http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/ Top stories for Local football http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1054023_tricky_tolson_is_star_of_potts_final WEAVERS’ reserves claimed a fine 4-2 win over Farewell in the final of the Rochdale Online Alliance League’s C Potts Trophy. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1054023_tricky_tolson_is_star_of_potts_final Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1053028_super_strike_proves_a_winner STONEMASONS produced a dynamic display to win the E Lythgoe Cup against Santos at Castleton Sports Centre last Thursday. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1053028_super_strike_proves_a_winner Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1052008_copper_pot_fourmost_sunday_side COPPER POT have completed leg four of a remarkable season, after beating Success to the Plough 5-0 in the Rochdale Online Cup League Cup Final. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1052008_copper_pot_fourmost_sunday_side Fri, 30 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1051058_peterman_blows_away_valleys_cup_final_hopes A GOAL either side of half time from Peter Bradley secured a 2-1 victory for FC Bernard over Whitworth Valley in the WE Kay Trophy final. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1051058_peterman_blows_away_valleys_cup_final_hopes Fri, 23 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048064_penalty_decides_tight_contest_ THE top two teams in the Newbold Tyres Premier Division clashed last Friday in the Chris Shyne Cup final at Springhill. . http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048064_penalty_decides_tight_contest_ Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1046069_ladies_back_with_a_bang AFTER a break of nearly four weeks, due to fixture mishaps and the bad weather, Rochdale Ladies finally got onto the pitch again. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1046069_ladies_back_with_a_bang Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1045020_success_hopes_put_on_hold SUCCESS to the Plough’s hopes of silverware were put on hold after losing 4-3 to AFC Lockstock Hall in a dramatic Lancashire Sunday Trophy Final at Leyland on Monday. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1045020_success_hopes_put_on_hold Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1044002_everything_to_play_for_in_alliance THE Alliance Football League season is reaching its climax, but with the final placings in the three divisions far from decided, teams will not be resting on their laurels.date. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1044002_everything_to_play_for_in_alliance Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1044006_turks_avenge_heavy_defeat TURKS HEAD twice came from behind on their way to a 4-2 home victory over North Star in their final league game of the season. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1044006_turks_avenge_heavy_defeat Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1044005_winning_warmup_for_success_boys SUCCESS to the Plough warmed up for Monday’s Interserve Lancashire Sunday Trophy final against Lostock Hall at Leyland with a narrow win over Plough last weekend. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1044005_winning_warmup_for_success_boys Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1044001_ogunyode_on_target_for_dalians ROCHDALIANS made the short journey to Heywood Sports Centre on the back of four consecutive defeats in the Lancashire and Cheshire League Premier Division, a run that began with a cup defeat to Hooley Bridge. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1044001_ogunyode_on_target_for_dalians Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1043374_semifinal_heartbreak_for_hearts_reserves SACRED Heart Reserves’ 11-match winning streak came to a muddy end when they were beaten 2-1 by Pennington Reserves in a cup semi-final at Fox Park on Saturday. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1043374_semifinal_heartbreak_for_hearts_reserves Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1042992_lovitt_secures_good_win_for_gabs Castleton Gabriels 2 Stone Dominoes 1: DESPITE windy conditions both teams produced a cracking game of football for a small but appreciative crowd. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1042992_lovitt_secures_good_win_for_gabs Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1040918_man_city_ladies_5_rochdale_ladies_0 ROCHDALE Ladies’ young team were dealt a hammer blow four minutes into this LFA League Cup under 16s final when City’s captain broke through to slide the ball into the net. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1040918_man_city_ladies_5_rochdale_ladies_0 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1039902_success_storm_into_county_ko_final SUCCESS to the Plough are through to the final of the Interserve Lancashire Sunday Trophy. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1039902_success_storm_into_county_ko_final Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1037214_teams_all_set_for_3v3_kick_off As part of the build-up to the UEFA Cup Final on Wednesday 14 May, at the City of Manchester Stadium, footballers from primary and secondary schools in Greater Manchester will be competing in a fast and furious 3 v 3 street competition. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1037214_teams_all_set_for_3v3_kick_off Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1037215_show_us_your_take_on_football Show us what football means to you with our fantastic Soccer Snap Challenge! http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1037215_show_us_your_take_on_football Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1034895_success_lads_plough_on_towards_final_place SUCCESS to the Plough are through to the semi-finals of the Lancashire Sunday Trophy following a 1-0 win over Red Lion (Colne). http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1034895_success_lads_plough_on_towards_final_place Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1032758_gabs_see_red_in_home_game THE first home game in several weeks turned into one Castleton Gabriels would rather forget. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1032758_gabs_see_red_in_home_game Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1032757_dalians_ease_to_victory ROCHDALIANS got back into action last weekend, after a three-week break, and swept to a 4-0 Lancashire and Cheshire League win over Hazel Grove. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1032757_dalians_ease_to_victory Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1032162_standin_brett_performs_heroics GOALKEEPER Brett Rostron gave an heroic display for Roach Dynamo under 16s on Sunday, but was unable to prevent his team from suffering defeat at the hands of Ramsbottom. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1032162_standin_brett_performs_heroics Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1031666_perry_and_wood_secure_away_victory ROCHDALE Ladies travelled to the north east for the fourth time this season to open the second half of their campaign in the Northern Combination League. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1031666_perry_and_wood_secure_away_victory Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1027591_blackpool_mechanics_3_castleton_gabriels_0 GALE force winds, seagulls and a fine cup of Bovril laid the foundations for an afternoon of coastal fun but Castleton Gabriels returned from Blackpool on the back of a 3-0 defeat. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1027591_blackpool_mechanics_3_castleton_gabriels_0 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1027593_sudden_secure_safe_passage A COMPREHENSIVE 6-1 home win over Roca Juniors ensured Sudden Carling’s safe passage into the semi-finals of the AW Trippier Trophy Premier Division Cup. http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/sport/football/s/1027593_sudden_secure_safe_passage Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0000