The 2022-23 campaign was a monumental, transitional season for Oldham Athletic, marking their first return to non-league football since 1907. The year was characterized by a crucial change in ownership, with local businessman Frank Rothwell taking over and ushering in a renewed sense of hope and passionate fan support at Boundary Park. Despite a turbulent start and a mid-season managerial change to David Unsworth, The Latics rallied to secure a safe 12th-place finish in the National League. Leading the charge was the powerful forward Mike Fondop, whose 11 league goals proved vital. It was a pivotal year of stabilization in the fifth tier, built on a defiant spirit and the enduring loyalty of a fanbase that remains a defining chapter in the club's new era.