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I have no recall about this player but he turned out seven times for us in 2021. Anyway, Marcus Barnes has signed for Mickleover in the Southern League.

Reminiscent of the change strip we had when we played in tangerine, Blue pinstripe on white.

Awaits official complaint if no email received…..

Yes! Only way to find out in 60s before local radio etc Mind you, all league results were given at end of national news at 10.30

Hey, that’s Fondop’s job !

North Yorkshire Matches Latics haven’t met many clubs from North Yorkshire, but League, Cup, and Friendlies have thrown up clashes both home and away. Oldham have played the Minstermen of York many times. In 1974/5 both clubs were celebrating their promotion into the old Div. 2, Latics coming up as Div. 3 Champions. The programme, “Boundary News”, for Oct 19th, 1974, proudly displayed the championship trophy as well as action photos of matches from the previous season. At 10p, the glossy production of 20pp was in blue, white, and tangerine on the covers but just black and white inside. Whilst just half a page was about the visitors, Latics’ goalkeeper Chris Ogden had a full-page feature, disclosing that his dad Fred who had played in the same position at Boundary Park helped him deal with any pressure, and that his favourite meal was steak. Manager Jimmy Frizzell was very disappointed in the previous week’s display at Orient, but Oldham still sat eighth in the table, one below York. There was news of upcoming Texaco Cup matches against “star spangled Southampton” whilst a proposed friendly against Polish Champions Gornik had been cancelled. York won 3-2, home goals from Ian Robins and Alan Young, in front of 12141 fans, the start of a poor run for Latics, not winning in 11 league games, the next victory coming on Boxing Day – the 1-0 win over Man United. Worth waiting for? Scarborough were in the Football League from 1987 to 1999 but it’s only been in cups that they’ve come up against Oldham. On Nov 18th, 1972, the non-league side came to Boundary Park for an FA Cup 1st Round tie. The home team sat fifth in the old Div. 3 and were firm favourites although the Seagulls had reached the First Round in each of the two previous years as well. The two pages of notes and pictures about them pointed out they had “one of the best defences in the Northern Premier League”, well organised by player-manager Colin Appleton, ex-Leicester City stalwart. The 16pp “Boundary Bulletin” had features on the FA cup, fixtures and appearances, news of the Youth Team beating Bolton, and a pen pic of match referee Michael Lowe, a newsagent and keen tennis player. Lots of local adverts, Oldhamers were invited to visit “The Grapes” before and after the game, get their patent medicines from John Wood Chemist, whilst Breretons of Chadderton were specialists in gents’ hairpieces. Oldham’s previous two matches had been a 7-1 victory and a 2-6 defeat, but goals were scarcer in this game, a 1-1 draw witnessed by 7943 fans. An upset in itself but the replay on the coast was even more of one, Latics losing to the non-leaguers 1-2. Maybe it was sweet revenge in 1989 when Oldham won 7-0 in the Littlewoods Cup on their march to Wembley. Not everyone would regard Middlesbrough being in the same county, but it was part of the historic North Riding and so can be included. The 1989/90 season was regarded as Latics “Pinch Me” year and, on March 31st, 1990, they travelled to Ayresome Park pushing for promotion to the top-flight. The “Boro Magazine” was a packed 32pp costing £1 and was full of reading. Five pages were generously devoted to the visitors, historical as well as contemporary, and there were full colour photos of the team and Andy Ritchie. Boro had just lost in the Wembley final of the Zenith Data Trophy and pictures of the game feature prominently. There’s lots about the Boro youth teams, an A-Z of past players and several other features. Teams are listed on the back cover, a brief pen pic of each player on both teams by their name, and noting that Latics have three ever present players. It was a stumble for Oldham, losing by he only goal o the game, with an attendance of 17238. No promotion but it was only delayed by one season. There were links between Oldham Manager Neil Warnock and Pickering Town, and he’d brought previous teams he had managed to the Mill Lane ground, so a pre-season friendly on August 5th, 1997, wasn’t unexpected. Then in the North-East Counties League, the Pikes produced a special programme, the cover dominated by a photo of one of the terraces, the club logo and match details. The “Meet the Visitors” section runs to two pages, mainly historical content, another of pen pictures, whilst a welcome to the visitors is also extended in “First Team Focus” from Manager Craig Salt and “Secretary’s Notes”. No forthcoming fixtures but a centre-page spread of the previous seasons, appearances and attendances included. The biggest home gate Pickering had was against Whitby Town in the North Riding Cup, 350 turning up but normally the crowd was about 80-100. The thriving Junior Section is given space, under-11s upwards, new senior signings are listed (including Mike Sellers from Harrogate Town) and there are many pages of advertising, not least from club sponsor Flamingo Land, just up the road, with butchers, bakers and undertakers also present. Costing 50p the 36pp programme has colour on the cover pages and is black and white inside. It was to prove a disappointing season for Latics, ending mid-table in their first season after relegation from the Championship. The Pikes had no success either, finishing 15th in their League. Latics haven’t met many clubs from North Yorkshire, but League, Cup, and Friendlies have thrown up clashes both home and away. The closest team to Harrogate is York City and Oldham have played the Minstermen many times. In 1974/5 both clubs were celebrating their promotion into the old Div. 2, Latics coming up as Div. 3 Champions. The programme, “Boundary News”, for Oct 19th, 1974, proudly displayed the championship trophy as well as action photos of matches from the previous season. At 10p, the glossy production of 20pp was in blue, white, and tangerine on the covers but just black and white inside. Whilst just half a page was about the visitors, Latics’ goalkeeper Chris Ogden had a full-page feature, disclosing that his dad Fred who had played in the same position at Boundary Park helped him deal with any pressure, and that his favourite meal was steak. Manager Jimmy Frizzell was very disappointed in the previous week’s display at Orient, but Oldham still sat eighth in the table, one below York. There was news of upcoming Texaco Cup matches against “star spangled Southampton” whilst a proposed friendly against Polish Champions Gornik had been cancelled. York won 3-2, home goals from Ian Robins and Alan Young, in front of 12141 fans, the start of a poor run for Latics, not winning in 11 league games, the next victory coming on Boxing Day – the 1-0 win over Man United. Worth waiting for? Scarborough were in the Football League from 1987 to 1999 but it’s only been in cups that they’ve come up against Oldham. On Nov 18th, 1972, the non-league side came to Boundary Park for an FA Cup 1st Round tie. The home team sat fifth in the old Div. 3 and were firm favourites although the Seagulls had reached the First Round in each of the two previous years as well. The two pages of notes and pictures about them pointed out they had “one of the best defences in the Northern Premier League”, well organised by player-manager Colin Appleton, ex-Leicester City stalwart. The 16pp “Boundary Bulletin” had features on the FA cup, fixtures and appearances, news of the Youth Team beating Bolton, and a pen pic of match referee Michael Lowe, a newsagent and keen tennis player. Lots of local adverts, Oldhamers were invited to visit “The Grapes” before and after the game, get their patent medicines from John Wood Chemist, whilst Breretons of Chadderton were specialists in gents’ hairpieces. Oldham’s previous two matches had been a 7-1 victory and a 2-6 defeat, but goals were scarcer in this game, a 1-1 draw witnessed by 7943 fans. An upset in itself but the replay on the coast was even more of one, Latics losing to the non-leaguers 1-2. Maybe it was sweet revenge in 1989 when Oldham won 7-0 in the Littlewoods Cup on their march to Wembley. Not everyone would regard Middlesbrough being in the same county, but it was part of the historic North Riding and so can be included. The 1989/90 season was regarded as Latics “Pinch Me” year and, on March 31st, 1990, they travelled to Ayresome Park pushing for promotion to the top-flight. The “Boro Magazine” was a packed 32pp costing £1 and was full of reading. Five pages were generously devoted to the visitors, historical as well as contemporary, and there were full colour photos of the team and Andy Ritchie. Boro had just lost in the Wembley final of the Zenith Data Trophy and pictures of the game feature prominently. There’s lots about the Boro youth teams, an A-Z of past players and several other features. Teams are listed on the back cover, a brief pen pic of each player on both teams by their name, and noting that Latics have three ever present players. It was a stumble for Oldham, losing by he only goal o the game, with an attendance of 17238. No promotion but it was only delayed by one season. There were links between Oldham Manager Neil Warnock and Pickering Town, and he’d brought previous teams he had managed to the Mill Lane ground, so a pre-season friendly on August 5th, 1997, wasn’t unexpected. Then in the North-East Counties League, the Pikes produced a special programme, the cover dominated by a photo of one of the terraces, the club logo and match details. The “Meet the Visitors” section runs to two pages, mainly historical content, another of pen pictures, whilst a welcome to the visitors is also extended in “First Team Focus” from Manager Craig Salt and “Secretary’s Notes”. No forthcoming fixtures but a centre-page spread of the previous seasons, appearances and attendances included. The biggest home gate Pickering had was against Whitby Town in the North Riding Cup, 350 turning up but normally the crowd was about 80-100. The thriving Junior Section is given space, under-11s upwards, new senior signings are listed (including Mike Sellers from Harrogate Town) and there are many pages of advertising, not least from club sponsor Flamingo Land, just up the road, with butchers, bakers and undertakers also present. Costing 50p the 36pp programme has colour on the cover pages and is black and white inside. It was to prove a disappointing season for Latics, ending mid-table in their first season after relegation from the Championship. The Pikes had no success either, finishing 15th in their League.

The club is planning to enter a Lancashire cup competition this season. Whether it is the Senior Cup or another tournament is still being discussed. At what level of team (r.g. First, reserves, u23) is part of the discussion. The Senior Cup is capped at 16 teams and historic Lancashire from Prem to NL has over 20. There is no Manchester Senior Cup. It stopped being competed for in 2016.

I'm not sure whether York will really be movers and shakers this season. The new owner is talking big (don't they always?) and they've made a couple of decent signings but they're in need of several players to make a big splash. Could be irritating if they hit form when we play them. Anyway I'll see them on Saturday against a Boro XI and see if anyone really impresses. https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/23647411.york-city-owner-matt-uggla-aim-high-transfer-plans/

I'd take that.

Have BT announced their TV games yet?

Well, that’s at least one person below me (as per last season)

“There is something nice and chilled about going to a non-league ground”. Get yourself down to Boundary Park

They could well be dark horses under new owners, they seemed in a poor way at the end of last season. I note in the comments that’s their talk of paying £100k for Cordner. https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/23642175.york-city-snap-solihull-captain-callum-howe-undisclosed-fee/

https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/23640800.york-city-make-statement-signing-defender-tyler-cordner/

That’s a nice kit.

Worked with the strikers regardless of his title.

Good luck to him. Hopefully DU will consider a replacement.

https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/doncaster-rovers-among-clubs-keen-8341186.amp Attracted interest friends m EFL

New owners at York. Many supporters not counting their chickens yet about whether there will be a boost to playing budget. https://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/club/club-statement-ownership-york-city

Andrew Dallas ?

Better if we had blue sleeves too, as that was what the “traditional “ kit had. Anyway it’s too late to influence now so fingers crossed that it’s something that a good proportion of us can approve of.

Not annoyed, just bemused !

Why can’t you say who? other clubs are already aware apparently.

Well, Kendal Town on July 12th where we are sending what’s being billed as an u23 team.