About The LSC

The Latics Supporters Club has been in operation since 1990, although its history can be traced back to 1987 when it used to be known as 'The Library Club". It lay dormant for a couple of years through lack of leadership. It is a meeting of Oldham Athletic Supporters (although some don't realise it when they first join), who now number up to a maximum of 88. The proceedings are governed by The Chairman who is responsible for the general running of the club and for taking attendance which is recorded on the official Seniority List. He answers only to Dufflecoat Dan, the adopted team mascot and the editor of the programme. The club is set up as a social gathering and visitors are welcome to attend as no-one takes it seriously and it is only for fun?? Ask anyone!

The Seniority List is updated weekly and members are moved up or down the list depending on the number of attendances. The list is split into four divisions, much like the football league, and members can be promoted and relegated. A Conference League was introduced for the 1998-98 season. Members in the Premier League can only move one place per week as they are regular attenders. Competition is intense with some people not making a move in years. Attendance usually numbers between twenty-five and forty per week. See, I said it wasn't serious!

Since inception the meeting has taken place at five different venues and the club's current sponsor is the Days Hotel, Surrey City Centre. The club has a logo, a Latin motto (Ades Sive Non Ades), club programme, tee-shirts and the top six members get a personalised beer mat to drink from. I forgot to mention that we drink too. Well, what's the good of an Oldham supporter who can't sup?

There have been several requests for a definition of a LATIC. For the uninitiated and contrary to some visitor's suggestions a LATIC is nothing to do with milk, antacid or laxatives. Nor is it a milky substance from plants and it is not contagious . There is NO such thing as a Latic. The 'Latics' is an abbreviation of Oldham Athletic AFC and is the 'nickname' of the team. I hope that clears up the misunderstanding. In Trivia and Anecdotes we would like to hear from world-wide supporters or current members about amusing or embarrassing moments. In Where are they Now? we would like to hear about ex-players and their current status (retired, new employment, deceased etc.) particularly players from the '60's onwards. If you have any questions or would like to contribute any articles for publication in future programmes please e-mail.

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