WellWisher

£15,000 grant for girls' rugby https://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/155800/oldham-community-trust-secures-£15000-grant-for-girls-rugby-league

My Dad used to take my older sister to Watersheddings during the Ganley era and she was a big fan of John. When she and her family moved to Fleetwood several years ago she got to know John and his wife quite well and has often commented on what a lovely, friendly man he was. Very sad news.

Maybe that's because however dissatisfied they were, Roughyeds supporters never stooped so low.

I agree. Well said Clifford.

So you're suggesting that the new owners should have stuck with last season's squad with a minimal amount of tweaking? No-one can argue with your point that doing so would have saved them a shed load of money but how would that have helped the push for promotion? As Henry Ford said, if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got. Massive changes were necessary to prevent the club being stuck in League 1 and eventually disappearing into oblivion, and the new administration should be congratulated for all improvements they've made and continue to make both on and off the field but unfortunately you can't please all of the people all of the time and you can't please some of the people any of the time.

Too late unfortunately if the new coach is already signed up

Indeed. Half of a female couple would never make such a comment about their partner

I think that's a not a bad call but I'm not sure many others would agree. I seem to recall that when he was coach, many supporters complained that the style of play was too predictable. My guess is that a coach has already been appointed but can't be revealed until after the playoffs when the season is properly done and dusted.

Pride goes before a fall

A bit of a nail biter but well done on another win in the bag and commiserations to Hornets.

I remember there being a discussion about a name change on here a while ago but there seems to be a lot more enthusiasm for it this time round. As an onlooker rather than a paying supporter I accept that my opinion doesn't count but for what it's worth I agree with those who think Bears (or other animals) are outdated, and I also think it's better to move forwards than back. Of the names suggested so far, Vulcans would be my preference. But as TimG suggested, maybe the younger generation could come up with something better so maybe ask your children and grandchildren. They may come up with something more fitting for the 21st century.

It's a team from West Yorkshire, I can't remember exactly which town they're from but they're known as the Goats. Or is it the Sheep? Sorry I can't be more helpful but I hope your friend finds out so they can be there to cheer the Roughyeds on.

There's an application form on the club website https://roughyeds.co.uk/club-cash

1970 - Maybe Oldham didn't get the memo about it moving to Saturday and they were there on Monday wondering why you guys hadn't turned up

Or maybe it's to avoid a clash with the Latics/Altrincham match at BP, just like it says on the website https://roughyeds.co.uk/2023/03/rochdale-game-switched-to-7.30pm-kick-off/