Oldham Athletic Sign Tom Hill and Bring Back Kai Payne
Oldham Athletic has signed former Harrogate Town midfielder Tom Hill ahead of the new season. The 23-year-old has been on trial with the Latics and has scored for the team in a pre-season friendly win over Sheffield Wednesday.
Why it matters for Oldham
The signings of Hill and Payne are a boost for Oldham Athletic as they prepare for the new season. The team is currently 15th in the table and will face Chesterfield away on February 20, 2027.
What comes next?
The team will be looking to build on the signings of Hill and Payne as they prepare for the new season. The signings are a positive start for the team and will be hoping to make a strong impact in the league.
Oldham Athletic have signed Tom Hill after his exit from Harrogate Town as well as bringing back fellow midfielder Kai Payne for a third loan spell from Wigan. Hill, 23, has been on trial with the Latics having initially been invited to train with Harrogate during pre-season. A former Wales Under-21 international who came through Liverpool's academy, Hill scored for Oldham during their 4-0 pre-season friendly win over Sheffield Wednesday last weekend. "Everything has been promising during pre-season and scoring last week was a special moment - hopefully it's the first of many good memories here," Hill told the club website. "I'm excited for the season ahead and can't wait to pull on the shirt competitively." Meanwhile, 21-year-old Payne returns having made 35 appearances for Oldham last season as well as five appearances during his previous loan stint in 2024-25. Boss Micky Mellon said of Payne: "Kai has been excellent for us in every spell here and we're delighted to have him back. "He's a player who understands what we're about, knows the standards we expect and fits perfectly into the way we want to play."
What happened?
Oldham Athletic has signed Tom Hill and brought back Kai Payne on loan from Wigan Athletic. The signings come ahead of the new season and are a boost for the team.
Why it matters for Oldham
The signings of Hill and Payne are a positive start for the team and will be hoping to make a strong impact in the league. The team is currently 15th in the table and will face Chesterfield away on February 20, 2027.
Next fixture
Oldham Athletic will face Chesterfield away on February 20, 2027, and will be looking to build on the signings of Hill and Payne. The team will be hoping to make a strong impact in the league and will be looking to climb the table.
