OLDHAM ATHLETIC have appointed senior player David Dunn as interim manager following the sacking of Darren Kelly.
It has been a dramatic 24 hours at SportsDirect.com Park when Kelly, who was only appointed as manager in early May on a two-year contract, was dismissed little over one hour after the 5-1 home defeat by struggling Peterborough.
The club put out a statement which read: “Oldham Athletic (2004) AFC Limited can confirm that first-team manager Darren Kelly is no longer in charge of first-team affairs at the club.
“The board of directors would like to place on record their thanks to Darren for his contribution to the development of the club during his tenure and wish him well for the future.
“The club will not be seeking any applications for the role of first-team manager at this time and can also confirm that all the current coaching staff will remain in their respective roles.”
The club will not be making any further comment on this matter at the present time.”
This was followed by this morning’s brief 25-word statement.
“Oldham Athletic (2004) AFC Limited can confirm that, with immediate effect, David Dunn will take charge of all first-team matters on an interim basis.”