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1st December 1999
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Today's Headlines
McNiven
for Shay?
Reserves
draw
Oldham Evening Chronicle
Striker
McNiven a target for Halifax
DAVID
McNiven — handed a free transfer after failing to make his mark with Athletic
— has emerged as a target for Halifax Town. The third division side have
made an inquiry about the striker and had a scout at Boundary Park last
night to watch him play for the reserves. McNiven scored in his last senior
appearance for Athletic, but he is one of the players Andy Ritchie feels
able to release from the wage bill. Although Halifax have made a decent
start to the season, they want to boost their promotion challenge with
a new face up front. The Yorkshire club smashed their transfer record to
buy Chris Tate for £150,000 during the summer, but the former Scarborough
man has not delivered.
After
selling Geoff Horsfield to Fulham last season, they became their division's
big spenders and would probably be able to match McNiven's personal demands.
One complication, however, is the boardroom situation at The Shay. An injection
of new money has been expected for some time, but it still has not been
forthcoming. Halifax are currently being linked with a takeover by Cilla
Black's brother-in-law. Athletic will play at Preston in the FA Cup third
round after the Lilywhites' 3-0 replay win against non-league Enfield.
Last night's result means the Lancashire rivals, who play each other in
the league on Saturday, will meet at Deepdale twice in the space of a week.
Any cup replay would take place at Boundary Park on Wednesday, December
22 — a date agreed by both clubs to give them a chance of featuring in
a live Sky Television match.
Teamtalk
Oldham
Reserves back
on top
The Latics reserves are back on the top
of the Pontins League Premiership after a 2-2 draw against Burnley last
night.The Latics came from two goals down to equalise with goals from Glen
Roberts and Ryan Sugden.
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