Micky Mellon Faces FA Misconduct Charge After Red Card Incident

Oldham Athletic's boss Micky Mellon finds himself in a bit of a pickle as he’s been charged with misconduct by the Football Association. This comes after he received a red card in the dying moments of his team's FA Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday. The incident occurred in the 83rd minute when referee Martin Woods issued the red card for what appeared to be an aggressive head movement towards Wednesday's Callum Slattery. It was a moment that overshadowed a hard-fought match. Mellon is facing charges for acting improperly and possibly for violent conduct, and he has until this Friday, November 13, to make his case. Despite his absence from the technical area, Mellon’s squad pulled off a dramatic extra-time win against the League One outfit. This victory not only showcased their resilience but also secured a second-round matchup against Grimsby Town.