Dear Fellow Supporters, The cheek of it! Whatever we do, everybody else has to follow. Not only is there the Latic Fanatic ll in Wigan but Vanna White has gone and got an Ernie! Apparently, as I never watch that rubbish, the Wheel of Fortune is no longer a wheel - it is a big Ernie. No longer does Vanna have to physically rotate, she just pushes her big Emie. Where will it all end? We should copyright all our stuff in future.

The web page is growing in popularity. We have had over 700 hits and the visitors have been from as far afield as all over Great Britain and Canada, Greece, USA, Wales and Sweden. Even Steven Spillbeer, the famous film producer, from White Rock has visited the hallowed pages. We now have an exciting addition in that you can listen to audio clips. They contain pre/post match interviews with management and players and you can also listen to the goals by courtesy of Radio Latics. Exciting stuff, especially when we win. Check it out!

As mentioned in the last programme it is our centenary year. I have had a suggestion that the top eleven each donate one unit and a special draw be done. The winner must drink all eleven units in one night and a taxi home will also be paid for. If the member wishes he/she can decline and the draw be done again (until I claim the prize!). Let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions as to how this can achieved please let me know. Speaking of draws there will be our Annual St. Patrick's Day Draw next week. It's always good and you have to be there at the time of the draw to win. Danielle will also be in attendance. ERIN GO BRAIGH!

The Chairman.

Happy new year! We finally won a game. Last Saturdays 0- 1 success at QPR was the first win this year. No wonder the Chairman's going grey. After signing Phil Starbuck on loan from Sheffield United he broke down 10 mins. into his training which could mean he is out of action for six months. The episode was followed by the signing of Doug Hodgson in an exchange deal which takes Oldham captain Nick Henry to The Blades, The win was not a fluke either. Neil Wamock must have said the right things to the players because 'motivated they were'. Hodgson also made an impressive debut. The win was followed up by the Tranmere game on Tuesday. Enough said!

If the players want to make it hard for me, I am happy to make it twice as hard for them - Wendy Toms, the first female referee to officiate in a professional game

The score is Sunderland nil, Leicester nil, the temperature is nil and the entertainment value is not much above nil - Sunderland v Leicester, Radio 5 Live

I think having Wasps around here as well gives us that little buzz around the place - Ray Wilkins on the QPR-Wasps groundshare

This is an unusual Scotland side because they have good players - praise for the Under-21’Ss from Javier Clemente, Spain's coach

There are some great defenders here, I just don't know their names - David Ginola of Newcastle and France

No. 3 - A GARDEN GNOME

Dear Doctor, First of all, I wish to remain anonymous. I have a major problem. Some weeks ago I wrote an article for your programme. It was a love quiz in which I foolishy declared my affections for the lovely Danielle. However, I returned home from work on Monday and ‘her inside’ was reading my programme which I had hidden under the bed. Before I had removed my duffle coat I was greeted with a load of ear-ache from my girlfriend who we won't call Pam (in case she reads this). Jealousy is a terrible thing I know but I didn't think she would find out. I do like my girlfriend but I also know I am very attractive to the opposite gender. What can I do? Please help. Yours in Desperation,

Anon.

Dear Anon,

I appreciate your dilemma but you know the old saying, "Oh! what a tangled web we weave........... The point of your quiz was to answer the question of whether you love your woman more than the Latics. It would be interesting to know how many points you got. I am concerned about the balance of your mind as you are showing some concern. You are not married to your girlfriend so if you've got it, flaunt it. I will make you an appointment with Dr. Kelso, the club doctor. I went to see him once because I kept thinking I was a pair of curtains. He told me to go home and pull myself together. Whatever you do, don't tell him you have a split personality or he will charge you double. Let me know how you go on.

Dr. Roof

I was going to put the same picture of Andy Ritchie as we had on the last programme cover. I must be a physic as I can see into the future. Neil Warnock and Andy Ritchie have been apppointed to take over from Sharp & Harvey. Wamock has a reputation of stirring 'backs to the wall' performances in the past and has gained promotion with three teams through the playoff system. Fighting against relegation will be a new experience so we wish him all the best and hope he can build on last Saturdays miraculous win at QPR. We wish the dynamic duo success and lets aim for the Premier again. Enough of this also-ran business. Let's be winners again. Good luck!

Sheffield 1857

1. The kick from the middle must be a place kick.
2. Kick Out must not be more than 25 yards out of goal.
3. Fair Catch is a catch from any player provided the ball has not touched the ground or has not been thrown from touch and is entitled to a free-kick.
4. Charging is fair in case of a place kick (with the exception of a kick off as soon as a player offers to kick) but he may always draw back unless he has actually touched the ball with his foot.
5. Flushing with the hands is allowed but no hacking or tripping up is fair under any circumstances whatever.
6. No player may be held or pulled over.
7. It is not lawful to take the ball off the ground (except in touch) for any purpose whatever.
8. The ball may be pushed or hit with the hand, but holding the ball except in the case of a free kick is altogether disallowed.
9. A goal must be kicked but not from touch nor by a free kick from a catch.
10. A ball in touch is dead, consequently the side that touches it down must bring it to the edge of the touch and throw it straight out from touch.
11. Each player must provide himself with a red and dark blue flannel cap, one colour to be worn by each side.

One of the causes of the Revolutionary War was the English put tacks in the tea. Also, the colonists would send their parcels through the post without stamps. During the War, the Red Coats and Paul Revere was throwing balls over stone walls. The dogs were barking and the peacocks crowing. Finally, the colonists won the War and no longer had to pay for taxis.

Delegates from the original thirteen states formed the Contented Congress. Thomas Jefferson, a Virgin, and Benjamin Franklin were two singers of the Declaration of Independence. Franklin had gone to Boston carrying all his clothes in his pocket and a loaf of bread under each arm. He invented electricity by rubbing cats backwards and declared, "A horse divided against itself cannot stand". Franklin died in 1790 and is still dead.

George Washington married Martha Curtis and in due time became the Father of our Country. Then the Constitution of the United States was adopted to secure domestic hostility. Under the Constitution the people enjoyed the right to keep bare arms.

During the Renaissance America began. Christopher Columbus was a great navigator who discovered America while cursing about the Atlantic. His ships were called the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Fe. Later, the Pilgrims crossed the ocean, and this was known as Pilgrims Progress. When they landed at Plymouth Rock, they were greeted by the Indians, who came down the hill rolling their war hoops before them. The Indian squabs carried porpoises on their back. Many of the Indian heroes were killed, along with their cabooses, which proved very fatal to them. The winter of 1620 was a hard one for the settlers. Many people died and many babies were born. Captain John Smith was responsible for all this.

The Nashnul Lotteii - By Chantelle

i fownd a kwid coin in an owld peece of potteri
and sneekd down the shops and blew it all on the lotteri
(i ad to pretend to bee 18 of korse)

ile buy the wurlds best teem
if me numbers cum up
and give the playurs to sharpy
to elp win sum cups

but wen ime lying in bed, deep in me slumbers
ile dreme wot i cud of ad wiv 4 matshin numbers.
(i cud probabli av got the grownd as well)

Latics can boast of having one of the longest established junior supporters clubs in the football league. Now in it's 15th. year it is considered to be one of the most active and club orientated supporters clubs for children between the ages of 7 and 16. Active membership numbers are currently around 500 with our most recent member being issued number 2200.

The Junior Latics is run by a volunteer committee of six, the Secretary is the only member employed by O.A.F.C. The club appoint a Director to act as a Liaison between the Junior Latics committee and the board at O. A. F. C. Throughout the year the committee are responsible for organising Junior Latics Club activities. As a Junior Latics Member you can attend Junior Latics Club meetings, 5-A-Side tournaments, half-time penalty competitions, travel to away games with other club members, become a Latics ball-boy, become a Latics match mascot and much much more.

Our meetings are held six times a year in the Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham, the biggest venue available in the Oldham area. Players attend to sign autographs and take part in games and quizzes. There is always a guest appearance by a local gym club, karate club, band etc.etc. Recently a local band containing 2 Ex-Junior Latics members, played live at a meeting. The presentation and performance was as good as many bands who are household names. 'Our' band is called 'The Reed', watch out for them.

Junior Latics are responsible for providing members to act as ball-boys on match days and mascots for all home matches and any away matches we travel to. Mascots meet the players in the dressing room, have a kit provided out sponsors JD SPORTS and enjoy other benefits on the day.

There is so much more about Junior Latics, the best way to find out is to join and you'll receive a joining pack which includes your own exclusive metal lapel badge. Membership cost is just £4, renewable annually in January. Requirements for membership: 2 passport size photographs, name of favourite player, name, address, date of birth, age, phone number and £4 fee.

How about starting a Canadian Junior Latics. Some of our members have all the qualifications, especially the mind of a child.