Oldham chief executive Alan Hardy has promised the "strongest possible action" after confirming a full investigation is ongoing following an alleged brawl involving players and staff during a club night out last month.
The incident is said to have taken place during an informal 'meet the players' evening at Belle Vue Dog track on Tuesday, February 24.
The off-field controversy comes at a crucial point in the Latics' bid to earn promotion from League One this season, with John Sheridan's men having won just two of their last nine games.
Hardy said: "The incidents that happened are certainly disturbing and the board of directors are conducting a full investigation.
"If anyone is found to have acted inappropriately thus bringing the club into disrepute, I would expect the strongest possible action would be taken and you can not discount sacking in this respect.
"The club will be making no further comment."
The off-field controversy comes at a crucial point in the Latics' bid to earn promotion from League One this season, with John Sheridan's men having won just two of their last nine games.
Hardy said: "The incidents that happened are certainly disturbing and the board of directors are conducting a full investigation.
"If anyone is found to have acted inappropriately thus bringing the club into disrepute, I would expect the strongest possible action would be taken and you can not discount sacking in this respect.
"The club will be making no further comment."
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