Latics host Euro Final

BOUNDARY Park stages the final of the Learning Disabilities European Championships tomorrow (3pm) when England tackle Holland.

And with admission free for all spectators, the Football Association is hoping for a bumper turn-out to see if England can win a European title.

It has been a memorable tournament for England, who have defeated France 10-0, Portugal 5-1 and Hungary 3-1, before overcoming Poland 3-2 in Wednesday’s semi-final at Boundary Park.

Athletic want it to be a carnival atmosphere and, with that in mind, their mascot Chaddy The Owl and the Blue Crew dancers will be attending. For youngsters, there will be face painting and free bang-bang sticks.




MANCHESTER United honour Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tomorrow when Spanish side Espanyol visit Old Trafford for his testimonial match.

And charity will be the big winner as the Norwegian is giving the proceeds to a building project in Africa.

Since being forced to retire with a knee injury, Solskjaer has been appointed reserve-team manager at Old Trafford as well as becoming coach to the club’s strikers.




MANCHESTER City have a short trip down the A6 tomorrow as they are in action in a friendly at Stockport County.

New-signing Tal Ben Haim, this week bought from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee, is set to make his debut at Edgeley Park.




OLDHAM Town head for Anglesey and a friendly against Amlwch, the latest match in their pre-season build-up.

It is also being used as a bonding exercise, with the team having an overnight stay.

The players are having to pay for the privilege as the trip is costing each of them £35 – in stark contrast to the pampered life of today’s professional footballers.




CHADDERTON head to Saddleworth for a friendly at Huddersfield League club Uppermill.






MOSSLEY, in good form of late, continue their build-up to the new UniBond League campaign at Northern Counties East side Liversedge.