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Fletcher takes over as Chorley skipper

9:55am Wednesday 16th July 2008

Defender Kieran Fletcher has been handed the Chorley skipper’s armband,taking over from veteran Martin Clark.

Drew walks out on Chorley

9:55am Wednesday 16th July 2008

Chorley manager Tony Hesketh has made midfielder Mark Drew available for transfer in a shock move following a telephone call from the 24-year-old saying he had joined UniBond Premier League club Witton Albion.

Defence duo sign for Chorley

9:12am Wednesday 16th July 2008

Chorley manager Tony Hesketh has strengthened the Magpies defence with two new signings, Rob Henry and Chris Smalley.

Chorley 2 Northwich Victoria 3

11:52am Monday 14th July 2008

Two goals in the last three minutes gave the Magpies some reward for a demanding first run-out against a polished and always sharper Northwich at Chorley Nissan Victory Park.

Chorley FC begin friendly programme

2:30pm Friday 11th July 2008

Chorley kick off their pre-season programme with a home friendly against Blue Square Premier outfit Northwich Victoria tomorrow (3pm).

Chorley FC join up with college

CONFIDENT: Chorley’s Tony Hesketh

2:29pm Friday 11th July 2008

CHORLEY Football Club have forged a link with Myerscough College in a bid to unearth potential first-team stars of the future.

Chorley boss Hesketh aims to build young team for future

9:06am Wednesday 9th July 2008

Chorley will field a mix of old and new players in a double test with the visit to the Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium of Blue Square Premier club Northwich Victoria on Saturday and Preston North End on Tuesday.

Chorley Reserves to return

9:00am Tuesday 8th July 2008

Chorley FC are bringing back their reserve side after an absence of twelve months following a link-up with Myerscough College.

Chorley to face Trafford in season's opener

9:35am Monday 7th July 2008

Chorley will be at home to Trafford Borough in their opening UniBond Division One fixture of the 2008-09 season on Saturday August 16.

Former Chorley striker to sue over tackle

7:00am Friday 27th June 2008

A FORMER Chorley striker is suing a fellow player who he claims ended his career with a leg-breaking tackle.

Chorley boss wants more firepower

7:09am Wednesday 25th June 2008

Peak fitness, iron discipline and 100 per cent commitment to the cause will be the cornerstone as Tony Hesketh’s preparations for his first full season as Chorley manager.

FA Vase trophy to be on view in Chorley FC clubhouse

11:51am Friday 20th June 2008

Kirkham and Wesham captain Dougie Shaw will bring along the FA Vase trophy to Chorley FC's social club, Duke Street tonight for the Euxton Villa juniors awards night.

Vics to visit for Chorley pre-season fixture

5:54pm Wednesday 18th June 2008

Chorley have a tasty pre-season fixture with the visit of Blue Square Premier club Northwich Victoria to the Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium on July 12.

Chorley manager to ring the changes

9:27am Wednesday 11th June 2008

Chorley manager Tony Hesketh expects to have a number of key newcomers on board when pre-season training starts in three weeks’ time, writes John Newman.

Chorley to host Bolton in pre-season match

9:56am Tuesday 10th June 2008

Chorley will be hosting Bolton Wanderers as part of their pre-season fixture shedule.

Play-off agony for ex-Magpie Trundle

9:11am Wednesday 28th May 2008

Striker Lee Trundle came agonisingly close to becoming the first Chorley player to graduate to the Barclays Premier League when his Bristol City side lost 1-0 to Hull City in the Division One promotion play-off final at Wembley at the weekend.

Chorley boss ready to welcome back midfield duo

8:50am Wednesday 21st May 2008

The Chorley manager, who invited last season's squad to report on July 3, received a boost with the news that midfielders Ashley Parillon and Lee Shillito, who missed a large part of the season because of injury, are both looking forward to rejoining their Magpie colleagues.

July date for Chorley's annual clash with Preston

8:56am Wednesday 14th May 2008

The Magpies annual pre-season Jack Kirkland Trophy clash with Championship side Preston North End has been arranged for Tuesday July 15th, 7pm kick-off.

Promotion aim for Chorley boss

9:20am Wednesday 30th April 2008

Tony Hesketh did what he came to do when he took the Chorley manager's job 12 weeks ago - steered the side away from the prospect of relegation to the North West Counties League, largely with players he inherited from former boss Gerry Luczka.

Hat-trick of awards for Chorley skipper Clark

1:36pm Monday 28th April 2008

Chorley skipper Martin Clark pulled off a hat-trick of annual awards at the club's presentation evening after Saturday's 2-1 win over Bridlington Town.

Chorley boss pleased to reach victory target

9:58am Wednesday 23rd April 2008

There is a good deal more optimism among Chorley's fans as the Magpies round off a traumatic season with a home match against struggling Bridlington Town on Saturday.

Chorley legend Telfer to be guest of honour

11:09am Monday 21st April 2008

Magpies legend Micky Telfer will be Chorley's guest of honour at the last match of the season against Bridlington on Saturday.

Long-standing Chorley fan wins cash prize

3:14pm Thursday 17th April 2008

Chorley chairman Ken Wright presented Nigel Chadwick, a Chorley fan of many years, with a cheque for £1,000 before Saturday's match against Rossendale United.

Chorley sign South African paceman

SIGNED: Friedel De Wet

7:27pm Tuesday 15th April 2008

Chorley have signed South African fast-bowler Friedel De Wet as professional for the new season.

Chorley injuries easing ahead of derby

4:40pm Friday 11th April 2008

Tony Hesketh welcomes back Chorley duo Mark Drew and Chris Brookes from ankle injuries for tomorrow's clash with Rossendale United.

Rossendale look for strong finish

4:39pm Friday 11th April 2008

Derek Egan is looking for a strong finish to the season as Rossendale United travel to local rivals Chorley.

Hesketh pleased with young Magpies

IMPRESSIVE: Cabbar Bagdagi

8:55am Wednesday 9th April 2008

Chorley are close to achieving manager Tony Hesketh's survival target of six league wins which he set when he took over the Magpies hot seat in February.

Magpies to host local league cup finals

9:47am Tuesday 8th April 2008

Chorley FC are to host several local league cup finals this month.

Boss proud of Magpies despite cup final loss

6:51pm Friday 4th April 2008

CHORLEY manager Tony Hesketh insists his Magpies side should be proud of their run to the Lancashire FA Trophy final - despite getting beat 4-1 by Southport on the night.

Chorley boss: Let's win cup final for Gerry

12:26pm Wednesday 2nd April 2008

CHORLEY manager Tony Hesketh has dedicated tonight's Trophy final against Southport to former Magpies boss Gerry Luczka.


National News

Regulator considering Sats options

Ken Boston in talks with ets Europe over Sats fiasco

Updated 7:25pm Saturday 19th July 2008

England's exams regulator is in discussions with the company behind this year's Sats fiasco to ensure that there is no repeat of the problems which delayed the delivery of millions of schoolchildren's test results.


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