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Oldham 2 Walsall 1

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:10:55 -0000

Paul Dickov was relieved man after his side won for the second time in nine league games.

Brentford v Oldham postponed

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:57:31 -0000

Oldham's clash at Brentford has been postponed because of the freezing weather.

Video: Volunteers battle blanket of snow at Oldham's 'Ice Station Zebra'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:38:45 -0000

The mercury was plunging at 'Ice Station Zebra' on Thursday as a group of hardy volunteers helped to try and clear the Boundary Park pitch ahead of Oldham's clash with Walsall on Tuesday.

Big freeze denies Latics defender James Tarkowski golden chance

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:12:48 -0000

Oldham defender James Tarkowski has been left just as frustrated as anyone by the recent postponements.

A test of patience for Tarkowski

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:56:16 -0000

Latics' defender James Tarkowski has been left just as frustrated as anyone by the recent call-offs.

Impressive performances in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy area final loss to Chesterfield, coupled with Zander Diamond’s three-week absence through a hip injury, meant he was set for a regular run of games in the centre of defence.

Goals must be shared, says Latics boss Dickov

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:56:15 -0000

Latics’ boss Paul Dickov has called on his side to share the goals around – once they rediscover the back of the net that is.

Athletic’s recent woes in front of goal were highlighted during the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy area final with Chesterfield.

Black looking to the future

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:56:13 -0000

Paul Black is looking to put two of the biggest disappointments of his career behind him by helping Athletic to climb the League One table.

In the space of three-and-a-half weeks, Black was left out of the team to face boyhood idols Liverpool and was then part of the Oldham side which missed out on Wembley in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.

Stevenage v Oldham postponed

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:58:45 -0000

Oldham's clash at Stevenage has been postponed because of a frozen pitch.

Paul Dickov out to end season on a real high

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:11:35 -0000

Paul Dickov has two reasons for demanding a winning end to the season from his Oldham players, writes Gavin Browne.

Oldham against Leyton Orient postponed

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:12:11 -0000

Oldham Athletic's home game against Leyton Orient has been postponed following a noon inspection.

Dean Furman: We must forget Wembley woe

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:25:06 -0000

Oldham skipper Dean Furman has challenged his team-mates to forget the heartache of their Johnstone’s Paint Trophy exit and focus on improving their league position, writes Gavin Browne.

Latics' skipper: We must improve

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:56:23 -0000

Latics’ skipper Dean Furman has challenged his team-mates to forget the heartache of Monday’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy exit and focus on improving their league position.

Area final brings a tale of two managers

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

The contrast between Latics’ managers past and present couldn’t have been greater come the final whistle on Monday night. While former Oldham boss John Sheridan and his assortment of former Latics were celebrating a Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final, Paul Dickov was left to contemplate what might have been.

Oldham 0 Chesterfield 1

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:17:14 -0000

Oldham boss Paul Dickov was left to bemoan spurned chances after his side missed out on reaching the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final.

Paul Dickov wants return to scene of iconic goal

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:12:50 -0000

Oldham boss Paul Dickov will use the memory of 13 years ago to fire up his players for tonight’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy area final.

Wembley is the stuff of dreams for Matt Smith

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:01:12 -0000

If a year is a long time in politics, then it certainly is in football – just ask Latics striker Matt Smith.

This time last year, the 22-year-old was combining Blue Square Bet North football with studies in International Management with American Business Studies.

Taylor: Loyalties will be put to one side

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:55:55 -0000

Gratitude gets put aside on Monday as Chris Taylor seeks to fire Athletic into the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final.

Latics host Chesterfield in Monday’s second leg, looking to overturn a 2-1 deficit from last week’s first meeting in Derbyshire.

Previous defeats can act as inspiration for this Latics side

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:55:54 -0000

A long-awaited return to Wembley is 90 minutes away for Athletic should they overturn a 2-1 deficit when they face Chesterfield in Monday’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy area final second leg.

If they succeed, they will line up in a cup final there for the first time since the 1-0 Littlewoods Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest in 1990.

Oldham Athletic lack the finishing touches

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:20:40 -0000

It's now just one victory in eight league games for Latics – and manager Paul Dickov blamed indifferent decision-making and a lack of luck for this stalemate.

Oldham 0 Exeter City 0

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:49:16 -0000

It's now one victory in eight league games for Paul Dickov’s Latics side following a largely frustrating afternoon at Boundary Park.

Oldham v Exeter: Preview

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:32:32 -0000

Paul Dickov has told his Oldham Athletic players that the next six weeks will define the rest of their season.

Smith: It's time for me to kick on

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:55:33 -0000

Matt Smith might be happy to earn kind words from his team-mates – but admits he must improve his goal tally between now and the end of the season.

The 22-year-old has received glowing praise from Shefki Kuqi and Robbie Simpson for his performances so far in his first season at professional level.

Simpson: Anfield goal will never get dull

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:55:33 -0000

Athletic's FA Cup exit might be almost a fortnight ago but Robbie Simpson claims he’ll never tire of talking about the moment he took centre stage.

The 26-year-old gave Latics the lead at Liverpool with a 25-yard screamer past Pepe Reina and at the Kop End – making him the fourth most popular subject on Twitter that evening.

Chesterfield 2 Oldham 1

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:17:20 -0000

Latics boss Paul Dickov blamed poor defending after his side lost the opening leg of their Johnstone’s Paint Trophy area final.

Oldham Athletic all out of luck

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:14:09 -0000

Oldham boss Paul Dickov was left bemoaning ill-fortune after watching his side lose to a late goal at the Galpharm Stadium.

We didn’t deserve to be beaten at Huddersfield – Diamond

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:12:59 -0000

Zander Diamond was left cursing ill fortune following Athletic’s defeat at Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

The Scot had been a formidable presence at the heart of Latics’ backline until unwittingly playing a part in their hosts’ late winner.

Oldham Athletic try again in Trophy clash

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:23:50 -0000

Oldham are hoping the first leg of their Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Northern Area final at Chesterfield will go ahead tonight (7.45pm).

Oldham's clash at Chesterfield postponed

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:57:02 -0000

Oldham Athletic's trip to Chesterfield has been called off. The B2net Stadium's pitch failed an 11am inspection because of the freezing weather.

Paul Dickov: It won’t be won or lost tonight

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:39:40 -0000

Paul Dickov has told his Oldham players victory in tonight’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy area final at Chesterfield will mean the job is only half done.

Huddersfield 1 Oldham 0

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:17:38 -0000

Alan Lee’s 86th minute goal condemned Oldham Athletic to defeat as the hosts continued their push for automatic promotion.

Simpson targets trip to Wembley after FA Cup starring role at Anfield

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:55:40 -0000

Robbie Simpson aims to follow one of the biggest highs of his career – by atoning for arguably the biggest low.

The 26-year-old was catapulted into the national spotlight when his 25-yard screamer gave Athletic the lead at Liverpool in their FA Cup meeting last Friday.

Winning margin flattered the Reds: Dalglish

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:55:39 -0000

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish admitted his side was flattered by their margin of victory against Athletic.

Robbie Simpson’s 28th minute opener for Athletic was cancelled out by Craig Bellamy’s fortuitous leveller moments later.

Dickov: Pride in our performance against Liverpool

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:55:38 -0000

Oldham Athletic boss Paul Dickov admitted he was a proud man despite watching his side beaten 5-1 at Liverpool in Friday’s FA Cup third round meeting.

The alleged insults directed at Latics’ Tom Adeyemi overshadowed a fine performance from Dickov’s men against their more illustrious opponents.

Oldham Athletic issues thanks after arrest of fan over Adeyemi abuse

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:30:25 -0000

Oldham have praised Liverpool and Merseyside Police for their handling of the alleged incident of racist abuse directed at Tom Adeyemi during Friday’s FA Cup tie at Anfield.

Oldham Athletic's Tom Adeyemi target of alleged racial abuse during FA Cup clash with Liverpool

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:44:54 -0000

Liverpool and the police are investigating an incident which took place during last night's 5-1 FA Cup third round win over Oldham at Anfield, where visiting defender Tom Adeyemi was seemingly the target of alleged racial abuse from fans.

Just when the aftermath of striker Luis Suarez's eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra was dying down, the Merseysiders have found themselves having to deal with another issue.

Oldham boss Paul Dickov 'deflated' after Liverpool FA Cup defeat

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:54:08 -0000

Oldham manager Paul Dickov felt his side could have made more of their early chances after the 5-1 FA Cup defeat against Liverpool.

Dean Furman: We are after another Scouse scalp

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:43:15 -0000

Oldham skipper Dean Furman insists his side will not head to Liverpool for tomorrow’s FA Cup third round tie just to make up the numbers.

Latics’ skipper issues rallying cry ahead of FA Cup trip to Anfield

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:56:08 -0000

Latics skipper Dean Furman insists his side will not head to Liverpool for Friday’s FA Cup third round tie just to make up the numbers.

Paul Dickov’s squad – backed by more than 6,000 supporters – head to Anfield, determined to cause arguably the biggest shock of the round.

Players showed their mettle

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:56:07 -0000

Latics boss Paul Dickov hailed his side’s determination after they came from behind to earn a point at the b2net Stadium on Monday.

Having trailed to Jordan Bowery’s goal, Athletic ensured parity when Matt Smith headed home his third of the season with half-time approaching.

Belief earned us three points – Diamond

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:56:07 -0000

Latics' New Year’s Eve match winner Zander Diamond said the players’ belief proved key as they twice came from behind to beat Notts County.

Luca Scapuzzi’s first-half goal looked little more than consolation when Athletic trailed 2-1 with 20 minutes left at Boundary Park.

Super sub Morais delights Dickov

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:56:06 -0000

Latics' boss Paul Dickov hailed Filipe Morais for his impact in coming off the bench and helping Athletic defeat Notts County 3-2 on New Year’s Eve.

The winger was dropped following the Boxing Day loss to Hartlepool United, but made a decisive contribution in the last 25 minutes at Boundary Park.