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Hamilton issues plea to Roughyeds’ supporters

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:55:45 -0000

Roughyeds' chairman Chris Hamilton has issued a ‘keep the faith’ order to players, members of the coaching staff and fans.

Mr Hamilton’s rallying call for unity, determination and better luck follows another defeat for a side decimated by injury at a key stage of the season.

Kieran Lee set to reject a new deal and move to Sheffield Wednesday

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:48:18 -0000

Latics' boss Paul Dickov faces replacing an integral part of his back four with the news that Kieran Lee looks set to join Sheffield Wednesday.

While it must be stressed nothing was concrete as the Advertiser went to press on Wednesday night – and Dickov was unavailable for comment – it’s understood the 23-year-old will reject the offer of a new deal at Boundary Park.

Dickov waits for contract verdicts from nine players

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:55:51 -0000

Latics' boss Paul Dickov has offered new deals to nine out of contract players as he bids to freshen up his squad for next season.

Kieran Lee, Chris Taylor, Robbie Simpson, Filipe Morais, James Wesolowski, Bradley Diallo, Youssouf M’Changama, Dean Bouzanis and Kirk Millar have all been offered the chance to stay.

Dickov: Kids can step up to plate

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:55:47 -0000

Oldham boss Paul Dickov praised his young guns as they ended the season by securing Athletic’s first victory in nine games.

Second-half goals from James Tarkowski and Oumare Tounkara were enough to beat a Carlisle team, whose play-off ambitions evaporated thanks to results elsewhere.

Oldham fans told – your club needs you

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:55:47 -0000

Oldham Athletic, Trust Oldham and Oldham Athletic Community Trust have joined forces to improve the appearance of Boundary Park.

The club has issued an appeal for volunteers to carry out general repairs and improve facilities at Boundary Park in time for next season.

Gavin Browne assesses how Oldham’s 2011-12 panned out

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:04:31 -0000

The final League One table shows Athletic in 16th place this season – up one place from last year but with two fewer points.

Oldham Athletic 2 Carlisle United 1

Sat, 05 May 2012 16:03:42 -0000

Second half goals from James Tarkowski and Oumare Tounkara ensured Athletic ended the season with a first victory in nine games.

Latics’ captain Dean Furman issues rallying cry for last game

Thu, 03 May 2012 07:55:39 -0000

Latics' skipper Dean Furman admits he and his team-mates would relish playing party-poopers when they host Carlisle United on Saturday.

The visitors arrive at Boundary Park for the final game of the season, still in with a chance of reaching the play-offs.

Kieran Lee dominates Latics’ awards for second straight season

Thu, 03 May 2012 07:55:35 -0000

Kieran Lee dominated Oldham Athletic’s end-of-season awards night for the second consecutive year.

The full-back was rewarded for his season-long consistency with four player of the year prizes.

Contract clause forces Zander Diamond out of Oldham

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:20:19 -0000

Oldham defender Zander Diamond has left the club after a mutual agreement to terminate his contract.

Paul Dickov praises medics

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:35:45 -0000

Paul Dickov hailed Oldham’s head of sports medicine Jon Guy after Latics’ Youssouf M’Changama was stretchered off with a head injury.

Bury FC 0 Oldham Athletic 0

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:06:08 -0000

A head injury to Oldham Athletic’s Youssouf M’Changama overshadowed a derby draw at Gigg Lane.

Oldham Athletic survive, but some players will not

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:50:27 -0000

Oldham boss Paul Dickov was happy his side preserved League One status for another season – but warned changes would come.

Oldham Athletic 1 Preston North End 1

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:13:15 -0000

It might have been a largely forgettable game but a hard-fought point preserved Oldham Athletic’s League One status for another season.

Mixed emotions for Oldham Athletic boss Paul Dickov

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:45:09 -0000

Oldham Athletic boss Paul Dickov was left to reflect on a tale of two penalties as his side snatched a draw at Adams Park.

Wycombe Wanderers 2 Oldham Athletic 2

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:06:30 -0000

Athletic still need three points to preserve their League One status after a breathless draw at Adams Park.

Sheffield Wednesday 3 Oldham Athletic 0

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:24:40 -0000

Goals from Gary Madine, Miguel Llera and Ryan Lowe kept up Sheffield Wednesday's promotion charge and handed Oldham Athletic a ninth defeat in 11 games.

Let’s turn on TV style says Oldham Athletic boss Paul Dickov

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:42:57 -0000

Oldham Athletics' boss Paul Dickov wants his side to be television stars when they head to Hillsborough this afternoon.

Oldham Athletic 0 Charlton 1

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:08:32 -0000

Yann Kermorgant’s second-half header handed the League One table-toppers three points – but it was referee Trevor Kettle who took centre stage.

Paul Dickov keen to repay Oldham Athletic fans' faith

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:21:23 -0000

Paul Dickov admits six points over the Easter weekend would perfectly sum up Oldham Athletic’s season.

Taylor to wait for ankle verdict

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:37:55 -0000

Chris Taylor will have further X-rays and a scan to determine the extent of the ankle injury he sustained in Tuesday’s defeat at Brentford.

The 25-year-old was stretchered off early in the second half following a tackle from Clinton Morrison.

Don’t you doubt us, says Morais

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:55:29 -0000

Filipe Morais insisted nobody should question players’ attitudes following Latics’ narrow defeat at Notts County.

The build-up was overshadowed by chairman Simon Corney’s withering attack on the playing staff on Boundary Park.

New season ticket scheme for Latics

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:55:28 -0000

Latics have teamed up with Greater Manchester neighbours Bury and Rochdale to launch an unprecedented ticket offer.

In a bid to boost attendances in tough financial times, season-ticket holders of all three clubs are being given the chance to watch one of their local rivals for just £5.

Brentford 2 Oldham 0

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:56:43 -0000

Oldham were caught cold as fast-starting Brentford condemned Paul Dickov’s side to their third successive defeat in League One.

Notts County 1 Oldham Athletic 0

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:07:34 -0000

Former Oldham Athletic loanee Alan Sheehan kicked his old side in the teeth with a 90th minute winner at Meadow Lane.

Top half is the target for Latics

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:55:20 -0000

Paul Dickov believes his Oldham Athletic players can still end the season in League One’s top half.

The Latics suffered their eighth home league defeat of the season when going down to Leyton Orient on Tuesday.

Victory leaves a bitter taste for Dickov

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:38:42 -0000

Latics' boss Paul Dickov was left to contemplate football’s highs and lows following Saturday’s victory against AFC Bournemouth.

Chris Taylor’s goal made it back-to-back wins following the midweek success at Hartlepool United.

Oldham 0 Leyton Orient 1

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:18:10 -0000

Oldham manager Paul Dickov blamed a lack of concentration after watching his side beaten at home for the eighth time this season.

Oldham Athletic boss Paul Dickov looking for a hat-trick of victories

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:39:52 -0000

Paul Dickov believes his Oldham Athletic players face a difficult test against Leyton Orient if they are to post a third straight league victory.

Oldham Athletic 1 AFC Bournemouth 0

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:09:06 -0000

Chris Taylor’s third goal of the season made it six points in a week for Paul Dickov’s Oldham Athletic side.

Taylor delighted with three points – but admits Latics could play better

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:56:09 -0000

Chris Taylor believed Latics’ win at Hartlepool on Tuesday was a triumph for hard work rather than flair.

The 25-year-old was a tireless figure on the right-hand side as Athletic shrugged off four consecutive defeats to claim a hard-fought 1-0 victory.

Kuqi left thinking about Rochdale defeat

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:56:02 -0000

Shefki Kuqi admitted that derby day defeat at Rochdale will overshadow the memory of arguably the best goal of his career.

On a day of few positives for Athletic, Kuqi brought Spotland to its feet with a memorable 30-yard dipping volley which brought Paul Dickov’s side on level terms during the first half.

Hartlepool 0 Oldham Athletic 1

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:10:30 -0000

Oldham boss Paul Dickov was thrilled with his players after they banished an unwanted piece of history.

Jean-Yves M’Voto’s first-half goal ended a run of four straight defeats and brought Latics’ first victory at Victoria Park since 1970.

Hartlepool United v Oldham Athletic: League One Preview

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:25:59 -0000

Oldham have to defy history and a lengthy injury list if they are to claim three points at Hartlepool tonight, writes Gavin Browne.

Rochdale FC 3 Oldham Athletic 2

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:55:02 -0000

Michael Symes fired a hat-trick to keep alive Rochdale’s hopes of avoiding the drop and consign Oldham to their fourth consecutive defeat.

The striker, on loan from Bournemouth, had failed to score in his first six appearances for the club but was quickly off the mark in this Greater Manchester derby.

Oldham Athletic boss Paul Dickov ready for derby date with Rochdale

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:55:57 -0000

Latics’ boss Paul Dickov is targeting three points at Rochdale on Saturday as a cure for his side’s recent ills.

Athletic battled hard at Stevenage on Tuesday evening before going down to Lawrie Wilson’s winner in second-half stoppage time.

Stevenage FC 1 Oldham Athletic 0

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:18:50 -0000

Oldham Athletic boss Paul Dickov believed his players didn’t get what they deserved after losing at the Lamex Stadium.

Home defeats hurts for Oldham Athletic

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:13:06 -0000

Home is where the heartache is for Paul Dickov after watching his Oldham side lose for the second time in a week at Boundary Park.

Oldham Athletic 1 Yeovil Town 2

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:48:46 -0000

Andrew Williams’ 13th goal of the season proved decisive as Oldham Athletic slipped to a second home defeat of the week.

Dickov: We can bounce back at the weekend

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:56:01 -0000

Paul Dickov has called on his Oldham Athletic players to channel the disappointment of Tuesday night’s defeat to Scunthorpe United into a climb up the League One table.

The 2-1 loss was only their second in seven league games and their first League One reverse at home for six matches.

Oldham Athletic 1 Scunthorpe 2

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:47:51 -0000

Referee James Adcock took centre stage as Oldham suffered a first home defeat in six league games.

Garry Thompson’s 80th- minute header handed the visitors three points, capping a whirlwind seven minutes. In that time, David Mirfin had headed Scunthorpe ahead, only for Athletic to equalise through Filipe Morais.

Oldham Athletic must build on Sheffield United success, says Paul Dickov

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:04:38 -0000

Oldham Athletic boss Paul Dickov has called on his players to build on victory over Sheffield United when they host Scunthorpe United tonight.

Stirring fightback as Oldham Athletic show bottle

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:46:35 -0000

Paul Dickov’s first words to the press after watching his Oldham Athletic side come from two goals down to claim three points at Bramall Lane were: “I need a drink!”

Sheffield United 2 Oldham Athletic 3

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:24:32 -0000

An incredible second half ended with Paul Dickov’s side coming from two goals down to earn three points.

Athletic had looked out of it at half-time, trailing to goals from Matt Lowton and Ched Evans.

Oldham Athletic 1 Colchester 1

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:23:53 -0000

Oldham boss Paul Dickov said his players have to learn from their mistakes after watching them turn three points into one.