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So my 4k is pretty close.

That is really poor. Bet the RFL were spitting feathers when both Oldham and Bradford list. Us two would have added 15-20k to the gate. They will be lucky to get 4000 between these two.

OLDHAM winger Mathieu Pons says he’s ready to take an “amazing opportunity” – and poach further tries – during his stay. The 23-year-old French flyer who had a short stint at Halifax and a trial at Hull KR last year, has been a frequent scorer for St Gaudens in his homeland. Pons is one a quintet of recent signings made by the ambitious Roughyeds as they responded to the loss of several players to injury. Winger Jumah Sambou, who is joining Hull KR next season, has been ruled out for the remainder of this campaign with a hamstring tear. Experienced outside back Iain Thornley will also miss the rest of 2025 due to anterior cruciate ligament damage, while Oldham aren’t sure when hooker Matty Wildie (elbow) or forward Brad Gallagher (knee) will be available again. Pons was recruited alongside former NRL and Samoa prop Zane Musgrove after he left Warrington, French hooker Eloi Pelissier from Pia, centre Ben Davies from St Helensand backrower Ryan Lannon from Widnes. They all featured as visitors Halifax were beaten 34-10, with Davies crossing twice and Pons and Lannon once apiece to help secure a first win in three outings in all competitions. “It was a great game, and I was proud of the win,” said Pons. “I told the players that when I get the ball near the line, I just love to go for it, and I’m happy that happened in my first match. “Our fans were fantastic and they really brought some power to the team, and it was great to talk with them afterwards. “This is an amazing opportunity, and I’m excited. Oldham are a really good club with a lot of history and a big team this year. I hope I can help them win a lot of games. “The English mentality is to give everything on the pitch and the Championship here is better than the one we have in France so I am pretty sure I am going to improve.”

Good person to have there.

From the website last Friday it said ET has returned to the squad after a calf injury, so presumably got the all clear from the brain scans. Ben O’Keefe, Brad Gallagher and Yei are still battling for fitness after injuries. Logan Astley is back in the squad. Kieren Dixon said he was hoping to be fit to play late June when we were talking to him. JT is struggling with his injury and probably came back too soon against Fev. Mo , according to SL on his CV interview was a bit sore after the last game and will benefit for the three week break. I am sure Matty Wildie was said to be out for 12 weeks so that would be July.

I was shocked at the Hunslet crowd. It felt really sparse. There were around 400 from Oldham there ( a lot of the regular away fans went to Wembley with the latics) so how are Hunslet surviving on around 300 or so home fans. Quite shocking but also quite sad as well. i would say that the Hunslet club made everyone feel very welcome.

Think we only conceded one penalty in the first half, for the obstruction no try?

Widnes Facebook page says an initial 2 weeks loan, although they hope to extend it. It also says “The club hopes to provide further details of a permanent addition to be finalised in the coming weeks.” but not sure if it relates to AL.

Gav, agreed the quality of Yorks matches are good. Oldham’s Roughyeds TV is also excellent. Every week there is a high quality production of that weeks match. A superb highlights package. Every week theirs is a magazine programme called the Boundary Line, there is an upcoming series the Business Line, plus previews and pre match player and coach interviews. Same post match.

To be fair I thought this guy had a decent game today. Perhaps got a few calls wrong, but the game is fast and mistakes happen. At the end of the game he came over the fence and was chatting to friends but then was having a chat and laugh with some fans. Fair play to him.

OLDHAM are lining up an audacious bid for St Helens veteran Jonny Lomax, League Express can exclusively reveal. Lomax is out of contract at the end of the 2026 Super League season, but the Roughyeds are keen to bring the veteran halfback to Boundary Park for next season. The 34-year-old has played his entire career with Saints to date, winning five Super League titles, a Challenge Cup and a World Club Challenge with the Red Vee. However, Oldham are on a major recruitment drive and Lomax could well play the remainder of his career out in the Championship with the Roughyeds. Of course, Lomax has struggled for game time in 2025, with head coach Paul Wellens choosing to tinker with Tristan Sailor, George Whitby and Jack Welsby in the halves.

The Hall of Fame documentary is now on sale in CD format. I will be available before the match tomorrow. Kevin Fitzpatrick and other members of the trust will be near the entrance of the Bar 1895 selling them. We are able to accept cash or card and the price is £20. We can also send these mail order and locally happy to hand deliver.

The Hall of Fame documentary is now on sale in CD format. I will be available before the match tomorrow. Kevin Fitzpatrick and other members of the trust will be near the entrance of the Bar 1895 selling them. We are able to accept cash or card and the price is £20. We can also send these mail order and locally happy to hand deliver.

Good afternoon all. Just a reminder the 2025 AGM is tomorrow Sunday 25th May at 1pm. Venue is Royton and Compton Golf Club in High Barn St, Royton. Meeting should take around 30 minutes. All are welcome

I think Dean or Astley for centre

Strong squad named. Good to see Mo and Tyrer named as wingers.

Signed 18 month contract with Oldham

I had heard this rumour too. Still a good player.

I am sure JD is in a two year contract. Lomax can play centre fullback or both half backs. Certainly will get the existing lads to up their game

According to the club they took 500

JT was definitely not fit. I am sure Danny Craven is still not fit. He passing and distribution was fine but he wasn’t running like normal. Dudson shoulder came out at Widnes. They put it back on the field and he had carried on since. Clearly it isn’t right as twice he wouldn't drop on loose balls.

YouTube Channel is now live! Do you enjoy the clubs Throwback Thursday videos? Well, the Heritage Trust have a library of almost 500 games. We have many compilation clips and shorts too! To showcase these we have created a YouTube channel. We have launched this on this historic date, with video of the 1957 Championship victory against Hull at Osdal in front of 62,000 fans. https://youtube.com/@oldhamrugbyleagueheritagetrust?si=SMatriGsHXr8c1Oh

YouTube Channel is now live! Do you enjoy the clubs Throwback Thursday videos? Well, the Heritage Trust have a library of almost 500 games. We have many compilation clips and shorts too! To showcase these we have created a YouTube channel. We have launched this on this historic date, with video of the 1957 Championship victory against Hull at Osdal in front of 62,000 fans. https://youtube.com/@oldhamrugbyleagueheritagetrust?si=SMatriGsHXr8c1Oh

He was poor. It is a tough job, but if you chose to do at least perform to a good standard.

Will the match get played? Serious question, I noticed Danny Maguires comments earlier