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As the WBBL season draws closer and the Mystics roster nears completion, I caught up with returning stalwarts Jade Lucas and Nicola Welling to gauge their thoughts ahead of the new campaign. MM: You've been part of the set-up here for a long time now. What is it that keeps you coming back year after
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Manchester Mystics have added experienced guards Rheanne Bailey and Joanna Clayden to their WBBL squad for the 2016/17 season.Bailey, 24, is a former Great Britain Under-20 international, while Clayden, 32, has appeared for the senior GB side."Both players bring much needed skills to the squad," sai
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Manchester Mystics welcomed Nottingham Wildcats to ABC as both teams opened the league campaign for 2016/17. Following a summer of tireless work, the home team were raring to go, and got of to a strong start, scoring straight off the tip. Strong defence by the Mystics was causing the visitors to co
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Brothers Simon and Michael Anumba combined for 27 points as Manchester Magic defeated local rivals Lancashire Spinners 66-52 at Castle Leisure Centre in Bury in the National Trophy. Simon had a game-high 17 points and younger sibling Michael notched 10 as the reigning champions improved to 2-0 in p
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Manchester Mystics have confirmed they will have a second senior Great Britain team member on their roster for the forthcoming 2016-17 WBBL campaign after swooping to sign Dominique Allen who represented her country at London 2012.Following on from the news that point guard Georgia Jones will be wea
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The club is very sad to announce the death of Peter Minister at the age of 59. The father of Jack, who plays for our senior men, and Kate, who played for our age-group girls teams some years ago, Peter was a very big supporter of the Magic and Mystics. His background as a top player in Manche
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Mystics U14s prepared for the new season with two physically demanding friendlies against Lancashire Spinners U16 girls and Sefton U14 boys. Despite the height and strength disadvantages, plus having to play with a bigger basketball than they are used to - a size 6 rather than a 5 - Mystics acqu
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Great Britain point guard Georgia Jones has signed for Manchester Mystics. It's a massive boost for the WBBL franchise, which has recently completed a move to National Basketball Performance Centre in Belle Vue. Jones, who played for Leicester Riders last season, returns to the club where she bega
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Manchester Mystics have bolstered their ranks with the addition of American-Spanish guard Grace Simmons. A fashion student at Manchester Metropolitan University, the 19-year-old is with the WBBL squad for the next three seasons. "I was pleasantly surprised when we were able to secure her services
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