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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
Jon Robinson

Consortium led by Mike Ford takes over rugby league club Oldham

A consortium led by former player and coach Mike Ford has taken ownership of Oldham, the rugby league club have announced.

The ex-Great Britain international has partnered with local businessman Mick Harrington to complete a deal they hope will secure the long-term future of the part-time outfit.

The development comes after recent confirmation the Roughyeds will return to playing at Oldham Athletic’s Boundary Park from next season, a factor that was crucial in the takeover.

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