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Harrogate Strays Over 70s take control of Greater Manchester Walking Football League Division 3

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Harrogate Strays Over 70s walking football strengthened their promotion push at Heywood with another superb round of fixtures, collecting three wins, one draw, eight goals scored and four clean sheets to move three points clear at the top of Division 3.

0–0 vs Curzon Ashton

A tough opener saw Curzon frustrate the Strays with organised defending. Harrogate controlled the game and created the better chances but had to settle for a hard‑earned draw.

3–0 vs Airbus Buccaneers

The Strays responded brilliantly. Ted Sanders fired in the opener before Tony Breslin struck twice, finishing off two excellent passing moves. At the back, Rogers and Sparrow ensured a comfortable clean sheet.

Harrogate Strays Over 70s

Harrogate Strays Over 70s walking football strengthened their promotion push at Heywood with another superb round of fixtures, collecting three wins, one draw, eight goals scored and four clean sheets to move three points clear at the top of Division 3.
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2–0 vs Panthers WFC

Harrogate produced their most complete display of the day. Sparrow and Pyle were outstanding defensively, while Wawrosz and Breslin delivered clinical finishes to secure another impressive win.

3–0 vs Burnley Clarets

The Strays finished strongly. Sanders reacted quickest to a rebound for the opener, Wawrosz added a fine second, and a pressured own goal sealed the victory. Only an excellent Burnley goalkeeper prevented a heavier score line.

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Manager’s Verdict

A dominant day that “put daylight between the Strays and the chasing pack,” with focus now turning to the next round on 18 November.

Player of the Day

David Sparrow — calm, composed and central to preserving four consecutive clean sheets.

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