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John Sheridan has parted company with Oldham again

John Sheridan leaves Oldham for a sixth time

Former Republic of Ireland international John Sheridan will step down from his role as Oldham head coach following the home game against Eastleigh, the Vanarama National League club have announced.

Soccer • 15 Sep 22

John Sheridan returns for sixth stint as Oldham boss

Former Republic of Ireland international John Sheridan has agreed to return to Oldham as head coach - his sixth stint at the helm.

Soccer • 22 Jan 22

'I was away for 21 days, how could I interfere with his job?' says Oldham owner Abdallah Lemsagam

Oldham owner denies interfering while Scholes was boss

Oldham owner Abdallah Lemsagam has denied interfering in team affairs after Paul Scholes walked out just 31 days into an 18-month contract as manager.

Soccer • 22 Mar 19

Scholes managed just one win in his time in charge at Boundary Park

Scholes quits Oldham after 31 days

The former Manchester United midfielder has left his position with the club lying 14th in League Two.

Soccer • 14 Mar 19

Paul Scholes had a dream debut in the dugout

Scholes off to flying start as Oldham thrash Yeovil

Paul Scholes' managerial debut got off to a winning start with a 4-1 victory over League Two strugglers Yeovil.

Soccer • 12 Feb 19

Paul Scholes takes over from Frankie Bunn at Oldham Athletic

Paul Scholes appointed new Oldham Athletic manager

Paul Scholes has been appointed as Oldham manager on a one-and-a-half-year deal, the League Two club have announced.

Soccer • 11 Feb 19

The former Man United player is expected to be unveiled as the new Oldham manager on Monday.

Scholes set to be appointed boss of League Two side

Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes is set to be appointed as Oldham's new manager.

Soccer • 10 Feb 19

Callum Lang (l) got the winner for Oldham Athletic

FA Cup wrap: Fulham humbled at home to Oldham

Aleksandar Mitrovic missed a hotly-contested penalty as Fulham were dumped out of the FA Cup 2-1 by League Two side Oldham.

Soccer • 06 Jan 19

Jack Byrne has not yet featured for Oldham this season

Oldham fans campaign to 'free Jack Byrne'

Oldham Athletic supporters have started a campaign to 'free Jack Byrne' with frustrations over the Irish midfielder's unexplained absence coinciding with the team's poor start to the League Two campaign.

Soccer • 14 Aug 18

Jack Byrne became a popular figure at the League 1 club

Jack Byrne set for permanent Oldham switch

Jack Byrne is set to join Oldham Athletic on a permanent deal from Wigan Athletic later today.

Soccer • 15 Jan 18

Paul Scholes in the frame to take Oldham job

Paul Scholes has been interviewed for the managerial vacancy at Oldham.

Soccer • 12 Oct 17

Paul Green signs one-yeal deal with Oldham

Republic of Ireland international midfielder Paul Green has joined Oldham Athletic on a one-year contract.

Soccer • 28 Jul 16

Ched Evans remains without a club since his release from prison

Ched Evans issues apology as Oldham deal collapses

Ched Evans has apologised "for the effects that night has had" on the woman he was convicted of raping, in a statement issued following the collapse of his move to Oldham.

Soccer • 08 Jan 15

Ched Evans wants to return to football after being released from prison in October

Oldham manager: Evans signing a 'board decision'

Oldham manager Lee Johnson says it will be a "board decision" if the club opts to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.

Soccer • 05 Jan 15

Ched Evans will not be given a contract by Oldham

Evans will not be involved with Oldham

Convicted rapist Ched Evans will not be invited to train with Oldham nor will he be offered a contract, the League One club have announced.

Soccer • 01 Dec 14

Aspas off the mark in Liverpool victory

Much-maligned forward Iago Aspas scored his first Liverpool goal to help his club into the fourth round of the FA Cup but it was far from an easy 2-0 victory over Oldham.

Soccer • 05 Jan 14

Matt Smith heads home Oldham's last gasp leveller

Smith is the hero for Oldham once again

Towering striker Matt Smith was Oldham's FA Cup hero once again as his last-gasp equaliser earned the npower League One strugglers a fifth-round replay with Everton.

Soccer • 16 Feb 13

Matt Smith put Oldham ahead on three minutes

Liverpool stunned by Oldham

Striker Matt Smith's first-half double helped npower League One Oldham produce an FA Cup upset in beating Liverpool.

Soccer • 27 Jan 13

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