Corney warning as crowds drop
ATHLETIC’S owners have reacted with “huge disappointment” after seeing a major fall in crowds at Boundary Park.

Deakin upbeat after team talk
OLDHAM believe they have found answers to questions posed by the disappointing nature of the Blackpool victory on Monday.

Eriksson linked with Benfica
Sven–Goran Eriksson's future prospects may have taken another twist after it was reported he has been approached by Portuguese side Benfica.

Ashton hat-trick
PAUL ASHTON scooped a hat-trick of awards at Chadderton Football Club’s presentation night.

Monton build lead as rivals sit it out
THE Lake Garage CLL season is only a fortnight old, but already Monton and Weaste are threatening to emulate the feats of Rochdale in 2007.

Century stand is the clincher
AN UNBROKEN stand of 107 between Mel Austin and Dennis Lonergan steered Micklehurst to a six-wickets victory over Shelley in the first round of the Romida Sykes Cup.

Hollinwood’s great escape
HOLLINWOOD got out of jail to maintain their 100-per-cent record in the Armstrongs Office Furniture Saddleworth and District Cricket League.

Promotion place up for grabs
THERE is quite a tussle going on for runners-up spot in division two of the D&J Builders (North-West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League.

Rangers beat the heat
SADDLEWORTH Rangers overcame the challenge of a United Arab Emirates select side to win 52-36 in blistering 38-degree heat at the Emirates Stadium in Dubai.

Keith’s Tips
Today’s selections from Chronicle tipster Keith McHugh


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