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Drayton clinch the cup

Market Drayton Town completed a Midland Alliance dream double with a dominant 2-0 League Cup final win over Boldmere St Michaels at Walsall's Banks's Stadium. [caption id="attachment_64817" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Market Drayton players celebrate their win"][/caption] Market Drayton Town completed a Midland Alliance dream double with a dominant 2-0 League Cup final win over Boldmere St Michaels at Walsall's Banks's Stadium. Goals in each half from Stuart Ellis and Duncan Horler last night ensured Drayton experienced fresh delight after already winning the league title. Manager Simon Line said: "It's a brilliant result and we thoroughly deserved it. This bunch of players have been absolutely superb all season and this win is the icing on the cake. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

Sport|May 6, 2009
Sport
Market Drayton

Charity to help relieve flooding

Shropshire Wildlife Trust says a smallholding it has bought in the middle of the county's flood plain could hold the key to managing the River Severn's flooding problems. Shropshire Wildlife Trust says a smallholding it has bought in the middle of the county's flood plain could hold the key to managing the River Severn's flooding problems. The charity wants to turn Holly Banks, near Melverley, into an experimental wetland area. It says that it could act as a pilot scheme for helping to relieve flooding downstream and will also play a major role in encouraging lapwing and curlew to return to the Shropshire plain. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

Oswestry|Jul 9, 2008
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Bridgnorth
Oswestry

Rangers clinch double signing

Stafford Rangers' FA Cup hopes have been given a shot in the arm with two new signings ahead of tomorrow's clash with Cambridge at Marston Road.Stafford Rangers' FA Cup hopes have been given a shot in the arm with two new signings ahead of tomorrow's clash with Cambridge at Marston Road. Former Millwall midfielder Sammy Mawene has penned a permanent deal with the Blue Square Premier club. And Championship promotion chasers Barnsley have been persuaded to release teenage defender Luke Potter for Cup duties. Both free agent Mawene, 23, who has also played for Preston and Bury, and Potter are pitched straight into manager Phil Robinson squad for a £10,000 prize shoot-out against Cambridge tomorrow. Cheltenham, however, have refused permission for loanee keeper Will Puddy to play in the Cup. But Robinson is backing former first choice Danny Alcock to step in and do his duty. Read the full story in the Express & Star.

Stafford Rangers|Oct 26, 2007
Stafford Rangers

Albion clinch Tininho deal

Albion today made Miguel Tininho their second signing in 24 hours - as fellow new boy Leon Barnett prepared for an instant bow at Hereford. Albion today made Miguel Tininho their second signing in 24 hours - as fellow new boy Leon Barnett prepared for an instant bow at Hereford. See also: Our team on Tininho The Baggies have paid Beira Mar £230,000 for the Portuguese left back, after he impressed during this week's trial and in Wednesday night's thrashing of Northampton. The 26-year-old, who was born in Mozambique, has signed a two-year contract, with a further year in the club's favour, at The Hawthorns. He becomes Albion's second Portuguese import this summer, following the arrival of Filipe Teixeira, and boss Tony Mowbray has been encouraged by what has seen. "Tininho's got a wonderful personality, a nice left foot and is a decent athlete," said Mowbray. Read the full story in the Express & Star.

West Bromwich Albion|Jul 27, 2007
West Bromwich Albion

Youngsters clinch swim record

Members of Shrewsbury Swimming Club set a new Guinness World Record today by treading water for six hours straight. Members of Shrewsbury Swimming Club set a new Guinness World Record today by treading water for six hours straight. The eight swimmers began their challenge at 6.10am today at Shrewsbury's Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre. And at 12.10pm the six girls and two boys, aged 11 to 18, pulled themselves out of the pool to celebrate their achievement. Picture: Record breakers - Farah Coffey, 18, Hannah Shepherd, 16, Kathryn McNally, 15, Becky Ellis, 16, Charlotte Power, 14, Gemma Almond, 14, James Caesarhomden, 13, and James Taylor, 12.  Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

Shrewsbury|Apr 27, 2007
Shrewsbury

Bothroyd: We can clinch it

In-form Jay Bothroyd today urged Wolves to ignore the form of their stuttering rivals and stay focused on the top six place he feels is "within their grasp". In-form Jay Bothroyd today urged Wolves to ignore the form of their stuttering rivals and stay focused on the top six place he feels is "within their grasp". Wolves still have their play-off fate in their own hands after another weekend of drama in the Championship promotion race. But, with all of the other promotion contenders set to play before Wolves entertain Blues on Sunday, they could find themselves dumped out of the play-off places without kicking a ball. Bothroyd feels that whatever happens before Molineux's high-noon showdown, it won't heighten the pressure on the team. Read the full story in the Express & Star.

Wolves|Apr 16, 2007
Wolves

Wolves clinch a Potter deal

Darren Potter is ready to start talking terms with Wolves after the club's bid for the midfield ace was accepted by Liverpool. Darren Potter is ready to start talking terms with Wolves after the club's bid for the midfield ace was accepted by Liverpool. Manager Mick McCarthy has been desperate to tie up a permanent deal for the in-form midfielder, but feared he would be priced out of a deal in the January transfer window. But the Reds have backed down on their valuation and accepted a bid from Wolves, believed to be in the £200,000 bracket. "I spoke to a few people and the deal was agreed on Friday," Potter said. Read the full story in the Express & Star 

Wolves|Jan 15, 2007
Wolves

Wolves set to clinch Ward deal

Wolves will today clinch the signing of highly-rated Irish forward Stephen Ward after Bohemians accepted an Irish league record fee for the player.Wolves will today clinch the signing of highly-rated Irish forward Stephen Ward after Bohemians accepted an Irish league record fee for the player. Ward, 21, was due at Molineux today to agree personal terms on a deal after a successful two-day trial for Mick McCarthy's men this week. Wolves have beaten Championship rivals Birmingham and Sunderland to the signature of the Ireland B international. The club have not released details of a fee, but it is believed to be in the region of £150,000. Read the full story in the Express & Star

Wolves|Jan 11, 2007
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