Frank Rothwell has been given a Point of Light Award, for his outstanding fundraising efforts for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Football club chairman gets top Downing Street award

73-year-old Frank Rothwell set off from the Canary Islands on 12 December and has finally arrived in Antigua after two months at sea.

Oldham Athletic chairman completes epic 3,000 mile across Atlantic Ocean

Frank Rothwell sets off his rowing challenge to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Oldham Athletic owner Frank Rothwell has compared the Atlantic Ocean to a day out in Blackpool after reaching the halfway mark through his rowing challenge. 

Frank Rothwell compares 3,000 mile rowing challenge to day out in Blackpool

Frank Rothwell is aiming to row across the Atlantic Ocean in 49 days to raise £1million for Alzheimer's Research UK.

Frank Rothwell sets off on Atlantic Ocean challenge again

The team's century-long stay came to a chaotic end as Latics fans invaded the pitch in the 79th minute protesting against owner Abdallah Lemsagam.

Oldham Athletic relegated from Football League after 115 years

Ahead of this weekend's home game with Hartlepool, up to a thousand Oldham Athletic fans will be gathering outside Boundary Park to demand change

Unrest at Oldham with club bottom of Football League and protests against owner

The kick off for Oldham's friendly against Blackburn on Saturday was delayed after unwanted visitors swarmed around the goalposts.

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