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FOLLO FC officials pictured at last year’s awards bash with Martin Keown

Nominate your heroes for the FA and McDonald's grassroot football awards

During these unprecedented and challenging times for football and society, the 2020 FA and McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards provide an excellent opportunity to recognise and celebrate the inspired work of committed clubs and individuals that have gone over and above to have a positive impact on their local communities throughout the past year.

Date Published 15/05/2020


'The Rugby Codebreakers' is back on our screens

'The Rugby Codebreakers', a BBC Wales documentary about Welsh RU players who 'moved north' to play Rugby League for money, will again be broadcast on Sunday, three years after it...

Date Published 14/05/2020

Rugby League clubs in resumption talks

Rugby League clubs in the Betfred Championship, including Oldham, and in Betfred League 1 have set up two working groups to consider issues surrounding the possible resumption of...

Date Published 14/05/2020


Football clubs now face unprecedented financial distress

Many football club's finances were continuing to grow in stability by March this year.

Date Published 13/05/2020

Avro FC to honour Oldham’s key workers

Local non-league football club, Avro FC, is to pay tribute and honour Oldham’s key workers by offering free season tickets to key workers for next season's North West Counties...

Date Published 06/05/2020


Uppermill FC in training for an epic '14 Miles for 14 Smiles' fund-raiser

Officials at Uppermill Football Club will certainly be stepping up to the plate next month as they hope to raise lots of vital funds for the NHS and numerous local charities...

Date Published 24/04/2020

Fortitude offer new virtual Taekwondo lessons

With the Coronavirus-related lockdown extended for at least a further three weeks, Fortitude Taekwondo in Oldham has created a series of virtual classes.

Date Published 20/04/2020


Roughyeds and local cricket stalwart Eddie dies, aged 83

Oldham RLFC is saddened to report the passing of former club committee man Eddie Bayliss, who has died peacefully after a short illness, aged 83, at a nursing home in Chadderton.

Date Published 09/04/2020

Crolla heart-broken after fire destroys Failsworth mill

Former world boxing champion Anthony Crolla has admitted his 'heart is broken' after his recently-purchased gym was among several businesses destroyed in a devastating mill fire.

Date Published 30/03/2020


Eagles do their bit for the food bank as Coronavirus crisis deepens

A basketball team from Oldham have taken matters into their own hands and braved the supermarkets to make sure the local food bank and vulnerable families don’t miss out.

Date Published 23/03/2020

Standard Cup final postponed

The Oldham Amateur Rugby League's 2020 Standard Challenge Cup Final, which was due to be played on Good Friday, April 10, 2020, has now had to be postponed due to the Coronavirus...

Date Published 20/03/2020


Medal delight for Blue Coat netballers

Blue Coat’s under-16 netball team travelled to Hertfordshire for the National Schools’ Netball Finals at Stanborough School, and returned home with bronze medals thanks to some...

Date Published 19/03/2020

Latics matches postponed due to coronavirus

All of Oldham Athletic's matches are postponed until at leas the 3rd of April.

Date Published 13/03/2020


Triple boost for Isaan gym at Yokkao showpiece

Three talented young fighters from the Isaan Muay Thai training centre in Oldham did the town proud when they fought at the Yokkao kids event at the Macron Stadium in Bolton.

Date Published 11/03/2020

OCL’s popular triathlons are back this spring

After hosting two hugely successful events last year, Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) is pleased to announce that the Junior and Sprint Triathlons will both be back this spring,...

Date Published 09/03/2020


Dog mess stops play

Management of a Saddleworth football team have appealed to dog owners whose pets are stopping weekend games.

Date Published 09/03/2020

Oldham Athletic avoid administration.

Oldham Athletic avoided administration today after the court granted a six week adjournment.

Date Published 06/03/2020


Blackbelt Fatiha makes Oldham history

Talented teenager Fatiha Begum made Oldham history at the weekend.

Date Published 21/02/2020

International delight for Kenny Karate

More than 20 talented members of the Greenacres-based Kenny Karate Club have earned England recognition.

Date Published 21/02/2020


Boxers shine at Muay Thai Kids Show

Six boxers from isaan Muaythai training centre in Oldham have enjoyed a taste of success at the Muay Thai Kids show in Yorkshire.

Date Published 18/02/2020

Latics earn comfortable win over Bradford

It was a comfortable win for Latics over mid-table Bradford, leaving Oldham in 14th in League Two.

Date Published 03/02/2020


Latics ready to take on Bradford City

DINO Maamria is challenging his Latics team to 'post a big win' against a League Two promotion chasing team, ahead of tomorrow's crunch home clash against Bradford City.

Date Published 30/01/2020

Latics pull off an impressive win against Mansfield in League Two

Oldham gained revenge on Mansfield with a dominant display on their way to a League Two victory at Boundary Park.

Date Published 29/01/2020


Latics making improvements ahead of Mansfield match

Latics boss Dino Maamria is convinced that new striker Danny Rowe is set for a bright future at Boundary Park.

Date Published 27/01/2020

"I'm not going anywhere!" - Wheater ends Latics transfer speculation

Latics' stalwart defender David Wheater has admitted he's revelling in his captain's role at the club, and he's no intention of leaving to join Bolton or anyone else.

Date Published 24/01/2020


Farewell Scott, but Roughyeds head back into the Championship under Diskin

It's been an amazing 2019 for the Roughyeds – one which saw a fantastic promotion-winning campaign, but also the departure of hugely popular head coach Scott Naylor after seven...

Date Published 31/12/2019

Another year of ups and downs at Boundary Park

It's been another unforgettable 12 months of football activity down at Oldham Athletic, but those memories will not all turn out to be cherished ones.

Date Published 31/12/2019


Olympic champion White hails overwhelming support

Oldham's Olympic champion Nicola White has been 'overwhelmed' by the messages of support she has received since being removed from the Great Britain hockey programme.

Date Published 20/12/2019

Latics manager looking for his players to bounce back against Leyton Orient

Dino Maamria is looking for his Latics players to show plenty of 'bouncebackability' this Saturday as the battle for vital Sky Bet League Two points resumes.

Date Published 05/12/2019


Oldham's Isaan Gym boxers compete at Ashton Masonic Hall

On Saturday the 30th November Isaan Gym boxers Ella Haywood and Normi Hussain fought at Ashton Masonic Hall on GFC Promotion.

Date Published 02/12/2019

Oldham Boxing members take part in "Stronger Together" event

Boxers from Oldham Boxing and Personal Development Centre took part in the “Stronger Together” boxing event which was held at the Uppermill Civic Hall last Saturday (23rd...

Date Published 29/11/2019


Dino Maamria to speak on 'All things Latics' podcast

Latics manager Dino Maamria has agreed to become this week's special guest on our 'All things Latics' podcast.

Date Published 25/11/2019

Challenge Cup Final fans sought for project on women at Wembley

Oldham women who went to the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final at Wembley before 1975 are being asked to contribute stories to a new project that examines their experiences of...

Date Published 22/11/2019


Oldham announce Abram signing

Oldham have announced the capture of Dan Abram, formerly of St Helens, Barrow Raiders, Whitehaven and Rochdale Hornets on a one-year contract.

Date Published 21/11/2019

Refreshed Roughyeds set out plans for their 2020 campaign

It was a meet-and-greet affair at the Vestacare Stadium on Tuesday night when preparations began for Oldham RL Club's assault on the Betfred Championship in 2020.

Date Published 21/11/2019


Legend Royle's lifetime in football is recognised

Latics’ legendary former manager Joe Royle has been recognised for his services to the game by being presented with the Lifetime Contribution gong at the North West Football...

Date Published 12/11/2019

Oldhamers gear up for Greater Manchester sports awards bash

For 19 years, Greater Manchester have celebrated the outstanding commitment and achievements made in physical activity and sport across the County through the Greater Manchester...

Date Published 11/11/2019


Wild to have his say on 'All things Latics' podcast

The Chronicle’s increasingly popular ‘All things Latics’ podcast has secured Pete Wild as a guest on next week’s show.

Date Published 08/11/2019

Isaan celebrate golden glory - NINE times!

A dream trip to Italy saw five boxers from the Isaan Muaythai training centre in Oldham return home from the WTKA Unified World Championships in Carrera with six gold medals in...

Date Published 08/11/2019


Latics v Gateshead FA Cup preview

'Do the basics right and we'll be okay' - that's the message from Latics boss Dino Maamria as preparations continue for Sunday's mouth-watering televised FA Cup first round tie at...

Date Published 06/11/2019

Rugby League Australian boys visit to Oldham

The 2 teams from Kincumber Colts, Australia under 15's and Under 18'sraised money to get the boys over to Oldham to play rugby. 

Date Published 04/11/2019


Oldham draw 2 - 2 against Northampton Town

Two goals in the last five minutes earned Oldham Athletic a draw at home to Northampton.

Date Published 03/11/2019

Latics pick up a point in a goalless draw against Port Vale

Oldham Athletic got another point on the road, with a goalless draw against Port Vale.

Date Published 26/10/2019


Oldham Seals finish champions of the Central Lancashire Jubilee League

Junior Jubilee Seals were crowned Central Lancashire Jubilee Champions for the second consecutive year after an exciting and close A Final at Oldham Sports Centre on Friday Night.

Date Published 23/10/2019

On loan promotion hero gets his reward

DECLAN Kay, a deadline-day loan signing from Rochdale, played a key role in Oldham RL Club's promotion charge and earned himself a one-year Roughyeds contract.

Date Published 22/10/2019


Oldham Athletic narrowly miss out to Macclesfield Town

Oldham Athletic narrowly missed out on a draw, against Macclesfield Town, with the final score 1 - 0 to The Silkmen.

Date Published 20/10/2019

Hawkyard goes back to Keighley

Full-back Ritchie Hawkyard, who had a magnificent season and played a major role in Oldham's promotion to the Betfred Championship, has returned to his former club Keighley...

Date Published 17/10/2019


Pete Carey announces his retirement

Peter Carey, an assistant coach to Oldham boss Scott Naylor for the past four seasons, has announced his retirement.

Date Published 17/10/2019

Local rugby fan wins £10,000 as Super Fan of the Year

Local rugby league fanatic Fred Halliwell has won £10,000 after being named Betfred Rugby League Super Fan of the Year, only a few weeks after celebrating his 80th birthday.

Date Published 17/10/2019


Oldham Athletic lose 6 -1, after 2 Red Cards

Oldham boss Dino Maamria bemoaned a "moment of madness" after his side had two players sent off for reckless challenges that occurred in the same passage of play and then went on...

Date Published 13/10/2019

Dino Maamria frustrated after Latics defeat to Accrington Stanley

Oldham Athletic's Dino Maamria says he was left frustrated after the team's 3-0 defeat against Accrington Stanley in the Leasing.com Trophy at Boundary Park.

Date Published 10/10/2019


Matt Diskin appointed as new head coach at Oldham RLFC

​FORMER Leeds Rhinos and Bradford Bulls hooker Matt Diskin has arrived at newly-promoted Betfred Championship club Oldham as head coach on a two-year deal.

Date Published 10/10/2019

Roughyeds surge into Betfred Championship as celebrations begin

The celebrations began within minutes of the hooter sounding the end of Oldham's nerve-jangling 18-14 win against Newcastle Thunder in the Promotion Final at the Vestacare Stadium...

Date Published 08/10/2019


Oldham's new manager talks 'Team Bonding'

Dino Maamria is in charge of a happy Latics camp - and long may it continue.

Date Published 26/09/2019

 Issan Gym champions meet Muaythai legend

On Monday (7th September) Isaan Gym hosted a seminar with Australia Muaythai legend John Wayne Parr- a 10 time world champion.

Date Published 24/09/2019


New Oldham Athletic manager makes the most of his 'massive challenge'

Dino Maamria is determined to make the most of his 'massive challenge' as manager of Oldham Athletic Football Club.

Date Published 24/09/2019

Chadderton Muaythai fighter wins ICO British title

On Saturday 24th August, Tommy Lowe fought at the Doncaster Dome on the science of 8 promotion.

Date Published 16/09/2019


Oldham's 2 - 2 draw against Grimsby Town

Laurent Banide was frustrated after seeing Oldham Athletic draw 2 - 2  with Grimsby Town, on Saturday.

Date Published 16/09/2019

Roughyeds win at Hunset to finish second in league

A strong second-half performance earned Oldham a 34-20 win at Hunset to cement a second-place finish in Betfred League 1.

Date Published 09/09/2019


Latics earn a valuable point away at Plymouth Argyle

Oldham Athletic bounced back from League Two defeats, to draw 2-2 against Plymouth Argyle at Home Park.

Date Published 09/09/2019

Will Haining special guest on the All Things Latics podcast

Our latest Oldham Chronicle "All Things Latics" Podcast has been released.

Date Published 03/09/2019


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