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Cricket: Sandon and Moddershall A clash in Premier Division

By The Sentinel at 07:00 on 24/05/13

THE top two go head-to-head in the Premier Division tomorrow as front-runners Sandon make the trip to Moddershall A. Sandon, the reigning champions, have assumed their place at the summit on the back of four wins in their opening five outings. Skipper Andy Wootton has been in prime form with the bat and is already approaching 250 runs for the campaign. But his side are expected to face a tough examination tomorrow against a...
Cricket: Bignall End look to kick-start their campaign

By The Sentinel at 07:00 on 24/05/13

IT'S been a sticky start for Bignall End and they face a tough task reversing their fortunes tomorrow. Bignall End find themselves at the foot of the table after opening the campaign with four defeats in five matches. A heavy loss against Caverswall last Saturday wasn't the ideal preparation for a trip to high-flying Stafford. The home side have nestled in second place with an unbeaten start to the campaign and celebrated a ...
Cricket: Weekend fixtures

By The Sentinel at 07:00 on 24/05/13

Tomorrow FAMILYHOMES4U NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE AND SOUTH CHESHIRE LEAGUE Premier Division (1pm): Audley v Porthill Park; Burslem v Longton; Checkley v Knypersley; Elworth v Hem Heath; Stone v Wood Lane; Whitmore v Leek. Division One (1pm): Ashcombe Park v Barlaston; Betley v Blythe; Meakins v Little Stoke; Moddershall v Cheadle; Sandyford v Meir Heath; Silverdale v Alsager. Division Two (1pm): Bagnall v Newcastle &...
Cricket: Bowlers lead way in Leigh's narrow victory over Stafford thirds

By The Sentinel at 07:00 on 23/05/13

BOWLERS held sway in Leigh's thrilling two-run Premier Division win against Stafford thirds. Leigh were left reeling after Daniel Dobson (3-9) and Manu Das (3-34) utilised bowler-friendly conditions to skittle the home side for just 94. But as Stafford were contemplating victory, new-ball pair Rob Flowers and David Nash launched an incredible fightback. They picked up 4-18 and 3-32 respectively to dismiss the visitors for 92,...
Cricket: Weekend cup results

By The Sentinel at 07:00 on 21/05/13

TALBOT CUP SECOND ROUND NORTON 101 (N Hunt 6-37); OULTON 103-2 (K Harvey 44no). WHITMORE 218-8 (Y Murtaza 75, R Kumar 64); LITTLE STOKE 192-9 (J Ecclestone 38, N Arif 35, J Bridgewater 3-44). PORTHILL PARK 174 (J Hancock 45, D Hancock 33, H Jones 3-46); STAFFORD 83 (J Hancock 7-25). LONGTON 164 (D Wheeldon 44, M Longmore 37, B Bhatti 3-24); HEM HEATH 137 (F Hussain 52no, J Wood ...

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Stoke City: Ladies cap super season by completing a remarkable treble

By Pottersruleok

Congratulations to the ladies !! Great accomplishment! keep it up !!

By The Sentinel at 07:00 on 04/05/13

S TOKE City Ladies FC are hoping to inspire female footballers across North Staffordshire after clinching a remarkable trophy treble. They won the League Cup final on Sunday, completing a stunning season in which they have also won the Midlands Women's Combination League title and the Staffordshire County Cup. Their league triumph means they are promoted to the Women's Premier League North, the highest level the club will have played...
Stoke City: The Heroes of the 1992/93 season

By JimmyG

20 years ago. My god. Fox absolute legend.

By The Sentinel at 07:00 on 01/05/13

PETER FOX THEN: A Stoke favourite about to end his club career, for this was the 475th of his 477 appearance in 15 years at the Victoria Ground. NOW: Aged 55, Foxy is a goalkeeping coach in Blackburn's Academy, while son David is plying his trade in the Premier League with Norwich. JOHN BUTLER THEN: A solid, dependable and not untalented Scouse-born full-back who spent seven years with Stoke. NOW: Last seen working as a driver for...
Stoke City: 50 years on, the day Stoke City tamed mighty Real Madrid

By soccerite7

yes i was at that match against Real Madrid,i remember that shot from Puskas, from at least 35...

By The Sentinel at 07:04 on 24/04/13

Today is the 50th anniversary of Stoke City's encounter with the legendary Real Madrid. The Spanish superstars played at the Victoria Ground on April 24, 1963, as part of the Potters' centenary celebrations. Michael Baggaley takes a look at a famous game in a season to remember for Stoke. STOKE defender Tony Allen will never forget looking across and seeing Alfredo Di Stefano, Ferenc Puskas and the rest of the Real Madrid superstars...
Women's football: Stoke City Ladies make it double trophy joy

By Tax73

If FIFA are serious about moving the women's game forward they should host the World Cup...

By The Sentinel at 07:00 on 28/03/13

STOKE City Ladies have clinched the second-part of a potential treble as a 1-0 win over Leafield Athletic secured the league title. Chantelle Gallagher's 89th-minute penalty was enough to make Stoke Midland Women's Combination League champions with three games to spare. Stoke had much the better of Tuesday's game, held at Stone Dominoes, but were made to wait before finally earning victory over a determined Leafield side. Stoke...
Cricket: Clubs invited to share memories of North Staffs and South Cheshire League

By arturodiario

Trying to trump the Phoenix League Finals Day. Very petty indeed. Disgraceful in fact.

By The Sentinel at 07:00 on 28/03/13

CRICKET clubs are being invited to play their part in the North Staffs and South Cheshire League's 50th anniversary celebrations. A mobile exhibition, charting the competition's history, is the centre-piece to mark the breakaway from the North Staffs and District League in 1963. Just 12 clubs contested that first season, but the league has now expanded to 48 clubs. Many have already provided their own memories and significant...