OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2, MANSFIELD TOWN 0 OLDHAM ATHLETIC finally broke the spirited resistance of League Two side Mansfield Town to win through to the second round of the Emirates FA Cup. It took 70 minutes at SportsDirect.com Park for Latics to make their breakthrough when goals in quick succession from Danny Philliskirk and Dominic Poleon […]
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Oldham Athletic given helping hand as they win at Chesterfield to stay unbeaten on their travels in League One
CHESTERFIELD 1, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2 Goalkeeper Tommy Lee, so often the scourge of Oldham Athletic, literally handed them a much-needed Sky Bet League One victory at Chesterfield. The ever-reliable stopper was at fault for both Latics’ strikes, the second of which has been debited as an own goal. It was a big win for Latics […]
Paul Scholes reflects on one of the best nights of his life as Salford City beat Notts County in the FA Cup
Football club owner Paul Scholes described it as one of the most special moments in the game after watching Salford City become giantkillers in the Emirates FA Cup. “It meant everything and was one of the best moments I have had in football,” explained Grasscroft-based Scholes who saw Salford record a 2-0 victory against Sky […]
Oldham Athletic avoid becoming victims of FA Cup giantkilling act following goalless draw at Mansfield Town
MANSFIELD TOWN 0, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 On a weekend of upsets in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup, Oldham Athletic avoided becoming victims of another following a goalless draw at Mansfield Town. While Salford City defeated Notts County from three divisions higher and League One rivals Barnsley came to grief at non-league Altrincham, […]
Jesse Lingard scores first Manchester United goal in home win against West Brom
MAN UNITED 2 WEST BROM 0 Jesse Lingard repaid manager Louis van Gaal’s lavish praise with the goal that set Manchester United on the road to victory against West Brom at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old winger scored his first goal for the Reds on the day van Gaal broke with tradition by referring to an […]