KEITH Curle has been confirmed as new Latics boss.

The formal announcement of the former Northampton and Carlisle manager’s arrival at Boundary Park has been awaited for most of the day, and was made official by the club at 7pm.

The former Manchester City deal has initially signed a deal until the end of the season as he replaces Harry Kewell with Latics 16th in League Two ahead of tomorrow night’s game at Port Vale.

Curle will be in charge at Vale Park and is to be assisted by Paul Butler who having returned the club recently has been confirmed as the new Oldham number two.