ARSENAL 1, CHELSEA 0 Arsene Wenger finally recorded a victory over adversary Jose Mourinho as Arsenal defeated Chelsea to win the FA Community Shield, the curtain-raiser to the new season. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s spectacular strike separated the two teams as Arsenal manager Wenger recorded a first win against his counterpart at the 14th time of asking. […]
Disappointment as Oldham Athletic lose final friendly at Carlisle United
CARLISLE UNITED 3, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1 Oldham Athletic’s dress rehearsal for the new season ended in a disappointing defeat at Sky Bet League Two side Carlisle United. It was hardly ideal preparation for Saturday’s opening game in League One at Walsall after Angelo Balanta, Derek Asamoah and Steve Rigg inflicted a loss at Brunton Park. And […]
Stevan Jovetic joins Inter Milan on loan
Manchester City have confirmed the departure of forward Stevan Jovetic to Inter Milan on an initial 18 month loan with a view to a permanent deal. Jovetic, 25, joins up with former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini in Milan and made his farewells to City team mates and staff: I would like to thank my […]
Flying Dutchman Ryan Hiwat starred for Oldham Athletic in their pre-season win at Halifax Town
FC HALIFAX TOWN 1, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2 First-half goals from Rhys Turner and Brian Wilson secured Latics their third pre-season victory on a night when all eyes were on their trialists, especially Dutchman Ryan Hiwat. The 19-year-old former PSV Eindhoven winger has been linked with moves to a number of big clubs so it is a coup […]
Oldham Athletic stung by Blackburn Rovers on an afternoon in which a swarm of bees threatened the pre-season friendly from being played
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0, BLACKBURN ROVERS 2 Oldham Athletic were stung by Blackburn Rovers on an afternoon when a swarm of bees caused mayhem at SportsDirect.Com Park. The bees attached themselves to a goalpost on Saturday lunchtime putting the game in jeopardy until they were removed by a local beekeeper who had been summoned to the […]