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We regularly receive enquiries about books for purchase or reference that include information surrounding Oldham RLFC. Here is a list which we think will be of interest.

NB. The Internet is also a source for obtaining any of the above publications. Those that are out of print are regularly available on both Ebay and Amazon

OLDHAM RLFC The Complete History (1876-1997) by Michael Turner.

When first published in 1997 this well illustrated book raised the bar in the way rugby league club history was presented. 397 A4 pages which includes details of every player that has played at first team level between 1896 and 1997 as well as results, scorers and the line-up of every first team match home and away. International and county representatives are listed, as are club records. Reports on important matches and star player profiles covered.

Soft back (although a limited number of hard back were available at the time of publication). £19 including p & p. Send cheque made payable to Michael Turner at 158, Balfour St, Oldham, OL4 1NS. Copies in all Oldham MBC branch libraries and also in the Local Interest Centre, Union St, Oldham.

THE GLORY OF THEIR TIMES. Crossing the Colour Line in Rugby League. Editors: Phil Melling & Tony Collins.

The story behind 16 coloured rugby league players with a forward written by Billy Boston. There are two former Oldham players included, (both Welshmen), Alex Givvons, written by Michael Turner and Clive Sullivan, written by Bev Risman.

ISBN 1-904091-07-5. Hardback. Published 2004. £15-99. Stocked by Oldham Evening Chronicle or to order at any good bookshop

ROUGHYEDS—THE STORY by Brian Walker

Published by the Heritage Trust in 2004, this full-colour 472 pictorial history of Oldham RLFC is out of print but copies for loan or reference are available in all Oldham MBC branch libraries as well as in the Local Interest Centre, Union St, Oldham. The book tracks the history of the Oldham club on a season-by-season basis from 1876 through to 2004. Over 1,000 images.

Soft back.

OLDHAM RLFC by Brian Walker

Written on behalf of the Heritage Trust this book was published by Tempus Publishing Ltd in July 2005. In the well-tested Tempus format, the book tracks the history of the Oldham club between 1876 and 2005.

ISBN 0 7524 3466 7. Soft back.£12-99. Send cheque for £12-99 plus £1-25 p & p made payable to Oldham RL Heritage Trust, C/O 158, Balfour St, Oldham OL4 1NS or to order from any good bookshop. Stocked by Ottakars, Oldham, the Oldham Evening Chronicle and Oldham RLFC shop.

MISSING IN ACTION by Tom Mather.

The story of 13 rugby league players all of whom lost their life in military action. Two of those featured are Oldham forwards William Nanson and Billy Jardine who were both killed during the First World War.

Published 2005. Soft back. Send cheque for £7-95 payable to Tom Mather, 20, Chandlers Rest, Lytham, FY8 5AL.

BARRIE McDERMOTT---MADE FOR RUGBY by Barrie McDermott and Peter Smith.

Well-written biography of the firebrand Oldham, Wigan, Leeds and Great Britain, Oldham born forward.

ISBN 0 283 07376 4. Hard back. Published 2004. £17-99 orderable at all good bookshops. Stocked by Ottakars and W.H. Smith in some branches

IESTYN HARRIS---There and Back by Iestyn Harris

Well-written autobiography of the Oldham born half-back.

ISBN 1 84596 001 7. Hard back. Published 2005. £15-99 orderable at all good bookshops. Stocked by Ottakars, Oldham.

ALL THE WRONG MOVES by Terry Clawson.

Humorous autobiography by this well travelled former Oldham and Great Britain forward.

ISBN 1 901380 06 8. Soft back. Published circa 2000. £9-99. Contact The Book Factory on 01924 464502.

THE QUIET MAN by Chris Joynt.

Autobiography of the former Oldham and Great Britain forward.

Available from the Oldham Evening Chronicle or orderable from all good bookshops. Hard back.

GONE NORTH Vol. 1 by Robert Gate

The story of the exodus of Welsh rugby union players from the Principality. Bill McCutcheon and David Gwynn both played rugby union for Wales whilst at Watersheddings. The ex Swansea pair were two of the brightest Welsh stars that moved north seeking fame and fortune. That was back in the late 1880’s. Since then dozens of Welshmen have donned the red and white hooped shirt.

Available direct from the author at the reduced price of just £5 including p & p. Make your cheque payable to R.E. Gate, Mount Pleasant Cottage, Ripponden Bank, Ripponden, HX6 4JL. Soft back.

THE STRUGGLE FOR THE ASHES (second edition) by Robert Gate.

The author covers every test match played between the ‘old enemies’ between 1908 and 1994. From when Oldham winger George Tyson scored the ‘ashes’ winning try at Villa Park, Birmingham in 1909 right through to prop-forward Hugh Waddell who starred for the Lions when they singed the Kangaroos tails in Sydney in 1988.

Available from the author at the reduced price of just £6 inc p & p. See Gone North for payment details. Soft back.

A RUGBY LEAGUE WINNER by John Etty.

The autobiography of Oldham threequarter John Etty who starred in the famous 1950’s team. Written circa 1996.

Out of print but a copy is available for reference in the Local Interest Centre, Union St, Oldham. Soft back

THE END OF AN ERA

Written in 1996 to mark the closure of Watersheddings. Compiled mainly from features written by journalists, historians and former Oldham officials and players including Frank Stirrup, Alan Davies, Andy Goodway, Sid Little, Terry Flanagan, Dennis Ayres, Mike Ford, Martin Murphy, Tony Barrow, John Etty, Dick Cracknell, Ray Hicks, Roger Halstead, Michael Turner, Don Yates, Bob Irving, Brian Walker, Jim Quinn, Sir Rodney Walker, Ray French, Robert Gate, Jack McNamara and Mick Harrop.

Out of print but a copy is available for reference in the Local Interest Centre, Union St, Oldham. Brochure.

A GROUNDHOPPER’S GUIDE by Mike Latham.

Covers every venue used by our professional clubs. A cracking section on Oldham from the time when the club played at Glodwick (way back in 1876), through to last season when it held a couple of its ‘home games’ at Sedgley Park.

ISBN 1 901 347 14 1. Published 2005. Soft back. Available to order from all good bookshops. £15-99. 0r order from League Publications Tel: 01484 401895.

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