Oldham are back in the Football League, edging out Southend in a playoff final that was not just a thrilling contest in front of a record crowd, but a showcase for the strength of the English pyramid.
Two goals in the second half of extra time turned things around for Micky Mellon’s side and after three years, and a period of torment that led to fans staging mock funerals for their club, Oldham can now look forward to returning to the fold of the 92.
