"What are the chances of that?", was how defender Jake Caprice reacted to his current club being drawn against his old club in the FA Cup. And he was not alone.
When it comes to a winning mentality, the key is in the second word for Latics striker Mike Fondop.
Oldham Athletic have signed former Swansea, Hull and Stoke City midfielder Sam Clucas on a free transfer until the end of the season.
Striker James Norwood's chances of facing former club Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup are up in the air, after the striker was left out of last weekend's squad.
Defender Manny Monthe has happy memories of his time at Tranmere Rovers, but he is hoping to make new ones with Oldham Athletic this weekend.
Oldham Athletic will have a packed away end at Prenton Park, after selling out their 2,119 allocation on Tuesday.
There is a spring in Oldham Athletic striker Mike Fondop's step this season. Quite literally.
Striker Joe Garner is set to return to training this week, ahead of Saturday's FA Cup clash at Tranmere Rovers.
Three points were the only thing that mattered for Micky Mellon against Dagenham and Redbridge, with the Latics boss admitting his players were experiencing the after-effects of two punishing away trips.
