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Russell Claydon is sports editor for the Bury Free Press and four other Suffolk titles as well as co-ordinating the sports offering for Suffolk News.

Goalie calls an end to special Needham spell

25 April 2025
Goalie calls an end to special Needham spell

Goalie calls an end to special Needham spell

25 April 2025

The former Bury Town, Leiston and AFC Sudbury shot stopper is not planning to hang up his gloves.


Skuse sees momentum as key for the play-offs

25 April 2025
Skuse sees momentum as key for the play-offs

Skuse sees momentum as key for the play-offs

25 April 2025

Bury Town boss Cole Skuse sees building on Easter Monday’s derby win in their final fixture as key in their bid to achieve promotion in the play-offs.


Walsham awarded play-off spot after call-offs

25 April 2025
Walsham awarded play-off spot after call-offs

Walsham awarded play-off spot after call-offs

25 April 2025

The village side will head to Clipbush Park after Cornard United failed to fulfil their final game of the season.


‘He’ll be a hole that’s impossible to fill’ - ‘Hall boss on skipper’s impending exit

24 April 2025
‘He’ll be a hole that’s impossible to fill’ - ‘Hall boss on skipper’s impending exit

‘He’ll be a hole that’s impossible to fill’ - ‘Hall boss on skipper’s impending exit

24 April 2025

Mildenhall Town manager Phil Weavers pays tribute to departing captain Luke Butcher and reflects on their first season back at Step 4.


Laws coy about his future after AFC celebrate survival

22 April 2025
Laws coy about his future after AFC celebrate survival

Laws coy about his future after AFC celebrate survival

22 April 2025

After overseeing their survival bid Danny Laws has not ruled out staying on in the dugout at AFC Sudbury - but feels the players deserve the praise.


Ramadan’s chip settles Suffolk derby to ensure Bury of home advantage in play-off semi-final

21 April 2025
Ramadan’s chip settles Suffolk derby to ensure Bury of home advantage in play-off semi-final

Ramadan’s chip settles Suffolk derby to ensure Bury of home advantage in play-off semi-final

21 April 2025

Cemal Ramadan’s chipped finish saw Bury Town claim a 2-1 victory at home to Mildenhall Town to ensure home advantage in their play-off semi-final.


‘I don't think it's intentional but it’s dangerous’ - Arsenal boss on Davis’ red card

20 April 2025
‘I don't think it's intentional but it’s dangerous’ - Arsenal boss on Davis’ red card

‘I don't think it's intentional but it’s dangerous’ - Arsenal boss on Davis’ red card

20 April 2025

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta felt Leif Davis’ red-card challenge on Bukayo Saka was ‘not intentional’ but felt ‘it was dangerous’.


Skipper believes boosted Bury primed for title tilt

18 April 2025
Skipper believes boosted Bury primed for title tilt

Skipper believes boosted Bury primed for title tilt

18 April 2025

Josh Cantrell has made three additions to his squad for the new East Anglian Premier League season.


Title chase seems to be over for Bury after stalemate which boss labels ‘flattest performance of the season’

12 April 2025
Title chase seems to be over for Bury after stalemate which boss labels ‘flattest performance of the season’

Title chase seems to be over for Bury after stalemate which boss labels ‘flattest performance of the season’

12 April 2025

Bury Town boss Cole Skuse admitted his side have realistically handed over the title to Brentwood after their ‘flattest performance of the season’.


Kings ready to celebrate their crowning moment

11 April 2025
Kings ready to celebrate their crowning moment

Kings ready to celebrate their crowning moment

11 April 2025

A day celebrating ‘dreams around a table’ becoming a reality beckons at Cornard United FC after Kings Park Rangers achieved a rapid rise to Step 6.


Bury striker takes aim at goals target in bid to put heat on leaders

11 April 2025
Bury striker takes aim at goals target in bid to put heat on leaders

Bury striker takes aim at goals target in bid to put heat on leaders

11 April 2025

Cemal Ramadan has revealed he is on a goals mission during Bury Town’s last four games in a bid to leave the Blues ready to pounce in the title race.


‘I never thought I’d do it in a game’: Leiston keeper on viral cup final scissor-kick goal

10 April 2025
‘I never thought I’d do it in a game’: Leiston keeper on viral cup final scissor-kick goal

‘I never thought I’d do it in a game’: Leiston keeper on viral cup final scissor-kick goal

10 April 2025

Leiston goalkeeper Billy Johnson speaks about his last-gasp Suffolk Premier Cup Final scissor kick goal that has gone viral.


Hadleigh boss set to depart with replacement already confirmed

09 April 2025
Hadleigh boss set to depart with replacement already confirmed

Hadleigh boss set to depart with replacement already confirmed

09 April 2025

Hadleigh United boss Liam Scopes has decided to step down at the end of the season with his replacement having already been revealed.


‘It’s best all round’ - Cornard boss brings his departure forward

08 April 2025
‘It’s best all round’ - Cornard boss brings his departure forward

‘It’s best all round’ - Cornard boss brings his departure forward

08 April 2025

Gary Monti has revealed he has vacated his position as Cornard United manager ahead of schedule amid a nosedive in form.


Lowden smashes his own course record at popular event

08 April 2025
Lowden smashes his own course record at popular event

Lowden smashes his own course record at popular event

08 April 2025

Will Lowden smashed the course record he set last year as Cycle Club Sudbury hosted their first time trial event of the season.


Town skipper: ‘It's a massive blow but we owe it to ourselves and our fans to keep fighting every week’

05 April 2025
Town skipper: ‘It's a massive blow but we owe it to ourselves and our fans to keep fighting every week’

Town skipper: ‘It's a massive blow but we owe it to ourselves and our fans to keep fighting every week’

05 April 2025

Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy underlined his side’s determination to go down fighting after defeat to Wolves left them 12 points from safety.


Town let first-half lead slip away in key clash with Wolves

05 April 2025
Town let first-half lead slip away in key clash with Wolves

Town let first-half lead slip away in key clash with Wolves

05 April 2025

Ipswich Town saw their first-half lead against Wolves wiped out at Portman Road as their visitors celebrated opening up a 12-point gap.


Bury set to ‘respect but not fear’ big spending Maldon & Tiptree

04 April 2025
Bury set to ‘respect but not fear’ big spending Maldon & Tiptree

Bury set to ‘respect but not fear’ big spending Maldon & Tiptree

04 April 2025

Title-chasing Bury Town head to big spending Maldon & Tiptree with boss Cole Skuse saying they will ‘respect but not fear’ their opponents.


Home defeats leave Needham boss with win or bust approach for survival

03 April 2025
Home defeats leave Needham boss with win or bust approach for survival

Home defeats leave Needham boss with win or bust approach for survival

03 April 2025

Needham Market boss Tom Rothery believes his side will now need to win all of their remaining four games if they are to survive relegation.


Outgoing Cornard boss reveals reason for his departure from play-off chasers

31 March 2025
Outgoing Cornard boss reveals reason for his departure from play-off chasers

Outgoing Cornard boss reveals reason for his departure from play-off chasers

31 March 2025

Cornard United’s outgoing manager Gary Monti opens up on what was behind his decision to leave the club at the end of the season and his future plans.