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The Latest Breaking News from Frank Rothwell

Oldest Solo Atlantic Rower Gets OBE, Asks Prince William for Royal Party in 'Deprived' Hometown

Frank Rothwell, 74, used his Windsor Castle OBE ceremony to ask Prince William for a royal party in Oldham and reveal plans for a massive statue.

International Business Times UK · Jan 15

Oldham Athletic owner hands Prince of Wales note requesting party in the town

Frank Rothwell was honoured on Wednesday after rowing across the Atlantic twice to raise more than £1.4 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Oldham Athletic march to playoff final on Royle road back from oblivion

Coffins outside the stadium once symbolised a downward spiral but under new ownership the Latics are off to Wembley and eyeing an EFL return

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025

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New £1m pitch at Boundary Park stadium will 'level up' Oldham sport - including rugby league

Once upgraded, the new better quality pitch could be used more than a hundred times a year for a range of sports

Manchester Evening News · Mar 27, 2023

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney respond to dig from Oldham Athletic chief ahead of FA Cup tie

Wrexham take on Oldham Atheltic in the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon and bosses from both sides have thrown jibes.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 6, 2022

Oldham Athletic owner says he's 'never heard' of Wrexham's Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

The Hollywood A-listers took over the Welsh side in early 2021 but the Latics' owner Frank Rothwell admits he was previously unaware of them.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 5, 2022

‘The Delboy of motorbikes’: Oldham Athletic fans share delight as new club boss seen driving to Torquay match on bike with wife

"We love how they are heading off on Frank's motorbike, it just shows the character of the two of them. Very much down to earth and we love it"

Manchester Evening News · Aug 5, 2022

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Manchester Evening News · Aug 2, 2022

'Tougher than climbing Kilimanjaro and rowing across the Atlantic' — Meet Oldham Athletic's eccentric new owner

New Oldham Athletic owner Frank Rothwell has sailed around the world, crossed the Atlantic on a solo rowing trip, climbed Kilimanjaro and appeared on Bear Gryll's 'The Island' show.

Manchester Evening News · Jul 31, 2022

Oldham Athletic sold by Abdallah Lemsagam to new owner

The club will be chaired by Frank Rothwell, the Oldham-based owner and founder of Manchester Cabins

Birmingham Post · Jul 28, 2022

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