Next Oldham Athletic manager: Ex-Barnsley and Tranmere Rovers man emerges as favourite for job

Oldham Athletic are still being led by caretaker boss Steve Thompson, with the help of Neil Redfearn.

Published 9th Oct 2023, 14:08 BST

Updated 9th Oct 2023, 14:09 BST

Redfearn is a figure Barnsley fans are familiar with, although it is another ex-Reds employee who is the favourite to take the reins on a permanent basis.

The vacancy opened up when Oldham sacked David Unsworth, who paid the price for a sluggish start to the National League season.

Here are the BetVictor favourites to take charge of Oldham.

Here are the favourites to take charge of Oldham Athletic.

1. Favourites for Oldham Athletic job

Here are the favourites to take charge of Oldham Athletic. Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

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2. 12. Luke Garrard

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3. 11. Keith Curle

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4. 10. Paul Hartley

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