Paul Murray has returned to Oldham Athletic as the club’s new academy manager.

The 42-year-old spent three-and-a-half with Latics and made 95 appearances during his time at Boundary Park between 2001 and 2004.

His coaching career has seen him work in academy and first team coaching at Carlisle, Fleetwood and at Oldham under Lee Johnson in 2014.

 “I’m delighted to be back here at Boundary Park, it's a great club and I know what people expect around here." Murray said.

"I can't wait to get started and meet the young players we have, it's important we try and develop these lads to be the best that they can be."