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Oldham Athletic have confirmed that Brian Talbot is their new manager.
Former West Brom boss Talbot, who resigned as manager of Rushden & Diamonds on Monday, has signed a contract until June 2007.
John Sheridan, who had been caretaker manager since Iain Dowie's departure to Crystal Palace last December, is to be offered the role of first-team coach.
Talbot is expected to take charge of the Latics against Colchester at Boundary Park on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Diamonds have named defender Barry Hunter as their new player- manager in succession to Talbot.
Former West Brom boss Talbot, who resigned as manager of Rushden & Diamonds on Monday, has signed a contract until June 2007.
John Sheridan, who had been caretaker manager since Iain Dowie's departure to Crystal Palace last December, is to be offered the role of first-team coach.
Talbot is expected to take charge of the Latics against Colchester at Boundary Park on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Diamonds have named defender Barry Hunter as their new player- manager in succession to Talbot.