Latics win race to snap up Maher
City send fringe men out on trial
Stoke have allowed Demar Phillips, Adam Rooney, Ritchie De Laet and Ryan Shotton to go out on trial to Oldham, Inverness and Bournemouth.
Latics interested in Gills target
Gillingham are facing a battle to sign midfielder Kevin Maher after League One side Oldham Athletic revealed an interest in him.
Latics chief: We looked sharp
Oldham boss John Sheridan was pleased with the way his team started their pre-season campaign after a 3-0 win against Rhyl at Belle Vue.
Crossley keen to keep Latics place
Veteran Oldham goalkeeper Mark Crossley expects to be the club's first-choice goalkeeper this season - despite the arrival of Greg Fleming.
Brugge friendly clash cancelled
Oldham have cancelled Tuesday's warm-up game against Cercle Brugge after the Belgian club asked for the kick-off time to be changed.
Sheridan's not finished just yet
Oldham manager John Sheridan is hoping to bring "two more faces" to the club before the 2008/09 campaign gets underway.
Boss tight-lipped on number one
Oldham Athletic boss John Sheridan is remaining tight-lipped over who will start the season as his first-choice goalkeeper.
Latics complete striker swoop
Oldham have completed the signing of teenage striker David Williams, who was released by Manchester United towards the end of last season.
Defender has play-off ambition
Oldham Athletic skipper Sean Gregan reckons the League One play-offs must be his side's main goal this season.




