Union men pessimistic

OLDHAM Rugby Union remain pessimistic about the prospects of their teams returning to action this weekend.

The firsts are due to entertain Fleetwood, whom they beat 22-19 earlier in the season, but pitch conditions at Manor Park remain poor.

Oldham 1sts v Fleetwood (H): from: P Wardle, J Edwards, N Duncan, R Cooper, N Hackman, J McEwan, R Froggatt, J Hawkins, A Gorey, G Barber, M Goodman, K Howard, J Green, J Watson, P Graham, M Douthwaite, M Brogan, A Waterhouse, C McKenzie. Meet club 12.45p.m. K.O. 2.15pm.

2nds v Sedgley Park (A): D Savage, B Massey, A Wood, J Suiter, L Howard, M Jakeman, C Heptonstall, S Danby, M Collinge, J Taylor, S Brennan, M Collins, C Lamb, R Jones, N Taylor, D Booth, J Connor, J Kidd, C Gill, M Green, A Pierre. Meet club 12.30pm. K.O. 2.15pm.

3rd/Vets v Glossop (H): G Aylett, R Brierley, K Chadwick, D Faulkner, P Farnan, M Fitton, N Forsyth, D Hall, M Hodge, A Jones, P Lockett, N McDowell, C Pickles, L Roscoe, M Royston, J Selby, A Shaw, S Tyrell, I White. Meet club 1pm. K.O. 2.15pm.

4th team: T Ashcroft, A Beswick, A Wheeler, P Watson, G Phelan, P Goodier, W Clarke, C Shipman, P Walmsley, P Hushion, J Dixon, J Dixon, A Nixon, J Lowe, S Barrett, J Foster, L Simister.

Colts v TBA (A) Sunday: W Clarke, R Barber, T Bardsley, J Sayle, B O’Brian, S Lambert, K Shenton, J Davison, E Wright, J Watson, R North, J Connor, J Stringer, J Kidd, L Connoley, O Bemasconi, N England, P Simister, C Megram, P Marsh, K Shumba.

Reserves and cry-offs call team managers/coaches/captains.