Former Blackpool man Wellens to bag Oldham job

It is understood former Blackpool midfielder Richie Wellens is set to be announced as the new Oldham Athletic manager.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Oct 2017, 11:59 BST
Updated 12th Dec 2017, 02:53 BST
Richie Wellens is set to take over at OldhamRichie Wellens is set to take over at Oldham
Richie Wellens is set to take over at Oldham

The League One club have turned to their coach following an impressive spell as caretaker manager, which has seen Oldham win four of their last five matches.

The club interviewed Manchester United legend and Oldham fan Paul Scholesfor the vacant role but it appears as though Wellens is now the bookies' favourite to take over.

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An announcement is expected at some point today, where it is expected Wellens will sign a two-year contract with the Boundary Park club.

Wellens, who made over 100 appearances at Bloomfield Road, took over following the departure of John Sheridan, who left following a 5-1 hammering at Rotherham United with Oldham bottom of League One.

He instantly oversaw a 3-2 victory over high-flying Peterborough United, before a 2-1 win at Portsmouth at Fratton Park and a 1-0 Checkatrade Trophy success at Crewe.

Under Wellens’ guidance, Oldham are now eight points from the play-offs with a game in hand.

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