There’s such a fighting spirit to Oldham Athletic. So close to going out of existence in 21/22. But great fans and good people like Frank Rothwell and Darren Royle refused to let their club die. They fought and survived. They were so close to losing the National League play-off but they fought and recovered and won. Resilience on and off the pitch.

You have to feel for Southend United, who’ve also been through the mill in recent years, winding-up threat, transfer embargo, points deduction, prolonged takeover. Their fighting spirit kept them alive. Amazing tifo at Wembley said it all: never give up. Southend gave everything and contributed fully to an epic play-off.

The quality shown by both sides, and the depth of support (gate: 52,115 and could have been more but for transport/ticket fiasco) is another reminder of the legitimacy of the campaign to have #3UP from the National League. #oafc #southendunited

Congratulations to Oldham Athletic, who have just beaten Southend United 3-2 in the National League play-off final at Wembley, earning promotion back to the Football League.

I used to go and watch The Latics regularly in the early 70s, with my Dad, when they were in the old Division 4, at Boundary Park, a.k.a. Ice Station Zebra.

#OldhamAthletic #OAFC #EFL #NationalLeague #football #FootballToot #TheLatics

Rio Ngumoha making his Liverpool debut at 16 against Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup.

It was 40 years this week since Wayne Harrison, then 17, became the most expensive teenager in English football, joining #LFC from #OAFC
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https://nytimes.com/athletic/51545…

Watch #OAFC President Rob Grimwood's remarks at today's announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcC9A-zOII

The OAFC commends #ONgov’s commitment to supporting families during their most challenging moments.

Read media release: https://www.oafc.on.ca/about/announcements/fire-news-headlines/press-release-ontario-association-fire-chiefs-applauds-new