Manager Lee Johnson has commented on the deal that has seen captain Korey Smith leave for Bristol City and has midfielder Liam Kelly signing for his side. The deals have left Athletic with a financial benefit in excess of £250,000.
Johnson said, “Ideally I would have liked to have both Smith and Kelly. With Mike Jones that would have been a perfect midfield blend. But when you lose a good player you want to bring in one just as good, and I am sure we have done that. Normally, Oldham would not be signing a full Scotland international. He is an all-round midfielder. He is aggressive and driven to win, which is what we need.”