Saints front up to gain passage

OLDHAM St Anne's survived a forwards barrage to move past a large, physical West Bank Bears side and into the quarter-finals of the BARLA National Cup.

Saints matched up well to their opponents, in a game that was reversed to an away fixture due to an unsuitable pitch, and only trailed 2-0 at the break through some terrific defence.
Shortly after half-time, Jordan White charged down a kick and went on to score to take his Saints side in to a lead which was subsequently wiped out by the Widnes side.

Trailing 8-6 with only three minutes remaining, Ben Marsden broke the line and offloaded to White who claimed his second try of the day.

"I am so proud of the team," said coach Bob Marsden, whose side are still chasing the North-West Counties League division one title. "They have done great."


St Anne’s benefit gig

A BENEFIT concert for the family of Mick Hough is being held at the Oldham St Anne's clubhouse on Sunday, February 22.

The event, which runs from 2pm until 6pm, is hosted by Mick 'Braddy' Bradshaw and features live music by local band Smudge, karaoke, a raffle and a grand auction which includes a hot air balloon ride and various items of sports memorabilia.

The cost is £2 on the door and all the proceeds go to Mick's family.


WATERHEAD ‘A’ lost 24-14 at Leigh Central Lions in division four and Saddleworth Rangers ‘A’ went down 14-6 at Rochdale Mayfield in division three of the North-West Counties League.

Oldham St Anne’s lost 28-4 at Bold Miners in division one and Higginshaw’s home match against Spring View was postponed.