Despite watching his side crash out of the FA Cup with a 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United on Saturday, David Dunn says he was pleased with the improvement shown by his charges.

Oldham head into Saturday’s trip to bottom side Crewe Alexandra with an unfamiliar favourites tag on their shoulders, and David Dunn is keen to win back the fans’ affections after back-to-back home defeats.

Oldham Athletic boss David Dunn says the selection dilemma he faces is one he enjoys as he welcomes three new faces to his squad this week ahead of their Wigan clash.