Bowen sets sights on two victories to ensure safety

Skipper Simon Bowen has urged his Whitchurch side to pick up the couple of wins they need to guarantee their place in next season’s Birmingham League second division as quickly as possible.

Gresty in top form – Leaper seals win

Four North Shropshire Wheelers made the trip to Holmes Chapel to ride in the Manchester Vets 30-mile time trial – with Jim Gresty starring.

Bowen content after Whitchurch hit back

Whitchurch skipper Simon Bowen was happy with his side’s efforts after getting back on track in the Birmingham League division two with a comfortable six-wicket success over struggling Tamworth.

Whitchurch hoping for better after missing out on victory

Whitchurch’s cricketers host lowly Tamworth on Saturday (noon) in the first game of the second half of their Birmingham League second division campaign still frustrated by letting a golden chance of victory slip through their fingers last weekend.

New start for Sunday league

The well established Wem and District Sunday League, formed in 1972, has undergone a change in identity and will now be known as the North Shropshire Sunday Football League from next season.

Peel set for instant recall as Wem face big challenge

Wem, the Marston’s Shropshire Premier Cricket League leaders, are at full strength for Saturday’s big home game against fellow high fliers Newport with the promising Chris Peel making a timely return.