ronnieblair Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 During the Stirling Albion game I must say that I really enjoyed having a chat with a few fellow Oldham fans who, like me, live in Scotland these days but remain loyal to the club. That got me thinking, why don’t we look to form ourselves into supporter’s group North of the Border; along the lines of OASIS? So here’s a quick mail just to gauge interest. A few thoughts: We could get together every first Sunday in the month during the season, this would mean our first get together would be on 02nd August, the week before the opening game. We should look to meet at a pub near to Waverly Station. Waverley Station being a destination reasonably accessible (at least) to most fans living near the central belt. A initial idea for the pub in which we meet might be ‘The Guildford Arms’ as this is just a short walk up the road from Waverley Station. The get together would be an afternoon event, maybe starting at midday and lasting for a couple of hours or so. To give ourselves our own identity we could be called something like ‘Offside’ a simple, football themed acronym, generated around the words Oldham, Fans & Scotland. The height of our aspirations at each get together might simply be to discuss the recent Oldham games/results/performances, the next games, player movements etc over a beer or two but most importantly with 'kindred souls‘. ‘Offside’ might go on to think about getting a few quid together to sponsor a player’s shirt or suchlike for the 2015/16 season. We might go on to plan to hire a mini bus for a group excursion to a particular game, or even to car share similarly for other games? Let me know if you are interested, and what you think. It might be fun. Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 If I ever move to Scotland I'm in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garylatic Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I'm in, great idea! I don't get to many games due to work commitments. I live just outside glasgow. Was at Stirling game and thought the support was fantastic. Def interested in mini bus idea or car share for games and would be good meeting up with fellow latics up here. I'm on holiday until early August but give me a shout about any news. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk200 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Well done Ronnie great initiative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 You could call yourselves "Oldham Athletic Supporters in Scotland" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Call them OASIS as well, then let all the supporters in London tell them what they can and can't do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Can I come to some meetings Martin.......loved the Haggis for breakie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'm looking at gaffs in Kilmarnock just to be part of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdw76 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'm definitely up for this Martin, a great idea. I've lived in Edinburgh for almost 20 years, so would be great to meet up and chat Latics. Having Carlisle as my nearest game was getting a bit desperate, was great to see some familiar faces at Stirling on Friday though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsChris Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) I don't qualify as I live in OASIS territory, but can I suggest you call yourselves the North Of the Border Oldham Fans Faction: NOBOFF. It'd look great on a flag. Edited July 20, 2015 by LaticsChris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Better not be NOBLOT. North Of the Border Latics On Tour An annual OASIS South v OASIS North match seems appropriate. At BP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piglinbland Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'm looking at gaffs in Kilmarnock just to be part of this. Keep to the right side of the river and you could be 'Western And Northern Kilmarnock', aka WANK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wogghead1 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'm in, South Ayrshire blue here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliofashy Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 As I am living in Ayrshire, I would be interested but could I suggest that every other meet be in Glasgow making it fair for all. Great pub suggestion in Edinburgh by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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