Football

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....

9th November 2022 | By Jude McGuirk

Last second winner sees Man Met go into the next round

Manchester Met hosted UCFB in a game of the season contender hosted at Platt Lane. Reported by Jude McGuirk

7th November 2022 | By Jude McGuirk

Eight goal thriller in Manchester Derby

Manchester Metropolitan hosted a Manchester Derby against University of Salford at Platt Lane in a thrilling contest.

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14th August 2022 | By Callum Scott

FCUM lose out to Atherton Colleries in scorching season opener

Coming off the back of a strong pre-season campaign, hopes were high at Broadhurst Park coming into the season opener against Atherton Collieries.  The Reds...

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13th July 2022 | By Callum Scott

FCUM looking strong in back-to-back pre-season friendlies

FC United continued in their gruelling pre-season schedule with a 0-0 draw against Bootle. The Reds had more of the ball and had the better of...

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15th June 2022 | By Katie Russell

Former Manchester City captain Kompany takes charge at Burnley

Recently relegated Burnley have appointed ex-city and Anderlecht player Vincent Kompany as their new manager In August 2020 Kompany, who was a player-manager at Anderlecht...

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13th May 2022 | By Isobel Fearn

Women’s football still faces pay gap despite growing coverage and popularity

Seventy thousand football fanatics travel to their beloved team stadiums for every game and 40% of the UK population are glued to their TV’s watching...

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7th March 2022 | By Joseph O'Shea

BUCS northern conference finals to be hosted at Man Met with three uni teams competing

Man Met will team up for with the University of Manchester to host the 2022 BUCS Northern Conference finals day on Wednesday (9 March).  This will be the first...

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4th March 2022 | By [email protected]

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: football is united in opposition to war by Putin

The footballing community has been at the forefront in condemning the actions of Vladimir Putin’s aggression. Since the invasion on 24 February, FIFA and UEFA have...

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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...

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28th February 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Liverpool Hope firsts vs Manchester Met firsts: match preview

Already crowned champions, Man Met firsts, are looking to complete an unbeaten run in the league with a win or draw to Liverpool Hope on Wednesday.  The match will conclude...

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23rd February 2022 | By Joseph O'Shea

Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko among Ukrainian sporting icons vowing Ukraine ‘will not give up’ as Russia invades

Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko took to social media to voice support for his home nation of Ukraine following a Russian invasion. Zinchenko, who captained his country at...

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9th February 2022 | By Callum Scott

FC United close the gap in play-offs with 1-0 win over Lancaster

FC have taken a giant leap towards a play-off place last night as they came out 1-0 victors at Broadhurst Park in what was an...

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5th February 2022 | By Callum Scott

Delight as FC dominate Witton in a match nearly called off because of atrocious weather conditions

FC have continued their march for a playoff place in the Pitching In Northern Premier Division with an impressive 2-0 win over Witton Albion. A...

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2nd February 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Man Met FC 1’s crowned league champions

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2nd February 2022 | By George Walden

Borussia Monchengladbach sign Manchester United youngster Dillon Hoogewerf

Manchester United forward Dillion Hoogewerf has joined Borussia Monchengladbach for an undisclosed fee. The 18 year old leaves the club after two and a half...

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29th January 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Five for Village FC firsts as the reds close the gap on second place

Village FC’s first team reduce the gap between themselves and second in the league with a convincing 5-0 win over Abacus Media Reserves. Super sub-Declan...

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26th January 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Captain Tom Richardson bags two as Man Met firsts take one step closer to the title

Man Met’s first team take one step closer to promotion following a convincing 4-0 win at home against rivals, Liverpool John Moores second team.  The...

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22nd January 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Stockport Warriors score late winner in incredible comeback against Village FC

An 85th minute winner from Azeez Ibisomi broke Village FC hearts as Stockport seconds went on to win 2-1 in a tightly contested league game....

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17th December 2021 | By Joseph Ward

The impact of COVID-19 on local football club Village Manchester FC

Village Manchester FC is Manchester’s gay/bi/straight/trans and inclusive football club, welcoming anyone who loves football.  The club is made up of five teams and has supported the...