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Leigh Genesis 0 Chorley 2

HOW ABOUT THAT: Scorer Stuart Howson is congratulated by Steve Burke

12:05pm Monday 8th February 2010

CHORLEY accounted for promotion hopefuls Leigh with unexpected ease to make it four wins out of five.

Chorley set for Leigh Genesis first

4:10pm Friday 5th February 2010

Chorley will break new ground this weekend when they visit the Leigh Sports Village Stadium for a first encounter with Leigh Genesis, who as Leigh RMI were their last opponents as a UniBond Premier League club, in April 1999.

Bamber Bridge 2 Chorley 1

12:48pm Thursday 4th February 2010

Chorley went down 2-1 at Bamber Bridge in the Lancashire derby on Tuesday night.

Defender leaves for Radcliffe Borough with Chorley manager's best wishes

4:16pm Wednesday 3rd February 2010

Defender James Mullineux could be back at Victory Park tonight as a member of Radcliffe Borough’s squad against Leigh Genesis.

Chorley boss hands out warning

4:22pm Tuesday 26th January 2010

Tough matches at Skelmersdale and Bamber Bridge over the next six days are on the immediate agenda as Chorley bid to extend their best run of league successes for almost seven years ­ and manager Steve Waywell handed out a stark warning to his squad yesterday.

Chorley 3 Garforth Town 1

9:22am Monday 25th January 2010

THREE goals in as many minutes either side of half time guided Chorley to victory and their third succcessive win.

Chorley look for promotion push

4:09pm Friday 22nd January 2010

CHORLEY manager Steve Waywell believes his side can mount a promotion push in 2010 as they face their first match in the calendar year tomorrow.

Lancashire book Todmorden trip

3:54pm Friday 22nd January 2010

Lancashire seconds will make their annual trip to Todmorden CC for a one-day match and a three-day second eleven game this season.

Flintoff makes appeal over Lancashire's Old Trafford plans

Andrew Flintoff

12:25pm Wednesday 20th January 2010

Andrew Flintoff has appealed for cricket fans to petition Trafford Council to support Lancashire's redevelopment plans for Old Trafford.

Big chances for Chorley to pick up points

5:44pm Tuesday 19th January 2010

Steve Waywell’s Chorley squad, anxious for a return to action after an enforced five-match weather break, have been dealt a fixture rearrangements blow by the UniBond League that could make or break their season.

Non-event for non-league sides

10:58am Monday 18th January 2010

The local non-league programme was hit by the weather yet again over the weekend.

Non-league preview

9:14am Friday 15th January 2010

CHORLEY are scheduled to host Clitheroe in an East Lancashire derby in UniBond First Division North tomorrow – but non-league clubs are being given permission to postpone matches this morning if the weather dictates.

Prince signs for Lancashire

8:36am Tuesday 12th January 2010

Lancashire have signed South African Test batsman Ashwell Prince as interim overseas player for the start of the 2010 season.

Chorley can’t wait to get back in to the action

5:06pm Tuesday 12th January 2010

The return of UniBond League football can’t come soon enough for Steve Waywell and his squad.

Big freeze wipes out non-league programme

8:10am Saturday 9th January 2010

THE big freeze has wrecked today’s non-league football programme - and clubs are also fearing their midweek matches could be in doubt.

Waywell’s squad of workaholics

12:12pm Tuesday 5th January 2010

The wintry weather has not cooled the enthusiasm of the Chorley players, despite the frustration of being denied the chance to add to their two wins in two games.

New physio for Victory Park

12:14pm Tuesday 5th January 2010

Magpie boss Steve Waywell has made a key backroom signing in physiotherapist Alan Bent following Liam Robinson’s move to a full-time position in Australia.

Lancs swoop for Test ace Sangakkara

9:09am Tuesday 29th December 2009

LANCASHIRE have pulled off a real coup by capturing the signature of Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara as overseas player for next season.

Lancashire sign Sri Lanka ace Sangakkara

3:59pm Monday 28th December 2009

LANCASHIRE have signed Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara as their overseas player for the 2010 season.

Review of 2009: Magpies aim high as new decade dawns

4:18pm Tuesday 22nd December 2009

This year has been an eventful one as Chorley FC enter the new decade with more than a glimmer of hope that they will climb back into the UniBond Premier Division after 11 seasons at First Division level.

Lancashire fear doom over the future of Test cricket

FACING FUTURE: Old Trafford’s revamp

3:40pm Tuesday 22nd December 2009

In the second of a two-part exclusive interview with Jim Cumbes, Lancashire CCC’s chief executive tells us about his fears for the future of Old Trafford, one of the most famous grounds in cricket.

New-look Unibond League website

5:06pm Tuesday 22nd December 2009

THE UniBond Premier League has launched a new website.

TV plans could ruin kids cricket

3:40pm Monday 21st December 2009

In the first of a two-part exclusive interview with Jim Cumbes, Lancashire CCC’s chief executive tells MATT DONLAN about his fears for the game at grassroots level

Red Rose plans for Freddie

3:40pm Monday 21st December 2009

ANDREW Flintoff will continue to be synonymous with Lancashire County Cricket Club following his Test retirement - and can help take the Red Rose brand across the world.

Rossendale United v Chorley postponed

SNOW JOKE: Wintry scene at Rossendale United’s Dark Lane

10:59am Saturday 19th December 2009

THIS afternoon's UniBond League derby between Rossendale United and Chorley has been postponed because of an unfit pitch at Dark Lane.

Chorley boss: Form is no guide for Lancashire derby

5:07pm Friday 18th December 2009

CHORLEY manager Steve Waywell does not believe his side are favourites in tomorrow’s Lancashire derby clash at Rossendale United.

Lancashire bowler fit for life beyond Freddie

TEST START: Anderson

11:06am Wednesday 16th December 2009

JAMES Anderson is all set to start today’s first Test with South Africa as England take the first step on the road to life without Andrew Flintoff.

No pals’ act for Chorley manager in Rossendale United clash

12:10pm Tuesday 15th December 2009

Steve Waywell will put his friendship with Rossendale United manager John Hughes on hold for 90 minutes on Saturday when Chorley go for their third successive UniBond win ­ a feat the club last achieved almost seven years ago.

Lancashire's Anderson to snub Indian Premier League

BANDAGED: James Anderson yesterday

11:46am Tuesday 15th December 2009

England fast bowler James Anderson has resisted the temptation to cash in on his Ashes-winning reputations by playing in next year’s Indian Premier League.

Chorley's Nick Dougherty 'sad' at absence of Tiger Woods

11:45am Tuesday 15th December 2009

Chorley’s Nick Dougherty says he is sad that Tiger Woods has taken an indefinite break from golf.





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