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Moores unsure over second overseas star for Lancashire

Moores unsure over second overseas star for Lancashire

6:19pm Thursday 18th March 2010

PETER Moores says Lancashire have not decided whether to go down the line of hiring a second overseas player for the Twenty20 competition this season.

Chorley make league trip to Wakefield

10:00am Tuesday 16th March 2010

CHORLEY travel to Wakefield tonight in UniBond Division One (North).

Waywell keeps up Chorley player search

2:01pm Monday 15th March 2010

Steve Waywell came close to securing a vital piece in his team-building jigsaw when he just missed out on the signature of an experienced midfield player at the weekend.

Chorley 0 Rossendale United 0

OFF DAY: Chorley’s Chris Amadi (left) and Rossendale’s Keith Wedge go for the ball

2:15pm Monday 15th March 2010

GOALS flow when Chorley and Rossendale United take to the field.

Abbey Village attracts hundreds to compete in races

Adam Sciacca leads the field out of the village

2:07pm Monday 15th March 2010

Abbey Village hosted the 22nd Roddlesworth Roller multi-terrain Race and two mile Daffodil Doddle race.

Chorley athletes given cash boost

1:55pm Monday 15th March 2010

Two athletes from Chorley have received a cash award for their contributions to sport.

Rossendale United turn to Zico for Chorley clash

10:03am Friday 12th March 2010

THE roar of ‘Zico... gol’ echoed around international stadiums in the 1980s as the iconic Brazilian legend took the footballing world apart.

D-day for Lancashire's Old Trafford revamp

11:01am Thursday 11th March 2010

TODAY is D-Day for the future of cricket at Old Trafford as planning chiefs decide whether to give the green light to the revamp of the famous ground.

Red Rose meeting moved

8:44am Thursday 11th March 2010

The 2010 annual general meeting of Lancashire County Cricket Club has been put back by two days and will now take place at Old Trafford on Monday, June 21, 7pm.

Kumar's Lancashire switch in doubt

OPTION: Kumar Sangakkara

10:40am Wednesday 10th March 2010

LANCASHIRE fear they may miss out on Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara – if a proposed Test series in India gets the green light.

County cricket stars on Blackburn brewery tour

Glen Chapple gives a Shire horse a pint

4:17pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Lancashire cricket stars toured Blackburn’s Thwaites brewery yesterday as a new season beckons

Lancashire captain looking for final piece in jigsaw

Lancashire captain looking for final piece in jigsaw

10:44am Tuesday 9th March 2010

GRITTY Lancashire captain Glen Chapple is determined to see the Red Rose bloom this summer – and reckons that a winter of discontent for some means that everyone will be ready for the season.

Chorley look to hit goal trail against Rossendale United

2:13pm Monday 8th March 2010

Chorley are looking to end a run of four games without a win when former Magpie favourite John Hughes brings his Rossendale United team to Victory Park on Saturday for a UniBond First Division North clash.

Lancashire coach looks forward to Flintoff return

Andrew Flintoff

4:05pm Monday 8th March 2010

Lancashire coach Peter Moores has "no doubt at all" that Andrew Flintoff will play again.

Jimmy Anderson takes a break from Barbados trip

Jimmy Anderson takes a break from Barbados trip

3:57pm Monday 8th March 2010

Burnley pace ace James Anderson will not be on the plane when Lancashire fly off to Barbados for their pre-season tour next weekend – but head coach Peter Moores expects the star bowler to be fit for the County Championship opener next month.

Magpies fans thanked for Victory Park clear-up efforts

2:15pm Monday 8th March 2010

Thanks for your efforts The Chorley board of directors showed their appreciation for a good turnout of workers at Victory Park on Sunday for the clean-up operation, part of the club’s efforts to obtain a Grade D ground grading from the Football Association and UniBond League.

Chorley 0 Woodley Sports 0

8:57am Monday 8th March 2010

CHORLEY ended a run of three straight defeats in a largely tedious goalless draw against stubborn Woodley.

Chorley boss still aiming for play-offs

3:20pm Friday 5th March 2010

Chorley are at home as they welcome Woodley Sports to Victory Park as they continue life without their former Preston North End and Rotherham star Martin Clark.

Chorley fans can help Victory Park make the grade

APPEAL: The snow is gone now but Geoff Haslam, above, still needs volunteers to help clean up Victory Park

12:32pm Tuesday 2nd March 2010

Chorley’s band of loyal fans, already the envy of many UniBond clubs, have been asked to perform a different role.

Chorley matches rearranged

5:30pm Tuesday 2nd March 2010

Chorley's match at Wakefield, which was postponed because of the Yorkshire club’s involvement in a cup tie, will now be played on Tuesday March 16.

Lancashire rocked by Du Plessis blow

LOST: Francois Du Plessis

8:30am Monday 1st March 2010

Lancashire have lost their appeal to retain the services of Francois Du Plessis for the forthcoming season.

Chorley 1 Leigh Genesis 5

8:53am Monday 1st March 2010

CHORLEY paid the price for an error-strewn display against a slick Genesis side.

Chorley take on Leigh Genesis

3:50pm Friday 26th February 2010

The Magpies take on one of manager Steve Waywell’s former clubs, Leigh Genesis, at home this weekend.

Chorley game at Salford City tonight postponed

1:26pm Tuesday 23rd February 2010

Chorley's Unibond league match at struggling Salford City has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

Chorley boss praises fans after bumper crowd

2:59pm Tuesday 23rd February 2010

Steve Waywell said a big thank you this week to the Chorley fans who swelled the attendance to a bumper 438 for Saturday’s exciting clash with First Division North leaders Lancaster City.

Clarky hangs up his boots

3:02pm Tuesday 23rd February 2010

Former Chorley skipper Martin Clark has reluctantly decided to retire after a distinguished career of almost 25 years.

Chorley 1 Lancaster City 2

GOAL: Alex Porter

11:41am Monday 22nd February 2010

With the spice provided by the return of manager Tony Hesketh to his former club, the Magpies and City served up a tasty ‘derby’ for an excellent crowd of 438.

There’s no hard feelings, says former Chorley boss

2:40pm Friday 19th February 2010

EX-CHORLEY manager Tony Hesketh makes his first return to Victory Park since his controversial exit tomorrow – but he insists there should be no hard feelings ahead of a huge UniBond League game between the Magpies and Lancaster City.

Bumper crowd hope as Chorley face Lancaster City

5:55pm Wednesday 17th February 2010

Chorley are hoping that this Saturday’s Victory Park clash with leaders Lancaster City will attract a bumper crowd for their first home game in nearly a month.

Chorley face Salford City in midweek clash

5:56pm Wednesday 17th February 2010

Chorley will be back on the road on Tuesday, hoping for a league double against a Salford City team battling for First Division North survival.





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