Chatham_Owl Posted December 7, 2003 Author Share Posted December 7, 2003 Monday 18th August 2003 - Training First Team & Reserve Team (Pig in the Middle AM, Cross Country LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM) Goalkeeping (Handling AM, Crosses LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM) I put some players on the transfer list and some players available for loan. Transfer Listed: Matty Appleby John Sheridan Danny Boshell Loan Listed: Michael Robertson Danny Hall Anthony Shandran Anthony McStea Marc Tierney Danny Forde Adam Griffin Carlos Roca Craig Fleming Chris Grange Charles Treacey Paul Armstrong Chris Lever Kelvin Lomax Ashley Winn Sean Eardley Anthony Mee Jason Taylor Kyle Jacobs Matthew Barlow Chris Hall Matthew Wolfenden Rob Walker James Wills informs me of John Mead, a central defender from Northwich Victoria. He isn't much good though. Both Ipswich Town and Bradford City try to take Mark Wilson on loan from Middlesbrough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 7, 2003 Author Share Posted December 7, 2003 Tuesday 19th August 2003 - Training: First Team & Reserve Team (Technique AM, Closing-Down Session LUNCH, Weight Training PM) Goalkeeping (Technique AM, Distribution LUNCH, Weight Training PM) James Wills believes that young Kingstonian right-winger Liam Collins will develop into a decent player. He noted that he was impressed with how Liam handles the pressure of first team football. Damon Robson rejects his final offer of a contract and he leaves the club today, I offer him another months trial contract. UWIC Inter Cardiff offer Scott Jones a contract. Burton Albion and Boston United offer a contract to Jonathan Paul Mills. Blackpool join in the race to loan Mark Wilson. Ron Millward files his report on Chesterfield Chesterfield manager Roy McFarland prefers his sides to play a patient 4-4-2 formation. He thinks their team is expectional and their attack is strong and quick. Their star players are Steve Blatherwick, Mark Hudson and Chris Brandon. Lloyd Dyer and Alan O'Hare are out with injury and Stuart Howson will have a fitness test before tomorrows game. In their last match they comprehensively beat title favourites Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 with Brandon and Folan both scoring 2. They are unbeaten in all competitions so far this season, they score plenty and are dangerous from crosses but they have also conceided a fair few as well. Oldham Squad (16 Players): Pogliacomi, Robertson, Clegg, Wicks, Haining, Hall, O'Hanlon, D.Sheridan, Gibson, Cooksey, Eyre, O'Halloran, Eyres, Killen, Shandran, Vernon Bookies Odds: Oldham Win 6-4 Draw 2-1 Chesterfield Win 13-8 Reserve Match Oldham Athletic Vs. Preston North End Boundary Park Oldham Athletic Treacey, McStea, Lomax, Whelan, Tierney, Boshell, Griffin, Sisson, Forde, C.Taylor, Fleming Subs: Grange, Armstrong, Cassidy, C.Hall, J.Sheridan Preston North End Lonergan, Armstrong, Elebert, Kempson, Cartwright ©, Carvill, Clampitt, Curwen, Brown, Langmead, Kitchen Subs: Neal, Burgess, Robson, Barrett, Jackson Final Socre: Oldham Athletic 1 Preston North End 0 Att: 293 MOM: Charles Treacey Oldham Evening Chronicle: A hard fought victory was eventually won with a goal from Craig Fleming, it looked offside but the flag stayed down and Fleming finished excellently, Preston were a difficult side creating chances themselves but Treacey was superb in goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 Wednesday 20th August 2003 - Training First Team & Reserve Team (Shooting AM, Shadow Play LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Crosses AM, Pig in the Middle LUNCH) James Wills has spotted a young welsh striker by the name of Raith Plant, Raith looks a decent young striker so I ask him to be looked at further. Two of the former trialists have come back for another month to try and impress me in the reserves. Leon Bell and Jonathan Perry will be here until (17/09/03) or longer if I decide to sign them. Nationwide League Division Two Match Oldham Athletic Vs. Chesterfield Boundary Park 19:30 Oldham Athletic 1. Leslie Pogliacomi 3. Matthew Wicks 4. Will Haining © 6. Billy Gibson 7. Matt O'Halloran 8. John Eyre 9. Chris Killen 11. David Eyres 14. Michael Clegg 18. Scott Vernon 21. Danny Hall Subs 13. Michael Robertson 16. Sean O'Hanlon 17. Darren Sheridan 19. Ernie Cooksey 20. Anthony Shandran Chesterfield 1. Carl Muggleton 4. Kevin Dawson © 10. Mark Hudson 11. Jonathan Walters 12. Gareth Davies 14. Chris Brandon 16. Caleb Folan 23. Ian Evatt 28. Paul Warhurst 40. Tamika Mkandawire 42. Craig James Subs 17. Andy Richmond 2. Gus Uhlenbeek 5. Steve Blatherwick 25. Marvin Robinson 26. Adam Smith Final Score: Oldham Athletic 1 Vernon (77) Chesterfield 1 Folan (35) Att: 6,308 Ref: Mr.K.Hill MOM: Michael Clegg Oldham Evening Chronicle: Points Shared In Entertaining Draw There was bad news at the start of the game as Sean O'Hanlon had taken a knock to his shin in training and could play the full game, he was dropped to the bench and Danny Hall took his place. Oldham earn a point tonight against a difficult Chesterfield side. Oldham came out full of confidence, passing the ball around with ease but it was Chesterfield that took the lead, Davies lost Wicks and ran clear of the defence, he squared it to Folan who couldn't miss. Chesterfield could have been further ahead as the first half went on but it stayed 1-0. Oldham changed formation and went to an attacking 3-4-1-2 formation with Eyre playing behind the strikers. Danny Hall who had a positive game at the back made way for Ernie Cooksey. This helped Oldham attack better but the strikers were too shy to shoot, clearly McAlister was annoyed by this, you could see his frustration on the touchline. Oldham got a freekick in the Chesterfield half, Clegg floated it in but no Oldham players attacked the cross, Hudson for Chesterfield made a mistake with his headed clearance, Killen crossed the loose ball low and in came Vernon to blast the ball home. Sheridan came on for Gibson who was carrying a knock, it was all Oldham now, with minutes to go an Eyres freekick was well saved. Shandran came on for Vernon and he made an immediate impact, raced clear down the left wing, he crossed and found Killen but his header was well saved again by Muggleton. Chesterfield nearly won it at the end, Folan beat Clegg and he crossed, the onrushing Davies just hit his volley over the bar. Oldham move up to 4th place the next game isn't too long away on saturday the first saturday home match against mid-table Swindon Town. Manager's Comments: On the balance of play we deserved a point at least out of this, maybe more. Chesterfield came here with a plan, to get a goal and then defend and it nearly worked for them. I wasn't happy with the strikers today, too goal shy for my liking. They've been good this season though so hopefully this is only a temporary blip. I was very unhappy that Ian Evatt stayed on the field after his elbow on Vernon, he should have walked for that. We nearly won it in the end, Eyres came close to repeating his heroics. We've play 3 games now and got 7 points from 9 and are 4th in the league, if you told me that is where we would be now I'd take it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 Thursday 21st August 2003 - Training First Team & Reserve Team (Tactical Training AM, Training Match LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Agility (GK) AM, Training Match LUNCH) Yeovil Town offer Jonathan Paul Mills a contract. Another 3 players arrive back on a months trial. Paul Dempsey, Ian Lawson and Scott Jones will try and impress during this month, this is their last chance to impress. they are here until the (18/09/03). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 Friday 22nd August 2003 - Training First Team & Reserve Team (Agility AM, Set Pieces (defensive) LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Pig in the Middle AM, Overloading (defensive) LUNCH) Matthew Ghent arrives on trial again for a month, to impress, his deal ends on the (19/09/03). Ipswich Town win the race to sign Mark Wilson on loan and Brentford sign veteran striker Rod Wallace from GIllingham for £22k. Ron Millward files his report on Swindon Town. Andy King likes Swindon Town to play a direct 4-4-2 fomration. They have a first-rate team, not to be under-estimated. They have a potent threat with a pacey attack and creative midfield. Their key players are Alan Reeves who is also the assistant manager, David Duke a wing back and ex Latics old boy Sam Parkin upfront. They will be missing Sammy Igoe who has got a groin strain and Sebastien Ruster who is suspended, neither player has featured in the team so far though. They have had a weeks rest for this game as they didn't play in midweek. Their last game was a 2-0 defeat to Luton Town. Brian Howard looks like a tricky player and isn't afrtaid to take on players, creative and Miglioranzi is a handful too. Defensively they look shaky and they don't deal with set pieces well or the ball over the top. Played well overall. Oldham Squad (18 Players): Pogliacomi, Robertson, Clegg, Cassidy, Wicks, Haining, Hall, O'Hanlon, D.Sheridan, Gibson, Cooksey, Eyre, O'Halloran, Eyres, Flmeing, Killen, Shandran, Vernon Bookies Odds: Oldham Win 5-4 Fav Draw 11-5 Swindon Win 7-4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 Saturday 23rd August - Training Rest Under 19's Match Rotherham United Vs. Oldham Athletic Millmoor Rotherham United Penney, James, Pritchard, Smyth, Clarke, Martin, Jones, Fletcher, Hoskins, Whittington, Clark Subs: Whitehead, Carroll, Morton, Barnes, Gallagher Oldham Athletic Grange, Lever, Lomax, Winn, Mee, Hampson, Taylor, Barlow, Jacobs, Walker, Wolfenden Subs: Treacey, Armstrong, Hall, Abbott, Taylor Final Score: Rotherham United 1 Oldham Athletic 1 Att: 158 MOM: Matthew Wolfenden Oldham Evening Chronicle: Oldham youth got their first point of the season after a battling performance at Millmoor. Oldham had much of the first half creating plenty of chances but to no avail. After the break Rotherham came out the better and 10 minutes into the second half took the lead through a superb break from Whittington. It was all Roherham from then on until Rotherham defender Paul Clarke was adjudge to be pushing Matthew Wolfenden and he was shown his second yellow and off he went. Minutes later Wolfenden himself scored the equaliser near the end of the game. During the youth team game Coventry City offer a deal to sign Dean Holden. They offer £1k plus Richard Shaw. I tell my name sake Gary Mac that the deal is unacceptable. It was Sean Eardley's disciplinary hearing today after his sending off in his last game. I attend the the hearing with Sean to show my support. FA: We have looked at all the evidence from the incident and also taken your character into consideration too but however we feel that what you did was totally unacceptable and we are banning you for a further 2 games starting now. He shall miss the Wigan Athletic and Preston North End youth games and won't play for over a month. Nationwide League Division Two Match Oldham Athletic Vs. Swindon Town Boundary Park 15:00 Oldham Athletic 1. Leslie Pogliacomi 3. Matthew Wicks 4. Will Haining © 7. Matt O'Halloran 8. John Eyre 9. Chris Killen 11. David Eyres 14. Michael Clegg 16. Sean O'Hanlon 18. Scott Vernon Subs 13. Michael Robertson 6. Billy Gibson 20. Anthony Shandran 21. Danny Hall 22. Jamie Cassidy Swindon Town 20. Rhys Evans 6. Andy Gurney © 8. Tommy Mooney 9. Sam Parkin 10. Stefano Miglioranzi 11. David Duke 17. Brian Howard 19. Matt Heywood 22. Alan Reeves 25. Steve Robinson 42. Tony Craig Subs 28. Steve Smith 3. Grant Smith 4. Matt Hewlett 14. Joanthan Stevenson 41. Stephen Kelly Final Score: Oldham Athletic 1 Vernon (42) Swindon Town 2 Parkin (60), (65) Att: 5,896 Ref: Mr.A.Penn MOM: Matt O'Halloran Oldham Evening Chronicle: Sloppy Oldham Surrender The Match A 5 minute spell in the second half and some heroic goalkeeping from Swindon keeper Rhys Evans saw Oldham gift all 3 points to Swindon. The game was going Oldham's way and before half time Scott Vernon put Oldham ahead after O'Halloran and Killen's shots were well saved, third time lucky for Oldham. In the second half Oldham sat back again and a careless 5 minutes saw ex Oldham striker Sam Parkin score both goals. Dangerous Brian Howard supplied both balls upfield, Mooney teed up Parkin who score both attmepts, one where he beat the defence to slide the ball home and the other after O'Hanlon failed to clear Mooney's pass and Parkin finished superbly from 25 yards to leave Oldham stunned. Oldham changed formation and brought on Shandran and went to 4-3-3. Nothing could get past Evans though, Gibson replaced Cooksey near the end but to no avail. Oldham crashed to their first defeat of the season and are still winless at home. Oldham now drop out of the play-offs into 8th. Manager's Comments: We just went to sleep for 5 minutes and it cost us the game, they played to long balls and we failed to deal with them. We were far on top and we should have finished them off. Credit to Swindon, they came and battled and caught us out. The defending was unacceptable and I'll be working on them in training this week, luckily I'll have a full week for the first time as we don't play midweek. Evans is a top goalkeeper and once Vernon got us ahead I thought we would go on to win. Bristol City sign Stephen McPhee from Port Vale who I play next in the league. Port Vale receive £80k for the player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 Sunday 24th August 2003 - Training Rest James Wills informs me that I should look at Horsham right-winger Martin Johansson. I don't believe the young is good enough however and I ask him to keep on searching. Damon Robson and Jonathan Paul Mills both rejoin the club on a months trial. Their deals run out on the (21/09/03). NEC sign Michael kuipers from Brighton & Hove Albion for £95k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 Monday 25th August 2003 - Training First Team & Reserve Team (Pig in the Middle AM, Cross Country LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM) Goalkeeping (Handling AM, Crosses LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM) The only news of the day came from Notts County and Darren Caskey, he confronted his manager Billy Dearden at the training ground to demand why he hasn't been selected in the first team recently. I think it could be that he has a squeeky, girly voice and is a laughing stock who thinks he is a gifted footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 Tuesday 26th August 2003 - Training (Technique AM, Clsoing-Down Session LUNCH, Weight Training PM) Goalkeeping (Technique AM, Distribution LUNCH, Weight Training PM) Paul Caton comes into my office to tell me that Chris Taylor who is in our youth team has a Damaged Shoulder and will be out for 2 weeks. Reserve Match Rotherham United Vs. Oldham Athletic Millmoor Rotherham United Waite, Mudd, Duncum, Barker, Branston, Newsham, Hurst, Bradford, Talbot, Robins, Warne Subs: Montgomery, Jones, Barraclough, Bowler, Pritchard Oldham Athletic Ghent, Dempsey, D.Hall, Perry, Jones, Bell, Griffin, Sisson, D.Sheridan, Lawson, Fleming Subs: Robertson, McStea, Forde, C.Hall, Shandran Final Score: Rotherham United 2 Oldham Athletic 0 Att: 337 MOM: Michael Sisson Oldham Evening Chronicle: The second string lost their first game of the season at Rotherham and Oldhamer Mark Robins sealed the Millers victory in the last minute. Paul Warne's goal gave Rotherham the lead. Oldham could only creat one chance in the half through Ian Lawson, Rotherham were on top. Oldham looked brighter in the second half creating plenty of chances but none were going in, eventually with the last kick of the game Rotherham secured the points with a Robins volley. Former Welsh international striker Lee Jones is concerned at his lack of first-team opportunities at Wrexham he told local paper the Wrexham Evening Leader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 Wednesday 27th August 2003 - Training First Team & Reserve Team (Shooting AM, Shadow Play LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Crosses AM, Pig in the Middle LUNCH) Rotherham United offer £26k for Dean Holden. I reject their offer. Swindon Town loan Junior Lewis from Leicester City for 3 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 Thursday 28th August 2003 - Training First Team & Reserve Team (Tactical Training AM, Training Match LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Agility (GK) AM, Training Match LUNCH) No News Today Friday 29th August 2003 - Training First Team & Reserve Team (Agility AM, Set Pieces (defensive) LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Pig in the Middle AM, Overloading (defensive) LUNCH) I receive an e-mail from the Scottish FA requesting that I make Will Haining available to play for Scotland U-21's for matches against Faroe Islands and Germany. I give him the all-clear to play in both games. Ron Millward reports on Port Vale. Brian Horton likes Port Vale to play a sweeper 5-3-2 formation. They have an exceptional team and they have a potent threat in their pacey attacking line and they have a combative and hard-working midfield. Their key players are Neil brisco, Marc Bridge-Wilkinson and Ian Armstrong. Michael Cummins, Steve Brooker and Billy Paynter are all out of the game tomorrow and goalkeeper Marc Goodlad should also be out, he has a broken finger. In their last match they lost 3-1 away to Brighton & Hove Albion, their goal coming from Stephen McPhee who has now left. Port Vale are currently 23rd in the league. Oldham Squad (19 Players): Pogliacomi, Robertson, Clegg, Holden, Cassidy, Wicks, Haining, Hall, O'Hanlon, D.Sheridan, Gibson, Cooksey, Eyre, O'Halloran, Eyres, Fleming, Killen, Shandran, Vernon AC Milan win the European Super Cup after beating Porto 2-1 in Monaco. A tricky match where Milan struggled to win and found themselves against a very organised and determined Porto. Jon Dahl Tomasson socred the winner near the end. Alessandro Nesta was sent off. Charlie Mapes is out for 2 months with a torn groin muscle, which he suffered during training. Wycombe fans are in dismay over the injury fearing they won't see him in action for a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeytonOrient212 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 This is very well laid-out, and an interesting story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 Saturday 30th August 2003 - Training Rest Nationwide League Division Two Match Port Vale Vs. Oldham Athletic Vale Park 15:00 Port Vale 12. Dean Delany 2. George Pilkington 4. Andreas Lipa © 6. Sam Collins 7. Neil Brisco 11. Marc Bridge-Wilkinson 15. Ian Armstrong 16. Steve Rowland 19. Simon Eldershaw 22. Ryan Brown 30. Mike Flynn Subs 23. Joe Molloy 14. Mark Boyd 17. Chris Birchall 20. Adrian Littlejohn 21. Liam Burns Oldham Athletic 1. Leslie Pogliacomi 2. Dean Holden 3. Matthew Wicks 4. Will Haining © 6. Billy Gibson 7. Matt O'Halloran 8. John Eyre 9. Chris Killen 11. David Eyres 14. Michael Clegg 18. Scott Vernon Subs 13. Michael Robertson 16. Sean O'Hanlon 17. Darren Sheridan 19. Ernie Cooksey 28. Craig Fleming Final Score: Port Vale 0 Oldham Athletic 2 Gibson (17) Killen (29) Att: 5,655 Ref: Mr.D.Monk MOM: Michael Clegg Oldham Evening Chronicle: Oldham Regain Form and Stay Unbeaten Away An easy win for Oldham today against a low on confidence Port Vale. Oldham were in total control throughout the game, it was too easy. The first came from an O'Halloran corner and Gibson got his head to the ball first to socre his first ever goal for the club. A short time later Holden won the ball and booted it forward. Vernon turned his man superbly and sprinted into the box, he passed across to Killen who finished with ease. Oldham could have been 4 or 5 up at half time. A few players had been given knocks so O'Halloran and Vernon came off and Darren Sheridan and Craig Fleming came on. Port Vale looked livlier after the break but couldn't break down a stubobrn Oldham defence, Oldham cruised to victory, Holden was rested near the end, O'Hanlon came on. There was more chances for Oldham near the end but the scores stayed the same. Oldham have now won 3 out of 3 away from home and move upto 7th. Brentford on Wednesday are next Manager's Comments: I'm delighted at today's resutl, it was a game we should win given our current form this season and we did. There wasn't a fault at all. We're lookig very promising at the moment but we still need to strengthen the squad further to maintain this good run. An another note I am delighted that Will Haining has been called up for the Scottish U-21's it shows the progress he has been making this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBev Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by LeytonOrient212: This is very well laid-out, and an interesting story.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes - this is a good layout isn't it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 Sunday 31st August 2003 - Training Rest Wimbledon went further into trouble today as the PFA stepped in and paid the Wimbledon players their monthly wages as Wimbledon failed to pay them. The PFA however have place a transfer embargo on the club until they come up with the money that they paid the players. It is the end of the month, tomorrow will see all the awards come out. The local paper will be naming their players of the month for Oldham. Also the monthly finances come out too. I have a meeting with the baord on my progress in the job as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 Monday 1st September 2003 - Training Fist Team & Reserve Team (Pig in the Middle AM, Cross Country LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM) Goalkeeping (Handling AM, Crosses LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM) James Wills recommends former Chesterfield left winger Ally Mitchell as a player to sign up, he currently has no club so signing would be easy, he is no good however. Why do my scouts keep finding duds?! Oldham Evening Chronicle: Awards August 2003 Player of the Month: Michael Clegg Young Player of the Month: Matt O'Halloran Reserve Team Player of the Month: Adam Griffin Youth Team Player of the Month: Charles Treacey Manager of the Month Division 1: Ray Lewington, Watford Division 2: Ian Holloway, QPR Division 3: Neil Thompson, Boston United Conference: Mick Jones, Telford United Player of the Month Division 1: Wayne Thomas, Stoke City Division 2: Jim Goodwin, Stockport County Division 3: Lee Unsworth, Bury Conference: Lee Mills, Telford United Young Player of the Month Division 1: Justin Cochrane, Crewe Alexandra Division 2: Rhys Evans, Swindon Town Division 3: Scott Brough, Boston United Conference: Wayne Maden, Leigh RMI The board also called me in to discuss my progress so far. Barry Chaytow: Hi Ian, we've called you in to discuss the progress the club is making, we'll do this at the start of each month. You've made a good start so far this season and we are happy with this and hope you can continue this further into the season. We have noticed that supporters seem optimistic about the club at the moment and they are pelased with your running of the club. We are happy with the finances at the moment and are prepared to give you £25k to spend on transfers. However the wage bill is still too high, we want this to be cut to £21k a week, we will restrict wages until you can bring it below this level. Neil Joy: Here are the finances for the last month. OAFC Finances August 2003 INCOME Month Season Gate Reciepts £176,683 £178,537 Season Tickets £215,488 £361,788 TV Revenue £0 £0 Merchandising £9,850 £18,573 Players Sold £83,167 £83,167 Prize Money £20,000 £20,000 Investments £0 £0 Interest £0 £0 Other £5,879 £11,954 Sponsorship £0 £0 £511,067 £674,019 Expenditure Month Season Wages £121,028 £232,923 Bonuses £7,972 £7,972 Signing On Fees £5,468 £6,468 Dividends £0 £0 Players Bought £0 £0 Ground Maintainance £88,838 £126,138 League Fines £0 £0 Interest £75,363 £75,617 Tax £0 £0 Other £54,600 £86,730 £353,269 £535,848 Income £511,067 £674,019 Expenditure £353,269 £535,848 Profit/Loss £157,798 £138,171 Balance -£114,663 Wage Budget £21,000 Wage Total £24,373 Difference £3,373 Dff. Previous Month -£734 This month was encouraging in terms of finances, we made a gain and are close to getting back into the black again. The wage bill came down and you improved the squad by 7 players. That's good but lets see that wage bill fall even further please. We might struggle to break even this month as we won't have season ticket sales to fall back on. But things are looking encouraging and we are not in as much trouble as when you started. IM: Well I've taken everything on board that you have said. I am in the process of cutting the wage bill, I have 3 players transfer listed so far which if sold would reduce the bill by £4,300 which will put me under the figure you have set. I am aiming to loan a lot of the fringe and youth players out too which will ease the bill too. I don't intend on buying any players at the moment. The squad is doing fine and the money could be needed at a later date. I don't have any problems to date, everything is going fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 12, 2003 Author Share Posted December 12, 2003 Tuesday 2nd September 2003 - Training First Team & Reserve Team (Technique AM, Closing-Down Session LUNCH, Weight Training PM) Goalkeeping (Technique AM, Distribution LUNCH, Weight Training PM) Ron Millward reports on Brentford. Brentford have a first-rate side. Rod Wallace is a threat in their attacking line. Their key players are Michael Dobson, Leo Roget and Steve Hunt. Hunt won't play though and neither will Anthony Rougier due to injury. They have brought in some loanees to bolster the squad. Michael Ingham (Sunderland, Jamie Gleeson (Southampton), Michael Foley-Sheridan (Liverpool), Jason Norville (Watford). In their last game they managed a 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion, should have won it but the Brighton defence was strong, Brighton scored from their only chance and Jez Mitchell equalised near the end. Andrew Frampton was sent off in injury time. Brentford are currently 13th. Oldham Squad (19 Players): Pogliacomi, Robertson, Clegg, Holden, Cassidy, Wicks, Haining, Hall, O'Hanlon, D.Sheridan, Gibson, Cooksey, Eyre, O'Halloran, Eyres, Fleming, Killen, Shandran, Vernon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike H Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Why the O'Halloran contract? 2006? That's a bit off - he's gone Chesterfield now as well! Hope you've beat Brentford, Macca, you're on a bad run - well a draw and a loss anyway. While on the subject of Chesterfield, anyone noticed Caleb Folan always scores?! He never even plays IRL, lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimb The Barman Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Great story love it, specially the Pardew comment, i hope he gets the sack, then again im a Reading fan so i would( on that note shame on you for losing to Swindon grrr)! keep up the good work shall place this thread on my faves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 Clegg though?! Surely not! The only player I'll refuse to play, purely because of his real life 'form'! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike H Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 What's wrong with Cleggy? He's been one of Latics most consistent performers this season! What games have you been watching, Zorro?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 Thank you for all the feedback. O'Halloran was signed until 2006 because he had impressed me in pre-season and he accpeted a reduced wage. All Oldham fans will know why I hate Pardew, it was a game between Oldham and Reading a few seasons ago where you won but achieved this by kicking our team off the pitch and then Pardew had the cheek to claim we were unsporting. He's not redeemed himself yet and I am loving at how well he is doing at West Ham. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Cleggy has been superb this season Zorro IRL and on my game. He's definately been the best of a bad bunch defensively. Now to carry on... Wednesday 3rd September 2003 - Training Outfield Players (Shooting AM, Shadow Play LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Crosses AM, Pig in the Middle LUNCH) Nationwide League Division Two Match Oldham Athletic Vs. Brentford Boundary Park 19:30 Oldham Athletic 1. Leslie Pogliacomi 2. Dean Holden 3. Matthew Wicks 4. Will Haining © 6. Billy Gibson 7. Matt O'Halloran 8. John Eyre 9. Chris Killen 11. David Eyres 14. Michael Clegg 18. Scott Vernon Subs 13. Michael Robertson 16. Sean O'Hanlon 17. Darren Sheridan 19. Ernie Cooksey 20. Anthony Shandran Brentford 30. Michael Ingham 2. Michael Dobson © 3. Matt Somner 5. Leo Roget 6. Jamie Gleeson 9. Kevin O'Connor 16. Lee Fieldwick 27. Michael Foley-Sheridan 32. Jason Norville 33. Rod Wallace 34. Jez Mitchell Subs 13. Alan Julian 4. Jay Smith 11. Mark Peters 15. Danny Thomas 28. Dean Wells Final Score: Oldham Athletic 0 Brentford 0 Att: 5,926 Ref: Mr.G.Laws MOM: Matthew Wicks Oldham Evening Chronicle: 2 Points Dropped For Faultering Latics Oldham dominated this game and really should have won with ease but a mixture of a lack of decisive finishing and stubborn Brentford defending resulted in a goalless draw. Brentford from the start came out attacking trying to pinch an early goal, Foley-Sheridan on loan from Liverpool came close with his volley which went just over. Clegg also made a last minute clearance on the line from a superb corner. After that though Brentford went into defence mode and were never a threat in the game after that. Oldham were only allowed to take long shots in the first-half with many being way off target. Into the second half Oldham were in full control passing the ball around and really making Brentford work. Gibson and Eyre both went close to scoring early on, the front two weren't causing much of a threat though. John Eyre was brought off and Ernie Cooksey came on to freshen up the midfield. The game died out and changes needed to be made, Shandran came on for Gibson as Oldham went 4-3-3. In injury time David Eyres was forced off with injury and Darren Sheridan came on. Hopefully it's nothing serious. There was no more chances though and Oldham disappointingly drew. Oldham now have a break until their next game which is Sheffield Wednesday away. A huge game but one Oldham should try to win to keep their good form going. Manager's Comments: We should have won tonight no question, we had the chances but we didn't take them again. We've not been doing so well at home, the players seem to be under more pressure. We've been fantastic away but still are winless at home. I am concerned at the lack of finishing at the moment. It was a good performance though and we are still in contention near the top. We have a little break now before the next game and we will be working hard on the training pitch, I'm also thinking of bringing in one or two players on loan to freshen up one or two positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 Thursday 4th September 2003 - Training Outfield Players (Tactical Training AM, Training Match LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Agility (GK) AM, Training Match LUNCH) Good news after the Brentford match. David Eyres had only taken a slight knock and is ok to carry on training. Chesterfield's Glynn Hurst joins Scunthorpe United on a 3 month loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 Friday 5th September 2003 - Training Outfield Players (Agility AM, Set Pieces (defensive) LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Pig in the Middle AM, Overloading (defensive) LUNCH) Brighton & Hove Albion sign Steve Robinson from Swindon Town for £16k. Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans is appointed the new Swansea City manager, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 Saturday 6th September 2003 - Training Rest Under-19's Match Oldham Athletic Vs. Wigan Athletic Boundary Park Oldham Athletic Grange, Lever, Eardley, Winn, Mee, Hampson, J.Taylor, Jacobs, Barlow, Walker, Wolfenden Subs: Treacey, Armstrong, Lomax, C.Taylor, Hall Wigan Athletic Yeomans, Owens, Foulkes, Lynch, Edwards, Dixon, Thompson, Lee, Patterson, Roberts, Perry-Acton Subs: Williams, Adams, Massey, Stevens, Ward Final Score: Oldham Athletic 4 Wigan Athletic 2 Att: 153 MOM: Matthew Wolfenden Oldham Evening Chronicle: The youth side put in an impressive performance against local rivals Wigan. Rob Walker put Oldham ahead early on, finishing well on the break. Wigan equalised from a penalty a little later through Perry-Acton. Just before half-time the lead was restored as Wolfenden latched onto a Hampson cross. In injury time Oldham made it 3-1 with Walker getting his second again supplied by Wolfenden. Wigan tried getting back into the game in the second half and with 13 minutes remaining pulled one back, an unstoppable 35 yard shot. But any chance of a comeback was quickly killed off with a superb solo effort from that man Wolfenden again, he dribbled past a static Wigan defence and beat the keeper from 25 yards out. Wigan tried to salvage something from the game but Oldham stood strong and came out victors of this local derby. England were in action tonight as well, they faced FYR Macedonia and ended up easy 3-0 winners. Michael Owen got 2 and Ashley Cole also scored his first goal for his country. England Team: Robinson, G.Neville, Cole, Campbell, Woodgate, Beckham, Hargreaves, Scholes, Gerrard, Owen, Rooney Subs: Kirkland, Beattie, Jenas, Bridge, Vassell, Dyer, Upson Turkey beat Liechtenstein 2-1 but it is England who look the most likely to qualify automatically. Results from othe home nation Countries: Scotland 0-0 Faroe Islands Ukraine 3-1 Northern Ireland Italy 2-1 Wales EIRE 2-1 Russia Mark Allott has joined Swansea City on loan for 3 months from Chesterfield. He hope to find his goalscoring boots which he lost after a promising start at Oldham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 Sunday 7th September 2003 - Training Rest James Wills recommends young full-back Craig Lake to me. He is a free transfer after being released by Hartlepool United. He is no good though. Wimbledon have been put into receivership by their administrators and all players are available at reasonable transfer prices. I ask my scouts to look at the squad and find out who I could sign out of the squad. I have been looking through the transfer market today to try and sign a striker and a midfielder on loan. I decide to go for Calvin Zola Makongo of Newcastle United and Jamie Smith of Celtic for 3 month loan deals. Premiership youngster Stewart Downing joins Peterborough United on loan for 3 months from Middlesbrough. QPR make a double loan move, West Bromwich Albion's Danny Dichio and Arsenal youngster Ryan Garry join for 3 months each. Luton Town sign Matt Hewlett from Swindon Town for £35k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 Monday 8th September 2003 - Training Outfield Players (Pig in the Middle AM, Cross Country LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM) Goalkeeping (Handling AM, Crosses LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM) Celtic accept my offer to loan Jamie Smith for 3 months, it's now upto the player to decide. Ex Oldham goalkeeper Paul Gerrard joins Blackpool on loan for 3 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 Tuesday 9th September 2003 - Training Outfield Players (Technique AM, Closing-Down Session LUNCH, Weight Training PM) Goalkeeping (Technique AM, Distribution LUNCH, Weight Training PM) Newcastle United reject my approach to loan Calvin Zola Makongo so I ask for his services for a month only and see from there. Reserve Match Oldham Athletic Vs. Sheffield Wednesday Boundary Park Oldham Athletic Ghent, Dempsey, Jones, Perry, Dick, Robson, Sisson, Bell, Mills, Lawson, McStea Subs: Treacey, Forde, Boshell, C.Hall, Taylor Sheffield Wednesday Pressman, Beswetherwick, Holt, Lee, D.Smith, Owusu, P.Smith, Mustoe, Taylor, Shaw, N'Dumbu-Nsungu Subs: Tidman, Foster, Callaghan, Stevenson, Knowles Final Score: Oldham Athletic 1 Sheffield Wednesday 1 Att: 316 MOM: Michael Sisson Oldham Evening Chronicle: A draw was the fair result in an entertaining reserve match. Wednesday took the lead through Congolese striker N'Dumbu-Nsungu (rather spell it than say it) They controlled the first half and deserved the lead. The second period was far livelier though with chances for wither side, Oldham managed to equalised through the impressive Michael Sisson who struck a vicious shot into the top corner. Lawson nearly put Oldham ahead but veteran pieman Pressman somehow clung onto the ball. Late on Alex Dick was sent off for fouling the congolese striker and as he was last man he had to go. The game was still even and both sides had chances to win it but it stayed at 1-1. Both sides meet up in the League on saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Wednesday 10th September 2003 - Training Outfield Players (Shooting AM, Shadow Play LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Crosses AM, Pig in the Middle LUNCH) England were again in action tonight against Liechtenstein. Again England won 3-0, Kieron Dyer opened the scoring in the first minute and Michael Owen scoring two, one in each half. However the performance wasn't convincing and left fans and pundit unimpressed but happy over the result. England Team: Robinson, G.Neville, Cole, Campbell, Woodgate, Beckham, Hargreaves, Dyer, Gerrard, Owen, Rooney Subs: Kirkland, Bridge, Smith, Jenas, Upson, Beattie, Vassell Results from other home nations: Germany 1-1 Scotland Northern Ireland 1-1 Lithuania Wales 2-1 Finland In other news Tranmere Rovers sign Eoin Jess for £28k from Nottingham Forest and Danny Wilson the manager of Bristol City warns other clubs trying to sign Kevin Amankwaah, he is highly rated and will do their best to keep him. Rotherham are interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Thursday 11th September - Training Outfield Players (Tactical Training AM, Training Match LUNCH) Goalkeepers (Agility (GK) AM, Training Match LUNCH) Paul Caton comes into my office to inform me promising youngster Danny Forde should be out for 3 weeks with a Calf Strain he picked up in training. James Wills has finished scouting Youth Players he has found 17 players for me to look at. Celtic's Jamie Smith lets me know he has no intention of joining us on loan and he stays at Celtic. Kevin Amankwaah stated in the local press that he is flattered to be linked to Rotherham United and would be willing to consider an offer if it came his way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Friday 12th September 2003 - Training Outfield Players (Agility AM, Set Pieces (defensive) LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Pig in the Middle AM, Overloading (defensive) LUNCH) Sheffield Wednesday Report Sheffield Wednesday play a 4-4-2 formation and their team is first-rate. Their key players are Kevin Pressman the veteran goalkeeper. Alan Quinn the pacey winger and Shefki Kuqi. Leigh Bromby will be out with a twisted knee and Matthew Hamshaw will have a fitness test before the game. Everton youngster Stephen Schumacher has been brought in on loan. Wednesday's last game was against Brighton & Hove Albion (hmmm I'm spotting a trend here) they drew 1-1 Oldham Squad (19 Players): Pogliacomi, Robertson, Clegg, Holden, Cassidy, Wicks, Haining, Hall, O'Hanlon, D.Sheridan, Gibson, Cooksey, Eyre, O'Halloran, Eyres, Fleming, Killen, Shandran, Vernon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Saturday 13th September 2003 - Training Rest Nationwide League Division Two Match Sheffield Wednesday Vs. Oldham Athletic Hillsborough 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 13. Chris Stringer 2. Derek Geary 3. Brian Barry-Murphy 7. Alan Quinn 15. Shefki Kuqi 19. Richard Wood 22. Robbie Mustoe 23. Terry Cooke 31. Adam Proudlock 41. Daniel Prodan © 42. Stephen Schumacher Subs 1. Kevin Pressman 5. Dean Smith 8. Paul McLaren 10. Lloyd Owusu 17. Richard Evans Oldham Athletic 1. Leslie Pogliacomi 2. Dean Holden 3. Matthew Wicks 4. Will Haining © 6. Billy Gibson 7. Matt O'Halloran 8. John Eyre 9. Chris Killen 11. David Eyres 14. Michael Clegg 18. Scott Vernon Subs 13. Michael RObertson 16. Sean O'Hanlon 17. Darren Sheridan 19. Ernie Cooksey 20. Anthony Shandran Final Score: Sheffield Wednesday 1 Kuqi (48) Oldham Athletic 0 Att: 15,450 Ref: Mr.I.Williamson MOM: Leslie Pogliacomi Oldham Evening Chronicle: Unbeaten Away Record is Over Sheffield Wednesday ended Oldham's away record today. The score might suggest a tight game but really Wednesday could have won by a lot more. Oldham were limited to one or two chances, Killen was sent free but he couldn't finish one on one with the keeper. That was the only real chance of note. Wednesday created 19 chances to Oldham's 2. Pogliacomi was on top form today, he saved virtually everything that came his way. Just after the break Wednesday went ahead, Kuqi passed the ball to Quinn who ran down the line and played in Proudlock, he chipped it to Kuqi who headed it in. Wednesday were dominant, wouldn't let Oldham attack at all. It was a pityful showing by Oldham today, they just weren't in it at all. Next up is Luton Town next saturday. Oldham are now 10th. After the game a group of Wednesday "fans" started attacking Oldham fans as they went to their coaches, the South Yorkshire Police did **** all. Manager's Comments: I'm very disappointed with the performance today, I knew it would be a hard game but to play the way we did was unacceptable. I've tried to bring in some loan players but nothing has come of it so far but I'll keep trying, our form has been waining of late, I still feel we can be there or thereabouts at the end. Pogs was fantastic today and gave us some hope for the travelling fans of which there was thousands, all I can do is apologise. After the game I heard that Calvin Zola Makongo will not be coming to Boundary Park on loan. Notts County loan Adam Gilchrist from West Bromwich Albion, Wimbledon player Alex Tapp agrees to join Gillingham on a free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Sunday 14th September 2003 - Training Rest Michael Sisson's trial has ended and he leaves the club. I won't decide any of the trialists futures until Tuesday. I would like Michael back permanently as he did impress. Under-19's Match Preston North End Vs. Oldham Athletic Deepdale Preston North End Neal, K.Armstrong, Kempson, Jackson, Oldfield, Carvill, Brown, Clampitt, Curwen, Kitchen, Robinson Subs: Lowe, Sparrow, Burgess, Robson, Barrett Oldham Athletic Grange, Lever, Eardley, Winn, Mee, Hampson, J.Taylor, Jacobs, Barlow, Walker, Wolfenden Subs: Treacey, Lomax, C.Taylor, P.Armstrong, Hall Final Score: Preston North End 2 Oldham Athletic 1 Att: 273 MOM: Jason Taylor Oldham Evening Chronicle: The first half was a tame affair but Preston were the team looking likely to take the lead, against the run of play in the second half Oldham took the lead through Jason Taylor but this was quickly cancelled out by Robinson, minutes later he had scored again. Oldham enarly equalised in injury time through an own goal but it just went wide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Monday 15th September 2003 - Training Outfield Players (Pig in the Middle AM, Cross Country LUNCH, 5 a-sdie (small pitch) PM) Goalkeeping (Handling AM, Crosses LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM) As Franchise FC are going into liquidation I am scouting their players to see if any are worth signing. The first player scouted is Nico Herzig, a 19 year old German, central defender, he looks alright, possibly a future signing. I keep him on to be scouted. Colchester United loan Craig Westcarr from Nottingham Forest for 3 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Tuesday 16th September 2003 - Training (Technique AM, Closing-Down Session LUNCH, Weight Training PM) Goalkeeping (Technique AM, Closing-Down Session LUNCH, Weight Training PM) Today I make final decisions on the trialists: Offer Contracts Michael Sisson Matthew Ghent Jonathan Perry Damon Robson Not Wanted Paul Dempsey Scott Jones Jonathan Paul Mills Leon Bell Ian Lawson I offer Michael, Matthew, Jonathan and Damon contracts at the club, it's upto them to sign them or go elsewhere. I also go in search for some players to sign on loan. I put in offers for Everton's Leon Osman and Nick Chadwick and to Portsmouth's Mark Burchill. Leon is an attacking midfielder and both Chadwick and Burchill are strikers. The second player to be scouted from Franchise FC is James Deacons an 18 year old right back, he looks rubbish though, nothing really looks outstanding. Stoke City enquire abotu how much I'd sell Dean Holden for. I let them know he's not for sale Reserve Match Bradford City Vs. Oldham Athletic Odsal Stadium Bradford City Paston, Wright, Francis, Jacobs, McHugh, Edds, Keeham, Heckingbottom, Atherton, Humphreys, Clifford Subs: O'Malley, Denton, Sanasy, Penford, Folkes Oldham Athletic Ghent, Dempsey, Tierney, Perry, Jones, Robson, Griffin, Bell, Mills, Lawson, McStea Subs: Treacey, Dick, Boshell, Whelan, J.Sheridan Final Score: Bradford City 4 Oldham Athletic 1 Att: 557 MOM: Damon Robson Oldham Evening Chronicle: It started off well for the Latics as Damon Robson scored in the 4th minute, on 22 minutes the Bantams equalised through Sean Clifford and it ended 1-1 at half time. Ten minutes after it was 3-1 to Bradford, Humphreys with both goals, no way back for Oldham. Then Alex Dick who had just come got himself sent off for the second time in two games and a copule of mionutes later Bradford increased the scoreline to 4-1, Denton with the goal. A poor performance despite the good start. Dick better start behaving soon because his current behaviour is not what the club wants. I decide to warn Alex Dick about his future conduct as regards to disciplinary, anymore red cards and he will be fined a weeks wage and possibly more. Alex replies to this saying that it is unfair of me. That's upto him, but he has to sort it or he will be out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Wednesday 17th September 2003 - Training Outfield Players (Shooting AM, Shadow Play LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Crosses AM, Pig in the Middle LUNCH) Jonathan Perry and Leon Bell leave the club after their trials finish today. Serge Makofo, a 17 year old striker from Wimbledon is the next player scouted, he looks very promising so I ask for him to be scouted further. Michael Sisson agrees to join Oldham after an impressive trial, he signs until the end of June 2005 and earns £450 a week. He will go straight into the first team squad for the game on saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Thursday 18th September 2003 - Training Outfield Players (Tactical Training AM, Training Match LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Agility (GK) AM, Training Match LUNCH) Scott Jones, Ian Lawson and Paul Dempsey leave the club after their trials end. David Moyes of Everton rings me up and allows me to loan Leon Osman and Nick Chadwick but now I have to wait and see what the players say. Mark E'Beyer is the next Wimbledon player to be scouted, he is an 18 year old right winger but his attributes are none too impressive and I will look no further on him. Nottingham Forest's Chris Doig joins Grimsby Town on a 3 month loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Friday 19th August 2003 - Training Outfield Players (Agility AM, set pieces (defensive LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Pig in the Middle AM, Overloading (defensive) LUNCH) Two more players are signed today: Matthew Ghent signs until July 2005 and earns £475 a week. Jonathan Perry signs until July 2006 for £750 a week. Portsmouth agree to let me loan Mark Burchill, I await his decision. Damon Robson rejects another contract, he wants more than I'm willing to pay him, I'll give it one more go, if he don't want it then he can go sign on. Luton Town Report Luton Town play a defensive 4-4-2 formation. They have a first rate team and they are a potent threat with their pacey attack. Their key players are Ahmet Brkovic, Paul Hughes and Matthew Spring. Steve Robinson is doubtful for tomorrows game with a back problem. In their last game they played Brighton and drew 1-1. Chris Iwelumo scored their goal. Oldham Squad (20 Players): Ghent, Pogliacomi, Robertson, Clegg, Holden, Wicks, Haining, Hall, O'Hanlon, Perry, D.Sheridan, Gibson, Cooksey, Eyre, O'Halloran, Eyres, Sisson, Killen, Shandran, Vernon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeytonOrient212 Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 keep this up Chatham, it's great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chatham_Owl Posted December 23, 2003 Author Share Posted December 23, 2003 Saturday 20th September 2003 - Training Rest Before kick off I receive a double blow. Mark Burchill and Nick Chadwick both rejects my offer of loan deals, prefering to stay at their own clubs. Nationwide League Division Two Match Oldham Athletic Vs. Luton Town Boundary Park 15:00 Oldham Athletic 1. Les Pogliacomi 2. Dean Holden 3. Matthew Wicks 4. Will Haining © 6. Billy Gibaon 7. Matt O'Halloran 9. Chris Killen 11. David Eyres 14. Michael Clegg 18. Scott Vernon 23. Michael Sisson Subs 26. Matthew Ghent 8. John Eyre 15. Jonathan Perry 19. Ernie Cooksey 20. Anthony Shandran Luton Town 35. Nathan Abbey 2. Danny Granville © 3. Alan Neilson 4. Matthew Spring 6. Matt Hewlett 10. Chris Iwelumo 12. Chris Coyne 18. Ahmet Brkovic 19. Steve Howard 21. Paul Hughes 24. Sol Davis Subs 47. Rob Beckwith 8. Kevin Nicholls 9. Dean Morgan 22. Dave Bayliss 23. Ian Hillier Final Score: Oldham Athletic 1 Eyres 34 Luton Town 0 Att: 5,271 Ref: Mr.M.Jones MOM: Matthew Wicks Oldham Evening Chronicle: Uninspiring Oldham Snatch All Three Points Oldham returned to winning ways today but can find themselves lucky of getting all three points, Luton put up a strong fight and perhaps if things went their way could have left with something. Oldham did start off brightly and did trouble Luton early on. David Eyres was the man to give Oldham the lead, his free-kick was struck to perfection. After that goal Luton began to play with more urgency and created one or two chances before half-time. Oldham looked comfortable. A tired looking Dean Holden was taken off at the break and New Zealander Jonathan Perry came on to make his debut. Oldham had the first chance in the second half, Abbey saved well from a Killen shot. After that Luton attacked with menace, Pogliacomi was on top form again. Iwelumo and Brkovic came very close to equalising. Oldham were holding out and McAlister replaced Eyres and Vernon knowing that they were playing in the Carling Cup midweek. Cooksey and Shandran both came on. They steadied the team down and they defending well until the final whistle. Oldham will need to improve their possession from today, maybe it was a blip as they are normally very good at this. The Latics move up 3 places to 7th on the fringes of a play-off place. Tuesday sees Oldham travel to Hull City of Division Three in the Carling Cup A chance of playing the big boys if they can get through this. Manager's Comments: We did enough today to get the three points. It wasn't pretty but we managed to get a result and the first one at home for me as well made it even better. We attacked better today than in previous games but we lost possession too often and created ourselves lots of problems. I'm happy with the result and we are now in touch of a possible promotion spot, it's early days but I feel we can achieve it. I had a couple of blows in the transfer market but I have managed to sign one or two players and they are settling in well. Midweek we have the Carling Cup. i will treat this very seriously as we can earn some real money out of a good cup run and it will also be a bonus for the fans. I will be naming a strong team and I expect us to go through, it will be difficult at Hull though. In other news Crewe centre back Richard Walker is concerned at his lack of first-team football and Morecambe goal hero against us Adriano Rigoglioso feels that Morecambe are underachieving and is frustrated. He feels if things don't improve he will seek to leave the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chatham_Owl Posted December 23, 2003 Author Share Posted December 23, 2003 Sunday 21st September 2003 - Training Rest Damon Robson and Jonathan Paul Mills both leave the club as their trials expires. Leon Osman rejects a loan move to Oldham as well stating he has no intention of joining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 23, 2003 Author Share Posted December 23, 2003 Monday 22nd September 2003 - Training First Team & Reserve Team (Pig in the Middle AM, Cross Country LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM) Youth Team (Shooting AM, Cross County LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM) Goalkeeping (Handling AM, Crosses LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM) Today I introduce a new training regime for the youth team only. The main aim is to improve players skills quickly to get them ready for the step up. When the players don't have a game in the week the youth players will spend more time on the training pitch to compensate. I'll see how it goes. I have success at last with former trialist Damon Robson. The 20 year old right midfielder has eventually agreed to sign a contract. He signs until the end of June 2006 for £800 a week. My most expensive signing in terms of wages so far. I feel he is worth it though. I now have 48 players on the books and my wage bill has rocketted. I desperately need to sell some players and free up some of the wage bill or the board will be onto me. Hull City Report Hull City have a determined group of players. Their attack is strong and quick. Hull are currently flying high, 3rd in Division 3. They have won 6 and drawn 2 not losing a game so far. They also have a 100% home record this season. Thier last game resulted in Hull thumping Torquay United at home 4-0, Stuart Elliot with 2, Stuart Green and ex Manchester City player Leon Mike scoring the other two. So far in this competition they beat Second Division Bournemouth 3-1 away. Their key players are: Alan Fettis a 32 year old ex-Northern Ireland International Goalkeeper earning 25 caps. He is a very decent keeper for this level, good handling and a good communicator. He come back to the club he started at as a rookie, he previous spells at West Bromwich Albion, Nottingham Forest, Blackburn Rovers, York City and Leicester City. John Anderson a 30 year old scottish player, can play either defence or midfield. He is strong in the air, a no nonsense players but also has the qualities to play it out of defence with confidence. He previously had spells north of the border at Greenock Morton and Livingston. Stuart Elliot a 25 year old Northern Ireland International striker, playing 16 times for his country and scoring 1. He is most dangerous from crosses as his heading ability is superb, he is also a competant finisher. He has played 9 times scoring 4 but setting up 7 goals too. Glentoran and Motherwell have been his former clubs. Hull have signed 4 players this season: Scott Mean, Bobby Ford, Leon Mike and Matthew Cass, all on free transfers The only players going out have been on loan: Richie Appleby (Leigh RMI), Ian Ashbee (Scarborough), Andy Holt (Telford United) Oldham Squad (21 Players): Ghent, Pogliacomi, Robertson, Clegg, Holden, Wicks, Hall, Haining, O'Hanlon, Perry, D.Sheridan, Gibson, Robson, Cooksey, Eyre, O'Halloran, Eyres, Sisson, Killen, Shandran, Vernon The only addition is of new signing Damon Robson who is likely to get a spot on the bench. McAlister has been quoted to be fielding a strong side. Bookies Odds: Hull Win 6-4 Fav Draw 2-1 Oldham Win 13-8 Tranmere Rovers loan Jason Bowen from Cardiff City for 3 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 23, 2003 Author Share Posted December 23, 2003 Tuesday 23rd September 2003 - Training First Team & Reserve Team (Technique AM, Closing-Down Session LUNCH, Weight Training PM) Youths (Technique AM, Closing-Down Session LUNCH, Weight Training PM) Goalkeeping (Technique AM, Distribution LUNCH, Weight Training PM) In the morning Rotherham United get in touch with me. They put in an offer of £26k for Dean Holden. I reject it straight away as I'm not looking to sell Dean. I would expect a much bigger offer to sell him. James Wills scouts another Wimbledon player by the name of Shola Oyedele . James doesn't rate him and I think the same. He'll never make it into professional football. Carling Cup 2nd Round Match Hull City Vs. Oldham Athletic The Circle 19:45 Hull City 1. Alan Fettis 2. Alton Thelwell 7. Stuart Elliot 8. Jamie Forrester 14. Stuart Green 15. Justin Whittle © 16. Damien Delaney 18. Jason Price 28. Richard Hinds 42. Leon Mike 43. Bobby Ford Subs 12. Paul Musselwhite 5. John Anderson 9. Ben Burgess 29. Ryan France 41. Scott Mean Oldham Athletic 1. Leslie Pogliacomi 2. Dean Holden 3. Matthew Wicks 4. Will Haining © 6. Billy Gibson 7. Matt O'Halloran 9. Chris Killen 11. David Eyres 14. Michael Clegg 20. Anthony Shandran 23. Michael Sisson Subs 26. Matthew Ghent 8. John Eyre 15. Jonathan Perry 18. Scott Vernon 24. Damon Robson Final Score: Hull City 2 Burgess (84), France (90+2) Oldham Athletic 2 Eyres pen(42), Killen (65) Oldham Win 4-2 on penalties Att: 21,835 Mr.M.Clattenburg MOM: Leslie Pogliacomi Oldham Evening Chronicle: Oldham Through Via Penalty Shoot-Out The Latics were nearly embarassed and put out of the cup by Third Division Hull City. Hull were clearly up for this game from the start. They attacked very well in the opening half hour but couldn't find the killer pass in the end. Oldham were being ripped apart but luckily the defence were playing well. Against the run of play Oldham were awarded a penalty, Dean Holden was pulled down and Mr.Clattenburg gave it. Eyres stepped up and placed in the top, right corner, Fettis no chance. At half-time the influential David Eyres was replaced by John Eyre, Eyresy had suffered a knock and was struggling but he had made a telling impact on this game. Hull started the second half well also coming close on a few occasions. Oldham weren't doing well in attack any ball played to them was being easily cleared. Perry replaced Sisson and put behind the strikers to use his superb heading and control. Within minutes it worked, Gibson played a superb ball to Eyre he raced clear down the left, turned inside and crossed to Killen who couldn't miss. Game over? Come on this is Oldham. Hull started attacking fiercer than before and ex-Latics striker Burgess had his shot well saved by Pogliacomi. With minutes remaining, Burgess who failed to score for Oldham managed to squeeze a shot in past the Oldham keeper. Robson came on for his debut and replaced Killen. Oldham went to a more defensive formation but one ready to pounce when possession came their way. Injury time France got clear of the defence, rounded Pogliacomi and goal, extra time. The next 30 minutes saw the Tigers really go for the victory, Oldham had fallen to pieces and looked eager to send this into penalties and by the skin of their teeth managed it. Into penalties and Oldham went first. The first 5 penalties were scored (Eyre Oldham, Mike Hull, Haining Oldham, Green Hull, O'Halloran Oldham) then came the first miss, Pogliacomi saved well from Bobby Ford's attempt to send the Oldham fans exstatic. Holden scored his penalty meaning Hull had to score to stay in the competition, none other than Ben Burgess stepped up, he struck it to the right, where Pogliacomi had gone and he saved. Oldham are through to Round Three. After being 2-0 up Oldham shouldn't be happy with the way it got to penalties but thankful for grinding out the result in the end. Manager's Comments: First of all I'm glad we are through, Hull are a very good side and they really tested us tonight. They were on top for most of the game but we managed to take our chances and go 2 up. After that I expected us to kill the game of, we didn't and to concede in injury time was a real blow. We really needed to finish the game at 90 minutes. We have got Blackpool in the league and some might miss out due to a lack of fitness, I hope that isn't the case. I'm pleased with the win and hopefully our reward will be a big tie in the next round. Oldham receive £20,000 for beating Hull City in the Carling Cup 2nd Round. In other news Swindon's Sammy Igoe wil lbe out for at least 2 months with a torn groin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 23, 2003 Author Share Posted December 23, 2003 Wednesday 24th September 2003 - Training First Team & Reserve Team (Shooting AM, Shadow Play LUNCH) Youths (Sprints AM, Shadow Play LUNCH) Goalkeeping (Crosses AM, Pig in the Middle LUNCH) I put Darren Sheridan on the transfer list today. I don't want a fee. I feel that he isn't needed in the first team and his wages are too high and needs to be offloaded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 23, 2003 Author Share Posted December 23, 2003 Thursday 25th September 2003 First Team & Reserve TeamFirst Team & Reserve Team: Tactical Training AM, Training Match LUNCH Youths: Tactical Training AM, Training Match LUNCH Goalkeeping: Agility (GK) AM, Training Match LUNCH, Shot Stopping PM Young midfielder Matthew Hampson will be out for 2 weeks after damaging his foot in training today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 23, 2003 Author Share Posted December 23, 2003 Friday 26th September 2003 First Team & Reserve Team: Agility AM, Set pieces (defensive) LUNCH Youths: Technique AM, Set pieces (defensive) Goalkeeping: Pig in the Middle AM, Overloading (defensive) This afternoon saw the draw for the Third Round of the Carling Cup. Here is the draw for the last-32: Blackburn Rovers Vs. Birmingham City Sheffield Wednesday Vs. QPR Newcastle United Vs. Oldham Athletic Charlton Athletic Vs. Liverpool Arsenal Vs. Notts County Leeds United Vs. Manchester United Brentford Vs. Rushden & Diamonds Colchester United Vs. Stoke City Chelsea Vs. Fulham Tottenham Hotspur Vs. Rotherham United Sunderland Vs. Burnley Wolverhampton Wanderers Vs. West Bromwich Albion Manchester City Vs. Southampton Huddersfield Town Vs. Aston Villa Doncaster Rovers Vs. Nottingham Forest Cambridge United Vs. Preston North End The Oldham fans, board and players are delighted with the draw. Oldham will travel to Premiership Newcastle United on the 29th October 2003. Not only will it be a big night out for the town of Oldham but a guaranteed payout, win or lose. Blackpool Report Blackpool prefer to play a patient 4-4-2 formation. They have a determined side and their attack is strong and quick. Blackpool are currently 3rd in Division Two and have won 5, drawn 1 and lost 2. They have lost their last two games to Plymouth in the league and Birmingham in the league cup. The game was taken into extra-time though which will help us. Their key players are: Richard Wellens, the former Manchester United trainee. he is now a 24 year old central midfielder. A good strong passer of the ball, good at dribbling and is fairly creative. Martin Bullock a 28 year old right winger. Always a threat, one of the best wingers in this division. Very good off the ball, he is also influential and a good passer, he can dribble with ease and his crosses can be deadly. Previous clubs Barnsley. John Murphy is a 26 year old striker his finishing is good but he excels best in heading. He is very strong too, won't be pushed about when on the ball. Previous clubs include Chester City. Blackpool have signed 2 players: Adam Hardy (Dangerous Aces) £12k Kevin Davies (Swansea City) £9k and loaned: Paul Gerrard (Everton) The only player gone on loan from Blackpool is: Jamie Burns (Barnet) Oldham Squad (18 Players): Ghent, Pogliacomi, Clegg, Holden, Wicks, Haining, O'Hanlon, Perry, Gibson, Robson, Cooksey, Eyre, O'Halloran, Eyres, Sisson, Killen, Vernon, Shandran Bookies Odds: Oldham Win 7-4 Draw 11-5 Blackpool Win 5-4 Fav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatham_Owl Posted December 23, 2003 Author Share Posted December 23, 2003 Saturday 27th September 2003 All Players Rest Under-19's Match Everton Vs. Oldham Athletic Haig Avenue Everton Gallagher, Potter, Flood, Barry, Gerrard, J.Jones, Martland, Booth, Brown, Lynch, Hopkins Subs: Cole,Watson, M.Jones, Thorbinson, Fox Oldham Athletic Grange, Lever, Eardley, Winn, Lomax, Hall, J.Taylor, Jacobs, Barlow, Walker, Wolfenden Subs: Treacey, Armstrong, Abbott, Mee, C.Taylor Final Score: Everton 0 Oldham Athletic 1 Att: 785 MOM: Ashley Winn Oldham Evening Chronicle: What a result?! The team who has had many promising youth players come through it ranks such as Rooney and Jeffers were beaten by Oldham. The first half was barren of chances apart from one, Booth for Everton beat everything but the post. The game became more stretched in the second half, any side could have won it. Barlow had a goal disallowed for offside. Near the end Oldham won it, Ashley Winn with a deflected volley. Oldham carried on in search of securing the lead but it didn't matter Oldham had done enough and move upto 8th in the league. Walsall make an offer to loan Mark Burchill who rejected Oldham. Nationwide League Division Two Match Oldham Athletic Vs. Blackpool Boundary Park 15:00 Oldham Athletic 1. Leslie Pogliacomi 2. Dean Holden 3. Matthew Wicks 4. Will Haining © 6. Billy Gibson 7. Matt O'Halloran 8. John Eyre 9. Chris Killen 11. David Eyres 14. Michael Clegg 18. Scott Vernon Subs 26. Matthew Ghent 15. Jonathan Perry 19. Ernie Cooksey 23. Michael Sisson 24. Damon Robson Blackpool 38. Paul Gerrard 5. Chris Clarke 6. Mike Flynn 9. John Murphy 11. Martin Bullock 12. Danny Coid 14. Leam Richardson 15. Kirk Hilton 16. Richard Walker 34. Jonathan Douglas 36. Adam Hardy Subs 13. Lee Jones 2. Simon Grayson 10. Scott Taylor 17. Matthew Blinkhorn 35. Neil Danns Final Score: Oldham Athletic 3 Killen (41), Vernon (58), (64) Blackpool 0 Att: 7,685 Ref: Mr.G.Laws MOM: Chris Killen Oldham Evening Chronicle: Seasiders Crushed By Fearsome Latics Oldham climb into 5th and a play-off spot after todays demolishion of Blackpool. It was the visitors who were favourites but they looked out of sorts and easily beaten by a rampant Oldham. The early stages were even, no real chances to speak of. Oldham came into the game more. David Eyres who received a load of abuse from the Blackpool fans came close to scoring, his free-kicks have been superb this season and today he hit the inside of the post from 40 yards out. This spurred on Oldham and eventually found a way past the Blackpool defence, O'Halloran played a cheeky ball over Chris Clarke, Killen took the ball down, controlled and blasted the ball past Gerrard. At half-time there was a bit of bother on the pitch as the two mascots Chaddy the Owl and Bloomfield Bear were involved in a minor scuffle and the Bear's boots were thrown into the crowd. Only one came back. More on this story later. O'Halloran was taken off and Robson came on for the second half. Oldham decided to try and increase the lead instead of defending what they had in previous games. Early on John Eyre was forced off and Ernie Cooksey took his place. Killen went close shortly after. Vernon then made it 2-0, Robson a superb ball to Killen, it was two against one in favour of Oldham, he ran to goal, laid it off to Vernon who couldn't miss. Minutes later Oldham were running riot, Gibson sent a long ball to the left which Eyres just got to and crossed to Vernon, he controlled well and sent a stinging shot past Gerrard. Oldham were showing a masterclass in football today. Vernon was taken off late on because he was knackered, Sisson replaced him. Just before the end Blackpool's day worsened further. Chris Clarke who had a stinker of a game fouled Eyres as he was clear on goal, he was immediately sent off but only as a second yellow. Oldham cruised to victory. Wrexham away is next. Mascot Fight Blackpool are said to be insensed at the treatment of Bloomfield Bear by Oldham mascot Chaddy the Owl. Chaddy and Bloomfield were seen have a scuffle at half-time. A boot has been stolen by the crowd. Blackpool are threatening to take Chaddy to court for Theft and Assault. Apparently the person inside the bear received bruised ribs and was very shaken. All I can say is how does someone get bruised ribs from a play fight in a padded suit? The bear claimed it was totally unprovoked. Chaddy answered this by claiming that the bear had been attacking him before the game and ripped his suit and that other mascots have told him that the bear attacks them for no reason. Chaddy is also quoted as saying. Bring the court proceedings on, there is no case to answer. Chaddy is banned from Bloomfield Road. Nothing like sore losers eh? Manager's Comments: Today we played superbly, the best performance yet. We were totally committed and our play was what I want to see. The defence was solid, the midfield were passing it around with ease and very creative and the attack finished with style. We beat a very good Blackpool side today. Things are looking very promising. Simon Pope: John Eyre only has a bruised head and he will be fit again tomorrow. David Eyres looked a little tired after the game today, I suggest you rest him for the next game to get him back to his best. Barry Chaytow: I am so delighted that we convincingly won today against local side and rivals Blackpool. I am very pleased with how we are doing this season, so far it's better than expected. On the mascot matter I feel Blackpool are trying to find anything to alter the headlines of their humiliating defeat. 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Chatham_Owl Posted December 25, 2003 Author Share Posted December 25, 2003 Sunday 28th September 2003 All Players Rest No news today. Monday 29th September 2003 First Team & Reserve Team: Pig in the Middle AM, Cross Country LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM Youths: Shooting AM, Cross Country LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM Goalkeeping: Handling AM, Crosses LUNCH, 5 a-side (small pitch) PM No news today Tuesday 30th September 2003 First Team & Reserve Team: Technique AM, Closing-Down Session LUNCH, Weight Training PM Youths: Technique AM, Closing-Down Session LUNCH, Weight Training PM Goalkeeping: Technique AM, Distribution LUNCH, Weight Training PM Reserve Match Oldham Athletic Vs. Tranmere Rovers Boundary Park Oldham Athletic Robertson, McStea, Lomax, D.Hall, Whelan, Griffin, Cassidy, Boshell, D.Sheridan, Fleming, J.Sheridan Subs: Treacey, Tierney, Armstrong, C.Hall, Taylor Tranmere Rovers Sanna, Savage, Climo, Nicholson, Rooney, Griffiths, McGuire, Brown, Jennings, Russell, Dadi Subs: Parkin, Duffy, Walton, Hooper, Griffin Final Score: Oldham Athletic 2 Tranmere Rovers 3 Att: 279 MOM: Craig Fleming Oldham Evening Chronicle: Oldham took the lead early on through an impressive Craig Fleming.The lead was doubled later when Adam Griffin leaped above Climo and his header went past the Tranmere goalkeeper. Tranmere pulled one back before half time, Eugene Dadi getting the goal. Earely on in the second half Dadi equalised for Tranmere and they looked the more likely to go on and win, eventually they got the goal to make it 3-2, Russell doing the damage. Oldham tried their best to salvage something but they couldn't, Tranmere went onto win. Wrexham Report Wrexham manager Denis Smith likes to play a 3-5-2 formation. They are a determined team and have a pacey attack and a creative midfield. Wrexham currently lie 19th in the division. Winning 3, drawing 1 and losing 5. In their last game they hammered Hartlepool United 6-0, Hector Sam scoring 5 and Lawrence getting the other. Their key players are: Dennis Lawrence, a 29 year old Trinidad & Tobago International centre-back. A very solid defender but has been struggling this season to find form, hard to beat in the air with his pace, strength and heading ability. Carlos Edwards who also plays for Trinidad & Tobago, he is a 27 year old right winger. He is pacey and tricky, very good at stretching defences. Previous club was Defence Force. Wrexham have sign 2 players: John Neal and Tim Greensill on free transfers. and brought in 3 players on loan: Jermaine Palmer (Stoke City) Paul Keegan (Leeds United) Chris O'Grady (Leicester City) No players have left the club. They have no injury worries either and are at full strength. Oldham Squad (18 Players): Ghent, Pogliacomi, Clegg, Holden, Wicks, Haining, O'Hanlon, Perry, Gibson, Robson, Cooksey, Eyre, O'Halloran, Eyres, Sisson, Killen, Shandran, Vernon Bookies Odds: Wrexham Win 7-2 Draw 9-4 Oldham Win 4-6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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