Oldham v Batley

[shrewsbury roughyed]

27 minutes ago, Bert Street said:

Had us down to lose narrowly against York and beat these.

Who knows? Tough side.

The Roughyeds’ website informs us that Batley have won 9 of our last 10 meetings. Time for that to change, I hope!!

[Bert Street]

Batley are an admirable, well run club with an iconic ground, who always punch well above their weight.

One of my favourites, but hope we beat them!

[Tim G]

If possible, can we all bring a friend or a neighbour to the match on Sunday.  This team of ours deserves a big crowd.  Go the Yeds.  

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

3 hours ago, BullyXL said:

Spoke with a few of the players this week. Quite confident of a win. After watching the review of the York game, they know what they have to do to win.

Found this on the Batley forum.  

[ChampagneCharlieReturns]

3 hours ago, shrewsbury roughyed said:

The Roughyeds’ website informs us that Batley have won 9 of our last 10 meetings. Time for that to change, I hope!!

The other a 22 all draw at batley when we came back from 22-0 down i think 

Edited February 21 by ChampagneCharlieReturns

[Keep The Faith]

6 minutes ago, ChampagneCharlieReturns said:

The other a 22 all draw at batley when we came back from 22-0 down i think 

2016 28-12 win I think it was 

[Keep The Faith]

1 hour ago, The Art of Hand and Foot said:

Found this on the Batley forum.  

If a team doesn’t feel confident then they shouldn’t be playing the sport 

[john in oz]

On 19/02/2025 at 02:16, tandle said:

the best advertisement you could have was last sundays result.

i think next sunday there will be a descent attendance. 

 

[john in oz]

On 19/02/2025 at 02:16, tandle said:

the best advertisement you could have was last sundays result.

i think next sunday there will be a descent attendance. 

A “descent” attendance would be a great disappointment.

Don’t want to go downhill.

A “decent” attendance however would be very welcome.

Sorry mate - couldn’t resist. 

[john in oz]

On 19/02/2025 at 02:16, tandle said:

the best advertisement you could have was last sundays result.

i think next sunday there will be a descent attendance. 

A “descent” attendance would be a great disappointment.

Don’t want to go downhill.

A “decent” attendance however would be very welcome.

Sorry mate - couldn’t resist. 

[john in oz]

On 20/02/2025 at 06:14, The Art of Hand and Foot said:

The lower than expected crowds is all about culture. My dad and uncles watched the Rugby, back then it wasnt oldham or the yeds, it was the rugby, my mates dads and uncles watched the rugby. They told tales of battles long gone. Ganley,  jackson, Etty, turner et al. So me and my mates watched the rugby. We had a routine. Couple of pints in the junction, then worked up the hill , had a quick one in the club. Watched the match, then back into the club and worked our way back down the hill. During the SL years we did the pubs around BP. After that the culture died, there was no continuity. As previously mentioned there was a lost generation. It will take time to rebuild that culture.

 

 

[john in oz]

On 20/02/2025 at 06:14, The Art of Hand and Foot said:

The lower than expected crowds is all about culture. My dad and uncles watched the Rugby, back then it wasnt oldham or the yeds, it was the rugby, my mates dads and uncles watched the rugby. They told tales of battles long gone. Ganley,  jackson, Etty, turner et al. So me and my mates watched the rugby. We had a routine. Couple of pints in the junction, then worked up the hill , had a quick one in the club. Watched the match, then back into the club and worked our way back down the hill. During the SL years we did the pubs around BP. After that the culture died, there was no continuity. As previously mentioned there was a lost generation. It will take time to rebuild that culture.

In the 1950s and early 1960s you either went to watch “the Latics” or “the rugby”.

Roughyeds was the nickname but not universally used.

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

How's Wardy getting here? Is he going to Batley to get the team bus? Or are they stopping off at his house so he can hop on or is he going to walk down broadway with the rest of us yonners?

[Stevos Barber]

12 hours ago, ChampagneCharlieReturns said:

The other a 22 all draw at batley when we came back from 22-0 down i think 

Didn't we get one try before half time? Then fought back up the slope and hit the upright with a very late drop goal effort. Brian Noble was standing with us on the terraces. I think the fightback started after we sang If you're all going to Hemel

[ChampagneCharlieReturns]

1 hour ago, Stevos Barber said:

Didn't we get one try before half time? Then fought back up the slope and hit the upright with a very late drop goal effort. Brian Noble was standing with us on the terraces. I think the fightback started after we sang If you're all going to Hemel

Yeah chewy hit post with drop goal attempt, yeah noble was nearby us on terrace 

[roughyed8]

13 hours ago, The Art of Hand and Foot said:

How's Wardy getting here? Is he going to Batley to get the team bus? Or are they stopping off at his house so he can hop on or is he going to walk down broadway with the rest of us yonners?

Hope he is calling in the Carters for a couple like he did last week

[wroteforluck87]

Been looking forward to today since waking up Monday morning, I don't want to let the result against York lead to over confidence, I'm still expecting a Yeds win but I suspect it will be a closer game today.

I also fear the weather may have effect on the game and the attendance.

 

[Stevos Barber]

Just about to leave for the game and bringing future son in law with me. He's a total Rugby League virgin. Keeping fingers crossed for a good game and a great atmosphere for him

[jroyales]

With so many reasons for the poor attendance against York last week i.e. too many home games, start of the school holidays and a poor away following, I feel today's attendance will be even lower due to expense, the weather and the football.

It might be wise to postpone the game due to dangerously high winds.

[tandle]

good point jr terrible weather.

looked out over royton trees bending horizontal rain

went outside could not keep my eyes open because of the rain.

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

My weather app says 100% rain but only a moderate wind warning. 

[winedrinkerme]

Weather looks bad anyone sat  on the front few rows will get very wet

[Tim G]

Just get down to the game folks. This team deserves our full backing no matter the weather 

[RoytonRoughyed83]

8 minutes ago, Tim G said:

Just get down to the game folks. This team deserves our full backing no matter the weather 

I'll be there, first time this year (was away last week) Come on Oldham 

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

Handicap betting is 24 points.