Dust off your boots...

PICTURED at the D&J Builders (North-West) Oldham Sunday League presentation evening are, left to right: Jonathan Bond (Limeside Athletic) Division Two Champions, Jake Buckley (Steve Caine FC) Division Two Shield Winners, Malcolm Campbell (guest), Lee Deakin (Chaddy End) Jack Abbott Premier League Winners & Challenge Cup Winners, Rodney Clarke (League President & Failsworth Athletic Sportsmanship Trophy), Andrew Smith (High Crompton CC) Premier Division Shield Winners, Mathew Dickenson (Khartoum

YOU’RE never too old to play football.

So says Jason Keast, who wants to attract over-35s teams into the D&J Builders (North-West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League.

The referee and committee member is hoping the initiative will “steady the ship” as the league battles against falling numbers.

“My idea is for these teams to join the bottom division,” said Jason, who played for Spring Vale and Harlequin.

“If we get enough interest, we could end up with an overs-35s division of its own.”

For more details, call Jason on 07718 330489.




OLDHAM Town want an FA qualified coach to work as assistant manager Tony Mills.



Mills has lifted the fortunes of Town, from guiding them from the lower reaches of division one in the Vodkat North-West Counties League to be among the promotion contenders.

But he is eager to bring on board a coach to help achieve the club’s goal.

Town also require a physio for next season.

For more information, call the club on (0161) 624 2689.




ROYTON Town manager Phil Haigh has made three new appointments to his backroom staff.



former Town goalkeeper Andrew Fitzsimmons is Haigh’s No.2. He will also act as cover for regular ’keeper Steve Birchenhall.

Mark Howard, whose last job was manager of Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League rivals Hollinwood, and Peter Wild are the first-team coaches.

The build up to the new season starts on Saturday, with a training session on Oldham Edge.

Town are on the look-out for new players and for further details, call Haigh on 07947 356034.