In today's Sports Talk, Mark Philip and Betfred's Peter Spencer reflect on the final round of Premier League fixtures and take a look at the odds for next season's campaign.
They also have the latest odds for Manchester United's Europa League Final against Villarreal on Wednesday, City's Champions League Final against Chelsea on Saturday, and the European Championship, which is scheduled to start on June 11.
Curzon chairman steps down
Curzon Ashton have confirmed the resignation of club chairman John Clayton, who has stepped down from his role due to ‘personal circumstances’.
Latics diary: The cursing of dreams
A few weeks ago on these pages, after Latics had lost three games in a row, conceding three goals in each game, I wrote them off for the season. Consolidation achieved, but with an unfulfilled objective to entertain and compete. Latics have won four games and drawn two, including last week’s stand-off against leaders Bromley at Hayes Lane, and the season is back in the balance. Tranmere Rovers were there to be hammered at Prenton Park, and Latics obliged. Tequila!
Tranmere Rovers 1 – 3 Oldham Athletic: Big day out for Latics ends in big win
This was one of the good days. Latics were dominant: craftier, harder-working, more resolute and more ruthless than their opponents, better man-for-man, better as a team.
Preview Tranmere Rovers v Latics: here come the BAWA
Latics’ last visit to Prenton Park was memorable for lots of reasons. In beating Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup 1st Round in November 2024, Latics were signalling unambiguous intent and capability in what became the season when they won promotion out of the National League.
