Local Sports from Thursday, May 1st, 2025

Nearly 1200 football supporters, many with flags and other paraphernalia, gathered at the Riverside stadium in Ramsbottom on Saturday for the North West Counties’ playoff semifinal.

The Rochdale Hornets have welcomed support from the Moorcock pub in Littleborough, who are sponsoring new Australian recruits Darcy and Elijah Simpson for the 2025 season.