ROCHDALE 0, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 3 Oldham Athletic recorded an emphatic derby win at Rochdale to climb into the play-off places in Sky Bet League One. Two goals from loan-signing Daniel Johnson and a penalty from top scorer Jonathan Forte saw off the challenge from the Spotland side as Latics kept up their fine run, though […]
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Manchester United finding their feet under Louis van Gaal
MAN UNITED 3, HULL CITY 0 Manchester United soundly defeated Hull City at Old Trafford to record a third straight Premier League victory for the first time in this calendar year. Goals from Chris Smalling, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie enabled the Reds to strengthen their hold on fourth place in the table as […]
Penalty heartbreak for Oldham Athletic as they are beaten by Preston North End in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2, PRESTON NORTH END 2 (Preston won 10-9 on penalties). Oldham Athletic suffered a cruel exit from the Johnstone’s Paints Trophy losing a dramatic penalty shootout in the northern quarter final against Preston North End. It the end it boiled down to the keepers taking spot kicks as Latics’ debut-making Neil Etheridge blazed […]
Oldham Athletic cut in against the Blades with a draw at high-flying Sheffield United
SHEFFIELD UTD 1, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1 Oldham Athletic put down another marker that they can mix it with the best as they drew at Sheffield United, one of the favourites for promotion from Sky Bet League One. Jonathan Forte scored his 12th goal of the season to give Latics an early lead, but they were […]
Manchester City snatch a nervy home league win against Swansea City
MAN CITY 2, SWANSEA CITY 1 Manchester City limped over the line following a nervous performance against Swansea City in the Barclays Premier League at the Etihad Stadium. It was clear to see that City, with only one win in their previous six competitive matches, that were low in confidence. And City had to show […]