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Worcestershire sports reporter @worcesternews.bsky.social Editor of the Lets Stick Together podcast. Words in Mail Sport, Telegraph Sport, ESPN.

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LIVE: Worcester City play Darlaston Town in pivotal match Worcester News keeps you updated live as Worcester City host Darlaston Town in a game which could prove pivotal for either side's hopes of playoffโ€ฆ

Potentially pivotal for both side's playoff hopes - follow along live as Worcester City host Darlaston Town here.
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/250373...

25.03.2025 19:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Malvern run riot against Bashley on Non-League Day MalvernTown put on a five-star display to defeat Bashley 5-2 on Non-League Day.

Things are going pretty well down at Malvern Town
- 11 consecutive games without defeat
- 31 out of 33 available points in that time
- One point outside of the playoff spots with seven games left
www.malverngazette.co.uk/sport/malvsp...

24.03.2025 10:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LIVE: Worcester City travel to Boldmere St Michaels in search of vital win Worcester City travel away to face Boldmere St Michaels in the Northern Premier League Midlands Division. With many of the top teams facing off withโ€ฆ

A huge match for Worcester City - every other team in the top nine facing off with one another so the game could prove vital for their playoff bid.
Keep up with the action as it happens here.
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/250295...

22.03.2025 14:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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City's only ever full international to be posthumously awarded legacy cap The Football Association will award red legacy caps to all former senior England internationals, or their families - including Worcester City legendโ€ฆ

An interesting piece to write. @worcestercityfc.bsky.social only ever full international to be recognised as the 748th player to represent England. Thanks to Julian Pugh for the help with the article.
www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2502365...

20.03.2025 13:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Former Malvern Town loanee selected in Nigeria under-20s squad A former Malvern Town loanee has been called up to the Nigeria under-20 squad's upcoming camp.

Ibrahim Olateju - who spent time on loan with Malvern Town this season - has been called up to Nigeria under-20s upcoming camp
www.malverngazette.co.uk/sport/malvsp...

20.03.2025 11:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LIVE: Worcester City host Coventry Sphinx in vital game for both sides In a vital game for both sides, Worcester City host Coventry Sphinx at Claines Lane. City are desperate for a result in the playoff fight, whileโ€ฆ

A vital game for both sides - follow along as it happens here!
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/250109...

15.03.2025 14:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Worcester City 'didn't get what they deserved' in loss to Anstey Nomads Worcester City captain Adam Mace said he didn't think City 'got what they deserved' as they dominated play but lost 2-1 to Anstey Nomads.

"I thought we were better, deserved more out the game but football doesnโ€™t always give you what you deserve."
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249929...

08.03.2025 21:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How will the playoffs actually work, if Worcester City qualify? Worcester City sit in the heart of a race for playoff competition in the Northern Premier League Midlands Division.ย  But how will the playoffsโ€ฆ

How the playoffs will work if Worcester City qualify โฌ‡๏ธ
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249854...

06.03.2025 11:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'No reason why' Malvern Town's fantastic form cant continue Malvern Town's Lee Hooper says there is 'no reason why' their fantastic form can't continue, but they need to remain focused on their next game.

Lee Hooper on:
- Malvern Town's impressive form
- Overcoming poor December run
- Next game with Falmouth
www.malverngazette.co.uk/sport/249850...

05.03.2025 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Every word Cornes said on Lye Town win, Hart's return and next time at Anstey Every word Chris Cornes said after taking all three points away at relegation-battlers Lye Town.

Every word Cornes said on Lye Town win, Hart's return and next time at Anstey.
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249825...

05.03.2025 14:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'Massive, huge' performance for City to take three points away at Lye Town Chris Cornes said that Worcester City's strong display against Lye Town was a 'massive, huge three points', as they continue their bid for playoffโ€ฆ

Chris Cornes:
- Reflections on Lye Town win
- Dylan Hart's return from injury
- Importance of beating 'banana-skin' sides fighting for survival
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249823...

05.03.2025 09:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LIVE: Worcester City travel away to face Lye Town Off the back of their 3-0 triumph over Rugby Town, Worcester City are back in midweek action - travelling away to face relegation-strugglers Lyeโ€ฆ

Worcester City back in midweek action, travelling away to relegation strugglers Lye Town. Keep up with the action as it happens here
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249818...

04.03.2025 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Worcester City predicted line-up against Lye Town as Cornes faces back line decision Worcester City boss Chris Cornes will hope his side can build off their victory at home against Rugby Town and take another three points offโ€ฆ

Predictions on how Worcester City will start in their match with Lye Town tonight...
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249777...

04.03.2025 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shay Palmer pleased to bag first goal for Worcester City Recent Worcester City addition Shay Palmer said it was 'brilliant' to get off the mark for Worcester City in their victory over Rugby Town, and heโ€ฆ

Recent Worcester City addition Shay Palmer on:
- Getting off the mark for City
- Moving back into the midfield from right back
- Aims of playoff qualification
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249770...

03.03.2025 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Every word Cornes said on Rugby Town win, tactical tinkering and play off hopes Every word Worcester City manager Chris Cornes said after the convincing 3-0 triumph over Rugby Town.

Every word Chris Cornes said after Worcester City's win against Rugby Town: tactical tinkering and play off hopes
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249762...

03.03.2025 12:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Worcester boy Ted Hill on hopes to build off cameo and see Worcester Warriors return Ted Hill has an appetite for more, having been handed the chance to kickstart his England career. The Bath forward is also keen to see Worcesterโ€ฆ

Hoping for more time in the England squad and seeing a Warriors return
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249764...

03.03.2025 11:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cornes: City deserve play offs but are 'under no illusions' how hard it will be With ten games left of Worcester City's Northern Premier League Midlands Division campaign, manager Chris Cornes, his side 'deserve to be in theโ€ฆ

10 games left and Worcester City are on track to attain play off qualification, but with so many teams in the race or fighting for survival it will be tough.
Chris Cornes as City go into the business end of the season:
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249744...

01.03.2025 20:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dominant second half sees Worcester City take convincing win over Rugby Town Worcester City returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-0 triumph over Rugby Town.ย An even first half saw the sides go in at 0-0, but it wasโ€ฆ

An even first half but one-way traffic in the second. Worcester City return to winning ways with a 3-0 win over Rugby Town.
Match Report:
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249740...

01.03.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LIVE: Worcester City host relegation strugglers Rugby Town Worcester City host Rugby Town at Claines Lane. In the business end of the Northern Premier League Midlands Division, City will hope to take allโ€ฆ

Back down at Claines Lane today. Worcester City go in as heavy favourites against a side in the relegation spots, with just one away win all season.
Follow along with the action as it happens here โฌ‡๏ธ
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249740...

01.03.2025 14:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Raiders were 'fully deserving' of cup victory says Plums boss Pershore Town manager Danny Janes said Worcester Raiders 'fully deserved' their 4-1 win in the Wiseman Lighting Floodlit Cup.ย The manager went onโ€ฆ

Danny Janes: Worcester Raiders 'fully deserved' their 4-1 victory over Pershore Town
www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/sport/249707...

28.02.2025 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Raiders' ambition is to win cup double After Worcester Raiders' Wiseman Cup victory over Pershore Town, manager Jordan Lewis has said the ambition is to go all the way.

Speaking after Worcester Raiders' 4-1 win over Pershore last night, manager Jordan Lewis said play offs is no longer possible and the ambition now it to win a cup double
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249709...

28.02.2025 10:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Worcester Raiders power past Pershore Town in Wiseman Cup Worcester Raiders powered to a 4-1 win over Pershore Town in the Wiseman Lighting Floodlit Cup.ย It was a feisty affair as both sides saw a man sentโ€ฆ

A red for each team but Raiders' 10 men got the business done against Pershore's 10. Match Report:
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249703...

27.02.2025 22:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Half time here down in Pershore. Raiders lead the game 2-1 and for the majority of the half it was one-way traffic for Jordan Lewis' men.
However a red card on the stroke of half time to Dan Cottrill gives Pershore the numbers advantage in the second period...

27.02.2025 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pershore Town face off with Worcester Raiders in Wiseman Cup There is a Worcestershire derby on the cards as Pershore Town host Worcester Raiders in the Wiseman Lighting Floodlit cup.

A Worcestershire derby in the Wiseman Lighting Cup tonight!
Pershore Town host Worcester Raiders - follow along with the action as it happens here:
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249703...

27.02.2025 19:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'Positive energy' around record-setting Malvern Town Lee Hooper has said Malvern Town's players are 'feeding off' the 'positive energy' around the club, as they achieved a record-breaking points totalโ€ฆ

โœ…Highest-ever points total at step four
โœ…Recent wins over the league's top three placed sides
โœ…Seven games undefeated
Malvern Town's Lee Hooper on the positive energy at the club, recent results, and the next steps

www.malverngazette.co.uk/sport/249653...

26.02.2025 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Record-setting Malvern dominate Exmouth Town Record-setting Malvern Town achieved their highest-ever points total at step four, with an emphatic 2-1 victory over Exmouth Town.

A new record for Malvern Town - setting their highest-ever points total at step four in a 2-1 win over Exmouth. They are showing no signs of slowing down, with 11 league matches (and 33 points) still up for grabs this season!
www.malverngazette.co.uk/sport/malvsp...

24.02.2025 13:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pressure is on for play offs says City boss Chris Cornes says 'the pressure is on now' for play offs, following Worcester City's 3-3 draw away at Coleshill Town.

Post-match interview with Cornes following City's 3-3 draw with Coleshill Town.
- Debut performances
- Tactical switches
- Play off pressures
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249562...

22.02.2025 19:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Debutant stars but City forced to settle for a point Despite heading into half time with a 3-1 advantage, Worcester City were forced to settle for a point away at Coleshill Town.

3-3. Coleshill bag in the final minutes to force City to settle for a point.
Match Report:
www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/249559...

22.02.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A strong performance from City, who are good value for a 3-1 advantage at half time. Sopuruchukwu Obieri is having a debut to remember for Chris Cornes' side - a goal and an assist at half time, and it looks like the defence cannot handle him.

22.02.2025 15:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Logan Stoddart, Taylor Townsend and Adam Mace all drop to the bench for Elliott Keightley, Shay Palmer and new signing Sopuruchukwu Obieri. Dan Moore also comes into the starting side in place of injured shot stopper Haydn Whitcombe.

22.02.2025 14:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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