Shropshire Star » Parklife: http://www.shropshirestar.com Shropshire News – Midlands News – Breaking News UK Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:44:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en TNS bid to keep up unbeaten record http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/09/26/tns-bid-to-keep-up-unbeaten-record/ http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/09/26/tns-bid-to-keep-up-unbeaten-record/#comments Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:50:00 +0000 Ian Harvey http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/09/26/tns-bid-to-keep-up-unbeaten-record/ The New Saints, still one of four unbeaten sides in the Welsh Premier, will look to keep up the early pressure when they tackle Porthmadog at Park Hall tomorrow.

A last-gasp goal in the 1-1 draw at Llanelli ensured the Saints’ record remained intact.

With two of the league’s other unbeaten sides, Rhyl and … [visit site to read more]

]]> http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/09/26/tns-bid-to-keep-up-unbeaten-record/feed/ Robins marching on in Loosemores Cup http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/09/03/robins-marching-on-in-loosemores-cup/ http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/09/03/robins-marching-on-in-loosemores-cup/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:35:16 +0000 Chris Leggett http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/09/03/robins-marching-on-in-loosemores-cup/ Newtown took a giant stride towards the knockout stages of the Loosemores Challenge Cup by chalking up their second group win when prevailing 2-0 at Newi Cefn Druids.

Following hard on the heels of their 7-1 romp against Carnarfon, the Robins cemented their place at the top of group three courtesy of first half goals … [visit site to read more]

]]> http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/09/03/robins-marching-on-in-loosemores-cup/feed/ Rangers on a high after Cup stunner http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/09/01/rangers-on-a-high-after-cup-stunner/ http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/09/01/rangers-on-a-high-after-cup-stunner/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:49:06 +0000 Chris Leggett http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/09/01/rangers-on-a-high-after-cup-stunner/ Ellesmere Rangers joint boss John Rhodes was bubbling with excitement after watching his side pull of a shock against Bromsgrove Rovers to progress to the first round of qualifying in the FA Cup for the first time in their history.

The West Midlands … [visit site to read more]

]]> http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/09/01/rangers-on-a-high-after-cup-stunner/feed/ Name of football team is unveiled http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/22/name-of-football-team-is-unveiled/ http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/22/name-of-football-team-is-unveiled/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:50:00 +0000 Ian Harvey http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/22/name-of-football-team-is-unveiled/ An Oswestry-based Welsh Premier League club has announced its new name.

The New Saints will be officially known as The New Saints of Oswestry Town and Llansantffraid.

Club managing director Mike Harris said the new title reflected supporters’ calls for Oswestry to be reflected in the club’s name.

Read the full story in today’s Shropshire Star

An Oswestry-based … [visit site to read more]

]]> http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/22/name-of-football-team-is-unveiled/feed/ Football chief quits town club http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/20/football-chief-quits-town-club/ http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/20/football-chief-quits-town-club/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:50:03 +0000 Ian Harvey http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/20/football-chief-quits-town-club/ The managing director of a Welsh Premier League football club in Mid Wales has quit.

Steve Hughes of Welshpool Town FC dropped the bombshell on fellow directors at a board meeting on Monday, pointing to business reasons for his decision.

Mr Hughes has been the driving force behind the club’s Welsh Premier League progress since promotion from the Cymru Alliance League in … [visit site to read more]

]]> http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/20/football-chief-quits-town-club/feed/ Football clubs sign a deal to share ground http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/16/football-clubs-sign-a-deal-to-share-ground/ http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/16/football-clubs-sign-a-deal-to-share-ground/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:50:03 +0000 Ian Harvey http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/16/football-clubs-sign-a-deal-to-share-ground/ Welsh Premier league football is one step closer to being secured in a Mid Wales town after two clubs agreed to share a ground in a deal.

Plans for the arrangement between Welshpool Town FC and Waterloo Rovers FC have now been agreed “in principle” following a meeting between the two clubs and the town council on Thursday.

Welshpool … [visit site to read more]

]]> http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/16/football-clubs-sign-a-deal-to-share-ground/feed/ Marlowe stays due to player power http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/08/marlowe-stays-due-to-player-power/ http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/08/marlowe-stays-due-to-player-power/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:49:57 +0000 Ian Harvey http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/08/marlowe-stays-due-to-player-power/ Andy Marlowevisit site to read more]

]]> http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/08/marlowe-stays-due-to-player-power/feed/ Marsh quits as Meadow manager http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/07/marsh-quits-as-meadow-manager/ http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/07/marsh-quits-as-meadow-manager/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:49:57 +0000 Ian Harvey http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/07/marsh-quits-as-meadow-manager/ Julian Marshvisit site to read more]

]]> http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/07/marsh-quits-as-meadow-manager/feed/ TNS coach so proud http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/01/tns-coach-so-proud/ http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/01/tns-coach-so-proud/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:49:57 +0000 Ian Harvey http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/01/tns-coach-so-proud/ Head coach Andy Cale was left to reflect on what might have been as The New Saints again failed to make it past the first hurdle of European competition.

The Oswestry-based side gave it a real good go before going down 1-0 to Lithuanians FK Suduva in the Uefa Cup at Newtown last night, thus suffering a 2-0 aggregate … [visit site to read more]

]]> http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/08/01/tns-coach-so-proud/feed/ Senior rivals to try again in semi http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/07/31/senior-rivals-to-try-again-in-semi/ http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/07/31/senior-rivals-to-try-again-in-semi/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:25:47 +0000 Chris Leggett http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/07/31/senior-rivals-to-try-again-in-semi/ Bridgnorth Town are aiming to “do a Market Drayton” and push their more illustrious county neighbours all the way in tonight’s re-arranged Shropshire Senior Cup semi-final.

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]]> http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/07/31/senior-rivals-to-try-again-in-semi/feed/ Saints aim to buck opening round trend http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/07/31/saints-aim-to-buck-opening-round-trend/ http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/07/31/saints-aim-to-buck-opening-round-trend/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:53:10 +0000 Chris Leggett http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/07/31/saints-aim-to-buck-opening-round-trend/ The New Saints will look to make history tonight by progressing for the first time in Europe when they lock horns with FK Suduva at Newtown’s Latham Park (6.45pm).

Despite improvements over the years, the Welsh Premier men still have a dismal record of making summer exits at the first hurdle.

But they harbour hopes … [visit site to read more]

]]> http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/07/31/saints-aim-to-buck-opening-round-trend/feed/ Send us your storm photos http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/07/29/send-us-your-storm-photos-3/ http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/07/29/send-us-your-storm-photos-3/#comments Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:50:05 +0000 Ian Harvey http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/07/29/send-us-your-storm-photos-3/ Reader Terry Pickthall has sent us this photo of lightning over Edmond.Shropshire was mopping up today following a … [visit site to read more]

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