The 2016-17 campaign delivered a tense, gritty fight for survival for Oldham Athletic, with The Latics ultimately finishing 17th in League One to secure their 20th consecutive season in the third tier. The pivotal moment arrived mid-season with the return of club legend John Sheridan as manager, who engineered a crucial upturn in form to steer the team clear of the drop zone. Leading the line with vital strikes was the on-loan forward Lee Erwin, whose 8 league goals anchored a campaign built on sheer determination and the leadership of captain Peter Clarke. It was a successful chapter in the club's history, marked by the triumph of fighting spirit over boardroom turmoil.