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Oldham Valderama
Oldham Valderama

For me this whole sorry situation is an absolute kick in the knackers for Oldham RL and if we were ever to be successful it boils down to three simple facts:- 1) Mike Ford - he is the face of Old

Bedford Roughyed
Bedford Roughyed

Mr Ford and Mr Quinn are more than welcome to post here, everything else is just rumour, heresy and sometimes BS.  So many people claim to be in the know, that frankly insinuates every board meeting m

chiefgeneral
chiefgeneral

5 tickets purchased for Sunday. The show must go on

Bedford Roughyed

Bedford Roughyed

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Terrible news.

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With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on!

Expatknight

Expatknight

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This game of ours certainly knows how to shoot itself in the foot, and it isn’t just 1 or 2 clubs, we just seem to get things settled and put bad times behind us and then something else comes along. I hope that it doesn’t affect the future of Oldham RLFC in the competition as the last thing the game needs is for another heartland club to fall by the wayside.

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Bert Street

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1 minute ago, Expatknight said:

This game of ours certainly knows how to shoot itself in the foot, and it isn’t just 1 or 2 clubs, we just seem to get things settled and put bad times behind us and then something else comes along. I hope that it doesn’t affect the future of Oldham RLFC in the competition as the last thing the game needs is for another heartland club to fall by the wayside.

Every chance we will.

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clifford

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What will effect Oldham is not playing at Boundary Park. Whilst I don't like the ground it's the only stadium in the borough 

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winedrinkerme

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So who’s in charge now and where do we play this is awful we need a full explanation as to what has gone on NO RUMOURS ONLY THE TRUTH 

Is Bill Quinn still at Oldham or has he left to but that looks like BOWER FOLD could be our new home or have we folded ?

Anita Bath

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No gloating from me....genuinely want to see RL strong in Rochdale  Oldham, Swinton. All good rugby people.

Always sad when a club stalwart feels the need to leave his true home.

Funny how chaos happens whenever a certain figure is given the commercial purse strings of a club. Lance that boil.

Hope things can become clearer and the BP mess can be resolved satisfactorily.

Roll on Good Friday...wherever it may played.

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herbie

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I heard a rumour months ago that Quinn had fell out with Latics abd was looking to take the club out of town.

I dismissed it. I pointed out we were a big part of sportstown.

How silly of me!

Looking back it started to go wrong around the dance thing.

The young commercial lad left.

Game days didnt seem as vibrant. Less families and kids etc. Less involvement with Amateur clubs.

Im gutted!

I just hope that theres not too much damage done before Quinn gets bored of it and Fordy can somehow pick up the pieces.

Wishful thinking

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Bedford Roughyed

Bedford Roughyed

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10 minutes ago, winedrinkerme said:

Is Bill Quinn still at Oldham

I think the general assumption is that it was one or the other with him and Ford.  As Ford has gone we can assume Quinn is staying.

With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on!

Sheddings paddock

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Thus the truly calamitous close season comes to a close! Always seemed very strange what was going on - and as I said last week ‘there is no smoke without fire!’

Whoever thinks the club can survive and prosper at Stalybridge is away with the fairies! When is the ‘commercial’ arm of the club going to show their paying customers and sponsors some respect and tell everyone what the hell is going on??! People have paid money on the basis that Championship rugby was being played in Oldham - if that is not the case, tell people - and tell them how they can claim refunds if that’s what the customer wants!

It’s been brilliant having some hope and excitement these past couple of years - but if I’m being honest, something inside me said it would all end in tears! 😢 

Gutted! 

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Roughyed Rats

Roughyed Rats

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27 minutes ago, herbie said:

I heard a rumour months ago that Quinn had fell out with Latics abd was looking to take the club out of town.

I dismissed it. I pointed out we were a big part of sportstown.

How silly of me!

Looking back it started to go wrong around the dance thing.

The young commercial lad left.

Game days didnt seem as vibrant. Less families and kids etc. Less involvement with Amateur clubs.

Im gutted!

I just hope that theres not too much damage done before Quinn gets bored of it and Fordy can somehow pick up the pieces.

Wishful thinking

Perhaps Fordy should put some of his own money in like BQ has then. To date he’s not put a penny in, only taken out. Be careful what you wish for.

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LittleboroRoughyed

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Looks like back to the nomad days playing out of town. How long will Quinn stick around now? We may get the rest of this season but with crowds smaller than at BP & fans asking for refunds not sure beyond that. So I assume we’ll be playing at Bower Fold under Alan Kilshaw - how are the players going to react hopefully they’ll knuckle down & give us something to be proud of like today 

georgeb1

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What a mess our sport is in , salford , fev , now oldham , haven and town getting thumped , total rethink required or we are doomed.

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Tim G

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The next seven days I believe will be crucial in the 150 years of our club.  Communication is paramount in all aspects of people's lives. There is no excuse for the lack of information as we have been drip fed rumours for months now.   

A proper no bs response from Bill is required.   He has put his money into the club and he has every right to run it his way.  All I ask is what is your way now Bill, then I and many others can make our minds up if we also believe in the journey or not.

We need to know and quick. 

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Bedford Roughyed

Bedford Roughyed

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19 minutes ago, georgeb1 said:

What a mess our sport is in

I don't think we can blame the RFL for this one.

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With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on!

lalar

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George ford posted this on his X account

Proud of everything you have done for the town and club of Oldham. It’s a travesty it’s had to come down to this. Sport has a funny way of  exposing the truth as to why things happen. The team and people are always more important than an individual!

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