Fred Ogden dies

Last updated : 06 February 2008 By The Chairman

Former Latics goalkeeper Fred Ogden has died at the age of 82. Fred was born in Oldham in 1925. His career started at Edge Lane Boys' Club and he was at Boundary Park from 1941-42, turning professional on Christmas Day 1947. He made his debut for Latics v Bradford city on 10th. April 1948, going on to make 156 appearances as the regular first team keeper until September 1951, when he fractured a collar bone at Valley Parade.

He signed for Chesterfield on 13th June 1955 and rejoined Latics on 19th. March 1956. Then he moved to Nelson on 10th July 1956, returning yet again to the Latics in 1957 after Johnny Bollands was transferred to Sunderland.

Lightly built for his position, Fred was agile and quick on his feet. A keen all-round sportsman, he also played cricket for Oldham. Eventually he was reinstated as an amateur footballer and played wing-half for Buckley & Taylor in the Oldham Amateur League. He also took charge of Latics Juniors and then became Latics Reserves' trainer to April 1972.

Fred's son Chris followed in his dad's footsteps as Latics keeper from 1969 to 1978. Condolences go to the Ogden family.