WIN the chance to lead the Roughyeds out against Hull KR

Date published: 18 April 2018


Calling all young fans of Oldham Roughyeds... 

If you're under 16, boy or girl, you can win a chance to be the Oldham RLFC team mascot against Betfred Super League side Hull Kingston Rovers at Bower Fold, Stalybridge on Sunday (3pm) in the fifth round of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup.

Accompanied by the Oldham captain, the lucky winner will lead the Roughyeds team out on to the Bower Fold pitch and be part of the pre-game formalities.

Parents or guardians will be invited to attend the game which will be a repeat of a famous win by Scott Naylor's boys against Hull KR at the same stage of the same competition . . . when ?

All fans have to do to be entered into a prize draw is to answer the following question correctly:

IN WHAT YEAR DID OLDHAM LAST BEAT HULL KR IN THE CHALLENGE CUP?

Entries must be emailed as soon as possible to: groundhog@roughyeds.co.uk giving parental contact details.

Fans will have the opportunity at the Vestacare Stadium tomorrow (Thursday), between 6pm and 7.30pm, to watch the players training for the big match; to meet the coaching staff; and to have photographs taken with the Challenge Cup.

The trophy will be available for public viewing and everyone who attends will be entered into a prize draw for a Challenge Cup final ticket and free executive coach travel to Wembley and back on Saturday, August 25.

Oldham chiefs has announced a fantastic deal for fans built around the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup final at Wembley.

On offer, for only £55, are Club Wembley tickets plus free executive coach travel from the Vestacare Stadium to Wembley and back, leaving at 8.30am and setting off back at 5.30pm.

The first 50 Oldham fans to book tickets will be invited to take part in the pre-match Wembley Parade around the world-famous arena.

ONE OF THEM WILL EVEN HAVE THE CHANCE TO CARRY THE OLDHAM RLFC FLAG AROUND WEMBLEY.

So win or lose in the fifth round against Hull KR at Bower Fold on Sunday, the Oldham club WILL be going to Wembley and you can be there with it.

To book ring 07904 898177, and don't delay because tickets are limited and will go on a first come, first served basis.