It’s a little square of north London normally reserved for aristocracy, global heads of state and worldwide celebrities to enjoy the fruits of their labour.

For a few hours last Sunday the Royal Box at Wembley was packed with Mellons. Of the Scottish variety. Micky Mellon did that. ‌

The VIPs in his life - mum Margaret, wife Jane, sister Lisa, his kids Jordan, Jacob, Evie and Michael, even his Uncle Martin and cousin Junior - were all down from Scotland and in the posh seats at the home of English football. ‌

There to get the best view in the house of Mellon securing a NINTH promotion in a career spent for all but one year south of the border.

The 53-year-old has guided Oldham Athletic back into the EFL thanks to that dramatic 3-2 play-off final victory over Southend United.

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