Olympic Formation and early years The name was chosen by James Edmondson the club s first treasurer and is believed to have been inspired by the recent excavation of Olympia site of the ancient Olympic Games It s referenced by Phythian p 7 Yes that s right Decline and colapse In 1886 the club s committee was forced to reduce the players wages to a quarter of what was being offered by Preston North End Why it is comparing with the PNE It s because some players went to play there Simply because PNE were the top club in the area It shows how much worse Olympic s wages were compared to the top club in the area Hope that makes sense Rivalries The rivalry became especially fierce in September 1884 when amid accusations that the clubs were using underhand tactics in attempts to poach each others star players the Rovers secretary sent a telegram to his opposite number stating that his club would play no matches against Olympic in the 1884 85 season It s referenced by Phythian pp 63 66 Yes that s right Cheers