Tuesday, 6th January 2009

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Arms still ‘touch and go’

Struggling Craven Arms Town have moved to appoint a new manager – but the club still need the support of players if they are to stay afloat in the County League division one next season.

Penybont green light for second side

There will be one new team in next season’s Watson Associates Mid Wales League (South), with Penybont Athletic granted membership at Monday’s annual meeting at Llandrindod Wells Football Club.

Newbridge snap up Girolami

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Newbridge have won the race to sign former Presteigne St Andrews player-manager Adriano Girolami.

Alison’s off to Beijing

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It will be a case of high fives when archer Alison Williamson continues her run of Olympic appearances at Beijing this summer – and her achievements have been hailed by none other than Dame Kelly Holmes.

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Ludlow has ‘lots to build on’

So far so good – that’s the verdict as Ludlow’s cricketers approach the halfway stage of the season in the Marston’s Shropshire Premier League.

Exall’s battle cry

High-flying Kington head for struggling Fordhouses tomorrow in confident mood after racking up their fourth Birmingham Lea-gue win in six games.

10 Olympic hopefuls

Ten south Shropshire athletes with real Olympic potential will receive a helping hand as they bid to reach the top in pursuit of sporting glory.

Unsung heroes praised

The unsung heroes of south Shropshire sport have been praised for their contribution to community life.

Stretton go on top

Church Stretton entertain Condover in a crucial derby match tomorrow with the confidence that comes from leading the Shropshire County League’s second division.

Brothers in arms

Rising south Shropshire hockey stars Luke and Ben Carless will be brothers in arms this summer as they pursue their international ambitions – in the same Wales team.