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BuryFC manager Lee Clark annoyed at some players refusing to go out on loan; and looks ahead to the Scunthorpe game
Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond and co-owner Simon Orange discuss the £200,000 settlement with Castleford for signing winger Denny Solomona.
bbcrugby #bbcrl #salesharks #castleford
Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond on signing Jono Ross and Alexandru Tarus as well as keeping Andre Ostrikov at the Premiership club.
bbcrugby #salesharks #jointhehunt
Post-match thoughts of Warrington coach Tony Smith
Leigh Centurions 22 - 8 Warrington Wolves
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Post-match thoughts of Leigh Head Coach Neil Jukes
Leigh Centurions 22 - 8 Warrington Wolves
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Manchester City 0 - 0 Stoke City
Pep Guardiola speaking to BBC Radio Manchester's Jack Dearden after the game
Bolton manager Neil Lennon confirms that 'stability' in the Championship is now the main priority for the club and compliments Zach Clough in being nominated for the Rising Star Of The Year award at the 2015 Northwest Football Awards.
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Oldham manager David Dunn was delighted with his side's 2-0 FA Cup replay win over Mansfield, which made it back-to-back wins for the Latics.
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Former Man Utd star David Beckham sends his condolences to the families of victims of the Paris Attacks during his Unicef charity match at Old Trafford. #Beckham #MUFC
Bury manager David Flitcroft was disappointed that his side didn't protect young debutant Jack Ruddy in goal for the Shakers. Bury went on to lose 3-1 in their League One fixture away to Gillingham.
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Oldham manager David Dunn was confident his side would win as soon as they scored an equaliser. His side later went on to 2-1 win away at Chesterfield.
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Rochdale manager Keith Hill says his side can’t are financial minnows in League One, but they make up for it in other ways
Dale lost 2-0 to Wigan Athletic but despite that and the financial difference, Hill thinks his side will be competitive this season
Wigan Athletic’s 2-0 win over Rochdale means the Latics have stretched their undefeated run in League One to 10 games. Manager Gary Caldwell says they’re establishing themselves as a force in the League:
Rochdale chairman Chris Dunphy talks to BBC Radio Manchester after the 2-0 home defeat to Wigan
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WWE wrestler Wade Barrett replies to claims that he was taken out by Wayne Rooney during the RAW event at Manchester Arena on Monday night adding that he'd like to sort it out 'man-to-man' in the ring with the England striker.
Wigan Athletic manager Gary Caldwell is pleased with the addition of Cardiff striker Alex Revell on loan to add to an already impressive range of attacking options at the DW Stadium.
WAFC
Rochdale manager Keith Hill believes that the club is plateauing out after overachieving last season suggesting that some of the players are performing as well as the previous season and that the 'grind' of League One can 'get on top of you'.
RAFC
Marc Iles, Chief football writer at The Bolton News and Chris Manning, spokesman for Wanderers supporters club Lions of Vienna Suite discuss the news of a potential investment consortium headed by former Bolton captain Dean Holdsworth with Radio Manchester's Sam Walker.
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The former Wales Rugby Union International, Iestyn Harris, says it was a "rollercoaster ride" after he switched codes from League to Union. He also tells us he's got no plans to get back into coaching any time soon.
Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney claims that fellow Utd teammate David De Gea is the best goalkeeper in the world. #MUFC
Manchester United and England's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney suggests that it's not a problem that he won't be starting against Spain in a friendly on Friday.
Manchester United and England defender Phil Jones is looking forward to the future playing alongside Chris Smalling for club and country #mufc
Ahead of England's game against Spain on Friday night, #MCFC's Raheem Sterling spoke to Ian Dennis about life at Club and International level
Salford City FC defender Stephen Howson describes the moment to he cleared a goal-bound chance to ensure the Ammies stayed in the FA Cup 1st Round tie against Notts County, a game they went on to win 2-0.
Ammies #SCFC
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini was disappointed by Manchester City's goalless draw against Aston Villa but was pleased by the manner of his team's performance.
Former City player Fred Eyre pays tribute to the late David Shawcross who died yesterday aged 74. The former wing-half played for Manchester City, Altrincham, Macclesfield and Stockport during a 15 year career.
Oldham Athletic's manager David Dunn was satisfied by his sides goalless draw away at Mansfield in the 1st round of the FA Cup.
OAFC
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was pleased by Jesse Lingard's scoring performance in Man Utd's 2-0 victory over West Brom at Old Trafford.
MUFC
Bury manager David Flitcroft was very pleased with his sides performance following a 4-0 victory over fellow League One side Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup.
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Wigan Athletic manager Gary Caldwell was disappointed following his team's 4-0 loss at Bury, the team's heaviest ever defeat in the FA Cup 1st Round as a league side.
WAFC
Who's fit, who's injured and what will it be like for Delph going back to his old club?
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal's says the fans should criticise him not the players if they are unhappy with performances. #mufc
Bolton Wanderers manager Neil Lennon was left frustrated again after his side crashed to another defeat in the Championship, this time 2-0 to Ipswich at Portman Road
The Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal says it's a relief to see Manchester United playing attacking football and it's pleasing to see Wayne Rooney contributing, as always
The #MCFC boss Manuel Pellegrini says he was happy with the performance of his side in the 3-1 win over Sevilla, but they can't get complacent ahead of their next #UCL game with Juventus
MCFC manager Manuel Pellegrini speaks about injuries, playing to win and fans booing the Champions League anthem, ahead of tomorrow's trip to Sevilla in the Champions League
MUFC boss Louis Van Gaal and Michael Carrick speak to the media ahead of tomorrow's crunch Champions League clash against CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford
BWFC manager Neil Lennon was analytical about his teams 0-0 draw with Preston North End
The #MCFC skipper talks about being racially booed at, why the City fans should have their say and how he feels like a true Mancunian #EXCLUSIVE
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was disappointed following his sides goalless draw away at Crystal Palace stating that he couldn't complain following United fans heavily chanting for his team to attack.
MUFC
Bury FC manager David Flitcroft was pleased with his team's performance which saw them go 2 goals up in the first 10 mins of their 4-3 win over Blackpool.
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Oldham Athletic manager David Dunn was disappointed with his team's 1-0 defeat at home to Burton believing the only missed goals from a good performance. He also refused to blame it on missing key players Michael Higdon and Mike Jones. #OAFC
Rochdale manager Keith Hill stated how disappointed he was with his team's 1st half performance in their 2-2 draw away to Southend suggesting it looked like his team had been playing Tiddlywinks as preparation for the game. #RAFC
Wigan Athletic manager Gary Caldwell was pleased with his team's late 1-0 win over Swindon and his team's current form seeing them unbeaten in the last 10 games in cup and league competitions.#WAFC
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini expresses how pleased he was with his team's character after conceding a late goal. City went on to beat Norwich 2-1 through a Yaya Toure goal. #MCFC
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on why his strikers are struggling not to score more goals. #mufc
Bolton manager Neil Lennon has spoken to the club's owner and chairman about expectations, but hasn't had conversations about his position recently. #bwfc
Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague is coming to the National Football Museum in Manchester on Wednesday 4 November to talk about his biography of Cristiano Ronaldo. Our United reporter Bill Rice asked him if the Real Madrid star will ever return to the Premier League. #cristiano #CR7 #mufc
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini suggests that he's not surprised by what Kelechi Iheanacho is doing on the pitch as he sees it everyday on the training pitch.
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal responds to former midfielder Paul Scholes comments on BBC Radio Manchester that there was currently "a lack of creativity and risk" at the Old Trafford club. #MUFC
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes talks to Mike Sweeney on BBC Radio Manchester about why he wouldn't want to play in the current United team and Wayne Rooney's form. Class of 92: Out of their League is on BBC One Thursday 29 Oct 21:00 GMT.
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal was disappointed with his sides finishing during the game and durinf penalties in their defeat to Middlesbrough in the 4th round of the League Cup. #MUFC
Manuel Pellegrini talks about the 5-1 victory at home to Crystal Palace that see's his side draw Hull in the quarter finals of the League Cup #bbcrmsport
The #Manchester City boss talks about the injuries the blues have and what he thinks of the youth & selecting them at today's press conference. #mancity @mcfc
Sale Sharks director of rugby says they are not one of the clubs that has been investigated by Premier Rugby over breaches of the salary cap.
Hear Bolton boxer Amir Khan on why he still believes he could fight Manny Pacquiao in 2016.
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal was disappointed by his team's goalless draw at Old Trafford against Manchester City following exploits midweek in the Champions League in Moscow.
Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini was pleased with his sides performance in a goalless draw against rivals Manchester United amidst suggestions of mind games and his team defending heavily. #MCFC
Bolton manager Neil Lennon was disappointed at his sides carelessness in conceding a penalty, resulting in his side going down to 10 men in a 1-1 draw at home to Leeds Utd. Lennon was however pleased by Shola Ameobi's debut performance and Bolton's first point in over a month.
BWFC
Bury manager David Flitcroft couldn't believe that his side didn't score against Shrewsbury after his side was beaten 2-0 at Greenhaus Meadow.
BuryFC
Wigan manager Gary Caldwell was pleased with his team's point away to Bradford following a 1-1 draw. Caldwell also praised the abilities of midfielder Michael Jacobs following his goal early in the 2nd half. #WAFC
Rochdale boss Keith Hill bemoaned the lack of flow in his side's local derby against Oldham due to the referee regularly breaking up play suggesting stoppages 'every time there was contact'. #RAFC #OAFC
Oldham Athletic manager David Dunn was pleased following his sides goalless draw away at Rochdale stating that there is a belief in the changing room and he believes his side may have nicked a goal to win against Rochdale. #OAFC #RAFC
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal believes that opponents Manchester City are the favourites for Sunday's Manchester derby. The Dutchman suggested that hehad done everything to keep his team fresh and ready for the game.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pelligrini suggests that despite the derby being such as big game in the City it won't be a title decider and also confirms that that the Blues will be without David Silva, Sergio Aguero, Gael Clichy, Samir Nasri and Fabian Delph for Sunday's live commentary game on BBC Radio Manchester.
RFU Rugby Development Officer Phil Clarke suggests that the development of the game would be improved by bringing events to the North of England including England fixtures.
Former Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce fears the club will struggle to avoid relegation from the Championship this season and may never make it back to the Premier League, because of the financial difficulties the club is in. #bwfc
Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini was pleased by his sides late 2-1 victory against Sevilla ahead of the big derby fixture on Sunday against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Man Utd boss Louis Van Gaal believes his team's 1-1 draw away to CSKA Moscow was a fair result and states that he was pleased with how his team created more chances in the second half.
Rochdale's Keith Hill was pleased with the performance of his side in the goalless draw at home to Coventry suggested that on another day that his team would have taken 3 points. #RAFC
BWFC boss Neil Lennon after his side's loss to Birmingham City. Lennon claims that some of his Bolton side didn't perform to the level that was required. The 1-0 defeat to Birmingham leaves them rooted to the foot of the Championship table
Wigan manager Gary Caldwell praised his side following thier 3-2 victory away to Peterborough stating that his side 'never know when they are beaten'
Bury manager David Flitcroft was pleased with his team's performance despite their first defeat since August in the league stating that the team will move on to the next game 'as soon as they get back on the bus'
David Dunn states how pleased he was to see his Oldham side get their first win under his stewardship following the Latics 2-1 win over Swindon. #OAFC
Manchester Utd manager Louis Van Gaal suggests that the international break has made it difficult to evaluate defeat at Arsenal and prepare for a tough away fixture to Everton, due to players returning late meaning minimal time with his team.
Hear what #MCFC manager Manuel Pellegrini had to say about skipper @VincentKompany playing for Belgium on Tuesday...
Bolton manager Neil Lennon shares his thoughts on recruiting some fire-power ahead of playing Burnley this Saturday.
Sale Sharks Director Of Rugby Steve Diamond says he's flattered by links towards the England Head Coach job but suggests that England Rugby have a lot of decisions to make ahead of their review of England's performance at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Steve Diamond is flattered by links with the England job but recognizes that England Rugby have a lot of work ahead of reviewing the team's World Cup performance. #SaleSharks
"The effort was outstanding - I'm very proud to be the Wigan coach" says Warriors boss Shaun Wane after their 22-20 defeat the Leeds in the Super League Grand Final
Bury manager David Flitcroft was critical of the match officials after his side drew 2-2 with Wigan stating he needed to speak the powers above after Chris Hussey' sending off.
Oldham manager David Dunn expresses his disappointment at individual mistakes that cost his team in their 4-2 defeat at home to Scunthorpe.
Rochdale manager Keith Hill laments his team's mistakes against Sheffield United stating that the team 'needed everything to go right' to secure the result over the Blades. #RAFC
Wigan manager Gary Caldwell rues missed opportunities at both ends of the pitch to get the result that they wanted but credits his teams character in coming from behind to draw 2-2. #Wigan
Terry Flanagan is confident ahead of his fight against Diego Magdaleno for the WBO World Lightweight Championship on Saturday in Manchester. #Boxing
Wigan Manager Gary Caldwell declares a fully fit squad ahead of trip to Bury and suggests that the club is moving in the right direction.
Former Wigan Warriors fullback Kris Radlinski describes the first Super League final against Leeds Rhinos in 1998, where the Warriors came out 10-6 victors at Old Trafford
Wigan Warriors captain Sean O'Loughlin describes the feeling of walking out at the Grand Final, where he has lifted the trophy twice previously.
The @GreaterSport awards celebrates all sporting unsung heroes in Greater Manchester - like Karen from Bolton...
The @GreaterSport awards celebrates all the unsung heroes in Greater Manchester's world of sport. People like Jason from Manchester...
BuryFC manager David Flitcroft shares his delight over Bury's 1-0 win over Colchester Utd despite having to travel a long distance during the week to Peterborough. #BuryFC
MCFC manager Manuel Pellegrini explains what he said to his players at half-time following City's 6-1 win over Newcastle. #MCFC
RAFC manager Keith Hill discusses pressure towards the 4th officials after his team's 3-1 defeat to Bradford. #RAFC
OAFC interim manager David Dunn is pleased with his sides' performance in 3-3 thriller against Gillingham. #OAFC
WAFC manager Gary Caldwell explains his disappointment at Craig Morgan's sending off in Wigan's 0-0 draw against Walsall. #WAFC
Neil Lennon expresses his anger at the Bolton's late 4-3 defeat away to QPR including his disappointment at the match officials. #BWFC
Manuel Pelligirini confirms that #MCFC captain Vincent Kompany will miss the team's clash with Newcastle on Saturday due to injury.
Louis Van Gaal suggests Chris Smalling's improved performances are down to the defender himself and not anything to do with the Dutchman's management.
MUFC manager Louis Van Gaal expresses delight at his team's 2-1 victory at home to Wolfsburg.
Rochdale manager Keith Hill speaks to BBC Radio Manchester following their 3-1 defeat at Millwall
Here's Wigan Warriors Coach Shaun Wane after their 47-12 win against Castleford & not winning the league leaders shield
Lifelong #MCFC fan George Evans on his debut for the Blues in their 4-1 win at Sunderland in the League Cup - Here are his post-match thoughts...
MCFC full-back Bacary Sagna speaks ahead of the League Cup 3rd round fixture against Sunderland.
Full match commentary available on 95.1FM from 7pm.
Here's Oldham assistant manager Dean Holden after their 5-1 defeat against Peterborough #OAFC
Here's @BuryfcOfficial manager David Flitcroft after their 1-1 draw against @officialOAFC #buryfc
Here's @OfficialOAFC manager Darren Kelly on @bbcradiomanc after the 1-1 draw at @BuryfcOfficial #OAFC
Here's @buryfcofficial manager David Flitcroft after their 4-1 defeat at home to Leicester in the League Cup #buryfc
Here's @OfficiallyDale boss Keith Hill after their 1-0 defeat at Hull City in the League Cup #rafc
Here's @SalfordDevils interim Head Coach Ian Watson after their 41-10 defeat at Bradford Bulls
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany talks scoring two goals in their opening two Premier League games, ahead of Sunday's game at Everton
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on Pedro's move to Chelsea from Barcelona, his relationship with executive vice chairman Ed Woodward and calling our reporter Bill Rice "a little bit deaf".
Manchester City and England's Toni Duggan gets behind the pads for some sparring at Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club, along with United's Jesse Lingard and James Wilson
Hear from @BuryfcOfficial manager David Flitcroft on their 4-3 defeat at home against Fleetwood #bbcrmsport #bfc
Hear from @OfficialBWFC manager Neil Lennon following their 1-0 defeat at MK Dons #bbcrmsport #bwfc
Hear from @OfficiallyDale manager Keith Hill after their 2-1 defeat at home against Walsall #bbcrmsport #rafc
Hear from @OfficialOAFC manager Darren Kelly after their 0-0 draw at Colchester #bbcrmsport #oafc
Wigan manager Gary Caldwell says it will take time to get the team playing how he wants, but felt they were denied a clear penalty in their 0-0 draw with Doncaster.
The Warrington Wolves Head Coach Tony Smith speaks to @BBCRadiomanc's Ray French following his side's 17-16 loss to Castleford Tigers in the #Super8s #Rugbyleague #SuperLeague
Here's @MCFC manager Manuel Pellegrini on their 3-0 victory at West Brom #mcfc #bbcrmsport
Hear from @SalfordDevils Interim Head Coach Ian Watson after their 34-26 victory over Wakefield Wildcats #bbcrmsport
So what is going on with Theo Fages? We reported that the Salford scrum-half had resigned because of an alleged breach of contract by the club. Here's what Marwan Koukash has to say on the matter ..... #salford #rugbyleague
Hear Marwan Koukash Salford owner and Chairman talking about players Tho fages, Kevin Locke and Tony Puletua. Coach Iestyn Harris and Dr Koukash's future should the club get relegated. #rugbyleague #salford
Hear from @LaticsOfficial manger Gary Caldwell after their 2-0 defeat at Coventry #bbcrmsport #wafc
Here's @BuryfcOfficial manager David Flitcroft on Neville Neville & their 1-1 draw at Doncaster #bbcrmsport #bfc
Hear from @OfficiallyDale boss Keith Hill on their 2-0 win against Peterborough #bbcrmsport #rafc
Hear from @OfficialBWFC manager Neil Lennon on their 0-0 draw against Derby #bbcrmsport #bwfc
Hear from @OfficialOAFC manager Darren Kelly on their 1-1 draw at Walsall #bbcrmsport #oafc
Hear from @ManUtd manager Louis Van Gaal on their 1-0 win against Tottenham #bbcrmsport #mufc