The Chaddy Enders

Matthew Tipton joined Latics as a 14 year old, he came through the Youth System and was given his senior debut by Neil Warnock in 1997. 'Tippy' went on to play for the Club 136 times, scoring 17 goals. He also represented Wales at Under 18 and Under 21 level whilst at Latics. In an open and honest epsiode he talks about his life as a footballer 20 years ago and the good times he enjoyed at Latics.

There is some language used that some people may find offensive, just as a heads up!!

Andy Barlow made 308 appearances for Latics over an 11 year spell.

He played in the 1990 Littlewoods Cup Final at Wembley, he won the penalty against Sheffield Wednesday that sealed the Division 2 Championship in 1991 and he played for the Club in the Premier League.

What made it all the more special for Andy is that he is an Oldham fan, from Oldham! Listen to him look back at his Latics career..

This week on the Chaddy Enders we do something different, having spoken to Players, CEO's and Journalists, we now interview the man behind the Chaddy the Owl Mask, Wayne Hurst. Wayne spent several years playing Chaddy and he has some great stories from both on and off the pitch!

Robbie Simpson joined Latics, initially on loan, in 2011. Over the next couple of years he went on to make 80 appearances, scoring 13 goals.

The highlights of Robbie's time at Latics include a 21 minute hat-trick against Chesterfield, being part of the side that knocked Liverpool out of the FA Cup, scoring twice at Nottingham Forest and scoring an absolute screamer in front of the Kop at Anfield!

Here Robbie looks back on his time at Boundary Park

Alan Hardy served Oldham Athletic with distinction for 31 years. He joined in 1981 before retiring in 2012. 

In this episode we focus on the period between 1997, when Alan became CEO of the Club to the circumstances behind retirement on health grounds in 2012.

This is a must listen for Latics fans and gives a real insight into life at Latics through the eyes of one of the most senior people involved at the Club during these times

Alan Hardy spent 31 years at Latics. He joined the Commercial team in 1981 and went on to become Commercial Manager, Chief Executive and Board Member before retirement in 2012.

In part 1 of a 2 part interview Alan looks back on his time at the Club between 1981 - 1997. This includes the Joe Royle years, the cup runs, winning the league,  Division 1 and becoming founder members of the Premier League.

Ian Marshall is a Latics legend. He joined the Club in 1988 from Everton and went on to make 204 appearances, scoring 40 goals over the next 5 years. Marshy was an integral part of the Cup runs of 89/90 and was the top score in the 90/91 Championship team. Listen to his memories of his time at Boundary Park here.

Anthony joined Latics in 2008 as a 16 year old and spent 2 years in the Youth Team. After not earning a pro contract he moved to the USA to play and coach. He returned to the Club in 2013 and Lee Johnson made him the First Team GK coach. Anthony left in 2016 to go to AFC Bournemouth and now is part of the England set up as a GK coach.

Matt Chambers covered Latics for the Oldham Evening Chronicle for over 7 years. He worked with 10 managers and numerous players in that time. He reported on some great games and some dark times for the club. During this episode Matt looks back on his time covering Latics, his favourite managers to work with and striking a balance between honest reporting and keeping that relationship.

This week Broady is joined by James Tarkowski. Tarky joined Latics in 2009 as a scholar and went on to make 89 appearances before a transfer to Brentford in 2014. Now he is a key part of Burnley's Premier League team and has gone on to make his England debut. Here he reflects on his time at Latics and the pressure of singing the national anthem at Wembley!