Latics diary: Latics are in trouble, but not that sort of trouble

Unplanned managerial changes are always just around the corner in football

Latics diary: Latics are in trouble, but not that sort of trouble
Stiffs: the players in the front row of the stand at Tranmere tell the story of Mellon's problem with youth. From left to right: Jack Stevens (injured); Josh Hawkes (transfer listed); Oli Hammond (never trusted); Will Sutton (played out of position); Zain Tahir (season-long loan equals a season ticket to watch Latics). [pic: Thomas Lee Stacey]