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One things for certain today, Iwon’t have to work and to be fair there was nothing between us for long hard to motivate everyone for this game. periods. But we made alot of problems for ourselves with some poor ball handling and that put To be playing at home, in asemi final us under alot of unnecessary game with aplace in the grand final pressure, Fortunately we put it at stake ought to be motivation together well for aspell in the second enough. Whoever we were playing half and wrapped it up. We’ve talked today this would be amassive game about the lessons from those games for everyone associated with and what we need to do today. Rochdale Hornets. To be playing against our nearest rivals obviously There should be atremendous adds abit of extra spice, particularly atmosphere in the ground today and for the fans and those of us who have hopefully we will be giving you plenty played for both sides. to shout about at the end. In some respects whether you are aCoach or a Oldham have had atremendous run supporter all you can really hope is that towards the end of the season and everyone gives 100 percent. We’ve capped it with agreat result away at come along way together this season Leigh acouple of weeks ago. That meant they were able to and hopefully everyone who puts on aRochdale Hornets sit out last week-end and no doubt will be raring to get shirt today will be able to come oft at the end of the game stuck in today. proud of their performance.

At this stage of the season you can't afford any mistakes If we're also able to look forward to aGrand Final because they'll be severely punished. In both our play appearance next week, all the better. -off games so far we've made too many mistakes tor my liking. Against they possibly cost us the game. Get behind the lads and enjoy the game. Last week, against , our mistakes made tor atight affair. They came here full of confidence Martin

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Today we offer awarm welcome to all the witnessed an exhilarating display that day, the support Directors, officials, players and fans of Oldham play in particular was of the highest order. Whether that who have made the short journey for this game will have any bearing on today’s we'll have to wait afternoon’s Northern Ford Premiership Final and see but it’s likely that we’ll get amuch tighter game Series Semi FInai here at Spotland. here today.

In the long history of games Atight game is also what we saw last week-end against between us rarely has there Huil Kingston Rovers. been so much at stake. Given They came to Spotland we’re both original Members on the crest of awave and of the Northern Union and were many people’s dark were both founded in the horses for the Play-off’s. 1870’s it is remarkable that T h e r e w a s n o t h i n g arguably this is the most between us in the first half, important game ever played in fact on territorial between the two of us. possession Rovers probably shaded it. Both When the Play-off’s set off team’s defences were on the only way we were top and we didn’t help our scheduled to play each cause with anumber of o t h e r i f r e s u l t s w e n t handling errors, In the according to the form second half we managed to book would have been in get on top and scored a the final itself. The fact couple of excellent tries to that we are meeting in earn our place in the Semi the Semi Final is partly Final here today. down to the great result Oldham managed to One special mention must go pull off at Leigh to Marlon Billy. In scoring last Centurions two weeks i week-end he equalled the ago. Leigh hadn’t rclub’s 66 year record for the previously lost at home ‘ s c o r e r " number of tries in the season, this season and by all !-■ .WhatIS perhaps most accounts Oldham fully deserved to win the game. That remarkable about the feat is that performance and result will have given them great Marlon didn’t score in an NFP game during the first confidence and they won’t fear coming to Spotland, three months of the season. With at least one more which has been something of asecond home tor them game to go everyone will be hoping that he can go on to over the past few years. break the record.

We’ve played twice already this season and have each Hhopefully this is not the end of the road this season, won once. Our win away at Oldham back in April was but as we are now in asudden death situation we want one of our best away performances of the season. We to thank you all for your continued support.

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by Gareth Walker ASEASONED script writer could not have penned a promises to rise to ahigher level than previous encounters. better outcome. Old rivals Oldham and Hornets clash today at Spotiand for aplace in the coveted NFP Grand Who would have believed -especially seven games into the Final next Saturday. After two season -that Hornets and coach meetings this season, it stands at Martin Hall would be one game away one all, while on the league table from the NFP Grand Final? It has been Hornets finished one place above aremarkable campaign, but it is not the Roughyeds only on points over yet and the players will be keen difference. Whichever way you look to extend the season for another week. at it, this afternoon’s encounter means everything to both clubs. Today’s clash throws up several intruiging personal battles all over the It promises to be atruely fascinating field. The clash between the two clash. Oldham will arrive at Spotiand scrum halves -likely to be Latham having had aweekend off following Tawhai versus Ford -will be crucial, their stunning 15-14 win away at Leigh as will the battle between the two Centurions in the opening weekend of stand offs, Danny Wood and Neil the play-offs. That result will ensure Roden. that they enter today’s match full of confidence of going one better than last Paul Owen (above) and Two of the best attacking full backs in year, when they tell to Leigh at this Mark Sibson (below) the competition -Paul Owen and Mark stage of the competition. go head -to -head today Sibson -go head-to-head, while in the pack, in-form hookers Keith Hornets, meanwhile, are in the play¬ Brennan and Darren Robinson will offs for the first time. They didn’t have relish their contest, and the almighty the luxury of aweekend off having lost collisions between the eight props on to Widnes two weeks ago, and last display should be interesting to say Sunday were involved in abruising the least. encounter with Hull KR. Then there is the battle of wifs between But Hornets do have the notion that the the two coaches -Hornets’ Hall and last time the side’s met, on Good Oldham’s Ford -both of whom have Friday, they were comprehensive 38-10 deservedly been nominated for the NFP winners. In the meeting at Spotiand on Coach of the Year. Christmas Eve, it was ’s side who emerged victorious, by 10-6, the What more could you want from a last time Hornets were beaten at home match? Two big local in the Premiership. rivals facing each ofher for aplace in amajor final in front of alarge and expectant crowd. Those games, however, will count for little, if anything, this afternoon. The play-otfs are adifferent ball game altogether, For supporters of both clubs, it should be agreat afternoon, and with such alot at stake, this afternoon’s match and aterrific advert for the NFP

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MARK SIBSON started to push through this season and big things are FormerLoughborough student who has spells at Castleford expected from him. and Bramley. Very elusive runner from full back capable of PHILLIP FARRELL scoring from long range. Second row who joined the club along with Neil Roden. JOEY HAYES Brother of England Captain Andrew he is probably the most AFirm favourite with the Oldham crowd this former super exciting young second row in the NFP Amassive workrate league star with St Helens and Salford is always likely to and agreat pair of hands. get on the scoresheets. PAUL NORTON ANTHONY GIBBONS Signed in the off season from Chorley Knocker has been Former and Bramley player with agood step off either one of the clubs consistent performers. Very strong foot. Also one of the best defensive centres in the NFP defender who can play prop or second row.

PAT RICH IAN SINFIELD Geordie Law Graduate who has previously with Keighley.A Oldham born player equally at home at loose forward or second very reliable goal kicker he represented England students in row. An aggressive defender with pace running out wide.

the Student World Cup Final. KEVIN MANNION DAVE GIBBONS Formerstudent international player aloose forward with good Twin brother of Anthony he too has played at Bramley and hands. born and another former Rochdale player. Leeds. Very pacey with an eye for the opening. He is an GARETH BARBER aggressive defender. He also has agood kicking game. Young stand off born in Oidham and signed in the summer NEIL RODEN from Warrington. Aplayer with huge potential he has Aproduct of the Wigan Academy set up he joined the club already played anumber of first team games. last year. Has grown in stature ever since. He is ascrum DARYL LACEY half with good hands and asound kicking game. Young winger or full back signed in the summer from JASON CLEGG Wigan.Aplayer with plenty of pace and asafe pair of hands.

Amassive prop with deceptive agility. He gives the team a CHRIS FARRELL big go forward and aquick play the ball. Twin brother of Phil and another summer signing from JOHN HOUGH Wigan. Aloose forward with great vision.

The clubs first ever signing this Oldham born hooker was GAVIN DODD the clubs player of the season last year. Very fast out of Young full back or winger and aformer student dummy half he is aregular try scorer. international. Avery elusive runner with great pace. ANDY PROCTOR Club Captain and aprop with abig workrate. Formerly with Wakefield and Bramley. Recently included in the Student Teenage prop who has been staring with clubs alliance team. Avery exciting prospect. Rugby League Hail of Fame. KEITH BRENNAN LEO CASEY Reserve team scrum half coming back after aserious Now reaching the veteran stage an Irish international prop with awealth of experience. Former clubs include Rochdale injury. Expected to push strongly for sfirst team place when back to full fitness. Hornets. WARREN BARROW DANNY GUEST Big winger signed from St Helens. Aregular try scorer last Huge young prop former with Keighley and Chorley. Has season and strong finisher. Oldham ^

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CLUB HONOURS OLDHAMS RESULTS 2000-01 Rugby League Championship Winners: 1909-10,1910-111,1956-57 OPPONENTS RESULT Runners Up: Barrow Border Raiders A 28-16 1906-07,1907-08,1908-09,1921-22,1954-55 First Division Winners: A 22-6 1904-05 Rochdale Hornets A 10-6 Winners: H 20-12 1899,1925,1927 Runners Up: H 18-44 1907,1912,1924,1926 Chorley Lynx H 52-2 Cup: H 52-6 1907 1910,1913,1919,1924,1933,1956,1957,1958 Gateshead Lancashire League: A 13-18 1897-98 1900-01 1907-08 1909-10 1921-22 1956-57 H 8-19 1957-58 Whitehaven Warriors Second Division: Sheffield Eagles H 24-16 1963-64,1981-82,1987-88 A 8-22 Divisional Premiership: 1988,1992 Hunslet Hawks H 58-4 York Wasps A 70-6

10 OLDHAM. MILESTONES H 26-8 1895 First game in the Northern Union, a16-8 defeat Rochdale Hornets H 10-38 at Hunsiet A 16-34 1899 Oldham beat Hunslet to become the first Widnes Vikings Lancashire club to win the Chailenge Cup Batley Bulldogs A 9-8 1922 Reg Farrar sets aclub record of 49 tries in a Doncaster Dragons H 23-4 season 1927 The first radio broadcast of achailenge cup final H 38-4 takesplace when Oldham play Swinton at Wigan A 33-10 1933 Alex Givvons makes his debut for the club he Barrow Border Raiders H 36-10 would be associated with for 60 years 1956-57 Athree trophy season, Lancashire Cup, League Swinton Lions H 22-20 and Championship Final Chorley Lynx A 60-10 1959 Oldham pay aworld record £10,650 to Workington Town for Ike Southward Workington Town H 24-18 1981-82 Mike Parrish becomes the only Oldham to score Gateshead A 50-20 in every game in aseason Whitehaven Warriors A 16-15 1997 Oldham beat Swinton 20-16 in their last game at on 19 January Keighiey Cougars A 26-16 1997 Oldham Bears drop out of , go into Hull K.R. A 4-24 liquidation and are resurrected as asecond division team Leigh Centurions (Play Off) A 15-14

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13 APRIL 2001 : : their first worthwhile attack of the game Hornets replied OLDHAM 10 ROCHDALE HORNETS 38 with aconverted try from Watson. On 14 minutes Pat Rich (ATT: 2,398) converted his second penalty but by now Rochdale were looking amuch more organised and dangerous team. In the OLDHAM: DArnold, JHayes, AGibbons, PRich, W 20th minute Danny Wood converted apenalty to put the Barrow, DGibbons, NRoden, LCasey, JHough, JClegg, P Hornets further in the lead. Farrell, PNorton, ISinfield. Subs GDodd, AProctor, C Farrell, DLacey. Tries: PFarrell(l) Goals: Pat Rich (3) Rochdale Hornets continued to push forward and good workby Sean Cooper set up the supporting Dave Watson to ROCHDALEHORNETS: POwen, SCooper, BO’Meara, M score. Wood converted along with asecond penalty in the Calland, MBilly, Danny Wood, LTawhai, DSculthorpe, D 34th minute. With only aminute ot the half remaining, Robinson, AIreland, DStephenson, JBunyan, DWatson James Bunyan was put through by Latham Tawhai for Subs: WRogers, DLarder, MBunce, WAyres. another converted try leaving the halt time score: Oldham Tries: POwen, SCooper, M. Calland, D. Watson (2), J. 4Rochdale Hornets 22. Bunyan Goals DWood (7) Within five minutes of the restart Sean Cooper and Matt With both sides in impressive torm going into the game Calland touchdowns extended the lead even further. this was expected to be one ot the most exciting derby games tor years. Rochdale's team included six former Hornets were now rampant and it was no surprise when Oldhamplayers and another two who were born in the town, Latham Tawhai burst through again this time to set up Paul as well as aOoach who had been involved with Oldham. Owen, who gratefully accepted the chance. Danny Wood converted. In the dying seconds arare attack by Oldham The opening minutes went Oldhams way and scored the resulted in atry for Phil Farrell and Pat Rich converted the tirst points after five minutes with aPat Rich penalty. With goal- kick to leave the tinal score Oldham 10 Rochdale 38.

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An excellent first half performance was central to the All the above means the Play-offs currently look like this: Centurions' 26-10 win against Rovers, as they established

a22-0 lead by the break, again scored for Paul SEMI FINAL GRAND FINAL NFP CHAMPIONS Terzis' side, but prop Tim Street, in his last season, was sent off along with Craig Booth after just five minutes. Leigh Centurions Featherstone Rovers attempted abrave second half V Winners comeback but Simon Svabic's kicking always meant that Widnes Vikings Leigh were in the driving seat. The Centurions will now take } Winners on Widnes Vikings at . Oldham v Winners } Rochdale set up todays Spotland showdown with iocal Rochdale Hornets rivals Oldham by defeating Hull KR 21-14. In atense game }

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14 15 roll NFP 2000/01 NAME APRS SUB TRIES GOALS D/G PTS Neil Alexander 12 Mick Coales 5 Paul Ashton 1 Garth Cochran I Warren Ayres 10 8 31 14 Sean Cooper 4 4 16 Joe Berry 12 6 24 Ged Corcoran 11 Marlon Billy 32 30 120 Gareth Davis 9 3 12 Ryan Blake 1 Craig Diggle 4 1 4 Martin Bunce 8133 12 Lee Currant 2 1 4 James Bunyan 14 710 40 Mickey Edwards 2 2 Matt Cal land 22 112 48 Danny Ellis 2 Steve Campbell 7 Neil Flanagan 13 Mick Coates 11 25 18 Greg Ford 732 Sean Cooper 24 3 32 Chris Garforth 1 Mickey Edwards 3 Steve Gartland 4 210 28 Danny Fearon 412 Peter Green 1 Steve Gartland 293420 Ryan Gumbridge 1 2 Rob Hall 1 Mick Hadaway 1 Andy Ireland 29 3 1 4 Rob Hall 16 11 4 Malty Knowles 2 3 Lee Hanlon 1 Dave Larder12 9 32 David Harmer 221 4 Mick Martindale 1 3 Andrew Henderson 4 Casey Mayberry 1 5 2 Tony Hilton 6 3 12 Wayne McHugh 45 Chris Hough 11 9 10 2 2 46 Marlon Miller 5 2 Andy Ireland 1 Chris Newail 31 4 Chris Kay 1 Brendan O'Meara 31 11 44 Dave Larder 1 1 4 PauLOwen 31 11 44 Mall Larder 631 4 Mark Powell 1 Adam Law 2 7 14 Dave Radley 2 Sle Lett 13 Neil Ramsden 1 Mick Martindale 7 1 4 Darren Robinson 21 4 18 2 80 Casey Mayberry 4 1 4 Wes Rogers 16 11 3 12 Wayne McHugh 1 0 11 44 Danny Scullhorpe 31 4 218 John McMullen 12 Ben Simpson 7 Chris Newail ¥ 22 5 5 ■20 Martin Ogden 2 Latham Tawhai 18 4 16 Gary Otun 1 Dave Watson w 10 40 Mark Powell 12 2 5 20 Danny Wood 31 13 124 300 Lee Presl 1 Dave Radley 91 ‘A’ TEAM DIV 2000/01 Neil Ramsden 15 5 20 NAME APRS SUB TRIES GOALS D/G PT? Gavin Reynolds 4 Paul Ashton 111 / 11 6 56 Darren Robinson 7174 ■36' Neil Alexander 11 2 1 10 Wes Rogers 111 4 Warren Ayres 11 623 74 Wayne Roper 21 4 16 Dan Badham 224 16 Ian Schitillili 24 Gareth Bardsley 1 Lee Scullhorpe 1 David Best 1 Ben Simpson 18 21 4 Jason Best 1 Jim Sparks 11 Ryan Blake 6 2 David Stephenson 1 Ben Boolhman 1 Sam Turnell Paul Brooks 1 Dave Watson 1 Gavin Buckley 6 3 12 Rob Whelerhead 3 Janies Bulmer Roy Whitehead 1 Marlin Bunce 1 Malt Wilde 5 Steve Campbell 2 Craig Williams 1

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NEXT UP If we win today our next game will be the NFP Final Series Grand Final against the winners of the other all Lancashire clash between Leigh Centurions and Widnes Vikings here at Spotland on Saturday 28th July 2001, kick-off 2.30pm. hornetswebsite Why not visit the OFFICIAL ROCHDALE HORNETS WEBSITE on: www.rochdalehornets.co.uk See what the news is and /or have your say on the web. nfp 2000/01 Team P W D L F A Dlff Pts Leigh Centurions 28 26 0 2 1139 3 2 1 818 52 Widnes Vikings 28 21 1 6 961 377 584 43 ROCHDALE HORNETS 28 21 0 7 865 433 432 42 Oldham 28 21 0 7 780 416 364 42 Featherstone Rovers 28 17 2 9 825 401 424 36 Dewsbury Rams 28 18 0 10 801 438 363 36 Hull KR 28 16 2 10 555 450 105 34 Keighley Cougars 28 16 1 11 810 498 312 33 Workington Town 28 16 0 12 681 568 113 32 Whitehaven Warriors 28 15 1 12 608 419 189 31 Sheffield Eagles 28 14 0 14 637 543 94 28 Doncasfer Dragons 28 14 0 14 622 532 90 28 Batley Bulldogs 28 13 0 15 452 618 -166 26 Barrow Border Raiders 28 12 1 15 631 685 -54 25 Swinton Lions 28 10 0 18 538 711 -173 20 Hunslet Hawks 28 6 1 21 380 959 -579 13 28 2 0 26 346 990 -644 4 Chorley Lynx 28 2 0 26 395 1361 -966 4 York Wasps 28 1 1 26 193 1499 -1306 3

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Rumours abound that The Strategic Commission, who assess them were due to make adecision on the franchise are examining the game's structure, are in favour of applications for Super league entry this week. Leigh, Oldham, having three divisions next year. Under their proposals Widnesand Rochdale are known to have submitted applications. there will be automatic promotion for the NFPI and NFP Leighand Widnes, at least, are rumoured to be given the green il Grand Final winners, with the bottom teams in Super light leaving the way open for either team to progress to Super League and NFP Irelegated. League providing they can win the Grand Final. Presumably both Oldham and Rochdale Hornets will be seeking to push their Someof the cash which would have gone to the Super league’s claims by winning the Grand Final next week. 11th and 12th franchises will be used to provide for balloon/parachutepayments for teams moving between NFP Evenagroup ot MP's have got involved in the issue of opening andSuper League. The advantage of the three-division set-up up the prospects of promotion and relegation. Leigh MP Andy is that it would ensure competitive games week in, week out. All Burnham, who tabled aparliamentary early day motion on the 10 teams in each division would be involved in either the fight issue, said that his local team -Leigh Centurions -have been tor atop five play-off place or to avoid relegation, which should denied the chance they deserved as NFP champions. ensure that the excitement goes right down to the last game. He said: "Sport depends on the chance to get on and progress. This is how the divisions would look based on the current That's what it's all about. It's not fair to have aglass ceiling standings: on top of the feeder league. It stops teams like Leigh and Tetley sSuper League: Bradford, Wigan, St Helens, Hull Widnes -both big names from the sport's past -ever getting FC, Leeds, London, Castleford, Warrington, Salford, Halifax. back to the way they were. It's the dream factor, the thought of NFPI: Dewsbury, Featherstone, Huddersfield, Hull KR, Keighley, moving up and taking on the big boys. Once you take that away Leigh,Oldham, Rochdale Hornets, Wakefield Trinity, Widnes. from the fans, the essence of the game is lost". NFP II: Workington, Whitehaven, Barrow, Chorley, Doncaster, Swinton, Sheffield, Batley, Hunslet, Gateshead, York, Others who have signed the motion include the local MPs for Widnes(Derek Twigg), Featherstone (Jon Trickett) and Keighley This proposal would scupper the prospects ot all the franchise (AnnCryer). The motion has also been signed by Neil Turner, applications of the teams left in the NFP Play Offs. The RFL and from the home of rugby league giants Wigan, and David theindependent body ot consultants they have employed to Hinchliffe of Wakefield. NFP -award nominations Leigh's Neil Turley heads the list of nominees for this year's NFP Awards after being chosen in the Player and Young Player of the Year catergories. The winners will be announced at the NFPAwards Night and celebration Dinner, to be held at theAuto Quest Stadium, Widnes, on Tuesday, July 24. The NFP All Stars team, held in conjunction with Rugby League World, will also be announced. The full list of nominations is as follows:

NFP PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD NFP COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD Phil Cantillon (Widnes Vikings) Mike Ford (Oldham) (Rochdale Hornets) Martin Hall (Rochdale Hornets) Neil Turley (Leigh Centurions) Paul Terzis (Leigh Centurions) NFP YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD NFP REFEREE OF THE YEAR AWARD Phil Farrell (Oldham) Colin Morris Mick Nanyn (Swinton Lions) Richard Silverwood Neil Turley (Leigh Centurions) Peter Taberner

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Alliance 2001 first division fixtures

December Thurs 7th Widnes A 8-16 Thurs14th Keighley Cougars A 13-43 Thurs 21st Oldham A 24-36 January Sat 6th Workington A 13-16 Weds 10th Batley A 14-34 February Thurs 1st Leigh H 15-14 Weds 7th Hunslet A 9-0 Sat 17th Workington H 28-12 Thurs 22nd Doncaster A 16-27 March Thurs 8th Hunslet Hawks H 32-10 Sun 18th Leigh A TBA Sat 24th Whitehaven Warriors H 39-14 Thurs 29th Featherstone A 13-20 April Thurs 5th Doncaster Dragons H TBA Thurs 19th Featherstone H 34-18 May Tues 8th Widnes H 26-32 Weds 16th Keighley Cougars H 40-16 THURS 24TH OLDHAM H 22-36 THURS 31 ST BATLEY H 26-24 June Sat 9th Whitehaven Warriors A 20-14 Sat 17th Leigh Centurions A 24-34 FRI 22ND DONCASTER DRAGONS H 43-26 Play Offs Sat 28th Keighley Cougars A 29-38

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