Ged Smith & Neil Goodwin RIP
The Oldham RL Heritage Trust was saddened to learn via the Rugby League Journal that two former Roughyeds have recently passed away.
September 2025
The Heritage Trust were saddened to learn of the death of former Roughyed, Ged Smith. Heritage Number 706.
Originally having turned professional with his home town club Widnes in 1962, Ged came to Oldham from Barrow making his debut in a 26 – 10 victory at Doncaster on September 28th 1968.
A diminutive scrum-half standing just 5ft 1 inch tall, Ged had the heart of a lion and in defence would never flinch from taking on any opponent. He played in the 1967 Challenge Cup final for Barrow and a total of 65 games for Oldham scoring five tries.
The sincere condolences of the Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust are offered to Ged’s family and friends.
November 2025
The Heritage Trust were saddened to learn of the death of former Roughyed, Neil Goodwin. Heritage Number 767.
A second-row forward, Neil came to Oldham from Leeds in September 1973 having started his rugby career at Normanton. He played just six games for the Roughyeds before moving on to Wakefield and later to Halifax.
The sincere condolences of the Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust go out to all of Neil’s family and friends.