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The other Merseyside Derby: When Tranmere Rovers came to town

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The Merseyside derby is synonymous with the annual meetings between Everton and Liverpool. The two clubs have faced off with each other hundreds of times over more than a century and will do battle at Goodison Park for the...
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Everton vs Liverpool: Five memorable Goodison Park derbies

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The Merseyside derby is one of English football's most unique rivalries.   Anecdotes of split allegiances between families are commonplace throughout the city, and to date Everton and Liverpool have faced each other 244 times in competitive fixtures.  Perhaps no derby...
Graeme White in his old seat at Goodison Park (Picture courtesy of Graeme White)

Graeme White: The voice of Goodison Park talks Merseyside Derby memories

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As Goodison Park prepares to host its last Merseyside derby, Merseysportlive sat down with former Everton stadium announcer Graeme White to discuss his derby day memories. Graeme White dedicated 29 years of his life to Everton Football Club. A lifelong...

Listen: Red Card is good news for a Merseyside footballer, addicted to gambling

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Tony Kelly is an ex footballer who played for teams such as Stoke City. During his career he became a gambling addict, with debts piling up to around half a million pounds. After hitting rock bottom, Kelly decided to set...

The challenge of recruiting Merseyside girls to play football

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Efforts to encourage girls to take up football have intensified across the UK, but challenges remain. Despite significant progress in visibility and opportunities for women and girls in football, many grassroots organisations are working to overcome barriers such as lack...
West Cheshire AC at the EPSV Athletics Track. Pic by West Cheshire Athletics Club

WATCH: Cheshire athletes look to benefits of exercise following National Obesity Awareness Week

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A shot-putter from a Cheshire athletics club is looking forward to a bright future in the sport and hopes physical activity can have the same benefits for others. Members of West Cheshire Athletics Club marked National Obesity Awareness Week, which...

LISTEN: From gym enthusiasts to gym entrepreneurs

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For anyone in the fitness industry one of their biggest aspirations is to own their own gym, for two brothers that dream became a reality in 2022. Brothers Ethan and Liam Owens took on their dream project three years ago...
Luke Littler reacts during his match against Rob Cross (not pictured) on day fifteen of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. Picture date: Tuesday January 2, 2024 - FREE TO USE UNDER ALAMY LICENCE

Luke Littler’s first coach surprised with rapid rise ahead of Sports Personality awards

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Luke Littler’s first coach has admitted he is surprised by the incredible progress the darts superstar has made this year ahead of the BBC Sports Personality awards next week. Littler could become the first ever darts player to win the...
South Liverpool Vs Albion Sports. Pic Courtesy of Dylan Topping

South Liverpool’s FA Vase dreams ended by Albion Sports

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South Liverpool slumped to a 2-0 defeat in the rearranged FA Vase tie against Albion Sports at Jericho Lane. After Storm Darragh postponed the third round clash between the two sides at the weekend, the teams burst into life under...

Merseyside Derby: History of the ‘friendly rivalry’

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The last ever Goodison Park derby will be played this Saturday with Liverpool aiming to win their 100th game against the Toffees. Historically, the Merseyside Derby holds a special place in English Football, being the the longest-running top-flight derby since...

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