Hough’s mixed bag

ROUGHYEDS reserves coach John Hough said his side’s 48-6 defeat away at Widnes was a real mixed bag.

After fielding a side minus the injured Matty Ashe (neck) in a game played at the home of Widnes RUFC, Hough’s Oldham began the match in fine style and only trailed by four at half-time, picking up points through a Chris Hough try which was converted by Ross Coates.

The effort in the second half wasn’t nearly as positive though and Hough is hopeful his young side can redeem themselves tomorrow night at Keighley (7.30pm kick off).

“It was a bit disappointing in truth,” Hough admitted, after a sixth defeat in nine Reserve Team First Division matches.

“We were 10-6 down at half-time though it is fair to say that it was the best 40 minutes of rugby we have played all season.

“But it was a proverbial game of two halves and after the break we produced some of our worst rugby of the year.

“Overall, we were outplayed and I am a little disappointed with the lads and it is important that we now get straight back on the horse and perform at Keighley.”

Tickets still available for Challenge Cup

THE CLUB still has places remaining on both the day trip and the weekend excursions to the Challenge Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, August 29.

The day trip is priced at £65 per person, including coach travel plus a ticket to the value of £26 in an area of the ground specially reserved for Oldham supporters.

The two-night stay includes Wembley and the sights of London at £185 per person, returning on Monday, August 31 at noon, staying at a four-star hotel in central London and a £26 ticket in the Oldham section.

Fans can also simply buy match tickets from the club, with part of the proceeds helping Oldham. The tickets, worth £26, are priced at £20.

Contact the club on (0161) 6283677 for details.


Silence for great Ganley

A MINUTE’S silence in memory of Oldham RL great Bernard Ganley will be held before the Keighley match at Boundary Park on Sunday.

The Ganley family’s chosen charity for donations is CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), due to Bernard’s son James, a talented footballer, dying at the age of 22.

Donations should be directed to: CRY, Unit 7, Epsom Downs Centre, Weterfield, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5LR. The website is www.c-r-y.org.uk