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Stretford

British  
/ ˈstrɛtfəd /

noun

  1. an industrial town in NW England, in Trafford unitary authority, Greater Manchester. Pop: 42 103 (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Stretford End impolitely told Ratcliffe they had no interest in a new stadium as well today.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Fernandes then kept his cool to smash home a penalty in front of the Stretford End to make it 3-1 after an hour.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

However, many have defended Ilett and most responses to his appearance on the leading Stretford Paddock podcast were positive.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

But there was one final twist in a frantic finale as Benjamin Sesko blasted into the top corner to spark wild scenes of celebration in front of the Stretford End.

From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026

History of English Translations and Translators" prefixed to Bagster's English Hexapla, "Mr. Burgley of Stretford" is mentioned as one, with this note:— "In the Lambeth MS. it is 'Mr. Henry Burleigh.'

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 100, September 27, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various

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