ArthurO

I will always and forever be a 'Roughyed'. BUT, if we are forced to change our famous & historic name then I would suggest an acknowledgment to VULCAN Street which co-incidentally is very, very, near to our spiritual home of Watersheddings. So, how about Oldham 'VULCANS' ? ? Just think of the huge marketing potential we would have with that name !

Who, apart from me ever went to Hunslet's PARKSIDE ? Now that was a heavy 'Industrial' ground if ever there was !

That makes two of us. Did I sit on my dad's shoulders next to you, on your dad's shoulders ? ?

And, we're starting to put a bit of early season 'daylight' between us and the teams in the lower section of the league table. We really don't want to get involved in the end of season playoff '8s'.

And that makes two of us !

On behalf of all our supporters may I say "Have a very Happy Birthday, Bill". And many thanks for what you're doing for our great club. Roughyeds forever.

John. Yes, I also went to all three of those Semi's. To say we were robbed at Station Road is an understatement. Other than the huge disappointment which I still feel, I'm still angry about Harry Poole smashing Dave Parker's jaw. Dave was a superb, classy, loose forward but he was never the same player after that. I recently had the pleasure of talking to John (Johnny) Donovan who played in those Semi's whilst we were both watching Oldham playing down in Cornwall a couple of years ago. Oddly enough, I am still more angry about those three games way back in 1964 than he was ! And I still don't even want to think about referee John Holdsworth.

And the 'Yeds' shall arise from the ashes of countless years in the wilderness, hardships and disappointments. Come on lads. Make us proud Roughyeds once again.

Wembley ? ? Yeah, what a fantastic day that would be for all of us. I've been saying the proverbial "This will be our year this year" for almost 70 years ! And I've promised myself that if we ever get there, on that great day, I'd be the first person through the turnstiles into the stadium.

For us, the Championship will be a massive step up from League 1. Generally, I think that the promoted teams one season will be the Bookies favourites for relegation the next season. Under the circumstances, I would be happy to see us with a good run in both the Challenge and 1895 cups, avoid the dreaded end-of-season Super 8 playoffs and ultimately consolidate our position in mid table. Then the following season, realistically assess the performance of our first season back in the Championship and kick-onwards and upwards from there.

Yep. He played on thanks to Dennis, his sponge and bucket of ice-cold water. October 1968. I was there. Featherstone always seem to have the edge on us and sadly I can't remember us ever having beaten them in those long-gone, far-away days.

The best away kit. I agree 100% with you. And WHAT A GREAT (2nd half) GAME THAT WAS.

I spoke to Lynne in the club shop a few days back. No detailed information as yet, but she said that the Season Ticket Cards should be available "towards the end of this year".

Got my (2) season tickets for next year. Concession, reserved, seats in Section 'D' of the Joe Royal Stand.

What a long-range try that was ! What a crash-tackle that was ! What a slick pass that was ! What a game that was ! What a fantastic season that was !

sacrebleu, mon ami .

Well. I'll be there with 'er indoors. And it'll be the first time she's been with me to a see a Roughyed's game since Chariots were a popular form of transport.

Bert. It could be worse. You could be both 'Optimistic' and 'Confident' at the same time. Then you'll really have something to worry about !

Might also apply to some Super League players knocking on Mike Ford's door ? And what about any 'Overseas' players such as Australia, New Zealand etc. ? Our success and progress certainly won't have gone un-noticed ! Obviously the ultimate deciders will be 'cost' and 'finances'. But at this moment in time, we're allowed to dream. Aren't we ? ? ?

Yep ! It'll be 'Party Time' against Workington. Loud and Proud. Let's hope we get our biggest crowd since far too many years ago. "Be There or Be Square" (as they used to say) Roughyeds Forever.

Wow ! What a game that was and what a season we've had so far. Huge "Thanks and Congratulations" to the Board of Directors, their Management Team & all of the Backroom Staff, Sean Long, the Players and last but not least, each and every one of our many loyal Roughyed Supporters. This result has made a lot of people VERY HAPPY. And it'll be 'Party Time' against Workington. Who knows what progress the future may bring, but for now it will be upwards and onwards into the Championship where we belong. Me ? ? ? A Roughyed forever.

Yep ! We've known this one game has been coming, and its significance to us, since the start of the season. It's our proverbial 'Cup Final' and a great opportunity for our lads, and the whole of the management team, to reap their rewards (so to speak). I know it may not be the end of the world if we lose, but if we have any pretence to go up to the Championship, let alone stay there for any length of time, this is the type of match we have to win. I hope we can do it and I'd be MORE than happy if we win by just a solitary point. A win is a win. Roughyeds forever !

However, I was there and it WAS a try ! !

Sadly, both Fordy and Ellis will know that his days playing for us are now 'numbered'. Although his ability to kick is still good, both his speed and stamina are nowhere near good enough for what's going to be needed for us in the Championship.

Yep ! Regardless of the result against Keighley, provided we win each of our home games, then it's 'Job Done' and we're automatically promoted. But, if we beat Keighley then it's 'Icing on the cake with a cherry on top'.