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Oldham Athletic’s next game postponed amid red weather warnings

Quite literally a frozen fixture.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 8th January 2026

Oldham Athletic FC’s next game has been postponed amid red weather warnings, with a frozen pitch having already set in.

We suspect they won’t be the only ones either…

Oldham Athletic were set to take on Notts County FC at home this weekend, with the upcoming fixture set for a 3pm kick-off on Saturday, 10 January, but the state of the Boundary Park stadium’s playing surface has already been declared unfit for use.

Informing the fans of the unfortunate decision, the rescheduled date and time for the match remain yet to be confirmed.

Addressing supporters online, OAFC wrote: “An inspection took place on Thursday afternoon with the pitch frozen following persistent freezing temperatures since our last home game on New Year’s Day and further adverse weather forecast.

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“The inspection was called due to persistent freezing temperatures and in anticipation of further adverse weather between now and kick-off. Tickets will remain valid for the rearranged date, and refunds can be claimed after the new date is confirmed.”

As for Notts County, they have also updated their fans on social media.

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They have assured that “tickets purchased for this fixture will [also] be valid for the rearranged date” and that “supporters who require a refund will be able to do so after the date for the rearranged fixture is announced.”

Postponement comes amid parts of Oldham, Greater Manchester and other areas across the country being hit with severe weather warnings, which have now been upgraded from an initial yellow rating.

Greater Manchester urged to ‘check before you travel’ as Storm Goretti sets in tonight

2026’s first named storm, the weather event dubbed by Goretti by the French meteorological service, is set to bring further frosty conditions and blustery winds to us Brits.

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The UK received its first snowfall of the year earlier this month, but this next pattern of cold air is set to see even more arrive, with the forecast potentially running into next week.

As for the Latics, the 15th-placed League Two team will have to wait until their ground thaws out to try and make up ground between them and the play-off spots.

Worth keeping an eye on the Met Office if you were planning a trip to the footy over the next few days.

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Will Forrester leaves Bolton Wanderers for fellow League One side

Danny Jones Danny Jones Will Forrester has left Bolton Wanderers for Leyton Orient

Popular Bolton Wanderers defender Will Forrester has officially left the Toughsheet Stadium for another League One side.

Forrester, who joined Bolton back in 2023 from Port Vale, has made over half a century of appearances for the Wanderers.

The 24-year-old Cheshire-born centre-back came up through the Stoke City academy before making just a handful of appearances for the first team.

Having played more games for the Greater Manchester outfit than any other club in his career thus far, many fans are gutted to see him go.

Addressing the supporters on social media, Forrester wrote: “Thank you to all involved at Bolton Wanderers FC for my time at the club.

“A special club with unbelievable people that work within. Also, a massive thank you to the fans for all of the support throughout.”

His sign-off has been met with plenty of love and well-wishers, as plenty have cited his numerous injury problems – including a ‘freak fall’ which required surgery – as having unfortunately hampered his progress with the Wanderers.

One fan commented, “When fit, he was definitely a first-team starter. But had such bad luck with injuries, he missed more than he played for us.

“Best of luck to Will; it’s probably the right decision for both parties. Such a shame.”

Forrester – originally from Alsager (a town located near Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe) – has become Leyton Orient FC’s first signing of the January transfer window.

While he joins the club on a two-year deal, his transfer fee remains undisclosed.

Having said that, his wages are expected to be towards the higher end of player salaries at Brisbane Road, with the third-tier side still sitting dangerously close to the drop zone in 20th place.

Touching on his arrival via an official club statement, Forrester said: “I’m very happy to have signed here. The mindset and the goals the club want to accomplish in the coming years makes this move very exciting, and I can’t wait to get started.

“Speaking to the gaffer, he has outlined his expectations of me, and I want to help push us forward. I know the challenges of reaching the play-offs the year before and want to help the lads get back on track as quickly as possible.”

You can see his first full interview as a member of The O’s down below.

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Club de Padel to close current Manchester location to make way for more Deansgate Square skyscrapers

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Club de Padel is moving out of Deansgate Square in Manchester

Club de Padel, the first padel club to open in Manchester, will be relocating from its Deansgate Square home.

The wildly popular sports club will close next week, as landowners Renaker begin the next phase of development of the skyscraper district.

Club de Padel is keeping its new location under wraps for now – but will be going out from its current Manchester home with a bang.

The club, which welcomed more than 100,000 people in the first year alone, will be offering free padel for all before it closes at Deansgate Square.

Club de Padel launched back in 2023, with four competition-grade courts, and has since added a Finnish sauna experience with Good Sauna, launched a best-selling clothing range with UN:IK, plus become the home for Manchester’s most popular run club with MADE Running.

As well as that, the club has been donating free courts and coaching during the school holidays to local children’s charity Wood Street Mission, and hosting events with the likes of adidas, REFY and Blank Street Coffee.

And it’s expanded fast, launching an indoor padel club across in Sheffield.

It’s been one of the city’s top sporting success stories, attracting attention from the likes of The Sunday Times, The Guardian, Hypebae and the BBC.

But now Club de Padel will be leaving its current home ahead of Renaker’s expansion of its luxury skyscraper district.

There are four state-of-the-art courts at Club de Padel
Club de Padel Manchester
Club de Padel is at the foot of the Deansgate Square towers
Club de Padel is at the foot of the Deansgate Square towers

As for that new top-secret location opening later this year – they’re promising an ‘indoor and outdoor space in an incredible location, featuring an expanded padel experience, high-end wellness and social spaces, and a year-round programme of events’.

Club de Padel founders said in a statement today: “We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built here in Manchester — bringing padel to the city centre for the first time and introducing tens of thousands of people to the sport during our time on Deansgate.

“But this site was never meant to be permanent, and we’ve been limited in what we can build here, so the time is right to move on, grow and improve.

“We’ve learned a huge amount from our time in Manchester and from opening our second club in Sheffield last year, and we’re excited to reveal the locations of our new sites — including the new Manchester club — and begin the next phase.

“In the meantime, we want to thank everyone who has made this club so special, and invite them to enjoy a free game of padel on us.”

Club de Padel will close to begin its Manchester relocation on 14 January.

You can book a free hour of padel between 9 and 14 January, through the usual Playtomic system – you’ll be refunded for your booking in full on arrival.

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