OLDHAM Athletic have are confirmed that Tommy Wright has agreed a one-year extension to remain at the club as first team coach to manager John Sheridan.

Wright, a highly-respected figure at Latics from his time as both a player and coach, returned to Boundary Park with Sheridan in January, and will continue in his role for the upcoming 2022/23 season.

The 56-year-old initially joined Latics as a player in 1986, making 140 appearances over two periods during a distinguished career which also included time at Leeds, Leicester, Middlesbrough.

Wright then returned to Latics on the touchline with Sheridan in 2006 while also coaching the club’s under 16s.

He was assistant as the pair guided Chesterfield to the Sky Bet League Two title, before returning to Boundary Park under Lee Johnson.

After successful stints at Barnsley, Carlisle and Swindon, Wright returned to Boundary Park midway through last season with Sheridan and they will continue in tandem as they work towards the new campaign.