2017–18 Oldham Athletic A.F.C. season explained

Club:Oldham Athletic
Season:2017–18
Manager:John Sheridan
(until 25 September)[1]
Richie Wellens
(from 18 October)[2]
Chairman:Simon Corney
Stadium:Boundary Park
League:League One
League Result:21st (relegated)
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:Eoin Doyle (12)
Season Topscorer:Eoin Doyle (12)
Prevseason:2016–17
Nextseason:2018–19
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The 2017–18 season was Oldham Athletic's 123rd season in their history and 21st consecutive season in League One.[3] Along with competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

Transfers

Transfers in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
1 July 2017 Free [4]
1 July 2017 Free [5]
13 July 2017 Undisclosed [6]
17 July 2017 Undisclosed [7]
9 August 2017 Free [8]
31 August 2017 Free [9]
6 September 2017 Undisclosed [10]
6 September 2017 Undisclosed [11]
12 September 2017 Free [12]
29 December 2017 Undisclosed[13]

Transfers out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
1 July 2017 Released
1 July 2017 Released
1 July 2017 Lee Knight Released
1 July 2017 Released [14]
1 July 2017 Released
1 July 2017 Released

Loans in

Start datePositionNationalityNameFromEnd dateRef.
4 August 2017 January 2018 [15]
29 August 2017 January 2018 [16]
31 August 2017 1 January 2018 [17]
31 August 2017 1 January 2018 [18]
31 August 2017 1 January 2018 [19]
6 September 2017 30 June 2018 [20]

Loans out

Start datePositionNationalityNameToEnd dateRef.
22 September 2017 20 October 2017 [21]
13 October 2017 1 January 2018 [22]
13 October 2017 10 November 2017
30 October 2017 27 November 2017 [23]
3 November 2017 3 December 2017 [24]
10 November 2017 1 January 2018 [25]

Competitions

Friendlies

As of 28 June 2017, Oldham Athletic have announced seven pre-season friendlies against Curzon Ashton,[26] Stalybridge Celtic,[27] Accrington Stanley,[28] Salisbury,[29] Swindon Town,[30] Girona[31] and Manchester United U/23.[32]

League One

Matches

On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.[33] [34]

FA Cup

On 16 October 2017, Oldham Athletic were drawn away to Carlisle United in the first round.[35]

EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, Oldham Athletic were drawn at home to Burton Albion in the first round.[36]

EFL Trophy

On 12 July 2017, the group stage draw was completed with Oldham facing Crewe Alexandra, Newcastle United U23s and Port Vale in Northern Group D.[37] [38]

Notes and References

  1. News: Club Statement. 29 September 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 25 September 2017.
  2. News: BREAKING NEWS: Wellens Appointed New Oldham Athletic Manager. 19 October 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 18 October 2017.
  3. News: History . Statto . 2017-05-03 . 2015-09-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150905081014/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/oldham-athletic/history . dead .
  4. News: SIGNING: Welsh Striker Returns To Latics. 23 June 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 22 June 2017.
  5. News: SIGNING: Latics Make First Signing Of The Summer. 2 June 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 2 June 2017.
  6. News: SIGNING: Talented Young Defender Pens Long-Term Deal. 13 July 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 12 July 2017.
  7. News: SIGNING: Latics Add Young Striker From Everton. 18 July 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 17 July 2017.
  8. News: SIGNING: Latics Add Promising Winger To The Squad. 9 August 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 9 August 2017.
  9. News: SIGNING: Latics Sign International Goalkeeper. 31 August 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 31 August 2017.
  10. News: SIGNING: Winger Signs For Latics. 7 September 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 6 September 2017.
  11. News: SIGNING: Omrani Signs For Latics. 7 September 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 6 September 2017.
  12. News: SIGNING: Latics Add French Midfielder. 14 September 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 12 September 2017.
  13. News: SIGNING: McEleney Pens Long-Term Deal. 29 December 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 29 December 2017.
  14. News: Oldham Athletic Retained List 2016/17 . Oldham Athletic Official Site . 3 May 2017 . 3 May 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170503172428/http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/oldham-athletic-retained-list-201617-3703638.aspx . 3 May 2017 . dead .
  15. News: SIGNING: Goalkeeper Joins On Loan Until January. 4 August 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 4 August 2017.
  16. News: SIGNING: Byrne Joins On Loan. 29 August 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 29 August 2017.
  17. News: SIGNING: Latics Loan Manchester City Youngster. 1 September 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 31 August 2017.
  18. News: SIGNING: Doyle Joins On Loan. 31 August 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 31 August 2017.
  19. News: SIGNING: Goalkeeper Joins On Loan. 1 September 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 31 August 2017.
  20. News: SIGNING: Latics Sign Dutch Star On Loan. 7 September 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 6 September 2017.
  21. Web site: Mantack Departs On Loan. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 22 September 2017. 22 September 2017.
  22. Web site: Defensive Duo Depart On Loan. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 13 October 2017. 13 October 2017.
  23. News: Fawns Heads Out On Loan. 1 November 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 30 October 2017.
  24. News: Loan Move For Mantack. 6 November 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 3 November 2017.
  25. News: Defender Returns To Curzon Ashton On Loan. 10 November 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 10 November 2017.
  26. News: First Pre-Season Friendly Announced . Oldham Athletic Official Site . 24 May 2017 . 24 May 2017.
  27. News: Further Pre-Season Friendly Announced . Oldham Athletic Official Site . 25 May 2017 . 25 May 2017.
  28. News: Third Pre-Season Friendly Added . Oldham Athletic Official Site . 26 May 2017 . 26 May 2017.
  29. News: Latics Announce Pre-Season Training Camp. 22 June 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 20 June 2017.
  30. News: Change To Pre-Season Schedule. 26 June 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 26 June 2017.
  31. News: Latics To Host La Liga New Boys. 26 June 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 26 June 2017.
  32. News: Latics To Host Premier League Giants In Pre-Season Fixture. 28 June 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 28 June 2017.
  33. News: 2017/18 Sky Bet League One Fixtures Released. 29 June 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 21 June 2017.
  34. News: Fixture List. 29 June 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. June 2017.
  35. News: Latics Handed Away Tie In FA Cup first round. 18 October 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 16 October 2017.
  36. News: Latics Drawn At Home In Carabao Cup first round. 16 June 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 16 June 2017.
  37. News: Checkatrade Trophy Group Confirmed. 13 July 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 12 July 2017.
  38. News: Checkatrade Trophy Details Confirmed. 21 July 2017. Oldham Athletic Official Site. 21 July 2017.

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