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Hoppers dispatch league leaders

Hoppers kept their 100% home record intact with over a Westoe side that were top of the league heading into the contest.

Hoppers dispatch league leaders
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Hoppers hold on for victory
(Tue 20/09)
Head Coach Dave Baldwin was happy with the four points but admitted the performance was a bit of a mixed bag not helped by periods of appalling weather.... Read more

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Hoppers under the weather
(Sun 11/09)
Hoppers came out second best in a scrappy local derby against Kendal at Mint Bridge. With the typical Cumbrian welcome of strong wind and pouring rain neither side was able produce too much free flowing attacking rugby b... Read more

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Hoppers Dominate Caldy
(Sun 04/09)
Hoppers home campaign got off to flying start with a well deserved victory over Caldy. Head Coach Dave Baldwin was ‘impressed with the intensity and aggression shown in the first half’ and was ‘pleased with the imp... Read more

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Morcambe FC fans praised by police for exemplary behaviour this season
(Tue 10/05)
FANS of Morecambe Football Club have been praised by police for their ‘exemplary’ behaviour during the football season. ... Read more



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Hoppers dispatch league leaders
(Mon 03/10)
Hoppers kept their 100% home record intact with over a Westoe side that were top of the league heading into the contest.

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Hoppers hold on for victory
(Tue 20/09)
Head Coach Dave Baldwin was happy with the four points but admitted the performance was a bit of a mixed bag not helped by periods of appalling weather.

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Hoppers under the weather
(Sun 11/09)
Hoppers came out second best in a scrappy local derby against Kendal at Mint Bridge. With the typical Cumbrian welcome of strong wind and pouring rain neither side was able produce too much free flowing attacking rugby b

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Hoppers Dominate Caldy
(Sun 04/09)
Hoppers home campaign got off to flying start with a well deserved victory over Caldy. Head Coach Dave Baldwin was ‘impressed with the intensity and aggression shown in the first half’ and was ‘pleased with the imp

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Morcambe FC fans praised by police for exemplary behaviour this season
(Tue 10/05)
FANS of Morecambe Football Club have been praised by police for their ‘exemplary’ behaviour during the football season.

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Hoppers poor run continues
(Mon 25/04)
Head Coach Dave Baldwin was left frustrated at yet another underwhelming Hoppers performance as Caldy ran in six tries to record a bonus point win. The game was closer than it should have been at the half as the visitors

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Fylde's late show secures derby victory
(Tue 22/03)
Preston Grasshoppers Head Coach Dave Baldwin was “pleased with his side’s performance but disappointed not to get a more out of the game.” With just a couple of minutes remaining Mike Waywell burst through the home

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Hughes heroics spares Hoppers blushes
(Sun 06/03)
Hoppers left it late but two tries in the final ten minutes saw them squeeze past Morley and record their first win since January. This was far from a perfect performance as they wasted several good chances against an in

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Hoppers and Hull share spoils
(Tue 01/03)
A real game of two halves saw a share of the spoils and will leave both sides frustrated that they could not come away with a win. Hull dominated the first half and could have made more of their possession and territory

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Preston sportsman nominated for award
(Wed 09/02)
A father and son from Preston are celebrating being nominated for honours at the British Asian Sports Awards.

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Hoppers pile on Manchester's woes
(Mon 24/01)
Hoppers secured a bonus point win with a comprehensive victory over winless Manchester. Hoppers scored six tries and dominated all areas against the leagues bottom club and considering the number of changes from last wee

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Preston Grasshoppers cruise past Luctonians
(Sun 24/10)
Hoppers recorded their fourth victory in a row with an emphatic win over new comers Luctonians. This was the first meeting between the two clubs and with the Herefordshire side’s good start to the season it was expecte

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Hoppers maintain winning streak
(Mon 18/10)
Hoppers came through a physical encounter to win a close game that was dominated by the forwards and the referees whistle. Hull Ionians came with a solid game plan built around an impressive line out and strong pack but

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Hoppers put struggling Manchester to the sword
(Sun 03/10)
Hoppers snapped a three game losing streak with a convincing performance over a struggling Manchester side that were severely outmatched from the outset. With a bonus point secured within the opening 20 minutes Hoppers w

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Wasteful Hoppers Lose To Westoe
(Mon 20/09)
Hoppers lost for the first time at home this season in an embarrassing display to a Westoe side that offered little in attack but capitalised well on several key mistakes