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BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Fleetwood re-sign striker Evans from Preston
Fleetwood Town have brought striker Ched Evans back to the club for a third spell after the veteran turned down a coaching job to leave Preston North 36, spent the 2018-19 season on loan with the Cod Army before signing permanently from Sheffield scored 37 goals in two and a half seasons with the club and returns on a one-year deal after leaving North End at the end of his contract."I will always have the best memories of my time at Preston," Evans told North End's website., external "For now, though, I need to play."Preston had offered Evans a coaching role in the club's academy but he decided to continue his playing career by re-joining Pete Wild's League Two side."I've been debating what to do for a few months, but I knew I still had something to give," he added to Fleetwood's website., externalEvans has scored 105 goals in 361 league games since making his debut, on loan at Norwich from first club Manchester City, in 2007.
BBC News
21-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Football festival teams 'blown away' by welcome, organisers say
Fans and teams who travelled to the Isle of Man for a summer festival of football were "blown away" by the welcome they received, organisers have event saw four clubs from across the English football pyramid, including hosts FC Isle of Man, face off at the island's national stadium, The Bowl, in Two side Fleetwood Town won the trophy after a penalty shootout victory over Radcliffe Borough, while the home side finished fourth after losing 3-1 to Altrincham FC in the third place play its second year, Lee Dixon from FC Isle of Man said more than 2,000 spectators watched the four "incredibly competitive" matches played across the weekend. The island team has just completed its fourth season competing in the North West Counties Football League, finishing 11th in the Premier play in League Two of the English Football League, Radcliffe feature in the National League North, while Altrincham are part of the National League, the fifth tier of English revamped contest for 2025 provided a rest day on Saturday and a results table once the matches had been played. Fleetwood Town manager Pete Wild said the FC Isle of Man players "ran and worked as hard as they could for each other" and "defended for their lives" in the clash between the sides on Friday, which saw the visitors win with a late Manx team have "real good players. I think they've got that hunger and desire that I think any team needs", he Radcliffe co-manager Anthony Johnson said the teams taking part in the event had been "really brilliant"."From a football perspective, from a professionalism point of view, but also from the on the pitch stuff... it's been an unbelievable weekend", he said. Dixon said the feedback on accommodation, food, transport and local events such as the Douglas Beach Day - which people could visit on Saturday's rest day - had meant "the island had an amazing impact on the people that visited, who made some brilliant memories".Visiting players, coaches and supporters had also praised the turnout in the stands, the volunteers and the organisation of the friendly tournament."It bodes well going forward and for next year's tournament in terms of the confidence that we can have in ourselves, but also the confidence that teams will have in us have been able to deliver such a brilliant weekend in future," he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Halifax boss Millington steps down
Halifax boss Chris Millington has stepped down after three seasons. The 49-year-old had been in charge of the National League side since May 2022 when he changed roles from assistant manager after Pete Wild left for Barrow. He twice led the Shaymen to top seven finishes and guided them to FA Trophy victory in 2023. "I am devastated that I will not be the man to lead Halifax Town back to the EFL but I believe the time is right for a change of manager," he told the club website. "The club needs a manager to come and build on the solid foundation and positive reputation that has been built over the last six years. "The club will always hold a special place in my heart and I wish everyone connected all the best."
BBC News
07-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Fleetwood: New one-year deals for Finley Potter and Phoenix Patterson
Fleetwood Town have activated one-year contract extensions for Finley Potter and Phoenix Patterson. Defender Potter, 21, played 32 games this season while forward Patterson, 24, made 46 appearances. They have followed on from Ryan Graydon and Ronan Coughlan also getting new deals to remain part of Pete Wild's squad. Fleetwood finished 14th in League Two in their first season after relegation from the third tier.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Fleetwood: Goalscoring midfielder Graydon to stay for another season
Fleetwood Town have triggered an option on Ryan Graydon's contract to keep the midfielder at the club for another season. Graydon will now be at Highbury for a third season as part of Pete Wild's squad. The 26-year-old Irishman joined the Lancashire club in 2023 from Derry City and has scored 17 goals in his 71 games for the Cod Army, including 13 this season. Fleetwood finished League Two in 14th place.
