PAUL SCHOLES HAS left his role as Oldham Athletic manager after just one month in charge of the club.
Having taken the reins on 11 February and agreeing an 18-month deal with the League Two side, a run of just one win from seven games was enough for the former Manchester United midfielder to call time on his first managerial stint.
In a statement today, the 44-year-old said:
“It is with great regret that I have decided to leave the club with immediate effect.
“I hoped to at the very least see out my initial term of 18 months as the manager of a club I’ve supported all my life. The fans, players, my friends and family all knew how proud and excited I was to take this role.
In the short period since I took on the role it unfortunately became clear that I would not be able to operate as I intended and was led to believe prior to taking on the role.
“I wish the fans, the players and the staff – who have been tremendous – all the best for the rest of the season and will continue to watch and support the club as a fan.”
Scholes got his tenure off to a sensational start after a 4-1 win over Yeovil Town. That would be the only victory during his time in charge, with three draws and three losses that followed.
Oldham were beaten 2-0 on Tuesday night in what turned out to be his final game in charge away to league leaders, Lincoln City.
As a player, Scholes made 718 appearances for Manchester United and earned 66 caps in an England shirt.
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