MELLON'S MEN ON THE CHARGE

A NATHAN Sheron-inspired comeback had boss Micky Mellon beaming after proudly seeing this latest example of his Oldham Athletic side moving in the right direction.

- Ben Tyler

In spite of a comfortable first half for Solihull, who led through Mark Beck’s close-range finish, a much-improved Latics showing in the second 45 demonstrated the positive steps Oldham have taken since Mellon’s October appointment.

This result, which leaves Oldham three points outside the playoff places and with three wins from four in the National League, Mellon handed over all of the praise to his troops.

“We let ourselves down first half, but the players went out second half and responded and played with more of a tempo, aggression levels and quality that you need to find most of the time to get results in this division,” Mellon said.