It was fitting that Oldham Athletic’s relegation to non-league was confirmed in farcical circumstances on Saturday.
With results going against them, Oldham trailed 2-1 against Salford on Saturday and needed two goals in 12 minutes to stand any chance of a great escape. But their long-suffering fans knew it wasn’t coming.
They invaded the pitch, not for the first time this season, and didn’t leave. A banner reading ‘Get out of our club’ was held up and broadcast nationwide. Youngsters got a ball and started playing their own game. The match was abandoned and essentially confirmed Oldham’s 116-year stay in the Football League was over.
