The Oldham Athletic Chronicle
The dugout21 Aug 2028
Ben Nelson keeps the receipts
“I remember the meeting. I remember exactly what was promised in it.” Oldham Athletic may remember it differently, which is precisely the problem.
Match19 Aug 2028
Claudio Echeverri wins it after the whistle should have gone
93 minutes played. Claudio Echeverri found the finish in time that only existed because of earlier delays, and Colchester United went from a point to nothing inside one movement.
Market21 Aug 2028
Oldham Athletic say no — this time
The offer from Doncaster Rovers for Sander Sybrandy was heard out and sent back the same day. First bids are rarely meant to succeed; they are meant to find out how loudly the door closes.
Match19 Aug 2028
The run at home goes on for Oldham Athletic
10 matches unbeaten here. Every visiting manager is asked about it in the week before, which is precisely why it keeps going.
Boardroom21 Aug 2028
5 academy graduates step up at Oldham Athletic
Senior shirt numbers handed to boys the coaches have known since they were twelve. Most will not make it and all of them have already done the hard part.
Transfer targets21 Aug 2028
Oldham Athletic rebuffed over Dion Charles
Not now, not at any price the club was prepared to say out loud. Swansea City have kept their man, and Oldham Athletic go back to a list with one name crossed off it.
The terraces21 Aug 2028
Oldham Athletic supporters have found a favourite in Claudio Echeverri
There is a particular warmth a ground reserves for a 22-year-old it feels ownership of. Claudio Echeverri has it now, and everything he does for the rest of his time here will be measured against the goodwill he was handed for free.
Market21 Aug 2028
Matthew Graham steps up from the Oldham Athletic academy
There is no fee, no unveiling and no agent on the steps. Matthew Graham has been at this club since he was a boy and is now, formally, one of the first-team squad — which for a local readership beats any signing of any size.
Market21 Aug 2028
One of our own: John Thompson joins the Oldham Athletic first team
Clubs spend fortunes looking for players and occasionally find one down the corridor. John Thompson is that, and the reception he gets on his first appearance will be different in kind from the one any signing receives.
In brief
- Market Edward Jackson steps up from the Oldham Athletic academy
- Match Claudio Echeverri sends Oldham Athletic past Colchester United
- Squad A row about effort at Oldham Athletic