Hamilton: Switch suits Roughyeds

Chris Hamilton

OLDHAM'S fifth-round Carnegie Challenge Cup tie against St Helens will take place at Langtree Park, St Helens on Friday, April 27 with an 8pm kick-off.

Admission prices have been slashed from normal Super League rates and are in line with the usual Whitebank cost.

Anyone who buys a ticket in advance from Roughyeds will be entitled to free travel on coaches leaving Whitebank at 5.30pm.

Roughyeds are also selling tickets ofering access to a hospitality suite, match ticket, use of a pay bar and a one-course meal.

Chairman Chris Hamilton said: "We hope our supporters understand that we are not allowed to play at Whitebank and that St Helens have been very good in working with us to maximise the occasion.

"Fans can pay at the turnstiles, but by purchasing from us in advance they will get their free transport and it will help us to ensure that we have a big following to give the lads the support they deserve.

Tickets are on sale from the Roughyeds office in Lansdowne Road, Chadderton (0161 628 3677) each week day from 9am to 5pm up to 3pm on matchday.

They will also be on sale at the Oldham v Sheffield reserves match at Whitebank tomorrow (Thursday), kick-off 8pm.





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