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Trophy semi-final tie postponed

12:15pm Monday 1st December 2008

Tonight’s scheduled Goldline Trophy semi-final match at Victory Park between Euxton Villa and Stoneclough has been postponed.

Salford City 1 Chorley 6

12:00pm Monday 1st December 2008

CHORLEY ended a nightmare run of six straight defeats in emphatic style to register the UniBond First Division North’s biggest away win of the season.

Two races in a day for Chorley runner Iddon

10:13am Monday 1st December 2008

Chorley Harrier Phill Iddon had a busy day on Saturday running in the the Wesham 10k race finishing twith a personal best time of 37.38, before leaping into his car and driving to Liverpool, where he competed in the Mid Lancs XCross Country League event.

Chorley director Kevin Charlton resigns

2:11pm Friday 28th November 2008

Businessman Kevin Charlton has resigned from the Chorley FC board of directors after three years with the club.

McGrath returns to Chorley

5:27pm Friday 28th November 2008

Defender Chris McGrath has rejoined Chorley from Woodley Sports and will be in the Magpies squad for tomorrow’s away clash against Salford City.

Hesketh calls for Chorley ‘bottle’

1:53pm Friday 28th November 2008

CHORLEY manager Tony Hesketh has called on his disheartened troops to “show some bottle” in tomorrow’s bottom-of-the-table showdown at Salford City.

Wheelton athlete on mend after heart attack

5:53pm Thursday 27th November 2008

ATHLETE Terry Dickenson is making a good recovery at his Wheelton home after suffering a heart attack the weekend before last.

Win vital for Chorley in clash of strugglers

9:22am Wednesday 26th November 2008

UniBond League newcomers Salford City stand in the way of a Chorley side aiming to end a six-match run of defeats when Tony Hesketh’s boys visit Moor Lane on Saturday.

Chorley to host Goldline Trophy semi-finals

10:40am Wednesday 26th November 2008

Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium will host this season's Goldline Trophy semi-finals next month.

Ruth is top performer for Chorley AC in Red Rose race

9:24am Wednesday 26th November 2008

Ruth Whipp, with a magnificent fifth place (5:36) finish in the U11s race, was the best Chorley AC performance of the day third Red Rose Cross Country event Leverhulme Park, Bolton.

Chorley 2 Ossett Albion 4

12:14pm Monday 24th November 2008

Chorley tossed away a two-goal lead through poor defensive organisation to plunge deeper into trouble third from bottom in the UniBond First Division (North).

Chorley Nissan Sunday League round-up

10:26am Monday 24th November 2008

The Jacksons Arms got back to winning ways in the Chorley Nissan Sunday League with a comfortable victory over Duke of York.

Warrington 2, Chorley Brookfields 1

10:42am Monday 24th November 2008

Chorley struggled to capitalise on their dominance of possession against Warrington.

Chorley allow midfielder to speak to rivals

12:54pm Friday 21st November 2008

Clitheroe are chasing Chorley’s Ashley Parillon and Magpies boss Tony Hesketh has allowed his highly-rated midfielder to speak to the Blues.

Chorley face second Roses battle

12:59pm Friday 21st November 2008

After turning in a battling performance at Halifax, Chorley will be involved in another Roses clash this weekend when Ossett Albion are the visitors to the Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium.

Chorley boss brings in Ward to boost strikeforce

9:13am Wednesday 19th November 2008

Magpies manager Tony Hesketh has acknowledged Chorley’s need for an experienced front man, by giving a debut to 6ft 1in Chris Ward at Halifax last Saturday.

Charnock Richard 3, Dalton United 0

8:51am Tuesday 18th November 2008

Charnock Richard squandered a 3-0 first half lead and had to settle for a draw at home to Dalton United. The Charnock goals came from Liam Hayton and two from Andy Roberts.

Points win in Glasgow for Chorley boxer Jennings

10:13am Monday 17th November 2008

Chorley boxer Michael Jennings staked a claim for a potential challenge for the welterweight belt with a points victory over Doncaster's Jason Rushton at the Kelvn Hall, Glasgow on Friday.

Chorley Nissan Sunday League round-up

9:42am Monday 17th November 2008

FC Funktion continue to struggle after a 3-1 defeat to the Duke of York at Astley Park.

First league win at last for Brookfield

10:00am Monday 17th November 2008

Chorley Brookfield’s finally managed to get their first league win of the season at home to Manchester 2nds.

FC Halifax Town 3 Chorley 1

12:42pm Monday 17th November 2008

League leaders FC Halifax stretched their unbeaten run to an impressive 10 games – but were made to work very hard for their win by a spirited Chorley.

Chorley without a win in six games

3:35pm Friday 14th November 2008

CHORLEY travel to The Shay to face former Football League club Halifax.

Chorley welterweight Jennings to fight Rushton in Scotland

12:40pm Thursday 13th November 2008

Chorley welterweight Michael Jennings will fight Jason Rushton on Friday night in Scotland as he warms up for an opportunity on the world stage.

Chorley 1 Skelmersdale United 3

12:28pm Thursday 13th November 2008

CHORLEY'S hopes of reaching a second successive Lancashire FA United Co-operative Challenge Trophy were ended with a 3-1 home defeat to Skelmersdale.

Chorley face tough away test at league leaders

9:20am Wednesday 12th November 2008

Chorley go to Yorkshire on Saturday with a tough task in store if they are to end a run of four league games without a win – they face new UniBond First Division North leaders AFC Halifax Town.

Cricket club and shop raided in Chorley

5:04pm Tuesday 11th November 2008

Raiders have targeted both a town centre shop and a cricket club over the last week.

Chorley ready for Trophy test

11:48am Tuesday 11th November 2008

Chorley start their Lancashire FA United Co-operative Challenge Trophy campaign at home to Skelmersdale tonight after reaching the final last season.

Chorley 1 Durham City 3

12:20pm Monday 10th November 2008

DURHAM City extended their unbeaten start to life in UniBond First Division North in impressive style.

Lytham 3rds 0, Chorley Brookefields 0

9:59am Monday 10th November 2008

Chorley picked up their second point of the season on Saturday with this hard fought draw.

Johnson first Chorley Harrier in cross country

9:53am Monday 10th November 2008

Chorley Harriers' senior men had a good turn out at the Mid Lancs cross country meeting in Burnley’s Townley Park.


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