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unusual facts about Oldham Athletic A.F.C.


Francisco Sandaza

A few week later, Sandaza scored his first goal, which turns out to be a winning goal, in a 2–1 win over Oldham Athletic.


2008–09 Oldham Athletic A.F.C. season

Oldham Athletic was originally scheduled to play their first pre-season friendly versus Belgian First Division side, Cercle Brugge, on 15 July 2008, but the game was cancelled due to disputes between the two clubs.

Barrie Lynch

Born in Northfield, Birmingham, Lynch played youth football for Rubery Hill School and Cross Castle, before playing professionally in England and the United States for Aston Villa, Oldham Athletic, the Atlanta Chiefs and the Portland Timbers.

Corry Evans

By then, he had already become a regular in the club's Under-18 side, and he even made his debut for the reserve team on 31 October 2005, coming on as a substitute for Sam Hewson in a 5–1 away defeat by Oldham Athletic.

Darron McDonough

Darron Karl McDonough (born 7 November 1962 in Antwerp, Belgium) is a former English footballer, most noted as a player for Oldham Athletic and Luton Town.

Dean Brill

Beginning the 2003–04 season as understudy to Rob Beckwith, Brill made his league debut as a substitute in a 3–0 loss at Oldham Athletic after Beckwith had been sent off.

Liberty Stadium

Before a league match between Swansea City and Oldham Athletic in October 2005, a statue of Ivor Allchurch was unveiled to commemorate the Swansea-born star who during two spells for the club scored a record 164 goals in 445 appearances.

The Blue Coat School, Oldham

Matthew Wolfenden - Another footballer, Wolfenden is currently a player for FC United of Manchester after beginning his senior career at Oldham Athletic A.F.C.


see also

Plant Hill Arts College

Hasney Aljofree, professional footballer, Oldham Athletic A.F.C. (2010–present)