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Meet Chris Casper - the Loan Arranger!
BURY manager Chris Casper will be running up a big phone bill this week as the countdown to the Football League's loan transfer deadline kicks in.

Casper pleased despite defeat
GRIMSBY TOWN 2, SHAKERS 1: Manager Chris Casper was delighted with Shakers' efforts as they matched second-placed Grimsby, despite suffering a 2-1 loss at Blundell Park.

No joy for Casper on deadline day
TUESDAY'S transfer deadline passed without any firmed up, new additions to the Bury FC squad, but a handful of players have been aiming to impress boss Chris Casper.

Keeper curse continues as does goal famine
LIKE standing at a bus stop in the pouring rain, you hang around for eons without a no-score draw then two come together at once.

Snow Tigers miss out: DONCASTER 33, SEDGLEY PARK 20
A DISPUTED penalty try on the hour, preceded by two first half yellow cards, give an indication as to Park's relationship with referee Chris Sharp and point to the main reason why they failed to gain even a single point, again.

It's a cruel Yule as the Mariners turn pirates: BURY 1, GRIMSBY TOWN 2
FOR those who like a good Christmas mystery there were two conundrums to occupy the mind at Gigg Lane on Boxing Day.

Tigers' relegation fears grow
SEDGLEY Park RUFC's chances of avoiding relegation by the back door, should National League One get permission to suspend relegation for this season, look to be floundering.

The teen destined to be king of the ring
A YEAR that began with an uncertain future for Amir Khan is ending with the world at the feet of the boxer who started his career with the Bury Amateur Club.

Relegation is a reality
PERTEMP BEES 12, SEDGLEY PARK 6: Two sides facing the drop fought out a dour game with few chances created by either, with the Bees grabbing the win five minutes into injury time, as the Tigers showed yet again an inability to close out a game writes Peter Collins

'Ref' justice gives Boro those blues
TWO games played against Farsley this season, two defeats, eight goals conceded and none scored - it would be an understatement to say Celtic have run hoops around Boro this season.

Fans prove FC United are no flash in the pan
THEY were unheard of this time last year. But, six months after they were formed, FC United of Manchester attracted 4,328 fans to Gigg Lane for a league match against Winsford writes Marc Higginson

Robins ruin Boro's day: RADCLIFFE BORO 1, ASHTON UNITED 2
THERE was no Boxing Day cheer for Boro as the UniBond League's three point victory incentive went Ashton's way in an entertaining derby at the Inn2gether Stadium.

The Sharks Jet in at the double
WITH players falling like ninepins at the moment, Sedgley Park have turned to Guinness Premiership neighbours Sale Sharks for some urgent temporary replacements, with the Whitefield club signing two of the Sharks' stars of the future on loan for the remainder of this season.

Kasper soon settles in the Gigg routine
IMAGINE you are a footballer whose father was widely regarded as the world's best in your position.

Glendon steps down from full-time role
RADCLIFFE Boro manager Kevin Glendon has stepped down from his full-time post with the club with immediate effect.

All change - and a new era - at Boro
CHAIRMAN Bernard Manning jnr on Thursday pledged a new era at Radcliffe Boro writes Marc Higginson

Mills could quit as AGM ends in acrimony
BURY FC director Iain Mills has threatened to tender his resignation from the board after Tuesday night's AGM ended in confusion over a technical accounting issue.

Mighty Khan takes just over a minute to sweep aside his out classed rival
AMIR Khan is ready to be fast-tracked into major title contention after taking just 75 seconds to claim his fifth straight win with a dazzling performance in Nottingham.

Bury rise to Burnage challenge
BURNAGE 31, BURY 19: WITH no league commitment scheduled, Bury visited old adversaries Burnage, who gained promotion last year and are currently lying third in the table, for a friendly.

Six rounds is aim for cool Khan
DURABLE Jackson Williams aims to be the man to give Olympic silver medallist Amir Khan his longest professional bout when the pair come face to face at the ExCel Arena, London on Saturday evening.

Rams book place in the next round
BOTH sides failed to live up to expectations and produced a dour encounter.

Worst of the season from FCUM: FLIXTON 1, FC UNITED 1
FC UNITED of Manchester could count themselves lucky to come away from Valley Road with a point on Boxing Day after their worst performance of the campaign so far.

Argie test next for Amir
IT is England versus Argentina again when boxing wonderkid Amir Khan takes on Diego Alejandro Madole at the Braehead Arena, in Glasgow, on Saturday, March 25.

Tom aims to turn around his footballing fortunes
A FIFTIETH goal in professional football is certainly something to celebrate, but for Shakers' striker Tom Youngs it also underlined how much his career has been in abeyance for the past two or three years.

Petruzzi gets a World Cup call
BURY FC fans looking for a 'second team' to following during this summer's World Cup could do worse than get behind Angola as the African side will be benefiting from some Gigg Lane expertise in Germany.

Amir makes short work of latest opponent
SO much for his supposed toughest opponent to date! Amir Khan took only 75 seconds to dispose of Belarus's Vitali Martynov at Nottingham Arena on Saturday night to make it five straight wins since he turned professional.

Rams clash 'biggest of season'
RAMSBOTTOM United manager Lee Sculpher is billing the weekend League Cup quarter-final clash with Salford City as their biggest of the season so far, writes Marc Higginson.

Star deal for Amir
AMIR Khan has been signed up by a leading sports agency in a deal that could earn the former Bury amateur boxer millions of pounds in sponsorship fees.

Casper calls it
SOMEONE once said that football is a funny old game, well that game proved it.

Young Colts dish out cup thrashing
The opening moments gave no indication of what was to follow.

Bury need more wins to avoid the drop
If the proposed league reorganisation takes place at the end of this season, in order to avoid demotion Bury must finish above halfway in the table.

Dust off your medals, you could be in for VIP treat
ORGANISERS of one of Lancashire football's most enduring knockout competitions, Bury's Myles N. Kenyon Cup, are looking to find the oldest surviving medal holder.

Friends re-united at the weekend
COLIN Marrison has a special reasons to hope he keeps his place in the Bury side at Boston United on Saturday.

Rams boss looks for fightback
RAMSBOTTOM United manager Lee Sculpher is looking for his side to raise their game this weekend after the 3-0 defeat against Nantwich on Saturday left him bitterly disappointed, writes Marc Higginson.

'Gutted' Rams boss looks forward
RAMSBOTTOM United manager Lee Sculpher admits his side's injury-time defeat to Curzon Ashton on Monday was "gut-wrenching" after his side had enjoyed the better of the contest, writes Marc Higginson.

Lancs will not rush decision over ground
LANCASHIRE County Cricket Club hope to be in a position to present detailed proposals about the relocation of the club or the redevelopment of Old Trafford to their 13,000 members by August.

Spot kick fury for Shakers boss Casper
ROCHDALE 1, SHAKERS 1: Shakers boss Chris Casper was left fuming by two penalty decisions that he claimed cost the Shakers a vital victory.

New groundsman wanted as Gordon calls it a day
AFTER overseeing and tending Greenmount Cricket Club's picturesque ground for more than 38 years, Gordon Horrocks has finally called it a day.

Shakers - and their fans - frozen out
SHAKERS' derby clash at Rochdale was called off because of a frozen pitch at teatime on Wednesday after it appeared earlier the League Two clash would go ahead.

Matthew hits massive goal for Shakers
A LATE Matthew Tipton goal earned a crucial point for the Shakers against bottom of the table Rushden & Diamonds and cheered up boss Chris Casper.

Rams have a point to prove
RAMSBOTTOM United are on their travels for the next three games with a point to prove to player-manager Lee Sculpher.

Luke gets his kicks from Thai
LOCAL Thai Boxing gym, GFC Muay Thai, based in Britannia Mill, have added another champion to their ever-growing list.

Hoyle shines as Brox hold cricket asres
HOME advantage paid for Brooksbottoms Cricket Club when they won the 43rd Brian Statham Trophy encounter at their Rowlands Road ground at Summerseat.

Badminton: Rossendale League
FIRST Division leaders Badgercote A widened the gap at the top after their 15-10 victory over Oakgate, but champions Central have three games in hand.

Snooker: Bury Federation of Social Clubs
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Cycling: Bury Clarion
THE league table results for the ACT track league results have now been published in the under 14's section.

Bury Chess Club
In their final match of the year, the Bury first team entertained 3Cs, who are probably the strongest team in the North West.

Shock cup defeat for FC
FC UNITED 0, NELSON 1 (aet): NELSON booked their place in the semi-finals with a stunning last-gasp win over the mighty FC United.

Greenmount cricketer gets top MCC post
A FORMER Greenmount Cricket Club player is to take over as secretary and chief executive at the MCC writes PHIL THORP.

US soccer pals try out Bury
A FORMER Ramsbottom footballer who travelled thousands of miles across the Atlantic to take up the game Stateside returned back to his hometown to relive some sporting memories.

Golf: Prestwich winter medal fifth qualifier
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Gymnasts among the medals
YOUNG competitors from the Goshen Sports Centre-based Bury Gymnastics Club had a successful weekend at the North West Novice Under Eight Individual Championships in Warrington.

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