Results tagged “Oldham Athletic”

It was a challenge that decided a game, but not everyone noticed it when it happened.

In the 57th minute, the ball was lurking around in Millwall's half when referee Andy Haines awarded a spot-kick to the Lions, much to the surprise of Oldham's players.

Could Neil Harris be back in time to take the field at Boundary Park?

The talismanic Lions striker's return has become more critical in the wake of news that Gary Alexander won't be seen on a pitch for around three months, and he returned from a two-month absence with a late cameo against Southampton.

This week Real Madrid's Karim Benzema was outed by his best pal Kelly Youga as a closet Addick.

No doubt him and fellow Charlton fan Ruud Van Nistelrooy will be huddled round a radio listening to the World Service and trying get the latest news on Charlton's progress against Oldham.

Goals from David Martin and Neil Harris clinched victory for Millwall against Oldham last night but it was referee Andy D'Urso who took centre stage in an incident packed match.

The experienced referee turned in an eccentric performance capped when he refused to allow Lions substitute Harris onto the pitch because he was wearing a wedding ring.

Millwall go looking for their first league win of the season this evening when they entertain Oldham at The Den.

Kenny Jackett's men will be hoping to avoid a repeat of last season when the Latics did the double over them.