Stafford CC’s overseas signing Josh McCallum says he ‘couldn’t be more excited’ for the 2023 season to begin

McCallum in action in Australia. Photo – Ringwood District Cricket Association.

Stafford Cricket Club’s latest recruit Josh McCallum, from Australia, says he couldn’t be more excited to get going in the UK.

The 21-year-old joins up with the club when he flies over from Australia in April, a couple of weeks before the 2023 season gets underway.

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Blue Lord and Lossiemouth: two horses to look out for at Cheltenham

Lossiemouth in action at Fairyhouse last month. Photo – Racing Post.

The Winners Enclosure writer Louis Moir has tipped two Willie Mullins horses as his ones to look out for at Cheltenham festival in March. 

Blue Lord has six wins out of seven runs chasing, including an impressive success last time out at Leopardstown over Christmas, winning the Grade One Paddy’s Rewards Club Chase by 11 lengths and Lossiemouth has already won a grade two and three contest in her unbeaten career to date. 

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Albion goalkeeper Carl Rushworth excelling on loan at Lincoln

Rushworth warming up for a game. Photo – Lincoln City Official Website.

Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Carl Rushworth has been ‘excellent’ on loan at Lincoln City this campaign, according to Football Manager YouTuber and Lincoln City commentator Tom Kelsey.

The 21-year-old has made 21 appearances for the Imps, with the latest of those coming in their 1-1 home draw against Ipswich Town earlier today. While there has been a couple of mistakes at times, which can be expected with a young goalkeeper, Kelsey says Rushworth has earnt them a lot of points too.

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Consistency is what makes you a good team – Tonks ahead of Belper Town clash

Stafford Rangers team in preparation for the Boxing Day win against Nantwich. Photo – @SRFCOfficial.

Stafford Rangers midfielder Tom Tonks says consistency in football is what makes a good team, following Rangers’ 3-0 home success against Nantwich Town on Boxing Day.

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The importance of Alexis Mac Allister & Pascal Gross against Tottenham

Brighton and Hove Albion finally ended their Premier League run of 14 games without a home win with a deserved 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Every player for the Seagulls performed well as they finally got that elusive home win but there were two players who stood out – Pascal Gross and Alexis Mac Allister.

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Former England, Liverpool and Tottenham ‘keeper Ray Clemence dies aged 72

England legend Ray Clemence has passed away aged 72, after a long battle with illness. It was announced that he died ‘peacefully surrounded by his family.’

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