Andy Ritchie v Des Walker.

1990 League Cup Final Andy Ritchie, Oldham Athletic Des Walker, Nottingham Forest

Roger Palmer.

Roger Palmer receives an inscribed silver salver in recognition of scoring 100 goals for the club

Andy Ritchie.

Andy Ritchie of Oldham Athletic 1989/90 (v West Ham).

George Hardwick.

George Hardwick of Oldham Athletic (1950-1956), 190 (14).

Nick Henry.

Oldham midfielder Nick Henry in action at Boundary Park vs N.Forest during a 5-3 Premier League win, season 1992/93.

Andy Barlow.

Andy Barlow in action for Oldham Athletic (1984–1995), 261 (5).

Tony Henry.

Tony Henry of Oldham Athletic (1982–1987), 190 (25).

(kit 1985-1987).

Wayne Harrison.

Wayne Harrison of Oldham Athletic 1984/85.

 Wayne Harrison.

 Wayne Harrison.

Born in Stockport, Harrison grew up a fan of Liverpool, and his heroes were Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan.

Rick Holden.

Rick Holden of Oldham Athletic (kit 1989-1991).

 

Rick Holden.

Rick Holden of Oldham Athletic (kit 1993-1995). Photo 19 March 1994 in Villa Park.

Ian Olney.

Ian Olney - Oldham Athletic 1993/94.

Rick Holden.

Rick Holden in action for Oldham Athletic (kits 1989-1991).

 

Oldham Athletic 1986/87.

Back row (left to right): Denis Irwin, Paul Jones, Andy Goram, Andy Linigham, Roger Palmer.
Middle row: Willie Donachie (Player Coach), Andy Barlow, Ron Futcher, Darron McDonough, Ian Liversedge (phy), John Ryan, Tony Henry, Mick McGuire, Billy Urmson (Coach).
Front row: Gary Williams, Bob Colville, Paul Atkinson, Joe Royne (TM), Mike Cecere, Mike Millighan, Gary Hoolickon. 

Today League Division 2       P   W  D  L   F   A   W  D  L   F   A  Pts
 1. DERBY COUNTY             42  14  6  1  42  18  11  3  7  22  20   84
 2. PORTSMOUTH               42  17  2  2  37  11   6  7  8  16  17   78
 3. Oldham Athletic          42  13  6  2  36  16   9  3  9  29  28   75
 4. Leeds United             42  15  4  2  43  16   4  7 10  15  28   68
 5. Ipswich Town             42  12  6  3  29  10   5  7  9  30  33   64
 6. Crystal Palace           42  12  4  5  35  20   7  1 13  16  33   62
 7. Plymouth Argyle          42  12  6  3  40  23   4  7 10  22  34   61
 8. Stoke City               42  11  5  5  40  21   5  5 11  23  32   58
 9. Sheffield United         42  10  8  3  31  19   5  5 11  19  30   58
10. Bradford City            42  10  5  6  36  27   5  5 11  26  35   55
11. Barnsley                 42   8  7  6  26  23   6  6  9  23  29   55
12. Blackburn Rovers         42  11  4  6  30  22   4  6 11  15  33   55
13. Reading                  42  11  4  6  33  23   3  7 11  19  36   53
14. Hull City                42  10  6  5  25  22   3  8 10  16  33   53
15. West Bromwich Albion     42   8  6  7  29  22   5  6 10  22  27   51
16. Millwall                 42  10  5  6  27  16   4  4 13  12  29   51
17. Huddersfield Town        42   9  6  6  38  30   4  6 11  16  31   51
18. Shrewsbury Town          42  11  3  7  24  14   4  3 14  17  39   51
19. Birmingham City          42   8  9  4  27  21   3  8 10  20  38   50
20. SUNDERLAND               42   8  6  7  25  23   4  6 11  24  36   48
21. GRIMSBY TOWN             42   5  8  8  18  21   5  6 10  21  38   44
22. BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION   42   7  6  8  22  20   2  6 13  15  34   39

Programme: Leeds United v Oldham Ath, 14th May, 1987.

Programme: Leeds United v Oldham Ath, 14th May, 1987.

Billy Bremner.

 

Teams.

Oldham Athletic team.

 Oldham Athletic team.

David Best.

David Best of Oldham Athletic 1967/68.

 

Andy Barlow.

Andy Barlow, Oldham Athletic (kit 1989-1991).

 

Roger Palmer.

Roger Palmer celebrates his goal with his team mate - Oldham Athletic vs Manchester United - Maine Road - FA Cup Semi Final - Division 3 - 8/7/90.

John Sheridan.

John Sheridan of Oldham Athletic (1998-2004), 144 (14). (Kit 2001/02 sponsor Torex).

 

Oldham Athletic 1982/83.

Oldham Athletic, (Poster Match 1983-02-05).

League Division 2             P   W  D  L   F   A   W  D  L   F   A  Pts
 1. QUEENS PARK RANGERS      42  16  3  2  51  16  10  4  7  26  20   85
 2. WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS  42  14  5  2  42  16   6 10  5  26  28   75
 3. LEICESTER CITY           42  11  4  6  36  15   9  6  6  36  29   70
 4. Fulham                   42  13  5  3  36  20   7  4 10  28  27   69
 5. Newcastle United         42  13  6  2  43  21   5  7  9  32  32   67
 6. Sheffield Wednesday      42   9  8  4  33  23   7  7  7  27  24   63
 7. Oldham Athletic          42   8 10  3  38  24   6  9  6  26  23   61
 8. Leeds United             42   7 11  3  28  22   6 10  5  23  24   60
 9. Shrewsbury Town          42   8  9  4  20  15   7  5  9  28  33   59
10. Barnsley                 42   9  8  4  37  28   5  7  9  20  27   57
11. Blackburn Rovers         42  11  7  3  38  21   4  5 12  20  37   57
12. Cambridge United         42  11  7  3  26  17   2  5 14  16  43   51
13. Derby County             42   7 10  4  27  24   3  9  9  22  34   49
14. Carlisle United          42  10  6  5  44  28   2  6 13  24  42   48
15. Crystal Palace           42  11  7  3  31  17   1  5 15  12  35   48
16. Middlesbrough            42   8  7  6  27  29   3  8 10  19  38   48
17. Charlton Athletic        42  11  3  7  40  31   2  6 13  23  55   48
18. Chelsea                  42   8  8  5  31  22   3  6 12  20  39   47
19. Grimsby Town             42   9  7  5  32  26   3  4 14  13  44   47
20. ROTHERHAM UNITED         42   6  7  8  22  29   4  8  9  23  39   45
21. BURNLEY                  42  10  4  7  38  24   2  4 15  18  42   44
22. BOLTON WANDERERS         42  10  2  9  30  26   1  9 11  12  35   44

Joe Royle.

Joe Royle, savours Oldham's joy. If the Premier League overlords ever decide to commit to a time capsule a video revelaing the emotional extremes endured within a football match, Oldham's glorious day of salvation must rank as the perfect choice. Manager Joe Royle is right to proclaim that a little bit of romance survives in a game increasingly dominated by big business, when Oldham can defeat Southampton 4-3 on the campaign to ensure their Premier League existence. A 15,000 crowd Boundary Park seems to create more noise and passion than three times grounds. The full rewards from the make-or-break showdown with Southampton, who deserve immense credit for the competitive instinct they showed throughout, were only guaranteed, when Arsenal condemned Crystal Palace to the drop.