Join the buzz: Players urge fans to back Oldham charge

Oldham's players have urged every Roughyeds fan - old and new - to get behind the club's revival and pack out the stands at Boundary Park as Sean Long's men bid for success in this year's Betfred Championship.

Oldham are unbeaten in competitive fixtures this year, having produced an exhilarating performance to thrash York Knights and a dramatic late fight-back to rescue a draw against Batley.
With Cup games to come in the 1895 Cup against derby rivals Rochdale Hornets on Sunday and away at Super League Grand Finalists Hull KR, it is the most exciting time to be an Oldham fan for years.

And Chapelhow brothers Jay and Ted have given a unique players' perspective of the Roughyeds renaissance on this week's exclusive new episode of The Boundary Line, on Roughyeds TV.

"The amount that goes on here on gameday is unbelievable," says Jay.

As players when you have an atmosphere in a game I can't tell you how much it makes a difference. We have to look how far we have come and seeing crowds grow and grow and grow has been exciting.

But it is now about supporting us more. I say that because the club has got this trajectory where it wants to go to the skies, and that needs a buy-in from players, staff and everyone around the club including the fans.

We are at a level now which is unbelievable considering where we have come from. It is never a bad thing to be happy where you are at but always want to be striving for more.

Realistically are the fans here to watch a competitive part-time Champ team, are players signing here to be a competitive part-time Champ team, is Bill putting money in for that? At the end of the day no - we have aspirations to take this club further and Super League has always been in the mouths since we first got here and that has not changed.

If the fans can back us with that dream - and you have done amazing so far - but how are we taking this to the next level? That is building attendances, getting a buzz and getting ticket sales in.

When we lose those bad few IMG years it is going to be exciting at this club and I feel we should have a better IMG rating now but we have been burnt with the past. This club wants to be in a position where we have got it all and we are ready. So let's get to that position and force them to look at what Oldham are doing, and that involves everyone."

In an insightful and entertaining episode, the twins also speak passionately about their own families, as the club looks to shape a matchday experience that appeals to everyone.

"I have two kids under three and coming here seems to settle my little one," says Ted.

They love the atmosphere as it is so family-friendly. Fans get to know our families and the atmosphere is unrivalled. People enjoy coming to watch us as they love the experience. My family are actually fans now."

"It is almost similar to Wrexham," adds Jay.

They were a sleeping giant and have ridden that wave and players and fans have bought into it. The things we are doing on social media too is second to none, giving people an experience. My daughter watched an interview with Sean and then pretended to get up and be Sean and give an interview after the game! She's three and a half years old! I can't tell you how much she enjoys coming here. She even wants to come to training with me."

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Oldham host Rochdale Hornets in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup at Boundary Park this Sunday, bidding to make it through to Sunday evening's draw.
Oldham or Rochdale will be ball number 6 should they make the hat for the quarter-finals.

Fans are urged to book tickets in advance, with certain hospitality options remaining available if booked by Thursday.