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5th July 2000
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Oldham
Evening Chronicle
Graham’s
Millmoor invitation
RICHARD
GRAHAM could be heading to Rotherham after turning down a new contract
with Athletic. The 25-year-old, who is
a free agent and attracting interest from several clubs, has been invited
to join pre-season training by Millmoor boss Ronnie Moore. Rotherham were
promoted from division three in May and hope to strengthen their squad
without breaking a limited budget. Graham
would be a free transfer under the Bosman ruling and Moore believes he
would add skill and experience to a team stepping up in class. The
fact he has been asked to train suggests Moore won't commit himself without
proof that Graham is over the injury problems which have plagued his recent
career.
That
was the reason Athletic only offered him a 12-month contract, with wages
based largely on appearances. Graham insists that his problems are now
over and, having received the thumbs-up from a specialist, is seeking a
longer-term contract. Meanwhile, Athletic
have renewed sponsorship deals with two of their long-established partners.
Lookers have signed up for another two years — taking their link with the
club to 18 years — while George Hill (Oldham) will sponsor the main stand
for another 12 months. The Lookers deal
is worth £20,000 and includes provision of a mini-bus for Athletic's
youth team, plus sponsorship of the players' awards. Financial Director
Allan Marston said: "We are proud to have been with Athletic through their
rise to the top flight and we hope we can play a part in their revival."
Player
Sponsorship
Quite
a few of you have expressed a interest in Jon of London's idea of sponsoring
a player. I will get some details from the club. Meanwhile lets see how
much we can gather. Please (I hate this word) PLEDGE money. I will put
a total in each night so we can see where we are.
Austin
of Aberdeen writesI
like the idea of the trivia questions. I go back a bit and often wonder
what happened to the players of Jack Rowley's successful era circa 1960????
Bert Lister, Peter Phoenix, Bobby Johnstone etc. Regards Austin
of Aberdeen
Teamtalk Oldham
Sponsorship
deals extended
The Latics
have announced that they have renewed two of their longer established sponsorship
deals. Motor dealers Lookers have signed on for a further two years and
George Hill, a local timber merchants, for a year. The Lookers deal is
worth more than £20,000 to the club and includes: provision of 17-seater
mini-bus for the club's youth players; a vehicle for use by the club's
administration staff; the sponsorship for the player of the month and player
of the season awards. In return, the Latics provide ground and programme
advertising and hospitality packages in the Sponsors' lounge. Lookers finance
director, Allan Marston said: "We have worked with Oldham Athletic for
16 years now and believe it has been a rewarding partnership for both sides."
George Hill's name will continue to be published on season-ticket books
for a further year. Latics chief executive, Alan Hardy said: "I believe
that when companies of this stature show their faith and commitment in
the football club, they are showing the way for the rest of the town."
Kelly
backs youngster
Latics
young goalkeeper David Miskelly is being tipped for stardom by Boundary
Park's number one 'keeper Gary Kelly. The Republic of Ireland star says
that the Northern Irish under-21 international can go all the way. "David
has a chance of making it to the very top providing he continues to concentrate
and work on his game," Kelly said. Kelly also sent out a sharp warning
to the young talent, saying: "Any player needs the breaks to go their way
and it is important that he doesn't get disillusioned and drift out of
the game."
Busy
trip for youths
Oldham's
under-15 side kick-off their first game in the Foyle Cup tonight against
Londonderry and District. The youngsters are back in action the following
day when they play two games. They will face the Eire national side at
2 pm and the North East Counties of Northern Ireland at 6.30 pm. The results
in these games will decide if they progress into the semi-finals and finals
which will be held on Friday.
Millmoor
date changed
The Latics
Nationwide League Division Two fixture against Rotherham at Millmoor has
been postponed. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, October
7th, the same day as the World Cup Qualifier between England and Germany.
The two clubs have agreed to play the fixture 24 hours later on Sunday,
October 8th, at 3 pm to allow fans to watch the England game.
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