Micky Mellon critical of Oldham players with Carabao Cup defeat to Accrington a wake up call

Micky Mellon was crucial of Oldham gamers with a Carabao Cup Preliminary Spherical defeat to Accrington a get up name.

Accrington produced a 3-1 victory, advancing to face Peterborough within the first spherical. All three targets got here within the first half: Anjola Popoola scored within the tenth minute, Kelsey Mooney within the seventeenth, and Josh Woods within the thirty fourth.

Oldham received one again by way of Reagan Ogle’s deflected strike after the hour mark however couldn’t overturn the deficit.

“I’m actually disillusioned, I actually am,” mentioned Micky Mellon, per Oldham Instances.

“And I settle for that I picked the group, I simply by no means noticed that coming. We simply didn’t compete, we didn’t win sufficient of the League Two needed stuff. That you must compete and you’ll want to win the aerial battles and the knockdowns and we gave away some targets that we have to take duty for and do higher.

“The targets are stunning after which it makes it very, very troublesome for us.

“We simply didn’t do sufficient of the issues that should be carried out, the contacts, the primary headers – each ends of the pitch – up entrance, not sufficient on the again. Not sufficient.

“The people who have to win their battles didn’t. After which what makes you much more disillusioned is within the second half they begin to they a wee bit extra, however it’s too late then.”

“We did make modifications and we did omit some characters that do perhaps drive that type of efficiency away. They don’t permit that to occur. However I would like all of them to return in and present me that they wish to battle and scrap to play in a profitable Oldham group. But it surely simply wasn’t sufficient within the first half.

“Second half, I don’t know whether or not Accrington sat again as a result of they have been 3-0 up, I don’t know. I’m attempting to be honest. However we actually appeared a wee bit livelier and we began to win headers and began to win knockdowns and that’s what you bought to do.

“You’ll be able to push these wee males across the boards and talk about ways however in the beginning you’ve received to win the battle, win the best to play, win your particular person battle, win your operating battle, win your bodily battles, win the free ball, and run.

“Within the first we have been too milky. We had a little bit of a go at half-time and confirmed a bit extra depth and a bit extra battle and a bit extra battle, however it was too late ultimately as a result of it was an excessive amount of to do.”

About time he began going for Fondop publicly. 👏👏👏

Get him dropped. #oafc pic.twitter.com/ImNzsZOxYe

— Si (@L2_Owl_Oafc) August 5, 2025

Accrington boss John Doolan mentioned, per Oldham Instances: “I’m very happy. We made plenty of modifications from Saturday however they know how you can play, the construction, and to return in it and execute it, I’m actually proud.

“They received their alternative and have proven what they’ll do.

“The primary objective was huge and it was satisfying for all three forwards to get on the scoresheet, it’s nice for all of them.”

Watch what he needed to say, in full, within the video beneath…

Right here’s how followers reacted after Micky Mellon received crucial of Oldham gamers with Carabao Cup defeat to Accrington a get up name…

@Connor160103: Neatest thing about that’s now certainly Mellon is totally conscious that majority of his “squad gamers” aren’t ok to even be that. Go and win Saturday and nobody will probably be arsed concerning the prelims of the league cup 👍 Get some signings in

@Wandering_Latic: 2 video games in. 1 deflected objective. Don’t suppose we’ve created a single ‘good’ likelihood in 2 video games. Effort was there within the 2nd half, simply subsequent to no high quality in any respect within the ultimate third all recreation lengthy. We’ve plenty of work to do. On to Saturday. #oafc

@Owdhammm: Don’t wanna see Hammond, Sutton, Harratt once more! Don’t play Monthe with out a main CB he goes shite! Play Ogle RB! And signal about 6 gamers as a result of our depth is toss! Go away Fondop in Accrington! Signal a keeper!! Suppose that every thing cheers 💙🧡

@ChrisWSkol: It’s early doorways, 6 modifications final evening. We’re attempting to get gamers in. All it confirmed us was an absence of depth. Its going to be bumpy this yr. See who we get in then fear about it if its nonetheless poor. We’d like extra objective menace, attacking midfielder and striker for positive. #oafc

@JackMillar101: That is really a extremely good interview from Mellon. He does usually appear to begin like this after which because the season goes on turns extra defensive however converse like that and I’ve no points.

@ChrisJStott19: Spot on Mickey, some gamers have to story an extended arduous take a look at themselves after that first half. Unlucky that Leake has tweaked his hamstring, new gamers incoming hopefully, we go once more Saturday and get this out of our system #oafc

@Laticsbiffo: Spot on once more from Mickey

@dean_hutchings:Keepers- not saying anythingSutton- unsure why he resigned- mortgage outCharsley- terminate contractKay- terminate contractHammond- mortgage out till JanuaryPayne- terminate mortgage and get new loanWaters- get rid ofHarratt- mortgage out till JanuaryLoads neededUnfortunately the squad constructing is sort of carried out and we’d like about 7 gamers #oafc

@bencourtney77: We’re solely in 2 cups with prem & champ groups so ought to get so far as attainable to extend likelihood of cash spinning, supporter pleasing tie. 1,000 individuals spent cash, gave up time, rushed from work & count on an analogous stage of dedication from gamers & teaching workers. #oafc

@JonathanFu66088: Please can we see our new signings enjoying within the positions that they had the largest affect at their earlier golf equipment. Each Hannant & Stevens 15+ targets and assists final yr in poor groups. Play them each within the quantity 10 position behind huge Mike on Saturday #oafc

@LaticsPaul: I’ve mentioned all of it pre season. Mad recruitment technique particularly baring in thoughts half the squad swimsuit a sure formation and half the squad have been signed to play one other formation. Hope all of it comes collectively however I’m not impressed to date #oafc

@mikehowey1985: Final evening was horrendous. However a number of signings may enhance the 11. Squad depth might be a difficulty based mostly on that tho. Positively want cowl at LB/LCB if leakes already injured and we have been already quick there. If we’re enjoying wingers the crosses want to enhance. Additionally the motion up high is woeful. All you possibly can hear final evening was Mellon barking at fondop to run. Maybe why he seems greatest with garner who’s serving to together with his choice making 🤷‍♂️. Win Saturday tho and other people will relax a bit #oafc