Category: Announcements
Inspiring one-arm rugby player Frank Jenkinson died aged 80
OLDHAM Rugby Union Club was saddened to hear of the death of former player Frank Jenkinson aged 80. Frank, who died in hospital in Canada…
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Former Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney dies at 68 after lengthy illness
FORMER Oldham Athletic player Andy Sweeney has died aged 68 following a lengthy battle with illness. The former right winger/midfielder, who passed away at his…
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Ex-Oldham ace Kevin Taylor found dead at home
Former Oldham, England and Lancashire rugby league star Kevin Taylor has been found dead at his home in Garden Suburb, Oldham, where he lived alone.…
View More Ex-Oldham ace Kevin Taylor found dead at homeTributes paid to local rugby league legend Nigel Hollingsworth
TRIBUTES have been paid to Nigel Hollingsworth, a legendary figure in local rugby league circles, who has died at the age of 73. Nigel, who…
View More Tributes paid to local rugby league legend Nigel HollingsworthFormer Man City physiotherapist dies aged 92
FORMER Manchester City physiotherapist John Beeston, who lived in Royton for much of his life, has died at the age of 92. John, who for…
View More Former Man City physiotherapist dies aged 92Mourners pay tribute to rugby union stalwart Brian
TRIBUTES have been paid to Brian Smith, the former Oldham Rugby Union Club player and official, following his sudden death aged 73. The esteem in…
View More Mourners pay tribute to rugby union stalwart BrianChurch mourns death of former Area Dean
THE funeral has taken place of former Area Dean, Reverend Canon Alan Butler, who died on Monday, April 15. Rev Butler was priest in charge…
View More Church mourns death of former Area DeanOldham Athletic saddened by death of former player Peter Skipper
Oldham Athletic were saddened to hear of the death of former player Peter Skipper aged 61. Central-defender Skipper, who made 27 appearances for Latics in…
View More Oldham Athletic saddened by death of former player Peter SkipperFarewell to ‘Fitzy’: death announced of former Oldham RL coach
FORMER Oldham RL player and coach Eric Fitzsimons has died aged 69 after a long battle with dementia. His funeral takes place at St Patrick’s…
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