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Mellon fury over ‘crazy’ penalty in tough loss

By Philip Clarke

MICKY Mellon criticised a controversial penalty decision after Oldham Athletic’s lost their first home game of the season against a resurgent Chesterfield.
Favour Fawunmi cancelled out the Spireites’ opener from Lee Bonis, who converted the rebound after his spot kick for an adjudged handball by Gus Scott-Morriss was saved, before Dilan Markanday won it for the visitors.
Oldham manager Mellon disputed the penalty decision, pointing out that Scott-Morriss’ arms were by his side when the shot from Louis Marsh struck him.
“If that’s ...

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