By Mark Rooney

OLDHAM ATHLETIC 3
Uchegbulam 11, Charsley 29, Fondop 58

BRAINTREE TOWN 0

CLASH: Oldham Athletic’s Mike Fondop battles for possession
Picture: Shutterpress

RUTHLESS Oldham Athletic gave newly-promoted Braintree Town a harsh lesson as they sauntered to an opening day victory – their first in nine years.
The Latics are many people’s favourites for promotion this season, despite a poor end to the last campaign.
But they started this new term with a bang as goals from Jes Uchegbulam, Harry Charsley and Mike Fondop saw off the National League South play-off winners.
“The good...