Junior football gala - teams required
A Tamworth junior football club's on the lookout for more teams to enter its Gala weekend.
St John's FC is holding its two-day festival at Anker Valley on June 15 & 16 and there are spaces available for teams at Under 7, Under 8, Under 9 and Under 10 age groups.
The Gala, which attracts hundreds of players and spectators from across the region, is the club's main annual fundraiser.
Any clubs interested in entering a team should contact club secretary Joy Thomas on clubsecretarysjjfc@gmail.com
More details here http://www.stjohnsjfc-tamworth.com/
Regan signs for The Lambs
Tamworth FC have signed 19 year old defender Matthew Regan on a one season deal.
Regan, who has spent two loan spells at the club, was released from Championship side Nottingham Forest.
He has captained England at various youth levels including the Under 17 World Cup when England reached the Quarter Final and was on the books of Liverpool for three seasons.
National Cup success for Tamworth cricketers
Tamworth cricket club will face Ockbrook and Borrowash in the third round of the National Knockout Cup after defeating another Derbyshire club, Ticknall, at the weekend by 4 wickets.
The Tigers won the toss and put the home side into bat and restricted them to 188-7 from their alloted 45overs with Nigel Hughes taking 3-46
Tamworth then reached their target losing 6 wickets with Jacob Flower hitting 63 not out and skipper Mike Talbot making 58.
The round 3 clash against Ockbrook and Borrowash is scheduled for Sunday June 2 at the Hints Lane ground.
You can read a full match report here http://tamworth.play-cricket.com/content/view.asp?id=10407467&cid=218
The Sports Zone live from Tamworth Cricket Club
Tamworth cricket club's mens first eleven face Worcester Nomads on Saturday and The Sports Zone will be live from the ground to bring you all the action.
As well as all the latest local and national sports news, there will be commentary on the Birmingham and District League game as the Tamworth Tigers look to continue their good run of form.
Mike Thomas will also find out all about the club and chat to a few of the characters around the Hints Road ground.
Club captain and first team skipper Mike Talbot will also look ahead to Sunday's National Knockout game away at Ticknall.
The Sports Zone live from Tamworth cricket club, Saturday 3-6pm, on TCR fm.
League victory for Tamworth cricketers
Tamworth's mens first eleven returned to winning ways at the weekend in the Birmingham and District Premier League division 3.
The Tigers beat Milford Hall by 65 runs in a rain affected match reduced to 22 overs a side.
Tamworth made 169-9 with Stuart Burrows top-scoring with 44 while Jacob Flower made 38.
Milford Hall were then bowled out for 104 with Nigel Hughes taking 3-22.
Tamworth Community Sports Mix
Tamworth's Community Sports Mix takes place on Saturday June 1 at the Castle grounds.
The event's building on the success of last year's Olympic festival and has been organised by a group of students at South Staffordshire College with support from the Borough Council.
Clubs already confirmed include the Tamworth Snowdome, Tamworth Boxing Club and Drayton Park Golf club.
If you want to exhibit please email tamworthcommunitysportsmix@hotmail.com
Town's cricketers in league & cup action
Tamworth Cricket Club's first eleven are in Birmingham and District League action on Saturday away ay Milford Hall. Meanwhile, on Sunday it's the Staffordshire County Cup and a first round trip to Hem Hall.
The second eleven are taking on Stratford upon Avon at Hints Lane while the third eleven are up against Wightwick and Finchfield.
Tamworth CC round-up
Tamworth Cricket Club first eleven were narrowly beaten in their latest Birmingham and District League clash away at Penkridge.
The Tigers were bowled out for 201 and the home side only just managed to reach their target (204-9) to secure victory by one wicket.
After two matches Tamworth lie sixth in the Third division table.
Meanwhile, Tamworth seconds lost by seven wickets to W.B.Dartmouth. Tamworth made 196-7 and Dartmouth knocked the runs off for the loss of just three wickets.
Nix news
The Tamworth Phoenix are back in action on Sunday as they entertain the Yorkshire Rams in the National league Premiership North division.
The town’s American football team got their season off to a flying start last Sunday thrashing the Lancashire Wolverines 46-0.
The game at Lichfield rugby club starts at 2.30pm.
Tamworth cricketers on the road this weekend
Tamworth cricket club mens first team are in Birmingham league action today away at Penkridge.
The Tigers had a great weekend last weekend winning both league and cup matches. On the Saturday they thrashed Aston Manor by 126 runs.
And on Sunday Tamworth easily saw off the challenge of local rivals Lullington Park in the first round of the National Club Knockout. Lullington made 186-9 from their 45 overs with skipper Mike Talbot taking 3-36 and Tamworth reached their target losing just 2 wickets on the way with Stuart Burrows scoring an unbeaten century and Jake Flower making 56 not out.. Tamworth will play either Leek or Ticknall in round 2.
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