London Calling for The Real Latics

On Saturday The Real Latics travelled to Brisbane Road to play Leyton Orient and won 2-1, last night (Tuesday) The Real Latics returned to the Capital this time to play Millwall at The New Den.

Unfortunately Millwall won 2-0. For the full match report, click here

In ten days time The Real Latics are back in London as they take on Brentford at Griffin Park.

London CALLING indeed.

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Kick Off for The REAL LATICS

The REAL LATICS kick off their League One season at Boundary Park this afternoon against Stockport County.

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The Home of Football is Moving

Oldham Athletic has today announced plans for a new 12,000 seater stadium after shelving plans to redevelop Boundary Park.

Meanwhile The Real Latics beat Macclesfield Town in a friendly at Moss Rose last night, 2-1.

On Saturday The Real Latics are at home to Sunderland in a pre-season friendly and their League One campaign kicks off against Stockport County on August 8th.

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Joe Royle to Quit

You have to feel a bit sorry for THE REAL LATICS at the moment. A couple of months ago they were riding high in League One, then there was the fracas on a night out, then John Sheridan was sacked and now interim manager and Oldham Athletic legend Joe Royle has announced he WILL be leaving at the end of the season and the REAL LATICS will still be in League One next season.


I will still be here A REAL LATIC FROM THE SOUTH.

Paul Scholes 600 Up

Last night (Wednesday), Paul Scholes made his 600th appearance for ManUre in their victory against Portsmouth which puts them clear of Liverpool again in the race for the Premiership title.


If you didn't know, Paul Scholes is Oldham born and bred and he is a serious REAL LATIC fan. When he can, he gets to Boundary Park to watch THE REAL LATICS play and I have been told on and off that when Paul finally decides to hang his boots up at Old Trafford, he wants to play for his hometown club for a season or two.


If ManUre win the title for the third successive season, could Mr Scholes be playing in the Blue of THE REAL LATICS next season?


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Sheridan Sacked

After their 6-2 drubbing at MK Dons on Saturday, THE REAL LATICS parted company with manager John Sheridan.

Sheridan had been under pressure recently for the team's lack of results, which puts their chances of reaching the play-offs at just better than slim.

Sheridan's departure might have something to do with an altercation between senior players and the manager himself at a 'fans' night out early last week.

REAL LATICS legend Joe Royle takes charge Guus Hiddink style on a temporary contract.

Pretty in Pink

When The Real Latics step out to play Leeds United next month at Boundary Park, they will be doing so in a bright Pink kit.

Pink shirts, Pink shorts and Pink socks.

After the game, the shirts will be auctioned off to help raise funds for the Victoria Breast Unit at the Royal Oldham Hospital.


Tomorrow, The Real Latics entertain Northampton Town.

The Real Latics Beaten Again

After being battered at Hereford United in their last League One away game, The Real Latics travelled to Scunthorpe United tonight and lost 2-0.


There isn't an awful lot more to say.

FA Cup 4th Round. How Did Your Team Do?

Man Utd beat Spurs, Chelsea beat Ipswich, West Ham beat Hartlepool. The shock of the day was Swansea beating Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Fulham EVENTUALLY beat Kettering (a non-league side) at Rockingham Road and there are two more games tomorrow, Sunday.

Cardiff take on Arsenal and for the 2nd time in a week, Everton travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool.

The draw for the 5th Round of the Cup is Sunday evening, 6.15pm UK time.

In League One news, The Real Latics got back to winning ways, beating Stockport County at Boundary Park, 3-1. The win puts The Real Latics into third place in the League One table, three points off an automatic promotion place

More OUCH!!!

The Real Latics manager John Sheridan wasn't a happy man after his team's battering at Hereford United on Saturday.


The Real Latics lost 5-0 and Sheridan was so angry he demanded his battered troops in for training on Sunday morning.


No night out then I take it?

The REAL Latics Up to Third

The REAL Latics are up to third in League One after beating Hartlepool United, Monday evening 2-1 at Boundary Park.

The game was re-arranged after being postponed at the weekend.

Dean Windass, signed on loan from Hull City, made his debut and hit the bar from a free-kick.

The REAL Latics scorers were Lee Hughes and Dean Smalley. Latics also scored Hartlepool's goal, Kelvin Lomax the culprit.

Rules to be Broken

One of the golden rules of writing a blog - whatever you write - is to post an entry everyday, at least.


Me, I have been naughty. This is my first entry since Christmas Eve.


Well I think I can be excused. There has been too much happening over the last six days - Food, drink, merriment, sale shopping and getting ready to go on holiday at the weekend.


Yep I am off to sunnier climes on Saturday, though only for a week. I will be back in time for the Man Utd v Chelsea game on Sunday 11th January.


Great holiday planning don't you think?


What has been happening recently?


The REAL Latics won at Crewe 3-0 and drew at home to Carlisle over Christmas, Chelsea won and drew and 'ickle' Stevie Gerrard GOT NICKED and CHARGED for affray and assault.


Oh Happy Days!!

Strange Day Indeed!

What a strange day in the Premiership for the top four.


Chelsea drew 0-0 with Newcastle


Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham


Man Utd drew 0-0 with Aston Villa


and the Gooners/Woolwich, lost at Man City 3-0


Now Aston Villa are in the top four and Woolwich are fifth LOL LOL


The Real Latics won at Southend 2-1, their 2nd away League win within a week. Last weekend they won 1-0 at Northampton. The Real Latics are still in the League One promotion shake-up.

The REAL LATICS Get Back to Winning Ways

The REAL LATICS got back to winning ways at Boundary Park tonight by beating League One leaders Scunthorpe United 3-0.


Lewis Alessandra (pictured above) scored a hat-trick.


This important win moves the REAL LATICS back into fourth place in League One.

Bad Few Days On The Road

The REAL LATICS have suffered in the West Country over the last few days.

On Tuesday night they travelled to play Bristol Rovers and lost 2-0 and today they were back in the West Country, well Wiltshire more like, and got beat by Swindon Town, again by the same score, 2-0.


Two defeats in a short space of time have seen The REAL LATICS drop from 2nd in League One to seventh.

The Real Latics - An Update

The REAL Latics returned to winning ways yesterday at Boundary Park with a 4-0 trouncing of Hereford United.

It was the REAL Latics first win in four and they are now third in League One.

Next week they face The Foxes of Leicester City at Boundary Park in a top of the table clash.

The Real Latics v MK Dons

The Real Latics continued their fine start to the season with a 2-0 win over Roberto Di Matteo's MK Dons.



The above video is thanks to a MK Dons fans who made the journey to Boundary Park yesterday.



The Real Latics top League One with 16 points from 6 games. Carlisle Utd are second with 13 points.

The REAL Latics Latest

The REAL Latics travelled to Merseyside on Saturday to play Tranmere Rovers to pit their wits against former boss Ronnie Moore, and came away with a 1-0 win.



The goal courtesy of former Rovers player, Reuben Hazell.



The REAL Latics sit top of League One with 13 points from five games.

The 'REAL' Latics Top of The League

After their 4-0 demolition of Cheltenham Town at Boundary Park this afternoon, the 'REAL' Latics are top of League One, two points clear of Leicester City, who are looking to make a quick return to the Championship.

Oldham's Lee Hughes scored a hat-trick inside 17 minutes.

Already..... The Comeback of the Season!!!

And the Football League has only just kicked off!!!

As you know this blog is dedicated to the REAL LATICS - Oldham Athletic.

Yesterday at Boundary Park, Oldham played host to Millwall in their first League One game of the 2008/09 season in front of a crowd of 5,367.

Millwall took the lead inside 15 seconds, Oldham equalised through Andy Liddell on 3 minutes - Millwall went 3-1 up and then the comeback started.

Liddell got his 2nd from the penalty spot, (Millwall had Robinson sent off) Alessandra made it 3-3 and Oldham born and bred and Oldham fan Chris Taylor scored the winner with five minutes to go.

Here are all the goals: