Oldham RLFC Heritage Trust

Home
Explore
Matches & seasons
Media
People
- PlayersExplore the player archive
History
Club history
Competitions
- Law CupThe Oldham–Rochdale rivalry
- Heritage Trust TrophyLaw Cup player honours
People & honours
News
Contact

← Back to 1897-98 games

Friendly · 1897-98 season

Oldham v Manningham

Monday 3 January 1898

Home

Won

Oldham

13

–

Manningham

3

Players 15

Dickie Thomas
George Walsh
Sam Lees Captain
Ike Taylor
Jack Hurst
A Hall
Arthur Lees
Bob Edwards
Joe Lees
Joe Wilkinson
Harry Broome
FW Davies
Jim Merrill
Herbert Ellis
EW Telfer

Scorers

Player	Tries	Goals	Points
George Walsh	2		6
Sam Lees		2	4
A Hall	1		3
Total	3	2	13

Competition

Friendly

Season

1897-98

Venue

Home

Attendance

9500

Captain

Sam Lees

← Back to 1897-98 games

← Previous game Oldham v Tyldesley 1 Jan 1898 Next game → Oldham v Widnes 8 Jan 1898

Oldham RLFC Heritage Trust

A digital archive celebrating the players, games and seasons that make up the history of Oldham Rugby League Football Club.

Supported by

(opens in a new tab)

Explore

Players
Games
News
All sections
Contact

Follow us

Facebook (opens in a new tab)
YouTube (opens in a new tab)

© 2026 Oldham RLFC Heritage Trust. All rights reserved.

Preserving and sharing the history of Oldham rugby league.