Productive RL meeting

Representatives of Oldham RLFC (1997) Ltd, headed by chairman Chris Hamilton, had a second "extremely positive" meeting with supporters' groups to discuss ways of how best to move the club forward.

Supporters were represented by ORSA (Oldham Roughyeds Supporters' Association), Rugby Oldham (the Supporters' Community Trust) and an independent group, who had initial talks with the club several weeks ago.

Various issues were discussed in a "full and frank" debate and another meeting was arranged for Monday, July 13.

All parties agreed that more progress had been made towards determining the future direction of the club although there was nothing tangible to report at this stage.

Said club chairman Chris Hamilton: "It was another positive meeting and it was beneficial to have ORSA and Rugby Oldham present because key to anything we can achieve is the involvement of all relevant stakeholders.

"While we are still a way off reaching a decision-making stage, we are moving forward together and that is what we are all trying to achieve."

Ian Wilson (Rugby Oldham): "We were very happy about the positive atmosphere of the meeting and, in particular, of Chris's willingness to discuss, on a serious basis, different possibilities for the future ownership of the club.”

John McAndrew (ORSA): "Definitely a positive meeting - and one on which I will report back to members at our next meeting."

Mark Heywood (independent supporters’ group): "This meeting was just as positive as the first one.”