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Founding of Pine Villa F.C.
- When
- July 1895
- Where
- Featherstall & Junction Inn
John Garland and his son established Pine Villa Football Club in July 1895 at the Featherstall & Junction Inn in Oldham.
Licensee John Garland formed the club with his son and a group of friends inside the Featherstall & Junction Inn. The team, initially named Pine Villa F.C., began playing in the Manchester and Lancashire leagues.
Sources
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09
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