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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Amy Walker

Tennis balls and flares thrown onto pitch as Oldham Athletic fans protest against club’s ownership

Tennis balls and flares have balls have been hurled onto a pitch as Oldham Athletic fans protest against the club's ownership.

This comes days after fans invaded the pitch at the weekend.

Supporters invaded the pitch following Oldham ’s 2-1 home loss to Colchester United, in protest against the management of the club.

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In the aftermath, the Oldham Athletic Supporters’ Federation (OASF), has condemned the invasion and appealed for calm.

Last night's game between Oldham and Accrington was held up after only five minutes as the home fans protested again against their owners.

Oldham fans, unhappy at the way the club is being run after losing all four of their League Two games this season, threw tennis balls and a flare on to the Boundary Park pitch.

In a tweet shared by Sky Sports News, a video shows a number of the players picking up the balls and throwing them off the green.

A red flare was also shown to be thrown onto the pitch whilst the players were clearing the pitch with the help of staff at the stadium.

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