Episode 6 - The Awoken Oldham

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On this week's episode of Random Fandom FC we meet Rob who is an Oldham Athletic fan.

Before we chat to him we have to wrap up last week and see how Crystal Palace got on after we spoke to Laurie on last week's episode.

He predicted a 2 or 3-0 win while I went for a 2-2 draw.

Then we move onto Oldham so here is the regular team fact sheet...

Oldham Athletic AFC - Club Overview

Founded in 1895 as Pine Villa FC before adopting the name Oldham Athletic in 1899, the club is based in Oldham, Greater Manchester. They joined the Football League in 1907 and enjoyed early success, reaching the First Division in 1910. The Latics narrowly missed out on the league title in the 1914-15 season, finishing as runners-up, their highest-ever league position.

The club spent much of the 20th century fluctuating between divisions, with notable periods in the top two tiers. Under manager Joe Royle in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Oldham saw a resurgence, winning the Second Division title in 1991 to gain promotion to the top flight. They became one of the founding members of the Premier League in 1992 but were relegated two years later. They also made two FA Cup semi-final appearances in the early ‘90s, narrowly missing out on a place in the final.

Following relegation from the Championship in 1997, Oldham entered a prolonged period in the lower leagues. They remained in League One for over two decades before a further decline saw them drop into League Two in 2018. In 2022, Oldham became the first former Premier League club to be relegated from the Football League, falling into the National League. Despite off-field struggles, a new era began with the 2022 takeover by local businessman Frank Rothwell, bringing renewed optimism to the club.

Boundary Park remains Oldham’s home, a ground they have played at since 1904. The club has a passionate fanbase and a rich history of highs and lows, remaining an integral part of English football.

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