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Theo Gardner
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Worcestershire sports reporter @worcesternews.bsky.social Editor of the Lets Stick Together podcast. Words in Mail Sport, Telegraph Sport, ESPN.
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Potentially pivotal for both side's playoff hopes - follow along live as Worcester City host Darlaston Town here.
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LIVE: Worcester City play Darlaston Town in pivotal match
Worcester News keeps you updated live as Worcester City host Darlaston Town in a game which could prove pivotal for either side's hopes of playoff…
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March 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Things are going pretty well down at Malvern Town
- 11 consecutive games without defeat
- 31 out of 33 available points in that time
- One point outside of the playoff spots with seven games left
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Malvern run riot against Bashley on Non-League Day
MalvernTown put on a five-star display to defeat Bashley 5-2 on Non-League Day.
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March 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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A huge match for Worcester City - every other team in the top nine facing off with one another so the game could prove vital for their playoff bid.
Keep up with the action as it happens here.
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LIVE: Worcester City travel to Boldmere St Michaels in search of vital win
Worcester City travel away to face Boldmere St Michaels in the Northern Premier League Midlands Division. With many of the top teams facing off with…
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March 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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An interesting piece to write. @worcestercityfc.bsky.social only ever full international to be recognised as the 748th player to represent England. Thanks to Julian Pugh for the help with the article.
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City's only ever full international to be posthumously awarded legacy cap
The Football Association will award red legacy caps to all former senior England internationals, or their families - including Worcester City legend…
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March 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Ibrahim Olateju - who spent time on loan with Malvern Town this season - has been called up to Nigeria under-20s upcoming camp
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Former Malvern Town loanee selected in Nigeria under-20s squad
A former Malvern Town loanee has been called up to the Nigeria under-20 squad's upcoming camp.
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March 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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A vital game for both sides - follow along as it happens here!
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LIVE: Worcester City host Coventry Sphinx in vital game for both sides
In a vital game for both sides, Worcester City host Coventry Sphinx at Claines Lane. City are desperate for a result in the playoff fight, while…
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March 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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"I thought we were better, deserved more out the game but football doesn’t always give you what you deserve."
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Worcester City 'didn't get what they deserved' in loss to Anstey Nomads
Worcester City captain Adam Mace said he didn't think City 'got what they deserved' as they dominated play but lost 2-1 to Anstey Nomads.
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March 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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How the playoffs will work if Worcester City qualify ⬇️
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How will the playoffs actually work, if Worcester City qualify?
Worcester City sit in the heart of a race for playoff competition in the Northern Premier League Midlands Division.  But how will the playoffs…
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March 6, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Lee Hooper on:
- Malvern Town's impressive form
- Overcoming poor December run
- Next game with Falmouth
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'No reason why' Malvern Town's fantastic form cant continue
Malvern Town's Lee Hooper says there is 'no reason why' their fantastic form can't continue, but they need to remain focused on their next game.
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March 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Every word Cornes said on Lye Town win, Hart's return and next time at Anstey.
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Every word Cornes said on Lye Town win, Hart's return and next time at Anstey
Every word Chris Cornes said after taking all three points away at relegation-battlers Lye Town.
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March 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Chris Cornes:
- Reflections on Lye Town win
- Dylan Hart's return from injury
- Importance of beating 'banana-skin' sides fighting for survival
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'Massive, huge' performance for City to take three points away at Lye Town
Chris Cornes said that Worcester City's strong display against Lye Town was a 'massive, huge three points', as they continue their bid for playoff…
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March 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Worcester City back in midweek action, travelling away to relegation strugglers Lye Town. Keep up with the action as it happens here
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LIVE: Worcester City travel away to face Lye Town
Off the back of their 3-0 triumph over Rugby Town, Worcester City are back in midweek action - travelling away to face relegation-strugglers Lye…
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March 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Predictions on how Worcester City will start in their match with Lye Town tonight...
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Worcester City predicted line-up against Lye Town as Cornes faces back line decision
Worcester City boss Chris Cornes will hope his side can build off their victory at home against Rugby Town and take another three points off…
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March 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Recent Worcester City addition Shay Palmer on:
- Getting off the mark for City
- Moving back into the midfield from right back
- Aims of playoff qualification
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Shay Palmer pleased to bag first goal for Worcester City
Recent Worcester City addition Shay Palmer said it was 'brilliant' to get off the mark for Worcester City in their victory over Rugby Town, and he…
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March 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Every word Chris Cornes said after Worcester City's win against Rugby Town: tactical tinkering and play off hopes
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Every word Cornes said on Rugby Town win, tactical tinkering and play off hopes
Every word Worcester City manager Chris Cornes said after the convincing 3-0 triumph over Rugby Town.
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March 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Hoping for more time in the England squad and seeing a Warriors return
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Worcester boy Ted Hill on hopes to build off cameo and see Worcester Warriors return
Ted Hill has an appetite for more, having been handed the chance to kickstart his England career. The Bath forward is also keen to see Worcester…
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March 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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10 games left and Worcester City are on track to attain play off qualification, but with so many teams in the race or fighting for survival it will be tough.
Chris Cornes as City go into the business end of the season:
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Cornes: City deserve play offs but are 'under no illusions' how hard it will be
With ten games left of Worcester City's Northern Premier League Midlands Division campaign, manager Chris Cornes, his side 'deserve to be in the…
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March 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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An even first half but one-way traffic in the second. Worcester City return to winning ways with a 3-0 win over Rugby Town.
Match Report:
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Dominant second half sees Worcester City take convincing win over Rugby Town
Worcester City returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-0 triumph over Rugby Town. An even first half saw the sides go in at 0-0, but it was…
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March 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Back down at Claines Lane today. Worcester City go in as heavy favourites against a side in the relegation spots, with just one away win all season.
Follow along with the action as it happens here ⬇️
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LIVE: Worcester City host relegation strugglers Rugby Town
Worcester City host Rugby Town at Claines Lane. In the business end of the Northern Premier League Midlands Division, City will hope to take all…
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March 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Danny Janes: Worcester Raiders 'fully deserved' their 4-1 victory over Pershore Town
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Raiders were 'fully deserving' of cup victory says Plums boss
Pershore Town manager Danny Janes said Worcester Raiders 'fully deserved' their 4-1 win in the Wiseman Lighting Floodlit Cup. The manager went on…
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February 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Speaking after Worcester Raiders' 4-1 win over Pershore last night, manager Jordan Lewis said play offs is no longer possible and the ambition now it to win a cup double
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Raiders' ambition is to win cup double
After Worcester Raiders' Wiseman Cup victory over Pershore Town, manager Jordan Lewis has said the ambition is to go all the way.
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February 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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A red for each team but Raiders' 10 men got the business done against Pershore's 10. Match Report:
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Worcester Raiders power past Pershore Town in Wiseman Cup
Worcester Raiders powered to a 4-1 win over Pershore Town in the Wiseman Lighting Floodlit Cup. It was a feisty affair as both sides saw a man sent…
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February 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Half time here down in Pershore. Raiders lead the game 2-1 and for the majority of the half it was one-way traffic for Jordan Lewis' men.
However a red card on the stroke of half time to Dan Cottrill gives Pershore the numbers advantage in the second period...
February 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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A Worcestershire derby in the Wiseman Lighting Cup tonight!
Pershore Town host Worcester Raiders - follow along with the action as it happens here:
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Pershore Town face off with Worcester Raiders in Wiseman Cup
There is a Worcestershire derby on the cards as Pershore Town host Worcester Raiders in the Wiseman Lighting Floodlit cup.
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February 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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✅Highest-ever points total at step four
✅Recent wins over the league's top three placed sides
✅Seven games undefeated
Malvern Town's Lee Hooper on the positive energy at the club, recent results, and the next steps

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'Positive energy' around record-setting Malvern Town
Lee Hooper has said Malvern Town's players are 'feeding off' the 'positive energy' around the club, as they achieved a record-breaking points total…
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February 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM