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Oldham Athletic 2 Wycombe Wanderers 2

2010-03-13T17:52:57

Pawel Abbott's 90th minute penalty handed Oldham Athletic a point as angry fans called for the head of manager Dave Penney.

The striker's 10th goal of the season rescued a draw after his initial shot was handled by Alan Bennett.

Oldham v Wycombe: Preview

2010-03-12T11:13:28

Oldham Athletic midfielder Dale Stephens hopes they can gain revenge on Wycombe Wanderers when the two teams meet.

Latics led 2-1 at Adams Park in December, only for Wanderers to snatch a point through Matt Harrold's contentious late penalty.

Stephens eyes goal run

2010-03-11T10:27:12

Oldham midfielder Dale Stephens hopes his maiden first-team goal will be the first of many for the Latics.

The 22-year-old scored the second in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Leyton Orient, which lifted Athletic four points clear of the League One relegation zone.

Oldham Athletic 2 Leyton Orient 0

2010-03-09T22:52:37

LATICS' first victory in five games was overshadowed by an injury to loan signing Daniel Nardiello 58 minutes into his home debut.

The striker was stretchered off after appearing to fall awkwardly, casting a shadow over one of Athletic's best displays of the season.

Exeter 1 Oldham 1

2010-03-06T17:09:31

Oldham goalkeeper Dean Brill saved a late penalty as Athletic avoided defeat at St James' Park.

The stopper saved Ryan Harley's 89th minute spot kick just as Exeter looked set to claim three points.

Exeter v Oldham: Preview

2010-03-05T12:44:48

Oldham boss Dave Penney takes his team to Exeter City on the back of three consecutive defeats amid speculation linking Andy Ritchie with a return to the Boundary Park hotseat.

Ritchie, a former manager and playing legend with Athletic, is rumoured to be in line to take over from Penney until the end of the season in an attempt to lift them out of the League One relegation zone.

Penney eyes Oldham's six-pointer

2010-03-01T11:01:53

Oldham boss Dave Penney admits his side faces a 'massive' month following another defeat at Boundary Park.

Athletic fired a blank for the 16th time in 31 league games as Norwich consolidated their position at the top of League One. Latics now face a seven-game spell against teams in the lower half of the table that could make or break their season.

Oldham 0 Norwich 1

2010-02-27T16:59:25

Grant Holt heaped more pressure on Oldham boss Dave Penney with the only goal of the game at Boundary Park.

The former Rochdale striker gave the leaders three points eight minutes with the decisive goal into the second half.

Oldham v Norwich: Preview

2010-02-26T11:09:35

Dave Penney believes his Oldham players must put two defeats in 72 hours behind them as they welcome Norwich City to Boundary Park.

The successive quick-fire losses to Colchester United and Leeds United have conspired to see Athletic drop back into the relegation zone with a third of the season left.

Leeds 2 Oldham 0

2010-02-23T22:03:05

Two goals in eight minutes from Luciano Becchio condemned Oldham Athletic to a second defeat in 72 hours.

The Argentine netted his ninth and 10th goals of the season to settle the nerves of what had been an increasingly restless home crowd.

Mixed emotions for Penney

2010-02-22T11:00:12

Oldham Athletic boss Dave Penney's hopes of a well-deserved win went down the plug-hole as Danny Batth's 64th minute header snatched all three points for Colchester.

Athletic were twice denied by the woodwork and Colchester keeper Ben Williams made a string of saves on his way to being named man-of-the-match.

Colchester 1 Oldham 0

2010-02-20T16:56:53

Danny Batth's second-half header proved the difference as promotion-hunting Colchester increased Oldham's relegation worries.

The centre-half beat Latics goalkeeper Dean Brill to David Prutton's 64th minute corner as Athletic paid for not taking their chances.

Colchester v Oldham: Preview

2010-02-19T11:00:35

Oldham travel to high-flying Colchester United looking for their third league win in four matches.

Despite recording just one win in November, December and January, the Latics' form has improved and they have picked up two wins from three matches so far in February.

World Cup hopes for Latics’ stadium

2010-02-17T16:55:40

Oldham Athletic’s new stadium could be part of 2018 World Cup.

The England 2018 World Cup bid team has been reviewing Candidate Host City bid submissions and believe there is an opportunity to strengthen the Manchester offer and enhance the overall England 2018 technical bid by including Latics’ proposed new stadium as a venue ideal as a specific training site.

Benefit from World Cup win

2010-02-17T16:55:43

A win for England in this summer’s World Cup would land Latics’ season-ticket holders a £1m jackpot.

Athletic’s board of directors have come up with a scheme where season-ticket holders will receive a 100 per cent refund on the cost of their ticket in the event of the national team triumphing in South Africa.

Latics have second award in sights

2010-02-17T16:55:42

Latics may be struggling on the pitch but they have scored off it with their work for families and the community.

The club is one of 37 nationwide to have been awarded ‘The Football League Family Excellence Award’ for 2010 – the second year in a row Latics have won it.

Penney has right change

2010-02-15T10:58:09

Oldham boss Dave Penney defended a contentious second-half substitution after watching his side collect a second win from three games.

Penney's decision to withdraw Dean Furman for Danny Whitaker midway through the second period saw the crowd shout: 'You don't know what you're doing' at the Oldham boss.

Oldham 1 Walsall 0

2010-02-13T16:58:16

Pawel Abbott's second-half header handed Oldham Athletic a second victory in three games in their bid to climb away from the bottom four.

The forward struck with 12 minutes remaining at Boundary Park, heading Chris Taylor's cross beyond the onrushing Clayton Ince.

Oldham v Walsall: Preview

2010-02-12T16:33:16

Oldham Athletic boss Dave Penney is anxious that Saturday's home game with Walsall is not another which falls victim to the cold weather.

Two sets of frost covers have been on the Boundary Park pitch this week in a bid to ensure it is playable.

On the lookout

2010-02-10T16:55:53

LATICS’ assistant boss Martin Gray said the club remained in the market for new players despite the arrivals on loan of Jason Price and Darryl Flahavan.

The emergency loan window reopened this week with Oldham boss Dave Penney trying to attract new players despite the bulk of his first-team squad returning from injury.

Swindon 4 Oldham 2

2010-02-09T22:41:19

Oldham Athletic suffered defeat at Swindon Town despite a spirited performance at the County Ground.

A first half double from Billy Paynter, with both goals coming in the final two minutes of the period, gave the Robins an unwarranted lead at the break after the visitors had the better chances to open the scoring.

Reuben Hazell had a glorious opportunity to put the Latics in front on 20 minutes as Dale Stephens corner sailed over Swindon keeper Phil Smith to the back post, the centre-back nodded wide with the goal gaping.

Goodwin boosted by 'six-pointer'

2010-02-08T11:31:42

On-loan Oldham midfielder Jim Goodwin believes his team-mates earned a 'massive' three points at Prenton Park.

Pawel Abbott's 41st-minute header gave Athletic their second victory in 12 matches, lifting them out of the bottom four.

Although Tranmere failed to create much in the way of clear goal-scoring chances, Athletic were indebted to keeper Dean Brill whose late double save from Marvin Sordell ensured victory.

Tranmere 0 Oldham 1

2010-02-06T17:06:02

Pawel Abbott's ninth goal of the season eased some of the pressure on Oldham boss Dave Penney as they recorded a second win from 12 games.

Penney had made two changes to the side beaten by Millwall a fortnight ago with on-loan Jason Price making his debut and Danny Whitaker recalled in midfield.

Tranmere v Oldham: Preview

2010-02-05T11:02:58

Oldham boss Dave Penney says his Latics players face one of their most important games of the season at Tranmere Rovers.

The match at Prenton Park features two teams both looking to escape the bottom four in League One.

Penney said: "It's probably as big a game as we've played so far but the tougher games usually bring out the best from our players."

Next stage of stadium consultation

2010-02-03T16:55:42

ATHLETIC are holding a consultation meeting for fans on Thursday concerning the proposed move to a new stadium on Broadway.

It takes place from 3pm-8pm in the sponsors suite at Boundary Park and allows supporters the opportunity to drop in and examine the site plan and footprint of the new stadium, as well as visuals of the initial designs.

Stockport v Oldham postponed

2010-02-03T14:51:00

Oldham's away game against Stockport County tonight was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Heavy rain overnight and throughout the day made the Edgeley Park pitch unplayable and the game was called off after a 4.30pm inspection.

As yet, there is no new date for the game.

Transfer deadline day blog

2010-02-01T17:15:01

Follow all the ins and outs from the region's local clubs as the clock ticks down to the 5pm deadline.

Goodwin extends Latics loan

2010-02-01T17:28:07

Oldham Athletic have struck a deal to keep on-loan Jim Goodwin at Boundary Park until the end of the season.

The Irishman signed a one-month loan at the start of the year which has now been extended.

Meanwhile boss Dave Penney has boosted his attacking options by signing Millwall striker Jason Price on a month's loan.

Oldham v Brentford postponed

2010-01-30T13:56:42

Oldham's game with Brentford has been called off because a frozen pitch after temperatures dropped overnight.

Referee Tony Bates had concerns about some areas of the Bounday Park pitch following an inspection.

Oldham v Brentford: Preview

2010-01-29T12:43:17

Oldham boss Dave Penney has told his players to be more composed in front of goal as they seek to escape League One's bottom four when Brentford visit.

The Latics are the league's lowest scorers with 20 goals from 25 games and have failed to score in 13.

"I feel we're rushing at our chances," said Penney.

Oldham draw the line at penalty shocker

2010-01-25T11:10:54

OLDHAM keeper Dean Brill was left seething after a dubious penalty condemned his side to their eighth defeat in 13 games.

Millwall were given the decisive spot-kick 12 minutes into the second half when David Storrie alerted ref Andy Haines to an off-the-ball incident involving Latics' skipper Sean Gregan and Millwall striker Steve Morison.

While Millwall boss Kenny Jackett felt it was a just decision, Brill - the nearest man to the incident - disagreed.

Oldham 0 Millwall 1

2010-01-23T16:59:20

ASSISTANT referee David Storrie took centre stage as Oldham Athletic's desperate run of results continued at Boundary Park.

Twelve minutes into the second half and with the game goalless, he alerted referee Andy Haines to an apparent off-the-ball incident involving Latics' skipper Sean Gregan and Steve Morison.

Mr Haines duly took the play back 70 yards and awarded Millwall the penalty from which Neil Harris gave the visitors all three points.

Corney storm alert at Oldham

2010-01-22T11:09:15

OLDHAM supremo Simon Corney has labelled Wednesday night's 0-0 bore draw with Tranmere as the "worst performance I have ever seen".

And the managing director admits he now has "genuine fears" that the club may end up in a relegation scrap, although adding that he still had confidence in under-fire manager Dave Penney.

After a woeful run of one win in the last ten league games the Latics sit uncomfortably in League One's final relegation slot.

Oldham 0 Tranmere 0

2010-01-20T22:29:09

OLDHAM stay rooted in the bottom four of League One after their dismal run continued with an an uninspiring Boundary Park draw.

A Latics side with only one victory in their nine previous games never looked like breaking down the Tranmere defence.

Penney cool on winter break

2010-01-18T13:33:33

OLDHAM Athletic boss Dave Penney believes talk of a winter break should remain exactly that despite his side playing just one match in four weeks.

The postponement of the game at Stockport left Latics with another match to reschedule ahead of Wednesday's encounter with Tranmere.

The fixture chaos caused by the snow and ice has reignited talk of a winter break but Penney thinks such an idea is wide of the mark.

Stockport v Oldham postponed

2010-01-15T12:09:10

OLDHAM'S clash with Stockport at Edgeley Park has been postponed because of the weather.

Freezing temperatures, combined with torrential rain on Friday morning, has left areas of standing water on the pitch.

No new date has yet been arranged for the game.

Oldham v Leyton Orient postponed

2010-01-07T11:38:48

OLDHAM Athletic lost another fixture to the weather when Saturday's home game with Leyton Orient was called off on Thursday morning.

The club, along with the Football League, made the decision 48 hours in advance to prevent the visitors from making an unnecessary journey north.

Penney bemoans toothless Oldham

2010-01-04T11:05:19

DAVE Penney bemoaned his team's lack of bite as Oldham's winless away run extended to five games.

First-half goals from Ritchie Jones and Andy Monkhouse were enough to give the home side three points despite a late Oldham revival.

Buoyed by Peter Hartley's 82nd-minute red card, Athletic pulled a goal back courtesy of Pawel Abbott's seventh goal of the season, before Chris Taylor and Nick Blackman spurned late chances to equalise.

Hartlepool 2 Oldham 1

2010-01-02T17:07:27

OLDHAM Athletic missed the chance to climb up the League One table with defeat at Victoria Park.

Dave Penney's men were made to pay for not turning their possession into goals by a Hartlepool side who finished the game with 10 men.

Left-back Peter Hartley saw red for the home side late on after appearing to take a swing at Oldham skipper Sean Gregan.

Latics in double swoop

2010-01-01T17:37:57

DAVE Penney has made two loan signings on the opening day of the January transfer window.

He has picked up midfielder Jim Goodwin on a month-long loan from League One rivals Huddersfield.

Penney looking for fresh faces

2009-12-31T07:00:35

OLDHAM boss Dave Penney admits he needs to bring in new players as he prepares to take his side to Hartlepool United on Saturday.

His plans for the season have been thwarted by a long injury list which has seen most of his best players rendered unavailable.

Leading scorer Pawel Abbott and Chris Taylor are nearing fitness but Reuben Hazell will be suspended for the trip to Victoria Park.

Oldham v Hartlepool rearranged

2009-12-28T15:19:34

OLDHAM'S clash with Hartlepool has been rearranged for Saturday January 2.

The game, scheduled for Monday December 28, was postponed because of a frozen pitch at Victoria Park.

Oldham: Half term report

2009-12-23T11:55:35

IT has been a troublesome first few months for Dave Penney as Athletic languish in the lower reaches of the League One table.

The Latics' progress has been hindered by a reduced budget, injuries to key players and wastefulness in front of goal, leading to a dip in attendances.

The key will be having the likes of Chris Taylor and Pawel Abbott available on a regular basis if Penney is to send the club on an upward curve.

Mixed emotions for Penney

2009-12-21T13:21:33

DAVE Penney was left with mixed emotions after watching his Oldham side collect a point in the 2-2 draw at Wycombe.

There was pleasure in watching patched-up Latics play some of their best football of the season but also frustration over an 88th minute equaliser for a Wycombe side reduced to 10 men following John Akinde's 23rd-minute dismissal.

Penney said: "We're disappointed we conceded so late but when we think about the people missing, then it's credit to the players. But didn't take the chances we had to close the game out."

Wycombe 2 Oldham 2

2009-12-19T17:07:34

MATT Harrold's 88th minute penalty handed Wycombe a point just as Oldham seemed set to record consecutive wins for the first time since September.

Having trailed to John Akinde's ninth minute opener, Athletic - who could only name six substitutes - had looked on course for three points courtesy of goals from Danny Whitaker and Reuben Hazell.

They should have taken a sixth minute lead, only for Scott Shearer to save Paul Heffernan's spot kick after Dale Stephens was brought down.

Wycombe v Oldham: Preview

2009-12-18T12:25:22

OLDHAM boss Dave Penney acknowledges his side faces a tough task if they are to post back-to-back wins for the first time in almost three months.

They travel to Wycombe Wanderers aiming for a repeat of last weekend's 2-0 win over Exeter City, their first league victory in seven outings.

In contrast, Wycombe have picked up in form under new boss Gary Waddock, with a hat-trick of wins from their last five games.

Smalley looking to kick-start Oldham

2009-12-14T12:28:23

DEANE Smalley hopes his first goal of the season can spark a mid-term revival at Boundary Park.

His opener set Latics on their way to their first win in seven league games.

Strike partner Paul Heffernan then ensured a deserved victory with his first goal since joining on loan from Doncaster Rovers as on-the-slide Oldham gained a much-needed three points.

Oldham 2 Exeter 0

2009-12-12T17:06:03

A BRACE of second-half goals handed Athletic their second victory in 12 games as they seek to climb the League One table.

Deane Smalley and Paul Heffernan found the net for an Oldham side who had been desperately in search of three points after a poor run of results.

They enjoyed a slice of luck nine minutes into the game when Bertie Cozic struck the top of the bar from 30 yards with Darryl Flahavan well beaten.