It is the first time that he has played under his father’s management.
“The opportunity to work with him is exciting, but it’s about showing what I can do in front of goal,” he told the club website., external
“When the opportunity came about, I knew this was the place I wanted to come and play.”
Oldham boss Mellon added: “Michael has always been a goalscorer, yes he’s my son, but we’ve brought him in to help us win games of football and that’s the sole reason.
“He’s physical, technically very good, and has the ability to put the ball in the back of the net.”