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Sport Over The Mersey

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A student run platform with a passion for sports journalism, we aim to offer the best coverage on a range of sports stories from across Merseyside.

 Liverpool, England
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Joined September 2025
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Here's the winner in case anyone is curious. Had to be Straughan-Brown after he cleared one off the line too. Enjoy Turbines! #NLN #NonLeague
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The racket sport that has the UK obsessed after becoming one of the most popular activities: sportoverthemersey.wordpress…

The racket sport that has the UK obsessed after becoming one of the most popular activities

By Alex Ridout The origins and growth of padel in the UK Whenever anyone talks about the UK’s latest sporting craze the same word appears. Padel. Originating in both Mexico and South America, padel…

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Padel stats for the end of 2025. These figures really show the growth in the sport. #padel
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Celebrations for AFC Liverpool as a late equaliser continues their 8 game unbeaten run #football #afcliverpool
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LJMU 4s beat Edge Hill 4s in a merseyside derby to progress in the northern conference trophy #netball #ljmu #edgehill
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World champion cheerleader Bethany Oates is back to fitness, after a concussion left her unable to train with Crimson Heat Phoenix #Cheerleading #allstarcheer #crimsonheatphoenix
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The massive rise of Padel as Merseyside’s trendiest sport: sportoverthemersey.wordpress…

The massive rise of Padel as Merseyside’s trendiest sport

by Alex Ridout, Dylan Reed and Finn Turton It’s no secret that the sport of padel has seen a massive growth in popularity on Merseyside and across the whole of the UK. From its roots in Mexico and …

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Marine were comfortable in their 2-0 win against Kidderminster Harriers. #NLN #NonLeague #Marine #kidderminster
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Marti Barnes with a KO in Britslap 7's main event. #britslap #powerslap #Liverpool
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With the winter months upon us, LJMU cricket society opt for indoor cricket as a substitute for open field #winter #cricket
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An historic day for Everton Women’s as they played their first match in the Hill Dickinson Stadium #football #everton
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From talking Liverpool and Everton to some of our writers’ favourite sports stories across Merseyside, there is something for everyone in the first ever Sport Over The Mersey Podcast. Give it a listen via the link below: youtu.be/usWcQTBnVGg?si=_jfm… #LFC #EFC @WidnesWild
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Cheshire Phoenix see off Leicester Riders 98-78 to take them to the SLB trophy knockouts #phoenix #riders #basketball
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Skyler White heroics not enough for Cheshire Phoenix in crushing Leicester Riders defeat: #BritishBasketball @CheshireNix sportoverthemersey.wordpress…

Skyler White heroics not enough for Cheshire Phoenix in crushing Leicester Riders defeat

By Alex Ridout Cheshire Phoenix have suffered a heart-breaking defeat to Leicester Riders, as the visitors secured late win at the Cheshire Oaks Arena. The Super League Basketball clash saw Donald …

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Donald Carey Jr’s late winner for Leicester Riders against Cheshire Phoenix. A final second free-throw was the difference between the two. #BritishBasketball @RidersBball
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Jaxon Brenchley scoring for Cheshire Phoenix against Leicester Riders. #BritishBasketball @CheshireNix
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Nico Tanner put on a dominant display at Britslap 7, defeating debutant Aaron Hodges after 3 fouls from the Welsh man. #Britslap #SlapFighting
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Liverpool’s annual Santa Dash took place this morning for the 21st time. Read all about the record breaking day here: #LiverpoolSantaDash #Christmas @btrliverpool sportoverthemersey.wordpress…
Liverpool turns festive as thousands take part in annual Santa Dash

Liverpool turns festive as thousands take part in annual Santa Dash

By Alex Ridout Liverpool’s annual Santa Dash has once again proved to be the UK’s biggest festive 5K event, with not just locals adopting the festive spirit. Despite a wet and windy Albert Dock, th…

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11,000 Santas starting the 2025 BTR Liverpool Santa Dash. #Christmas #LiverpoolSantaDash @btrliverpool
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Jack Patterson’s reaction to being sent off for @EvertonAcademy during their game against Real Madrid Castilla. #EFC
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Full time at Goodison Park as Real Madrid Castilla take a 2-0 win back to Spain. A brace from Pol Fortuny gives Alvaro Arbeloa’s side the win. #EFC @EvertonAcademy
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