Oscar’s double century

Congratulations Oscar on reaching 200 appearances for Ramsbottom United.

You’ve been a credit to the club ever since your arrival here all those years ago and the fact that you’re a local lad playing for your local team makes it even better!

You turned out to be quite a decent player!

Reaching 200 appearances for one club is something special, and on behalf of everyone at Ramsbottom United, we want to say a huge thank you to Ozzy for everything he has given to the club.

As our captain, Oscar embodies what being part of Ramsbottom United is all about. His professionalism, honesty, integrity and commitment never go unnoticed. He’s led by example, worn the shirt with pride and always given everything for the team.

He’s now the 10th player in our recorded semi-pro history to reach this milestone, and there’s no doubt he’s earned his place in Ramsbottom folklore.

Thank you for the memories, the commitment and everything you bring to this football club. We’re lucky to have you leading us. 

Congratulations, skipper – here’s to many more!

Congratulations to Oscar on making your 200th appearance for Ramsbottom United.

In my opinion Ozzy is the best right-back at Step 5 and would also be the best right-back at Step 4 too! 

He was one of the first players I tried to sign when my role as manager began. He was a local lad and I was wanting to build the team around local players and Ozzy fitted in with what we wanted to build.

What also impressed me during our conversations was his loyalty, he was playing for AFC Blackpool at the time and wanted to stay loyal to them as they had given him his chance in non-league football.

But he finally agreed to come to Ramsbottom and the rest is history – he still remains a great player and is a top lad both on and off the pitch. 

Ozzy can go as high as he wants and he has been a credit to the club and his family. He has always given his best for the Rams although I do think he should have more goals if I’m being critical! 🤣

All the best Ozzy!

Oscar Radcliffe… What can I say. When I was appointed manager in 2023 after the club had been relegated back to the North West Counties, I was given a list of about twenty players at the club. Two of the twenty stayed.

One was Oscar and the other was Owen Collinge. When I rang Oscar and introduced myself, I started giving it the manager chat. “Gonna do this, gonna do that” and Ozzy just said, “look mate, I love playing for Rammy and I want to get us back up to the NPL”. I stopped and said, “you’ll do for me pal”. I made Ozzy my captain in that first season.

As a player he has improved every year. To have a right-wing back scoring 10 goals before Christmas, like he did last season, is unbelievable. I have gone on record and will say it again. If Ozzy hadn’t got injured in January last season, we would have won the league. 

I class Oscar as a very good friend, not just an ex-player of mine. We’ve even been in Benidorm at the same time, but I can’t spill those secrets. Ozzy has always and will always put Ramsbottom United before anything, like playing through the pain barrier last season when injured. 

As for a night out with Ozzy, he’s up there with the best. I love a night out with Oscar. I hope he’s coming to Benidorm next June for my 60th!

I’d like to finish by saying what a great achievement it is nowadays for any player to play 200 games for one club when players leave for just £5 or £10 more. Not Oscar. Congratulations on reaching the milestone pal. Look forward to having a blue WKD again with you soon.

Oscar, you’ve been a fantastic servant to the club with your commitment, dedication and performance levels over the last four years. To reach 200 games at such a young age not only shows your loyalty but also your quality as a player.

Your attitude and application towards training and games is exceptional, the way you go about your work and the standards you set is a shining example to all. Seeing you charge down that right hand side, burst past players and deliver pin-point crosses, creating goal after goal.

The memories you have created so far for the Ultras, the assists, the goals…. the solo goal against Barnoldswick being the standout for me.

Not only a talented player but also a fantastic person, upholding strong values and being a great team mate to all. You are valued and respected so highly amongst your peers, not just for your performances but also being a fantastic character within the changing room, with your sense of humour and always wanting to enjoy each moment.

Your loyalty to Ramsbottom United is unquestionable, now rightly wearing the captains armband with pride, playing for your local club, setting a shining example to all young Ramsbottom players, who one day will want to emulate you.

Ozzy you’re a credit to yourself, family and this football club, everyone is very proud of you. Thanks for the memories so far and here’s to the next 100 games!