Oldham's newest signing is expected to make his debut as a professional in the ‘A’ team to face Hornets ‘A’ in the re-arranged away game at Manor Park on Saturday, kick-off 11am (still to confirm this date and time is 100%)

John Mitchell the 6ft 4in former Waterhead youth team captain becomes the first local lad to be signed by John Harbin, who has a "big" reputation for developing home-grown youngsters.

Rumours that Hornets may field Hussain Bisad(based in Neasden) have been denied by a club spokesman.

The 27-year-old Somalian is 7ft 9in tall, and has been living in London since last year, has size 26 feet, weighs 33 stone and has to sleep in a 9ft long bed.

A club spokesman said "Too many Rugby Union clubs are interested, apparently they still have something called a lineout? and we couldn't get him any boots"