Thomas Robinson

Charnock Richard were victorious away from home against Litherland REMYCA by five goals to two. A goal from Shay Stansfield and braces for both Jordan Darr and Nathan Nickeas, were enough to outscore Litherland.

Coming into this game, manager, Ryan Donnellan named an unchanged starting 11 from their midweek 3-1 win over Barnoldswick Town. The only change to the bench being saw the return of Lewis Haydock.

It was The Greens who opened the scoreline after just 11 minutes, as Stansfield headed ho...

It has been a very productive summer for Blackburn Rovers, with plenty of new signings through the door at Ewood Park.

Rovers have been equally busy with outgoings, however, many supporters have now pointed to the lack of Championship experience in Valerien Ismael’s squad.
Alongside this, the loss of several major squad leaders may have left the Blue and Whites in danger of struggling this season.
Here, Transfer News Blitz writer Thomas Robinson has looked back on a busy summer in Lancashire.
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Xavi Simons is one of the most wanted talents in Europe at the moment, with several big-hitters keen on the Dutchman.However, the Bundesliga side could be set to make a profit on the attacking midfielder this summer.The 22-year-old made his loan move at RB Leipzig permanent from Paris Saint-Germain last January in a deal worth £42million.The Dutch international has been sought after by the European Elite since he was a teenager.
Coming through the youth ranks at Barcelona, Simons signed his firs...

With the West Lancashire Division One season on its final stretch. Matchday 29 held lots a steak.


AFC Millom have grabbed promotion not long ago and sit top, six points above newly promoted side Astley and Buckshaw United, who looked to go back-to-back this season. All they needed was three points away to Southport Hesekth.


After a 2-2 draw with Crooklands last week, tension was high for whether The Villagers will get promoted or not. With Hesketh Bank and Ulverston Rangers on their tail,...

On Tuesday, the Champions League returned. It is the quarter-final stage which only leaves eight clubs in the tournament:


Two games where played on the Tuesday, and two on the Wednesday.


Arsenal’s rampage over Real Madrid, thanks to two Declan Rice freekicks, means they are in a comfortable spot coming into the second leg in 2 weeks time.


However, Bayern conceding late to Inter Milan means they have a harder task for the second leg.


Lautaro Martinez opened the score sheet in the f...

Last Saturday saw the league leaders bounce back to winning ways, after a Kurt Robinson double allowed the Villagers to get the better of Croston Sports.


This weekend, they take on 4th placed Hesketh Bank, in what could be labelled as a thrilling end to end watch.


Last time these two sides faced each other, Astley and Buckshaw got a late winner, to win the game by three goals to two.


Astley’s last game was against Croston Sports, where Astley were looking to bounce back from their de...