Joseph Ward

Frozen Platt Lane

7th December 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Matchday Live rugby clash off as temperatures plummet

by Patrick Watson The decision to cancel the rugby union match-up between MMU 1s and University Campus Doncaster 1s at Platt Lane came after the...

Qatar World Cup 2022

23rd November 2022 | By Joseph Ward

MMU sports journalism’s World Cup coverage Week 1: Shocks on and off the pitch

Jude McGuirk The Qatar world cup has been the centre of media attention during the build-up to the tournament and whilst it has been on....

Connor Jennings for Altrincham v Barnet in the Vanarama National League

9th November 2022 | By Joseph Ward

New boys look the part and Isaac shines, but it’s more frustration as Alty draw another blank

Barnet moved to within a point of the Vanarama National League play-offs with a 2-0 win at The J.Davidson Stadium that condemned Altrincham to their...

Altrincham v Wealdstone in Vanarma National league

2nd November 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Wealdstone end run of defeats against a frustrated Altrincham side

Altrincham 0, Wealdstone 1 Olufela Olomola, 47’ Wealdstone picked up a much-needed victory on Tuesday night, ending a run of five straight league defeats, away...

Goal scorer Chris Conn-Clarke

26th October 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Conn-Clarke cracker seals the win for Alty in Greater Manchester derby

Altrincham 1, Oldham Athletic 0  Chris Conn-Clarke, 71’  Chris Conn-Clarke’s cracker extended Altrincham’s impressive run of form at home with a deserved victory over Greater...

Altrincham vs Oldham match preview

25th October 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Altrincham vs Oldham match preview

Alty are back at The J.Davidson Stadium on Tuesday night when they face Greater Manchester neighbours Oldham Athletic in the Vanarama National League (7:45pm kick-off)...

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15th July 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Man from Altrincham with cancer adds to his incredible fundraising efforts

A man from Altrincham who is living with incurable cancer has added the Greater Manchester ‘Football March’ to his list of impressive fundraising efforts.  Tony Collier...

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6th May 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Why misogyny counts as the new normal in politics

The polls across Greater Manchester and other parts of the UK have served as the first test of public opinion over concerns about misogyny in...

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21st March 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Village FC hit six as they make it to the final of the GFSN Cup

Village FC progressed to the final of the Gay Football Supporters’ Network Cup after thrashing Millwall Romans 6-0 at home at the weekend.  The victory...

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2nd March 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Invincibles! Hat-trick hero Ben Coward helps Man Met firsts finish the season unbeaten

Man Met firsts have earned the title as ‘invincibles’ following a 6-2 win away from home against Liverpool Hope firsts.  The victory rounds off an almost perfect season...