👏 The best of luck to
@JuniorLuamba1
who at 17 makes his debut in the EFL tonight.
A fantastic opportunity presented to the striker who we know will give his all!
#oafc
💪
@a_atkinson16
’s late penalty completed a 4-3 win over Walsall earlier today!
⚽️ Chapman, Moore and
@forshaw_jake
were also on target at Boundary Park.
#oafc
4️⃣ second-year scholars have already made the step-up this season.
- Vani Da Silva
- Ben Hough
- Mackenzie Chapman
- Will Sutton
Well done and keep working hard, lads!
#oafc
We’d like to wish
@ZakZakemmo
the best of luck in his next chapter at Brighton.
Joining the setup at the age of 12, his strong mentality, attitude and work ethic means he has a very bright future ahead after working his way through the ranks.
We’re extremely proud of you!
#oafc
Hard work, determination and self belief.
What a whirlwind start to the season
@CoutoBenny
has had, taking every opportunity that has come his way and overcoming his own personal challenges and battles.
We are all so proud of you Benny it’s your time to continue to shine!
#oafc
🤝 It’s been great to welcome
@nickyadams10
back to Boundary Park to deliver a workshop to our U18 scholars!
⚽️ Thanks to Nicky and
@irfankawri
for the session on life lessons and transitioning into senior football.
#oafc
👍 A 2-0 friendly win for the Youth Team against
@ESPFAcademy
last night.
⚽️ Atherton and Furuki were on target for a side featuring a number of younger players.
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🤝 We were pleased to welcome Quinton Fortune to our training session today!
The former Man United player is now a coach for the PFA and England youth teams.
#oafc
🙌 Another win for the young lads on Saturday this time away at Huddersfield!
💥 Cookson, Bondo and Johnstone struck to earn progress to the EFL Youth Alliance Cup knockout stage.
#oafc
🥊 A big thank you to
@DillianWhyte
who had an hour-long Q&A with the players yesterday.
🗣 It was a motivational experience and provided the lads with some great advice going forwards about what it takes to be a professional athlete.
#oafc
Sporting Lisbon U16 0-4 Latics
An excellent performance and result for the young lads beating top opposition earlier today in their first game of the Portugal tour.
Joe Edwards, Kofi Moore, Jake Forshaw and Alfie Atherton with the goals.
#oafc
It was fantastic to see these four involved with the First Team again this weekend.
@Jack_Grundy01
named as a substitute for the first time with
@lewisMckinney12
making another appearance.
Remember, we're back in action on Tuesday night at Boundary Park!
#oafc
5️⃣⭐️ performance!
The lads have now won four on the spin in the league after a thrilling 5-0 win against Salford City today at the Vestacare Stadium.
Goals from Vani Da Silva (2), Atkinson, Forshaw and Cookson.
#oafc
FULL TIME: Oldham Athletic 5-0 Morecambe
An early second half goal from Callum Speed and a second for both Zak Emmerson and Junior Luamba gives Latics a superb home win! 👏
#oafc
Result from this morning
@OAFCAcademy
5-0 Chesterfield. Goals from Scholes-Beard 2, Mason, Hackett & Baldwin. Well done lads, thanks to all the fans who can down to support the lads!
#Oafc
#thefuture
🤜 A great result for our Development Squad today, as they ran out 3-1 winners in their first friendly.
📅 They'll compete in the National League Youth Alliance, with their season starting next week.
#oafc
For the first time ever, four U16 players have already been offered their scholarships early for the next two years starting from the 2020/21 season
#brightfuture
#oafc
👏 Another proud moment for us as a department with
@CoutoBenny
making his professional debut this evening.
A thoroughly deserved opportunity after his excellent performances this season!
#oafc
📋 Team news for tonight's
@PapaJohnsTrophy
match against Salford City.
🔹 Six changes from Saturday's win.
🔹 Couto earns his professional debut.
🔹 Dearnley leads the attack.
#oafc
A fantastic win for the lads today as they returned to action beating Preston North End U18, 3-2 in the league.
Goals from Vani Da Silva (penalty), Jim Simms and Ben Hough put us in a three-nil lead in difficult conditions away from home.
#oafc
Result from this morning, Oldham 5-1 Huddersfield. Really pleasing performance from a young youth team side. Goals from Wych, WIlliams x2, Sheriff & Jones. Special mention to Zac and Asa two of our u15 boys who got valuable experience on the pitch.
#oafc
#thefuture
FULL TIME: Oldham Ahtletic 2-1 Blackpool
Goals from Vani Da Silva and Ben Hough gives us a winning start at our new home!
Once again a huge thanks to
@MossleyAFC
for hosting us!
#oafc
Congratulations to our 2nd year apprentice Tom Hamer who was named in ‘The 11’, recognised by the League Football Education (LFE) in March. Here he is collecting his certificate and cheque from Academy Manager Tony Philliskirk and Craig Skinner from the LFE.
Tommy Duffy first joined Oldham Athletic’s development programme in 2020 and, due to his performances have earned call-ups to older age groups.
His energy, work rate & attitude were key factors in his acceptance onto the programme for the coming year.
👏 Well done, Tommy!
#oafc
👊 Three wins on the bounce in the league!
The U18s with a one-nil result today against Accrington in a very dominant performance, Jim Simms the scorer.
#oafc
FULL TIME: Oldham Athletic 3-2 Shrewsbury Town
Despite going behind twice, a brace from Kane Badby and a goal from Lewis McKinney give Latics a superb win!
#oafc
PRE-SEASON | The youth team came up against Wigan Athletic in another pre-season fixture this morning!
The young lads put on a fantastic performance running out 4-1 winners away from home. Goals from Atkinson (1), Forshaw (2) and Okeke (1)
Well done, lads! 👏
#oafc
🏟️ The young lads are on the BP pitch for their final home game tomorrow, so come along!
#oafc
🆚 Walsall
🗓️ Tuesday 25 April
🕚 11am
📍 Boundary Park
ℹ️ Free entry via Gate 20
🏆 EFL Youth Alliance NW
🇵🇹🤳
With the lads now settled in Portugal on their two-week tour, they’ll be checking in to let us know how they’re getting on.
Day 1️⃣ - Jake Forshaw
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FULL TIME: Accrington Stanley 2-5 Oldham Athletic
Zac Emmerson netted a brace and Ryan Pickford, Kyle Wych and Jack Williams all scored to secure the win for Latics!
#oafc
MATCH-RESULT | The youth team secured a place in the Rossall Cup final last night when they beat Morecambe 1-0 in a thrilling game at Cardinal Langley High school grounds.
A clean sheet coupled with another exceptional team display from the boys!
Well done, lads! 🙌
#oafc
👏 A resounding 6-0 win for the Youth Team at the weekend against Walsall in the EFL Youth Alliance Cup.
⚽️ Forshaw, J Williams, Havens, Atkinson, Okeke, Kagame.
#oafc
🌟 Congratulations to Simon Cooper who has won our Outstanding Achievement Award for running the
@mcrmarathonm
in response to the Manchester Arena Attack.
A standing ovation from the room for raising over £40k - well done everyone who helped our great city! 👏
FT: Latics 4-2 Salford City
Back to winning ways in the league after a dramatic second-half. The visitors pulling it back with two quick goals after Jim Simms hit the crossbar from the halfway line.
Simms and Forshaw added two more near the end though to claim the points.
#oafc
Another good performance from
@OAFCAcademy
today winning 3-4 against Chesterfield. Goals from Jack Williams, Scholes-beard, Norman & Amankwaa. Well done boys
#Oafc