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eclecticsheep

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  1. The play the ball with the foot didnt last long, Cas made a good fist of it but Wigan could have been pinged all the game.
  2. ...Is doing live commentary right now on Leigh V Huddersfield BBC radio Manchester ( find it on BBC sport RL commentary page...So far he`s GOOD!
  3. Mike Ford knows the pathway to professional sport success...His attitude was single minded determination and practice practice practice...Then he would wander over from the rugby posts on Churchill playing fields and run rings round us on the Football field (Believe it or not...Its True). He put the hard hours in back in the day. I`m delighted hes chosen to put some more in at Oldham RLFC!
  4. What a wonderfully entertaining game of Rugby League that was today....Most enjoyable so far...The young guns of Wigan were a pleasure to watch, enthusiastic, full on committed, lots of talent on show and I started to think that we were going to be second best, and in the first half , at times we were....but the second half the game plan changed the experience shone through and a Ridyard masterclass of kicking plus some superb work by the right hand side offence and Oldham were out of sight...It looked fiercely contested and those young Wigan Lads didnt drop off or give an inch 4 man tackles full on ball returns it was a test indeed for the Roughyeds team as a whole for the game flowed as the young Lady ref had what I consider a fine game ( It may have been her debut) I have to say it but a day like today whets my appetite for all thats good about RL was on show. https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2023/02/12/valiant-warriors-lose-to-roughyeds/ Wigan Academy 22 Oldham RLFC 40
  5. Oldham didnt have the intensity of the week before but, dare I say it , the hornets surprised us with their speed and directness, and they had a couple of big strong forwards who made Oldhams defence work hard and backs who moved the ball well, It made for great entertainment and I just didnt see where the win was coming from because we were out enthused and outplayed for almost 70 minutes BUT an inch perfect Ridyard Kick and a superb take and Victory was snatched from defeat, I was stood with the Hornets fans and we had some fine fun but as I said at the final whistle they contributed to a truly exciting game and we all want to see our neighbours in this fine sport of RL...they are not having the easiest of times lately. Heartbreaking news regarding Lewis Sheridan I hope and Pray he makes a full recovery.
  6. Excellent first run out against a fast Widnes side, Oldham looked sharp and had a fine first half, the game changer was "Goliath of Gath" (Adam Lawton) an immense bloke who came on for Widnes and had a Wow,bar for a knock on...Unstoppable. typical John Kear side in second half they tightened up their defence and pinned Oldham down, Widnes scrum half MOM for me is it Matty Fozard Calvin Wellington looked particularly good but all the lads did well...Ah Van was great! good refereeing and I just hope that the terracing on Whitebank road gets finished soon. I thoroughly enjoyed the Game and a special mention for the most helpful steward who helped me to safely stash my Bike...Thank You! Oldham 20 Widnes 42
  7. He was a fearsome sight coming down the steps at Sheddings taking hits, offloading and staying on his feet, would you take him on face to face?....Neither would I, It was a pleasure to see him play. Old School hard man.
  8. One of the most talented and exiting players I have ever had the pleasure of watching in an Oldham Shirt..and one I would pay to watch, up there with Jarrod Sammut and Graham Holroyd for sheer skill. will he play standoff? Sincere condolences on the loss of Greggs mum and hoping his wife is still ok also...The man has been through a Lot!
  9. Im sure that the years I watched Lewis at Mayfield he played fullback?
  10. more future in that than Oldham RLFC mate!
  11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjLC_vqhfZ0 Still a great game though isnt it!
  12. My I didnt expect that...and so quickly...Like he read my mind...Its Fair enough, and I accept it!
  13. I slept on it before posting as I was fuming last night It kept me awake for goodness sake!
  14. The floodlight issue is a serious one for a few reasons that I can think of. You just cannot have a "collision" sport that on two occasions is plunged into utter darkness...For every light in the ground went out. Thats a Player Safety issue and a major one. Theres fan safety to consider also as there were areas of soaked mud on whitebank road side, Try negotiating them in Darkness. Also at 16 12 down Oldham were on a good attack when the light stopped for the third time and the ref and linesman did they leave the field? Im not sure what went on, would the ref be concerned re the second light fail during play, but Oldham lost all momentum Maybe less serious in the grand scheme of things but honestly I was embarrassed, acutely so by this shambles having been also at the Wakefield Friendly when the lights went out twice thankfully not in open play. As for the game Oldham did try hard but Lock Lane Had a plan, well executed with the kicks they protected the ball far better in the conditions and out enthused Oldham on the night...The conditions were awful The centre line where I love to view the game was exposed to the rain and cold that was incessant, Ive never been so wet at a game. As has been said Oldham will improve and once again for Me Restall was pretty good under those steepling kicks,Its no shame to be beaten by Lock Lane the second game into the latest era of ORLFC but I insist on an explanation of the current Situation regarding the Lights from Mr Hamilton before he gets another £12 quid off me. Laughing Stock Chris!
  15. IF we do defeat the very good Lock Lane outfit there is in the offering a slight possibility of a hybrid version of the law cup as Rochdale Mayfield beat West Hull this aft 18-16. What a treat that would be especially if it was at Castleton Sport centre where i`ve been lurking for many years now!
  16. I still remember Gregg McNally with an Oldham Shirt on at Whitebank in the centres...Always liked him as a player, like Holroyd at Swinton, A touch of Flair and Class.
  17. Dont forget Steve has had plenty of experience with so called interference from Des up at Barra! He will have PK for breakfast! (heres hoping!) A good appointment for the Lions!
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