Oldham Athletic: HMRC winding-up petition is dismissed

Oldham finished 17th in League One last season

Oldham Athletic have confirmed a winding-up petition brought against them by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs has now been dismissed.

On Saturday, the League One club stated its legal advisors are were dealing with the petition as the "liability" on which it was based had been paid.

Last December the club had financial difficulties, with the players paid late for three months.

Oldham are without a manager after John Sheridan joined Notts County.