http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/ Top stories for Sport http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1048531_summer_movin KEITH Alexander is not anticipating a summer of rest and relaxation this year. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1048531_summer_movin Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1048535_chester_city_0__0_macc_town MACC Town signed off for the summer with a typical end-of-season game at Chester City. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1048535_chester_city_0__0_macc_town Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1048538_reserve_team_a_must WAYNE Rooney’s younger brother illustrated Macc boss Keith Alexander’s need for a reserve team next season. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1048538_reserve_team_a_must Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048539_pack_horse_20_ac_bollan A bumper crowd at the Moss Rose saw the Pack Horse retain the cup and keep themselves on course for a remarkable treble. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048539_pack_horse_20_ac_bollan Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048540_macc_schoolboys_show_nerves_of_steel MACCLESFIELD and District Schools’ Under-15s won a pulsating match to claim their first ever Cheshire Schools Senior Trophy. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048540_macc_schoolboys_show_nerves_of_steel Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1048541_cheadle__68____poynton__693__poynton_win_by_seven_wickets A superb all-round bowling display saw Poynton return from Cheadle with their first win of the year. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1048541_cheadle__68____poynton__693__poynton_win_by_seven_wickets Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1048543_macc_loss MACCLESFIELD were defeated by four wickets at Urmston. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1048543_macc_loss Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1048545_bolly_defeated Bollington's poor start to the season continued with a third consecutive defeat, this time at the hands of Oxton. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1048545_bolly_defeated Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/boxing/s/1048546_trying_times_for_macc_lads AT A grand dinner show at Leicester’s Walkers Stadium, Macclesfields Boys Boxing Club’s Joe Collins and Josh Spence were in action in a fine night of amateur boxing. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/boxing/s/1048546_trying_times_for_macc_lads Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1047600_its_job_done THERE is to be no last-day escape for Macclesfield Town this season. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1047600_its_job_done Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1047598_solid_defence_has_been_keiths_key KEITH Alexander credited a large chunk of the Silkmen’s improved run of results at the feet of his defenders. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1047598_solid_defence_has_been_keiths_key Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1047217_macclesfield_town_1_chesterfield_0 MACCLESFIELD edged over the finishing line to safety with their fifth win under new boss Keith Alexander. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1047217_macclesfield_town_1_chesterfield_0 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1047594_macc_back_down_to_earth MACCLESFIELD suffered their first defeat since returning to the Premier League, losing at home to Bowdon. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1047594_macc_back_down_to_earth Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1047592_poynton_again_fail_to_take_out_the_last_man POYNTON were again one wicket away from victory and, despite throwing everything at Didsbury, couldn’t take the final wicket needed for victory. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1047592_poynton_again_fail_to_take_out_the_last_man Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/boxing/s/1047591_cutting_crewe MACCLESFIELD sent a trio of talented fighters to Crewe ABC’s grand night of amateur boxing. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/boxing/s/1047591_cutting_crewe Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/s/1047590_macc_girls_win_thrilling_final AN AMAZING team effort from Macclesfield Town Ladies Under 10s saw them win the Cheshire Girls’ Champions League cup in a thrilling final. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/s/1047590_macc_girls_win_thrilling_final Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/1047589_manchester_champions MACCLESFIELD Hockey Club’s Under-11 team has been crowned as Greater Manchester champions. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/1047589_manchester_champions Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1046554_finish_the_job MACC Town’s manager has challenged his players to complete their escape mission in front of their own fans on Saturday. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1046554_finish_the_job Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1046552_the_fans_deserve_more MACC manager Keith Alexander left Bury an unhappy man after defeat on his return to Gigg Lane. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1046552_the_fans_deserve_more Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1046553_bury_1_macclesfield_town_0 MACCLESFIELD fans will have to endure at least another week of self-doubt after their team’s apathetic away defeat to derby rivals Bury. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1046553_bury_1_macclesfield_town_0 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1046543_model_professionals MACCLESFIELD Town has announced a new three-year kit partnership with sportswear giants Adidas. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1046543_model_professionals Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1046550_viewing_figures MACC Town have announced a price rise at Moss Rose games next season. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1046550_viewing_figures Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1046549_macclesfield_rufc_11_leicester_lions_11 NATIONAL League rugby will be played at Priory Park next season. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1046549_macclesfield_rufc_11_leicester_lions_11 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1046548_bollys_heavy_defeat ON A bitterly cold opening day of the season, Bollington turned in a lacklustre performance at the Recreation Ground and fell to a heavy defeat at the hands of Warrington. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1046548_bollys_heavy_defeat Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1046546_poynton_hit_back_to_secure_draw POYNTON can take heart from most of their bowling and fielding performance, and some parts of their batting, after this low scoring draw. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1046546_poynton_hit_back_to_secure_draw Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1046545_macc_battle_to_opening_day_victory NEWLY-PROMOTED Macclesfield travelled to the Wirral to play last season’s runners-up Neston with three new players on show. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1046545_macc_battle_to_opening_day_victory Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/boxing/s/1046544_mbbcs_regional_rumble MACCLESFIELD Boys’ Boxing Club coach Kevin Bradbury’s hard work was recognised by the East Lancs division, enlisting his expertise in an Isle of Man tournament. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/boxing/s/1046544_mbbcs_regional_rumble Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/s/1046542_up_for_two_cups MACCLESFIELD and District’s Under-15 Schoolboys reached their second cup final in two weeks with a comprehensive victory over Ellesmere Port. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/s/1046542_up_for_two_cups Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1045507_keith_to_stay_on MACCLESFIELD Town manager Keith Alexander has agreed to stay in the Moss Rose hot seat until 2010. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1045507_keith_to_stay_on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1045506_macclesfield_town_0_mansfield_town_0 THE SILKMEN edged ever-closer to safety with a gritty goal-less draw. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1045506_macclesfield_town_0_mansfield_town_0 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1045505_look_roos_in_the_crowd AMONG the watchers at the Moss Rose on Saturday was Prestbury resident and the brother of emerging Silk youths’ starlet John Rooney. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1045505_look_roos_in_the_crowd Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1045500_bradford_and_bingley_19_macclesfield_rufc_24 MACCLESFIELD moved out of the relegation area courtesy of a well contrived and gritty victory. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1045500_bradford_and_bingley_19_macclesfield_rufc_24 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1045499_vets_title MACCLESFIELD'S Vets’ victory over Rochdale means that they are the first winners of the Clapham Landscapes Northwest Vets League. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1045499_vets_title Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1045498_cricket_season_upon_us THE Right Move Abroad Cheshire County Cricket League begins this weekend, with a host of new faces joining the existing local stars. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1045498_cricket_season_upon_us Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/s/1045497_pack_prove_superiority_in_semi MACCLESFIELD Sunday League’s two most successful teams were paired against each other in the League Cup semi-final at Bollington Rec. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/s/1045497_pack_prove_superiority_in_semi Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1045496_getting_fit_for_better_golf WORLD-renowned Australian based physiotherapist Ramsay McMaster recently spent two days working with golf professionals Mark Johnson and John Watson. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1045496_getting_fit_for_better_golf Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/s/1045494_macc_town_ladies_2_bolton_lads_and_girls_0 AFTER the heroics of their last match against the league leaders, the Silkgirls found it difficult to break down a side at the foot of the table. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/s/1045494_macc_town_ladies_2_bolton_lads_and_girls_0 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1044537_so_far_so_good AS MACCLESFIELD’S future looks increasingly assured, manager Keith Alexander refuses to rest until his team are past the finishing post. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1044537_so_far_so_good Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1044534_macc_strikers_make_exits KEITH Alexander has trimmed down his striking options, after Fola Onibuje and Scott Spencer left Macc Town. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1044534_macc_strikers_make_exits Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1044102_wrexham_1_macclesfield_town_1 MACC Town hammered a devastating blow to Wrexham’s Football League hopes with a precious point at the Racecourse Ground. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1044102_wrexham_1_macclesfield_town_1 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1044533_victory_in_the_valleys PRIORY Park is celebrating more success for the junior section, after the Under-15 squad won the Welsh International Festival of Rugby. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1044533_victory_in_the_valleys Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/1044525_poynton_beat_the_drop HOCKEY: POYNTON secured their Premier League status with an impressive win at home to Chelmsford on Saturday, consigning the Essex side to next weekend’s play-off to decide who stays in the top flight. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/1044525_poynton_beat_the_drop Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/1044532_cheer_heroes THE RISING Stars cheerleaders will carry the hopes of a nation this summer, when they represent Britain in the European Cheerleading Championships. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/1044532_cheer_heroes Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1044531_new_star_proves_its_not_all_in_the_name A POSSIBLE Moss Rose star of the future will take on the best young European players in this summer’s Catholic Schools’ Student Games. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1044531_new_star_proves_its_not_all_in_the_name Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1044529_macc_beat_oz_squad MACCLESFIELD Town’s youth team played their biennial fixture against talented players from Down Under. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1044529_macc_beat_oz_squad Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/boxing/s/1044528_macc_boxers_going_global MACCLESFIELD Boys Boxing Club’s impressive reach is taking young fighters around the world. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/boxing/s/1044528_macc_boxers_going_global Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1043476_nearly_there KEITH Alexander’s rescue mission is on course for completion without the need for a last-day escape. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1043476_nearly_there Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1043485_macc_town__2__1___accrington_stanley SHAUN Brisley hit two goals to give Macclesfield a victory that edges them closer to safety. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1043485_macc_town__2__1___accrington_stanley Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1043488_maccs_hometown_hero THE SILKMEN’S two-goal hero has had a busy start to his senior career, playing across the back-line and helping out in attack too. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1043488_maccs_hometown_hero Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1043489_macclesfield__17__10___darlington_mp In atrocious conditions, Macclesfield kept alive their season with a committed display that brought about a well-deserved victory. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1043489_macclesfield__17__10___darlington_mp Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1043490_priory_future_looking_bright In difficult times for the first team it is some comfort to know that Macc’s future looks bright in the shape of the under-10 squad. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1043490_priory_future_looking_bright Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/1043492_town_mourns_tt_star Popular veteran motor cyclist Russell Oldfield has died at the age of 78. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/1043492_town_mourns_tt_star Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1043494_macclesfield_town_ladies__0___1_fletcher_moss_rangers MACC Town Ladies were narrowly beaten by Fletcher Moss Rangers, who have proved to be the dominant force in the league. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1043494_macclesfield_town_ladies__0___1_fletcher_moss_rangers Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/1043500_best_of_british TALENTED youngsters from Macclesfield Trampoline Club jumped to the top when they took part in the British schools championships. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/1043500_best_of_british Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/1043503_izzys_euro_mission RAINOW football star Isobel Christiansen will represent England in their search for European glory. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/1043503_izzys_euro_mission Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1042488_safetys_in_sight MACCLESFIELD Town’s Football League future is not yet assured, but 10 points from the last six games means that Macc are closing in on safety. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1042488_safetys_in_sight Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1042258_macclesfield_town_3_barnet_0 MACCLESFIELD produced the perfect comeback after Good Friday's defeat at Stockport, with an emphatic win. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/football/macclesfield_town/s/1042258_macclesfield_town_3_barnet_0 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1042482_birkenhead_22_macclesfield_rufc_20 MACCLESFIELD were left shell-shocked by their injury-time defeat that ended their hopes of a third successive Cheshire Cup triumph. http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/rugby_union/s/1042482_birkenhead_22_macclesfield_rufc_20 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000