Kent Lawlor

Manchester

Reporter at The Oldham Times

Reporter @TheOldhamTimes, [email protected]

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Golf club looking to make improvements to course, but some residents object

4 days ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Kent Lawlor

Crompton and Royton Golf Club is looking to improve its facility (Image: Google Maps) Works to create a new driving range, a new hole and make improvements to existing holes at a golf club could be approved, despite objections from residents. Crompton and Royton Golf Club is looking for carry out the works on its course in an effort to improve the facility.
Oldham players celebrate play-off win with fans in nightclub until early hours

5 days ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Kent Lawlor

The players and fans celebrated long into the night (Image: X/Holly Kiera) Oldham Athletic players celebrated alongside fans in an Oldham nightclub after being crowned National League play-off final winners. After the extraordinary win at Wembley, the players returned to Oldham on a coach last night and were looking to keep the party going.
The best pictures from the stands as Oldham win at Wembley to secure promotion

5 days ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Kent Lawlor

13 1/1 No, it wasn't a dream. Oldham Athletic are indeed back in the Football League. The Latics mounted a stunning extra-time comeback win in the National League play-off final to secure promotion to League Two in front of 21,000 Latics supporters. One end of Wembley was coloured blue and tangerine by the incredible fans, and here are some of the best images from the day.
Decision to be made on plans for eco-village at site of derelict warehouses

5 days ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Kent Lawlor

There would be 32 flats across three buildings in total A decision is set to be made on plans to develop more than 30 homes as part of an eco-village in Hollinwood which has been objected by some people in the area. In September last year, an application was submitted to build a "beautiful eco-oasis" on a site made up of derelict warehouses on Pretoria Street.
'In football, you'll always get a chance': Micky Mellon on Oldham's final win

6 days ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Kent Lawlor

The Scotsman has led Oldham back into the Football League with the most remarkable comeback in the National League play-off final, earning him his sixth promotion in football. The Latics were 2-1 down with just over 10 minutes of extra time left, and then, everything changed with two goals in two minutes. When asked what he was thinking when his side were 2-1 down, Mellon said: "Just keep going. In football you'll always get a chance. You always believe you'll get a chance.
Updates as Oldham Athletic fans head to Wembley for play-off final

6 days ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Kent Lawlor

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From relegations to takeovers, the recent history of Oldham as Wembley beckons

6 days ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Kent Lawlor

The club has been on quite a journey in recent years (Image: Various) In 1994, Oldham Athletic were a Premier League side and came just minutes away from defeating Manchester United in a FA Cup semi-final a Wembley. More than 30 years on, during which the club has suffered four relegations, a torried ownership and miserable periods of form, the Latics head to Wembley today (Sunday, June 1) for the club's biggest game in decades.
Stadium could be allowed to extend floodlight hours despite residents' concerns

6 days ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Kent Lawlor

The Vestacare Stadium, Whitebank Road, Limeside, which is home to Avro FC, is currently only allowed to have floodlights on between 8am and 10pm between Monday and Friday and from 8am to 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays. However, the club has applied for permission to operate the floodlights until 11pm on four days of the year, sticking to the summer months. This would cater for events held at the stadium such as music festivals, beer festivals and boxing events.
'An absolute pinnacle': What an Oldham win in the play-off final would mean

1 week ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Kent Lawlor

Sunday's play-off final means so much to so many people (Image: Various) Oldham Athletic's biggest game in 30 years has had the entire borough buzzing with excitement. As thousands plan to make the trip to Wembley and see the Latics in the National League play-off final, there is no question about how much this means to not just the fans, but Oldham as a town.
The Oldham pubs showing the National League play-off final on Sunday

1 week ago | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Kent Lawlor

These pubs will be packed as the Latics look to return to the Football League (Image: Various) At 3pm on Sunday (June 1), Oldham Athletic will play the club's biggest game in possibly decades as the Latics look to return to the Football League. It marks a major moment for the club and the town, with thousands making the trip to Wembley. However, not everyone can make the trip, and many Oldhamers will be looking to watch the game in a local pub.