http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk// Top stories for Sport http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1083236_kids_shine_in_the_gloom Wilmslow 24 Blackburn 7: THREE sparkling tries lifted the misty Autumn gloom that shrouded Pownall Park at the weekend. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1083236_kids_shine_in_the_gloom Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1083222_wycombe_wanderers_4_macclesfield_town_0 MACCLESFIELD boss Keith Alexander tore into his players after they were torn apart by the unbeaten League Two leaders. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1083222_wycombe_wanderers_4_macclesfield_town_0 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1083235_everton_await MACC Town will host one of the biggest games ever seen at the Moss Rose in January, after drawing Premiership side Everton in the FA Cup. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1083235_everton_await Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1083234_improving_edge_on_the_up HOCKEY: ALDERLEY Edge went to Brooklands following last week’s convincing victory looking to start a winning run. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1083234_improving_edge_on_the_up Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1083233_local_success_for_rampant_wilmslow HOCKEY: WILMSLOW had an emphatic 9-3 win over local rivals rivals Brooklands. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1083233_local_success_for_rampant_wilmslow Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1083231_champions_to_face_heaton_mersey LACROSSE: WILMSLOW, the defending champions, have been drawn to play Heaton Mersey in the quarter finals of this season’s Northern Senior Flags. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1083231_champions_to_face_heaton_mersey Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/s/1083230_styal_anger_at_ref_in_defeat STYAL were left fuming at two refereeing decision that saw two goals chalked off in a 3-1 defeat at home to Woodley. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/s/1083230_styal_anger_at_ref_in_defeat Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1081941_macclesfield_town_1_grimsby_town_0 MIDFIELD strongman Nat Brown scored his third goal in four games as Macc jumped three places in League Two with a 1-0 home win. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1081941_macclesfield_town_1_grimsby_town_0 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1081999_lucas_warns_against_complacency IF NEWLY-promoted Wilmslow have learned anything in North Two West, it is to assume nothing. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1081999_lucas_warns_against_complacency Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1081996_champions_crown_slips_with_defeat LACROSSE: WILMSLOW’S title challenge took another dent at the weekend with defeat to leaders Cheadle in the Men’s North of England League. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1081996_champions_crown_slips_with_defeat Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/s/1081994_all_change_at_styal_before_woodley_loss AFTER it was announced that Styal’s management duo of Lloyd Morrison and Steve Hardy are leaving the club, the first team suffered a heavy defeat at Woodley. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/s/1081994_all_change_at_styal_before_woodley_loss Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1081991_edge_confidence_high_after_eightgoal_rout HOCKEY: Alderley Edge moved away from the foot of the table after an 8-2 win over an undisciplined Ben Rhydding side. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1081991_edge_confidence_high_after_eightgoal_rout Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1081990_rampant_wilmslow_on_cloud_nine HOCKEY: ON A cold but dry afternoon, Prescot were the visitors to Oakwood Farm in a game which was expected to be a close encounter. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1081990_rampant_wilmslow_on_cloud_nine Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1080616_battling_on Broughton Park 19 Wilmslow 26: BRAVE Wilmslow put pride and passion into a thundering good victory over old foes Broughton Park. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1080616_battling_on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/s/1080615_styalish_recovery_results_in_draw STYAL recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Pilkingtons. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/s/1080615_styalish_recovery_results_in_draw Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1080614_keep_on_running EVERYONE was a winner in Pownall Hall School’s annual fun run, when 200 Year Four and Five girls and boys took part in their own mini marathon. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1080614_keep_on_running Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1080612_wilmslow_pull_out_all_the_stops_to_beat_sheffield LACROSSE: WILMSLOW, the defending Premier Division champions, were forced to dig deep for victory over promoted Sheffield Steelers in the Men’s North of England League at the weekend. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1080612_wilmslow_pull_out_all_the_stops_to_beat_sheffield Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1080602_one_team_in_it HOCKEY: IN A one-sided affair, high-flying Wilmslow brushed aside bottom-of-the-table Southport 7-0 last weekend thanks to a commanding display. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1080602_one_team_in_it Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1080598_improve_your_game__book_an_mot_with_the_experts TWO top local golfers have joined forces to offer a unique MOT that will help golf addicts pinpoint their weaknesses and provide practical advice for long-term improvement. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1080598_improve_your_game__book_an_mot_with_the_experts Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1080574_confidence_boost MACC Town boss Keith Alexander has urged his players to maintain the self-belief and confidence gained from Saturday’s impressive 1-1 draw at high-flying Rochdale. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1080574_confidence_boost Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1080571_alexander_praises_character_of_his_silkmen MACC Town boss Keith Alexander was delighted with the way his team roared back to secure a well-deserved share of the spoils at Rochdale on Saturday. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1080571_alexander_praises_character_of_his_silkmen Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1079170_wolves_bite_back Wilmslow 24 Leigh 10: WILMSLOW produced a ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ performance to overturn a 10-0 deficit and beat Leigh 24-10. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1079170_wolves_bite_back Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1079169_keeping_up_the_pace HOCKEY: AFTER an impressive win last week, Wilmslow kept up their momentum against a struggling Wigan side. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1079169_keeping_up_the_pace Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1079166_runners_brave_elements_for_charity STYAL Running Club athletes recently took part in the Brussels Marathon and Half Marathon. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1079166_runners_brave_elements_for_charity Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1079221_we_want_city MIDFIELDER Terry Dunfield has revealed his motivation for his role in the victory at Harlow. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1079221_we_want_city Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1079165_alderley_still_to_turn_the_corner HOCKEY: ALDERLEY Edge first team showed spirit in their game at Preston but victory continues to elude them. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1079165_alderley_still_to_turn_the_corner Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1079139_styal_star_horsey_completes_challenge_in_style STYAL’S young professional David Horsey has completed his rookie season in the paid ranks in scintillating style. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1079139_styal_star_horsey_completes_challenge_in_style Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1079164_wilmslow_victory_keeps_them_in_the_hunt LACROSSE: WILMSLOW claimed their third win of the season on Saturday to maintain the pressure on the leading bunch in the Men’s North of England League. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1079164_wilmslow_victory_keeps_them_in_the_hunt Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1079151_more_of_the_same AFTER coming through a very tricky test at Harlow Town, Macc return to league action this weekend with another tough test, at in-form Rochdale. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1079151_more_of_the_same Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1079148_keith_hails_his_professionals MACC boss Keith Alexander praised the professionalism his team showed in coming through their potential banana skin at Harlow. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1079148_keith_hails_his_professionals Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1077882_wilmslow_26_liverpool_st_helens_15 WILMSLOW produced the fireworks, but it wasn’t the display it should have been to beat Liverpool St Helens 26-15 at Pownall Park. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1077882_wilmslow_26_liverpool_st_helens_15 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1077878_welcome_distraction MACC fans expecting a walkover in this weekend’s FA Cup tie at Harlow Town have been given a stark warning by Keith Alexander. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1077878_welcome_distraction Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/s/1077879_thorntons_sweet_strike_wins_it STYAL had a 1-0 win at Trafford reserves, courtesy of Thronton’s neat lob. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/s/1077879_thorntons_sweet_strike_wins_it Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1077880_green_rescues_champs LACROSSE: WILMSLOW, the defending champions, came within a whisker of being upset by promoted Boardman and Eccles in the Men’s North of England League Premier Division on Saturday. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1077880_green_rescues_champs Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1077870_charlotte_sets_a_new_record_at_styal STYAL Golf Club’s young star Charlotte Leathem has set a new ladies record at the club and also won the Social Shield for ladies. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1077870_charlotte_sets_a_new_record_at_styal Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1076592_sandbach_15_wilmslow_10 THE margins between winning and losing can often be very little and this was one of those occasions. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/s/1076592_sandbach_15_wilmslow_10 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1076468_snow_grounds_macc THE October blizzard seen in the Home Counties for 32 years saw the cancellation of Macclesfield’s game at Wycombe Wanderers after only 22 minutes. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1076468_snow_grounds_macc Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/s/1076591_belowpar_styal_crash_out_of_cup STYAL crashed out of the Cheshire Cup on Saturday with a heavy defeat to West Kirby. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/s/1076591_belowpar_styal_crash_out_of_cup Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1076589_wilmslow_slip_up LACROSSE WILMSLOW kept their Premier Division title challenge on track at the weekend, but the Styal Road outfit missed out on their second title of the season. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/s/1076589_wilmslow_slip_up Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1075982_macclesfield_town_1_rotherham_united_2 MACC Town were left to rue missed chances as goals at the start and end of the clash with Rotherham inflicted a scarcely deserved defeat upon them. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1075982_macclesfield_town_1_rotherham_united_2 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000