BP1960 3,075 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) I came across this 1971 programme on ebay, and I'm trying to rack my brains as to the foreign teams we have played at BP. As well as Borussia Dortmund (think it was 0-0) I remember teams from Brazil, Italy, Czechoslovakia (not sure who they were) and Switzerland (FC Thun). Has anyone a comprehensive list? Edited July 21, 2016 by BP1960 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Forte_Baby 250 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Was mentioned by me and Savagethebeaat in a earlier discussion on Twitter we once played Internacional from Brazil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Forte_Baby 250 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I came across this 1971 programme on ebay, and I'm trying to rack my brains as to the foreign teams we have played at BP. As well as Borussia Dortmund (think it was 0-0) I remember teams from Brazil, Italy, Czechoslovakia (not sure who they were) and Switzerland (FC Thun). Has anyone a comprehensive list? Melbourne City a few seasons back, Perugia in the Anglo Italian cup in the 90's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghostofcecere 639 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Banik Ostrava was team we played from the Czech Republic at BP in the late 80's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blueatheart 365 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Melbourne the other year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BP1960 3,075 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Banik Ostrava was team we played from the Czech Republic at BP in the late 80's That's correct, didn't we win 4-2? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
owdumer 93 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 FC Groningen (Dutch) early 70's I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BP1960 3,075 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 FC Groningen (Dutch) early 70's I think. Don't remember that one owdumer, did we win? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
owdumer 93 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I think it was a draw,but not 100 percent sure. I also seem to remember it was midweek. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BP1960 3,075 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Was mentioned by me and Savagethebeaat in a earlier discussion on Twitter we once played Internacional from Brazil. I think we lost that 1-0, goalkeeper John Platt had a blinder on his first team debut, the Brazilians had about 300 shots on target and he saved all but one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BP1960 3,075 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 I came across this 1971 programme on ebay, and I'm trying to rack my brains as to the foreign teams we have played at BP. As well as Borussia Dortmund (think it was 0-0) I remember teams from Brazil, Italy, Czechoslovakia (not sure who they were) and Switzerland (FC Thun). Has anyone a comprehensive list? Melbourne City a few seasons back, Perugia in the Anglo Italian cup in the 90's Yes, Perugia, I forgot about Melbourne City. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ogdenwoodwhittle 57 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Internacional of Brasil in mid 70s, I was stood as a teenager in the old Rochdale road end, we lost 1-0 ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BP1960 3,075 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Was mentioned by me and Savagethebeaat in a earlier discussion on Twitter we once played Internacional from Brazil. Yes, a great night that was too, a big crowd as I remember.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BP1960 3,075 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Internacional of Brasil in mid 70s, I was stood as a teenager in the old Rochdale road end, we lost 1-0 ? Was it a pen? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigfatjoe1 550 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I came across this 1971 programme on ebay, and I'm trying to rack my brains as to the foreign teams we have played at BP. As well as Borussia Dortmund (think it was 0-0) I remember teams from Brazil, Italy, Czechoslovakia (not sure who they were) and Switzerland (FC Thun). Has anyone a comprehensive list? That bloke in the blue shirt looks like a cyborg. My favourite match against johnny foreigners was the one against Dynamo Tbilisi (i think). Didn't they knick the boots used for the plastic pitch? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ogdenwoodwhittle 57 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Maybe a free kick? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stagger Lee 470 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Morton St Mirren both in the Anglo Scottish cup Heart of Midlothian in the Texico cup mid 70's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peanuts 331 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 didnt we play some forign outfit pre season as part of the Goram sale deal ? think they were called Hibs or summat know they played in some obscure league Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eddyblue 8 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) I remember a friendly in about 1967 against a swiss team FC Thun I think it was. It was in the Ken Bates era and Latics had recently signed John Collins who was reputed to be paid £50 for every goal he scored. I think Latics won the game 6-0, all goals scored by Collins but the £50 per goal did not apply to friendlies. Also vaguely remember a friendly agains Sofia Select Bulgaria in the Bobby Johnstone era. I think Latics won 3-2. NB my recollection of the details may not be 100% accurate Edited July 21, 2016 by eddyblue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikejh45 539 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Anglo-Italian Cup (1995): 0-0 Cesena 2-0 Perugia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanGrovesFanClub 324 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 That bloke in the blue shirt looks like a cyborg. My favourite match against johnny foreigners was the one against Dynamo Tbilisi (i think). Didn't they knick the boots used for the plastic pitch? Yes, Dynamo Tbilisi on the plastic pitch with many of the wonderful players that took us to the Premier League. I enjoyed that one. I remember it as being 3-0, to us, but an online report says 1-0. Mind you, I am very old and tired and I do always remember things as being even better than they actually are / were - it's a gift really. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SavageTheBeast 93 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Not sure which Bucharest maybe Dynamo but we played them at Leigh Sports village Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BP1960 3,075 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Not sure which Bucharest maybe Dynamo but we played them at Leigh Sports village http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20140705-latics-v-steaua-1719365.aspx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SavageTheBeast 93 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20140705-latics-v-steaua-1719365.aspx Who did we play at Leigh sports village then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
palmer1 1,677 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Yes, Dynamo Tbilisi on the plastic pitch with many of the wonderful players that took us to the Premier League. I enjoyed that one. I remember it as being 3-0, to us, but an online report says 1-0. Mind you, I am very old and tired and I do always remember things as being even better than they actually are / were - it's a gift really. It was 3-0, are pictures on OAFC memories on twitter Tbilisi didn't know it was a plastics pitch so Latics 'officials' bought 20 pairs of all weather boots for them which they took home with them. Edited July 21, 2016 by palmer1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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