Don't miss a thing by signing up to the MyOldham newsletter here A classic bit of Manchester rain couldn't even come close to dampening the spirits of thousands of football fans across the region who were able to get into stadiums to watch their beloved teams kick off a new season in front of a crowd.
The wet and dreary weather was no match for the excitement building outside stadiums across Greater Manchester, where fans were looking forward to watching their first games in the flesh for almost a year-and-a-half.
Boundary Park was buzzing this afternoon, as dedicated fans made their way to the ground to watch Oldham Athletic take on the South Walians from Newport County. READ MORE: Peter Kay arrives for first gigs in three years as fans
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