Richie Wellens was elated at being offered the Latics’ manager job.
He said, “I’m very proud and delighted to be announced as the new manager of Oldham Athletic. I wanted the job and worked tirelessly to get it. I’ve done everything I possibly could but we are in a good place and I’m going to try and take the club forward now. I don’t want the players to rest on any laurels now but they have got me the job. I’ve worked tirelessly and tried to do my very best in my preparation and work rate I’ve put in, which has helped me get the job as well, but the players’ performances have got me the job. I’ve come to this ground for so many years, probably 30 years or so. For too long, this club has been fighting at the wrong end of the table, so can we get up there and fight at the top end of the table. I also can’t thank the fans enough and hopefully I can bring them some good times.”