Gareth Lloyd

The Brighton Seagull • 7th April 2022

Brighton’s unheralded role in Hollywood: When the Seagulls swooped in to help save “superstar club” Wrexham AFC

In 2021, movie stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney officially purchased Wrexham AFC and changed the face of football ownership forever. But things might have been very different if it hadn’t been for the people of Brighton. This is the story of how Seagulls fans helped to write a Hollywood ending for another club 253 miles away.

The Manc • 2nd November 2020

Matchday at... Bury AFC: The Impossible Football Club

Bury AFC’s prologue has been an incredible David v Goliath-like tale of blood, sweat, tears and coronavirus. But not everyone wants to read it.

The Manc • 22nd December 2020

The FA Cup Final was once played at Fallowfield Stadium - and it was chaos

Over 100 years ago, Fallowfield had its very own stadium – and in 1893 it was chosen as the venue for the FA Cup Final. It didn't work.

The Manc • 5th February 2021

How the Munich Air Disaster changed Manchester forever

A cold winter’s afternoon in Munich 1958 shook the world – and changed Manchester forever.

Beyond The Last Man • 10th November 2019

The Super League Liner – Football’s Forgotten Disco Train

When the Football League tried to battle hooliganism with disco balls.

The Manc • 18th June 2020

The story of the first football team in Manchester: Hulme Athenaeum

Turton FC was, for many years, believed to be the oldest club in the Lancashire region – founded way back in 1871. But when researchers Gary James and Dave Day elected to delve through the annals of local history in 2014, they discovered the region’s first association football team had been forgotten.

The Manc • 30th June 2021

Manchester reacts to England's stunning win over Germany

As the net bulged and Wembley wobbled with glee, the pandemonium rippled 200 miles north to Manchester – where the city celebrated the Euros victory with its own brand of hysteria.

The Manc • 11th March 2021

The extraordinary first derby at the City of Manchester Stadium

Manchester City moved into a shiny new stadium for the 2003/04 season. In March, their enemies came to take a look around for the first time. It turned out to be an incredible afternoon.

The Manc • 1st July 2020

How Wigan Athletic went from takeover to turmoil

Wigan Athletic have officially gone into administration – despite new owners stepping in as recently as June. How did this happen?

The Football Pink • 6th November 2018

Down the Spireites’ staircase: Chesterfield’s terrifying tumble into the football abyss

Is there still hope for fans in the deep blue region of Derbyshire?

The Set Pieces • 4th October 2018

Harrogate Town: The tiny Yorkshire club making big strides towards the Football League

How a sleepy Yorkshire town woke up to the possibilities of league football.

The Manc • 6th August 2021

Jack Grealish speaks out after £100m move to Manchester City

The Aston Villa midfielder has become the most expensive player in British history with his £100m move to the Etihad.

The Manc • 28th July 2021

Bury-born athlete James Guy scoops Olympic gold medal in 'stunning' Team GB victory

The barnstorming performance saw Team GB bring home the nation’s first 4×200 freestyle relay gold for over a century.

The Manc • 9th August 2020

Febian Brandy Interview: How a former Man Utd star is helping youngsters get scouted

Something as simple as an unlucky day can be the difference between a footballer making it or missing the cut. But Febian Brandy – a forward who played at a world-class club for more than a decade – is changing that.

The Manc • 13th October 2020

How Clayton's greatest boxer was stopped from becoming a champion

99 years after his first pro fight, one of Greater Manchester’s most successful boxers, Len Johnson is finally getting recognition.

The Manc • 8th July 2021

Absolute scenes as England reach Euro 2020 final

Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions roared their way past Denmark on Wednesday night to set up their first major final for 55 years.

The Manc • 27th August 2020

Why we need Wigan Athletic: A small club with huge importance for Manchester

Wigan Athletic need to raise £500,000 by Monday 31 August from supporters and community pledges in order to make sure they survive.

The Manc • 9th April 2021

Clubs in tug of war for AJ Bell Stadium

Sale Sharks reportedly made a move to purchase the ground they share with Salford Red Devils this week – with Salford Football Club also considering a move to the ground.

The Manc • 7th July 2021

England aiming to reach first major final in 55 years

Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions play one of their biggest games in history.

The Manc • 1st July 2021

Man Utd agree £73m fee for ex-Man City forward Jadon Sancho

The former Blue is set to join the Red side of Manchester – becoming the second-most expensive English player of all time.