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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Blues go head to head in Wembley play-off final
Former Carlisle players Joe Garner, left, and Jack Bridge, right, meet in today's National League play-off final (Image: Barbara Abbott / Richard Parkes) Two former Carlisle United players go head to head at Wembley today - for the right to avoid facing the Blues next season. The National League play-off final sees Oldham Athletic and Southend United compete for a place back in the EFL. Advertisement The outcome will complete the line-up of Carlisle's opponents in the 2025/26 season. And there are familiar faces on both sides as the respective clubs bid to escape the fifth tier. For Oldham, striker Joe Garner is making a second Wembley appearance in the space of three years. The veteran frontman was in the United XI that started 2023's League Two play-off final victory over Stockport County. Now he is set for a key role in the National League final, having played a significant part in Oldham's run to Wembley. Garner, who had four spells with Carlisle, has scored in both the Latics' play-off games to this point. Advertisement He netted in their 4-0 eliminator victory over FC Halifax Town. And then the 37-year-old scored to set Micky Mellon's side on their way to a 3-0 win at York City in the play-off semi-final. Garner's four league goals this season have all come at the business end as Oldham eye a return to the EFL after a three-year absence. The frontman left Carlisle to join the Boundary Park club in January 2024, at the end of his fourth United spell. In total since 2006, Garner scored 33 goals for the Blues in 120 appearances. Standing in his and Oldham's way is a Southend side that includes former Blues midfielder Jack Bridge. Advertisement The 29-year-old has already had a significant impact on the Shrimpers' play-off run so far. He came off the bench to scored their extra-time equaliser at Forest Green Rovers that forced a 2-2 draw and a penalty shoot-out. And Bridge was among the players to convert from the spot as Kevin Maher's side progressed to the final. Bridge had also started Southend's 4-3 eliminator win over Rochdale to boost the club's bid to return to the EFL after four years in the fifth tier. The midfielder was on Carlisle's books from 2019-2020, making 35 appearances and scoring three goals. Oldham are 6/4 favourites to win the final with Southend 15/8. Kick-off is 3pm.
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘Absolutely crying' say fans as topless Oldham fan celebrates play-offs semi win by repeatedly licking mate's nipple
Oldham fans were buzzing with their side's brilliant win SIMPLY THE BREAST 'Absolutely crying' say fans as topless Oldham fan celebrates play-offs semi win by repeatedly licking mate's nipple Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN Oldham fan was spotted licking his mate's nipple as the Latics booked their place in the National League play-off final. Micky Mellon's men travelled to York last night in their single-eliminator semi-final. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 An Oldham fan was spotted licking his mate's nipple Credit: X 3 The duo were buzzing with the Latics' win Credit: X Oldham produced a brilliant performance to beat the Minstermen 3-0 on their own patch - despite having finished 23 points behind them in the table. Goals by Joe Garner, Vimal Yoganathan and Joe Pritchard sent the Latics to Wembley. Oldham were backed by a passionate travelling support at the York Community Stadium. And one fan took his passion to a new level amid the celebrations. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL FINAL CLASH Shocking moment Man Utd & Spurs fans brawl in Spain ahead of Europa final Two mates in the crowd took their shirts off amid the jubilant scenes. And while one swung his top above his head, the other leaned in and repeatedly licked his nipple. Both beamed and pumped their fists following the funny incident. Responding to the video, one fan wrote: "Absolutely crying at this." CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS While a second joked: "I've had enough internet for today." Another added: "Love that for them." Former Championship club win promotion to National League as fans go wild after nightmare decade Oldham will face either Forest Green or Southend United in the Wembley final on June 1. Forest Green host Southend in the other semi-final tonight.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘Absolutely crying' say fans as topless Oldham fan celebrates play-offs semi win by repeatedly licking mate's nipple
AN Oldham fan was spotted licking his mate's nipple as the Latics booked their place in the National League play-off final. Micky Mellon's men travelled to York last night in their single-eliminator semi-final. 3 3 Oldham produced a brilliant performance to beat the Minstermen 3-0 on their own patch - despite having finished 23 points behind them in the table. Goals by Joe Garner, Vimal Yoganathan and Joe Pritchard sent the Latics to Wembley. Oldham were backed by a passionate travelling support at the York Community Stadium. And one fan took his passion to a new level amid the celebrations. Two mates in the crowd took their shirts off amid the jubilant scenes. And while one swung his top above his head, the other leaned in and repeatedly licked his nipple. Both beamed and pumped their fists following the funny incident. While a second joked: "I've had enough internet for today." Another added: "Love that for them." Former Championship club win promotion to National League as fans go wild after nightmare decade Oldham will face either Forest Green or Southend United in the Wembley final on June 1. Forest Green host Southend in the other semi-final tonight.
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Absolutely crying' say fans as topless Oldham fan celebrates play-offs semi win by repeatedly licking mate's nipple
AN Oldham fan was spotted licking his mate's nipple as the Latics booked their place in the National League play-off final. Micky Mellon's men travelled to York last night in their single-eliminator semi-final. Advertisement 3 An Oldham fan was spotted licking his mate's nipple Credit: X 3 The duo were buzzing with the Latics' win Credit: X Oldham produced a brilliant performance to beat the Minstermen 3-0 on their own patch - despite having finished 23 points behind them in the table. Goals by Joe Garner, Vimal Yoganathan and Joe Pritchard sent the Latics to Wembley. Oldham were backed by a passionate travelling support at the York Community Stadium. And one fan took his passion to a new level amid the celebrations. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Two mates in the crowd took their shirts off amid the jubilant scenes. And while one swung his top above his head, the other leaned in and repeatedly licked his nipple. Both beamed and pumped their fists following the funny incident. Responding to the video, one fan wrote: "Absolutely crying at this." Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS While a second joked: "I've had enough internet for today." Another added: "Love that for them." Former Championship club win promotion to National League as fans go wild after nightmare decade Oldham will face either Forest Green or Advertisement Forest Green host Southend in the other semi-final tonight. 3 Oldham sparked brilliant scenes with their win Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Former Premier League club closing in on return to EFL despite finishing 23 POINTS behind play-off opponents
FORMER Premier League side Oldham Athletic are on the cusp of an EFL return after a thumping 3-0 victory at York City. They became the first team to have competed in the Prem, of which they were a founding club, to drop into non-league when their 115-year stay in the EFL ended in 2022. 4 4 4 Now Micky Mellon's side are only one game away from League Two after booking their place at Wembley for the National League play-off final on June 1. Only 24 hours earlier York boss Adam Hinshelwood, whose team finished second on 96 points, a whopping 23 ahead of Oldham, was celebrating his son Jack scoring the winner for Brighton over Liverpool. But he was brought back down to earth with a bang as they suffered heartbreak on home turf. York gifted Mellon's men the lead when goalie Harrison Male's poor pass to Alex Hunt was pounced on by Joe Garner, and the veteran drilled home from outside the box. Vimal Yoganathan left the hosts with a mountain to climb with a low strike shortly after half time. And moments later Oldham stuck another dagger through the heart of the Minstermen. Joe Pritchard made it three with a near-post header to spark a pitch invasion from the away end. It is now back to the drawing board for Hinshelwood and his shell-shocked squad. Though Mellon, chasing a sixth promotion as a manager, and Oldham can start planning for their crunch trip to the capital. They'll face the winners of Wednesday's showdown between Forest Green Rovers and Southend United. Both their meetings this season ended 2-2. But something will finally have to give in their biggest game of the campaign so far.
