MAN CITY 3, WEST HAM 1 Manchester City’s victory against West Ham, which took them to the top of the Barclays Premier League, could have been achieved at a cost. Television cameras caught an elbow by star striker Sergio Aguero on Hammers’ defender Winston Reid. And should Aguero be hit by a retrospective charge from […]
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Work in progress, but Oldham Athletic’s promise underlined by spirited draw at high-flying Bradford City
BRADFORD CITY 1, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1 It was a measure of the remarkable progress made that new-look Oldham Athletic managed a creditable draw at high-flying Bradford City in Sky Bet League One. New manager Stephen Robinson, only appointed after pre-season training had begun, has already transformed the fortunes of the club. After the opening-day defeat […]
Oldham Athletic fail to pull off another giantkilling act in EFL Cup as they lose at Championship club Preston North End
PRESTON NORTH END 2, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 Oldham Athletic failed to pull off another giantkilling act as they lost at Preston North End in the second round of the EFL Cup. After a spirited display, Latics were undone by goals on the last quarter of the game from Eoin Doyle and Jordan Hugill. But there […]
Leon Barnett’s own-goal misery provides Oldham Athletic with derby delight at Bury
BURY 0, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1 Oldham Athletic experienced derby delight with victory at Bury in Sky Bet League One. An own goal by Leon Barnett after seven minutes earned Latics their first league victory at the fourth attempt under new manager Stephen Robinson. It also extended Latics’ unbeaten run in all competitions to four games […]
Oldham Athletic’s finishing a load of Cobblers after home goalless draw against Northampton Town
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0, NORTHAMPTON TOWN 0 Oldham Athletic’s chronic lack of firepower was again evident as they were held to a home goalless draw by Northampton Town. That’s three games in Sky Bet League One and no goals, a worry for manager Stephen Robinson. Taking into account friendlies and all other games, Latics have scored […]