The 2007-08 campaign delivered a strong, competitive season for Oldham Athletic as The Latics, under manager John Sheridan, secured a respectable 8th-place finish in League One, ultimately falling just short of the coveted play-off places. Leading the charge was the powerful Welsh centre-forward Craig Davies, whose 10 goals in the league (and 14 overall) were vital for an attack that netted 58 times. The season, which also saw the emergence of young talents like Neal Eardley and Ryan Bertrand, was built on defensive solidity and included a memorable run to the FA Cup Fourth Round, marking a period of stability and ambition for the club.