Hartley keeps the players on his side

AMATEUR FOOTBALL: LOCAL referee Paul Hartley went through the Lancashire and Cheshire League fixture between West End and Heaton Mersey without awarding one offside.

Hartley, a member of Oldham Referees’ Association, said: “In all my time as a referee, I have to say this was a first for me.

Hartley, who also referees in the D&J Builders (North West) Ltd Oldham Sunday League, was right-back for Clayware Wanderers under-12s, near Blackburn, who were managed by Barry Kilby, now chairman of Burnley.


Premier side is hit for six

HEYSIDE claimed a notable scalp in the West Riding Ladies League Knockout Cup.

They defeated premier division Elland Ladies 6-1 in their own back yard.

Helen Smith continued her fine form in front of goal with a brace, Rachel Lawton also bagged two, while Gemma Jacobs and Lois Jacobs got one each. Oldham riding high


OLDHAM ‘A’ are joint top with Everton in the North-West Ability Counts League, while Oldham ‘B’ are clear at the top of their section.

Latest results —

Oldham ‘A’ 4 (Adam Flynn 2, Liam Bennett, Damian Hirons), Stoke 0; Oldham ‘A’ 2 (Liam Bennett 2) Everton 1; Oldham ‘A’ 2 (Adam Flynn 2), Liverpool 2.

Oldham ‘B’ 5 (Liam Aspin 2, Charlie Leacock, Ged Graham, Scott Robson), Preston 0; Oldham ‘B’ 2 (Liam Aspin, Charlie Leacock), Liverpool 1; Oldham ‘B’ 7 (Steve Young 2, Ged Graham 2, Liam Aspin, Scott Mackenzie, Charlie Leacock), Sheff United 0; Oldham ‘B’ 1 (Liam Aspin), Warrington 0.


Praise for Phil
ROYTON Town secretary Phil Dean has received glowing praise from the club’s website manager John Barratt, writes JOHN GILDER.

Dean has spent many long hours sweating over the surface at Crompton Cricket Club in an attempt to get it fit for play.

Barratt said: “It isn’t the greatest pitch in the league and we had to spend a lot of time and effort working on the drainage system a couple of years ago.

“But Phil’s work is a real bonus to us and, although he won’t like me mentioning it, he does a really good job.”

Dean’s tireless work isn’t restricted to Royton Town FC.

As secretary of the Pinchitos darts team and Roytonians cricket team, similar efforts ensure the smooth running of the two organisations.