http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/ Top stories for Sport http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1049569_bidding_for_a_semi_spot IT WILL be a case of ‘friends reunited’ for Oldham coach Steve Deakin and Wakefield counterpart John Kear when the Roughyeds visit Belle Vue in the last eight of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1049569_bidding_for_a_semi_spot Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1049567_dewsbury_rams_12_oldham_roughyeds_58 SUMMER rugby arrived with a bang as Oldham turned on their best display of the season in perfect conditions to reach the last eight of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1049567_dewsbury_rams_12_oldham_roughyeds_58 Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1049564_derby_delight_for_paddock_men ROYTON emerged with the derby day honours when they defeated Crompton in their Lake Garage CLL match at the Paddock last Saturday http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1049564_derby_delight_for_paddock_men Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1049561_a_narrow_victory IDENTICAL returns of 4-13 from Peter Skuse and Steve Holmes saw Saddleworth record a three-run victory over Bamford Fieldhouse in the Armstrongs Saddleworth and District League. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1049561_a_narrow_victory Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/s/1049560_one_over_the_eight NINE tries saw Saddleworth Rangers emerge victorious when they faced the United Arab Emirates in the first rugby league match played in Dubai. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/s/1049560_one_over_the_eight Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/boxing/s/1049506_ready_for_judgement_day YOU know the phrase about someone entering the lions’ den and wondering what they really mean? http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/boxing/s/1049506_ready_for_judgement_day Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048549_show_support A ‘WHO’S Who’ of the footballing world is set to descend on Boundary Park for Ernie Cooksey’s fundraising game on Sunday. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048549_show_support Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048552_sundays_squads THE initial squads for Ernie Cooksey’s testimonial on Sunday have been announced. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048552_sundays_squads Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1048567_time_to_do_some_things_differently ICE baths, massages and summer work are all on the menu after Latics’ boss John Sheridan assessed the end of another League One campaign. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1048567_time_to_do_some_things_differently Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1048326_deakin_considers_his_future_at_roughyeds OLDHAM coach Steve Deakin admitted he would be considering his position despite leading his team to a fifth victory from six league games. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1048326_deakin_considers_his_future_at_roughyeds Mon, 05 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1048554_oldham__38__26__blackpool_panthers SEVEN tries saw the Roughyeds record their fifth win from six league games following a performance which left coach Steve Deakin considering his position. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1048554_oldham__38__26__blackpool_panthers Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1048209_crewe_alexandra_1_oldham_athletic_4 TWO goals in each half helped Athletic to their most emphatic away win of the season as they ended the League One campaign in eighth place. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1048209_crewe_alexandra_1_oldham_athletic_4 Sun, 04 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1048560_shaw_slump_to_loss SATURDAY saw last year’s Tanner Cup winners Shaw soundly beaten by Bamford Fieldhouse who reached their 114 target with six wickets in hand. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1048560_shaw_slump_to_loss Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/s/1048562_learn_about_laws A COURSE will be taking place at Oldham St Anne’s later this month for people interested in becoming a rugby league match official. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/s/1048562_learn_about_laws Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048564_one_hand_on_title CHADDY Hoppers’ under-11s’ blue team have one hand on the league title after beating Rossendale United Boys 5-0. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1048564_one_hand_on_title Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1048210_young_guns_are_staying LATICS' boss John Sheridan has issued a 'hands off' warning to clubs interested in taking some of the club's younger players off his hands. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1048210_young_guns_are_staying Sun, 04 May 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1047698_search_to_replace_midfielders OLDHAM Athletic boss John Sheridan faces having to sign at least two midfielders over the summer. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1047698_search_to_replace_midfielders Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1047614_feel_afraid ROUGHYEDS’ coach Steve Deakin wants his players to feel ‘frightened’ as they prepare to face Blackpool Panthers at Boundary Park on Bank Holiday Monday. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1047614_feel_afraid Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1047616_supporters_rally_round LATICS fans have rallied round to organise a huge benefit event for cult hero Ernie Cooksey this Sunday. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1047616_supporters_rally_round Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1047618_tommy_targets_better_displays PLAYER-OF-THE-MONTH Tommy Goulden believes the Oldham supporters will now start to see an improved run of form from himself as well as the team. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1047618_tommy_targets_better_displays Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1047620_securing_the_title A 5-1 win at Rossendale United saw Chaddy Hoppers’ under-12s’ blue team crowned as league champions for the second consecutive year. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1047620_securing_the_title Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1047621_angels_soaring HEYSIDE Angels saw both their under-14s teams hit the opposition for eight goals in their latest League Cup ties. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1047621_angels_soaring Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1047623_another_soggy_start THE new Saddleworth and District Cricket League season opened in time honoured fashion last Sunday with plenty of rain. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/cricket/s/1047623_another_soggy_start Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1047214_frustration_at_sloppy_finish OLDHAM coach Steve Deakin cut a frustrated figure after watching his side gift Rochdale Hornets a bonus point in Sunday's Co-operative National League One game at Boundary Park. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1047214_frustration_at_sloppy_finish Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1047213_oldham_roughyeds_24_rochdale_hornets_14 TWO tries in nine minutes for Rochdale took the shine off Oldham's day despite the Roughyeds winning their fourth match from five league games. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1047213_oldham_roughyeds_24_rochdale_hornets_14 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1047212_boss_proud_of_young_guns LATICS' manager John Sheridan lavished praise on some of his youngsters following the club's 2-1 win against Cheltenham Town last Saturday. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1047212_boss_proud_of_young_guns Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1047210_oldham_athletic_2_cheltenham_town_1 GOALS from Deane Smalley and Lewis Alessandra saw Athletic end their home league campaign with another three points. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1047210_oldham_athletic_2_cheltenham_town_1 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1046607_given_a_rams_raid OLDHAM will face National League opposition in the last 16 of the Carnegie Challenge Cup after being handed a fifth round trip to Dewsbury Rams. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1046607_given_a_rams_raid Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1046605_taylor_set_to_boost_sheridan CHRIS Taylor may be in line for a first-team return as Latics bring the curtain down on their 2007/08 home League One season against Cheltenham Town on Saturday. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1046605_taylor_set_to_boost_sheridan Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1046604_swinton_lions_8_oldham_roughyeds_20 AN OLDHAM team reinforced by the return from injury of Lucas Onyango and Rob Roberts were comfortable Carnegie Challenge Cup tie winners against a Swinton side showing plenty of enthusiasm, but little attacking flair. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/oldham/s/1046604_swinton_lions_8_oldham_roughyeds_20 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1046603_the_bell_tolls_for_north_stars THE first competitive baseball game in the borough for over 50 years saw Oldham North Stars beaten by a rampant Bolton side in their British Baseball Federation AA North match last Sunday. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1046603_the_bell_tolls_for_north_stars Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1046602_northampton_town_2_oldham_athletic_0 TWO second-half goals at Sixfields condemned Latics to their ninth away defeat of the League One season. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1046602_northampton_town_2_oldham_athletic_0 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1046601_not_a_happy_return CHADDY Hoppers’ under-eights’ green team did not return from their long break with a victory as they went down 3-0 against Heyside. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1046601_not_a_happy_return Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1046600_rockettes_downed HEYSIDE Angels’ under-14s’ teams were in the goals during their latest League Cup games against Uppermill Rockettes as the yellows won 7-1 and the clarets 12-0. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/s/1046600_rockettes_downed Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1046599_katie_ready_for_red_rose_team MANCHESTER Golf Club have a star in the making – and she’s just eight years old. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/golf/s/1046599_katie_ready_for_red_rose_team Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1046595_celebrate_a_discount SEASON tickets will go on sale next Tuesday for Latics supporters interested in a potential saving of over £150. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1046595_celebrate_a_discount Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1046248_latic_players_will_train_at_boundary_park JOHN Sheridan has revealed his Oldham Athletic players will be training at Boundary Park over the summer in a bid to have them fit and firing next season. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1046248_latic_players_will_train_at_boundary_park Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1046176_sheridan_bemoans_weak_latics OLDHAM started the season with a whimper and it looks like they are going to end it the same manner - to John Sheridan's frustration. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1046176_sheridan_bemoans_weak_latics Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1045666_alessandras_oldham_deal OLDHAM'S teenage striker Lewis Alessandra has signed a new contract that will keep him at Boundary Park until 2011. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/oldham_athletic/s/1045666_alessandras_oldham_deal Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045724_sheridan_talks_with_trio LATICS boss John Sheridan has spelled out his desire to keep Mark Crossley, Andy Liddell and Gary McDonald at Boundary Park. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1045724_sheridan_talks_with_trio Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1045544_set_for_return WINGER Lucas Onyango could make his long-awaited first-team return for the Roughyeds this week. http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk/sport/s/1045544_set_for_return Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:00 -0000