Oldham's proposal to build a new 12,000-seater stadium has moved a step closer after the Charity Commission gave a land swap deal the green light. Latics chief executive Alan Hardy told the Oldham Chronicle: "The club is pleased that the Charity Commission has made the ruling.
"We are hopeful that Oldham Council can now reach agreement with local residents for a suitable alternative site and we now have some important meetings ourselves with the council to make progress with our stadium plans.
"The stadium development is vital to the long-term future of Oldham Athletic."