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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.

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 fight back from four down

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:55:52 -0000

The Lancashire and Cheshire Premier division managed to beat the weather with five of the seven scheduled games being played and leaders Spurley Hey kept up the pace with a comfortable 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Hooley Bridge Celtic.

But reigning champions Whalley Range retained their unbeaten record and stay seven points adrift of Hey with five games in hand as they beat Old Stretfordians 3-1.

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.

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.

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.

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.