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Accrington Stanley manager James Beattie

New manager James Beattie sets sights on title

The 35-year-old, who was appointed on Monday, even reckons the Reds will be  capable of challenging not just for promotion next term but the League Two title.

Old guard overlooked as James Beattie gets the nod as Stanley boss

James Beattie conducts his first press conference as the Accrington Stanley manager
Stanley have admitted it was a tough call to overlook former manager John Coleman and appoint James Beattie as the new Reds boss.

Uphill toil for runners in Hameldon Hill race

The start line of the Great Hameldon Hill Fell Race saw 175 runners setting off – slightly fewer than last year. 

Accrington snatch record-breaker

Ashar Zaidi, Accrington
Accrington managed to reach 170-7 from their 32 overs, with professional Ashar Zaidi smashing 84 from 80 deliveries

United monitoring young Accrington goalkeeper

Manchester United are taking a close look at Accrington keeper Andrew Dawber with the 18-year-old spending increasing amounts of time at Carrington.

Accrington Stanley

Accrington Stanley manager James Beattie

New manager James Beattie sets sights on title

The 35-year-old, who was appointed on Monday, even reckons the Reds will be  capable of challenging not just for promotion next term but the League Two title.

Old guard overlooked as James Beattie gets the nod as Stanley boss

James Beattie conducts his first press conference as the Accrington Stanley manager
Stanley have admitted it was a tough call to overlook former manager John Coleman and appoint James Beattie as the new Reds boss.

Beattie named new Accrington Stanley manager

They said they would be interviewing for the vacant post on Monday, and swiftly confirmed Beattie, a former England international, would be succeeding Leam Richardson in the Stanley hotseat.

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Ashar Zaidi, Accrington

Accrington snatch record-breaker

Accrington managed to reach 170-7 from their 32 overs, with professional Ashar Zaidi smashing 84 from 80 deliveries

Derby day delight for Accrington’s skipper Graham Lloyd

Accrington secured a 16-run Lancashire League victory over Enfield on Sunday, much thanks to Graham Lloyd’s 63 which saw his side reach 217-9.

Wicketkeeper Sam keeps Church Cricket Club vow

Church wicketkeeper Sam Tucker
Sam Tucker hopes his dedication pays off by helping the Blackburn Road club end a 39-year wait between trophies

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Uphill toil for runners in Hameldon Hill race

The start line of the Great Hameldon Hill Fell Race saw 175 runners setting off – slightly fewer than last year. 

Leading lady Alison is first female boxing trainer

Alison Curtis of Kokoro Boxing Gym has become the first woman in Britain to hold a pro training licence
Forty-six-year-old Alison Curtis became the first woman in Britain to hold a professional training licence, after passing the course with flying colours

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Accrington Stanley manager James Beattie

New manager James Beattie sets sights on title

James Beattie conducts his first press conference as the Accrington Stanley manager

Old guard overlooked as James Beattie gets the nod as Stanley boss

Uphill toil for runners in Hameldon Hill race

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