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According to the official site, FACT 40 is:

When Latics made their long-awaited return to England's top flight after an absence of 68 years in 1991, Earl Barrett had the honour of scoring their first goal in a 2-1 opening-day defeat at Liverpool.

 

Read more at http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20130624-40days-877197.aspx#fAguGgGVyokKp0gv.99

 

 

I always thought FACT 40 was the Joy Division compilation lp Still. :)

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Remember the day well. I was in the Kop as Liverpool supporting friends paid for me as I was a skint student at the time.

 

Ball came across, the Pearl came running in and smashed it past the keeper. 1-0 up and I can remember my mate keeping a firm hold of me to prevent me for going too mad and drawing attention.

 

Ok, so we conceded two goals later but that period when we were leading against the mighty Liverpool at Anfield was the best thing ever.

 

I found the programme a couple of weeks back too when tidying up the office. Souness on the front with Mark Walters.

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