Ian Cheeseman caught up with former Manchester City C.O.O Chris Bird to get his thoughts on the Blues’ Champions League final defeat to Chelsea.
He also gets Chris's thoughts on what he made of the trip to Porto, how perspective is important despite the current disappointment, and how the club is in the right hands moving forward with a mixture of old and new faces.
Weekend football round-up: Cantello clinches late victory
Droylsden retained top spot in the NWCFL First Division North in dramatic fashion on Saturday, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Luis Cantello.
Curzon chairman steps down
Curzon Ashton have confirmed the resignation of club chairman John Clayton, who has stepped down from his role due to ‘personal circumstances’.
Latics diary: The cursing of dreams
A few weeks ago on these pages, after Latics had lost three games in a row, conceding three goals in each game, I wrote them off for the season. Consolidation achieved, but with an unfulfilled objective to entertain and compete. Latics have won four games and drawn two, including last week’s stand-off against leaders Bromley at Hayes Lane, and the season is back in the balance. Tranmere Rovers were there to be hammered at Prenton Park, and Latics obliged. Tequila!
Tranmere Rovers 1 – 3 Oldham Athletic: Big day out for Latics ends in big win
This was one of the good days. Latics were dominant: craftier, harder-working, more resolute and more ruthless than their opponents, better man-for-man, better as a team.
