Oldham sign manager's son Mellon on loan

Scotland Under-21 striker Michael Mellon played on loan at Bradford City in League Two last season

Oldham Athletic have signed striker Michael Mellon - the son of their manager Micky - on a season-long loan deal from Premier League club Burnley.

Mellon, 21, originally came through Manchester United's academy before joining the Clarets.

He is yet to make a senior appearance for Scott Parker's side, but has experienced first-team football during loan spells at Morecambe, Dundee, Stockport County and Bradford City.

His most prolific spell was with the Shrimps during the 2023-24 season in which he scored 15 goals in 27 games in all competitions.

Oldham boss Micky Mellon played for his son Michael's parent club Burnley between 1999 and 2001

It is the first time that he has played under his father's management.

"The opportunity to work with him is exciting, but it's about showing what I can do in front of goal," he told the club website.

"When the opportunity came about, I knew this was the place I wanted to come and play."

Oldham boss Mellon added: "Michael has always been a goalscorer, yes he's my son, but we've brought him in to help us win games of football and that's the sole reason.

"He's physical, technically very good, and has the ability to put the ball in the back of the net."