two months to run and he recently warned that he could move on if finances stifle his ambitions to move Athletic forward.
A former player at Selhurst Park, Dowie said, “I can’t affect what other people are saying, but it’s nice to be linked with other clubs. Palace are a big club and I’ve played for them. Am I ambitious? Of course I am, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I came to Oldham on what I thought was a three-year contract. It never materialised, but I’m building something here." "I’ve always said there’s no reason to fly the nest as long as I can take the club forward, although discussions will be needed in the summer. I want to sign key players like Wayne Andrews, Chris Armstrong, Les Pogliacomi and Will Haining on longer contracts, so I hope that will be possible very soon. I’m not saying whether I will or won’t be here next season. All I can tell you is this – I’m the manager of Oldham Athletic, I’m thoroughly enjoying it and there’s no reason why I shouldn’t stay.”