"Oldham Athletic, in conjunction with Trust Oldham, are currently in the process of organising a fitting tribute to celebrate the life of ex Latics player and manager Jimmy Frizzell."
http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/jimmy-frizzell-tribute-3169331.aspx
Mike Keegan @MikeKeegan_DM
Meanwhile, understand John Pemberton has emerged as front runner for Oldham job and could be announced today.
https://twitter.com/MikeKeegan_DM
Very sad to hear the news of the death of Jimmy Frizzell. A great servant of 22 years to Latics as player, captain, coach, and manager.
Thanks for the memories Jimmy.
RIP.
A few years ago we had 8 new players making their debut on the first home game of the season, and one of the other 3 starters had only joined near the end of the previous season.
When was the last time Kuqi played, or coached, in the football league? I'd be a little concerned about the depth of his knowledge of League 1 players, or would player recruitment be SOD's job as DoF?
"Sean O'Driscoll has already spoken to Athletic and he could step into an advisory role"
http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/10/oldham-athletic-news/98673/dickov-linked-to-make-shock-return
Apart from advising, what actually would be the day-to-day role of O'Driscoll in this set up?
"On 19 July 2012 O'Driscoll was appointed as manager of Nottingham Forest. By 31 August 2012 he had signed 11 new players"
However,
"After just five months in charge of the club, just hours after a 4-2 victory over Leeds, O'Driscoll was sacked on 26 December 2012."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_O%27Driscoll
"THE WAIT goes on for Athletic to finalise a deal for a new manager - but the club hope to have a new face installed by tomorrow", according to today's Chron.
http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/10/oldham-athletic-news/98552/waiting-game
For those not on Twitter these are the 4 tweets he sent this afternoon:
Jay Dunford @jpdoafc
Just had confirmation that Steve Evans will be OAFC new manager
100% terms agreed in a 2 year the details are very private Will be announced wed/thurs just sorting back room staff out
All done signed about an hour in Ryder and dutton office in Royton
Good news is that Liam Kelly is staying and don't be surprised to see Clarke - Harris back on loan if Stubbs doesn't fancy him