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Manchester United defender was signed by the club in exchange for two freezers full of ice cream.In 1927, Hugh McLenahan was signed by United manager boss Herbet Bamlett - the club’s ninth-ever manager - from local side Stockport County. The MEN report that United’s then-assistant manager Louis Rocca sweetened the deal by donating some frozen goods and storage devices.At the time, County were holding a fundraising event and had some financial strain.

Bolton Wanderers drew against Stockport County in the club's latest pre-season friendly.

Jack Iredale believes Bolton Wanderers will have a step up in their pre-season preparations when they take on League Two side Stockport County this afternoon.

Bolton Wanderers will take on Championship side Watford as the club announced its latest pre-season friendly.

Bolton captain Ricardo Santos says he did not want to go anywhere else and has set sights on reaching the Championship with Wanderers after agreeing a fresh deal with the club.

Bolton Wanderers reshaped their squad in the January transfer window to make it more fit for purpose to challenge at the summit of League One in the future.

Stockport County boss Dave Challinor has been filmed singing "f*** you Wrexham" after pipping Ryan Reynolds' side to the National League title.Wrexham had gone top of the table on goal difference with one match remaining but were beaten to the title after Stockport won their game in hand before victory on the final day.

Flags, flares and joy filled the air as the promotion party continued for Stockport County fans this evening. Almost 24 hours after clinching the league title at Edgeley Park, the Hatters were back in town as supporters lined the streets to cheer their heroes.

They'd waited a long time for this moment in Stockport and they weren't going to wait a second longer than necessary. With five minutes of their 2021/22 season to go hundreds of supporters ringed the edge of the Edgeley Park pitch. It was time to get the party started.

A greedy hospital office worker has escaped prison for fleecing £19,000 from the estate of a porter with no family who made her an executor of his will two days before he died of cancer.

Ryan Reynolds admitted that maths is not his strength as he reacted to Wrexham going top of the National League on Sunday.A brace from Ollie Palmer and a stoppage time goal from Paul Mullin sealed a 3-0 victory at the Racecourse Ground over Stockport County for the Dragons. As a result of the victory, Wrexham have leapfrogged Stockport into first place in the National League ahead of next weekend's final day of fixtures.Wrexham co-owner Reynolds could not contain his excitement at full-time as he took to Twitter to react to the crucial win over their only remaining title rivals.Reynolds quote tweeted the club's confirmation of the full-time whistle, writing: “I don’t know what happens from here.

Ryan Reynolds has ranked the goal that booked Wrexham's place in the FA Trophy final at Wembley among his "top 10 life moments."The National League side secured a return to England's national stadium for the first time since 2015 in a dramatic semi-final against Stockport County at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday. With the game poised at 0-0 and heading for penalties, Paul Mullin, a big-money buy from League One side Cambridge United in the summer, popped up with something extra special to settle the tie.

Ryan Reynolds showed his jubilation after Wrexham AFC made it to the FA Trophy at Wembley by rushing on to the pitch to hug the goal-scoring hero who sealed their fate.The Hollywood star, who co-owns Wrexham with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor Rob McElhenney, was seen fist-pumping triumphantly and applauding in the box and tipped his cap at delighted fans as his club won their semi-final against rivals Stockport County.The major cup competition exclusively for non-league clubs ended in nail-biting fashion at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground stadium after player Paul Mullin broke the 0-0 tie by scoring in the 91st minute.He then further assured the team’s victory by making it 2-0 just two minutes later.The Adam Project star Ryan, who recently pledged to match up to $1million (£762,000) in donations made to the United Nations Refugee Agency for Ukraine alongside wife Blake Lively, then made his way onto the pitch to congratulate Mullin in person after chants of ‘There’s only one Ryan Reynolds’ rang around the stadium.He later tweeted: ‘Seeing this in person was a top ten life moment for me. Thank you, @Wrexham_AFC.’Ryan Reynolds straight to match-winner Paul Mullin after todayâs semi-final @Wrexham_AFC.

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds has been showing his affection for the side as they reached the FA Trophy final.The Hollywood star surprised fans by showing up for the club's semi-final match with Stockport County at the Racecourse Ground. The Dragons ran out 2-0 winners as Reynolds posted on Instagram pictures and videos of the win. In one post on his story, the 45year-old wrote: “That’s love.

Wrexham fans by showing up for the club's FA Trophy semi-final clash with Stockport County.The Dragons are taking on their National League promotion rivals at the Racecourse Ground, with a place in the showpiece Wembley final in May on offer.Wrexham last reached the final of the competition in 2015, going on to lose on penalties to North Ferriby United following a thrilling 3-3 draw.The Welsh side will have added support on Saturday, though, with co-owner Reynolds surprising fans by confirming his attendance at the match in a social media post prior to kick-off.Reynolds tweeted a picture of himself pitch-side and admitted he was nervous before kick-off by writing: "current mood: angst".The official Wrexham twitter account responded to his shock appearance by quoting his tweet and adding: “Look who’s in the house!”Deadpool star Reynolds purchased the club in November 2020 along with fellow actor Rob McElhenney and the pair have attended several matches since.Reynolds was given a scare last weekend, though, as Wrexham produced a stunning late fight back to beat already relegated Dover Athletic 6-5.Will Wrexham gain promotion from the National League this season? Let us know in the comments section below.Wrexham had trailed 5-2 in the 63rd minute and remained 5-4 behind as the match entered stoppage time, before a brace from Jordan Davies secured all three points, his winner coming in the 98th minute.After the match, Reynolds tweeted: "I just lost 9 years off my life. And I’m okay with that.

Ryan Reynolds is a Hollywood icon but he's now set for the biggest role of his life - by playing in goal for Wrexham.The club's co-owner has sensationally agreed to line up between the sticks for their FA Trophy semi-final against Stockport County on Saturday. The Dragons, who compete in the National League, are in crisis following injuries to all three of their first-team goalkeepers.

Stockport County have been granted a 250-year-lease on their Edgeley Park home, securing football at the ground for generations to come. The deal was signed off by council chiefs just before the Hatters romped to a 3-0 home victory over Notts County, sending them seven points clear at the top of the National League. County previously had a 25-year lease with the council, which acquired the freehold for the ground back in 2015.

The biggest fixture in Manchester this weekend is tomorrow's Etihad derby, but for the most unusual look no further than FC United's Broadhurst Park, which will host its first-ever competitive European fixture.

Coronation Street icon Eileen Derbyshire landed her role as Emily Bishop on the cobbles in 1961 before she left in 2016. The legendary actress, 90, who spent 55 years in Weatherfield as Emily Bishop which made her the longest-serving female cast member in a British soap, devastated fans where she departed to travel to Peru for charity work and reunite with her nephew Spider. At the time, Kym Marsh, who plays Michelle Connor, revealed that Eileen hadn't left the show for good but had taken a sabbatical.

Manchester United's all-time greatest players.The memorable lob and celebration against Sunderland, the upturned collar, the kung-fu kick at Crystal Palace or even his later career move into acting, Eric Cantona will always be synonymous with the Red Devils and the early years of the Premier League.But what if we told you the much-loved Frenchman was just one of two Cantonas to feature in the English game?Eric's younger brother Joel was undoubtedly a less successful footballer than the United legend but still enjoyed a 13-year career in the sport.Starting out at boyhood club Marseille with one goal in three appearances from centre-back, Joel left the south coast to join Rennes in 1987 just one year before his brother arrived from Auxerre.The younger Cantona then featured for Angers, La Rochelle and several other French sides before making a move to Hungarian top division outlet Ujpest FC in 1993.Signed by current Championship side Peterborough United in the same year, the 6ft Frenchman was unable to find favour at London Road and was subsequently flogged to Stockport County without ever making an appearance for The Posh.HAVE YOUR SAY? What's your favourite Eric Cantona moment? Let us know in the comments section.And while Cantona was able to make a professional debut in England this time around, he would only make a further two showings at Edgeley Park.Joel returned to Marseille in 1994 playing out the rest of his career in the shadow of his older sibling.And while Joel and Eric never featured together at club level, the pair did join forces for France's national beach soccer team with Les Blues crowned the inaugural winners of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football

Bolton Wanderers are hopeful of landing Kyle Dempsey before the transfer window slams shut later on today but Ian Evatt has vowed they will walk away from any deal if the prospect of overpaying for the midfielder's services looms.