Latics legend Peter Clarke has embarked on a new role advising footballers, after calling time on his own professional career.

The defender, who retired last summer at the end of his second spell with Oldham, is now a PFA (Professional Footballers' Association) executive.

His work within the Player Services division involves supporting the union's members on all aspects of life during and post-professional football. 

"I thoroughly enjoy using my experience in the game to help players during their own careers," said the 42-year-old, who made more than 900 career appearances across two decades.

“Ultimately, my message to players is ‘we’re here to help you.’ Those in the game can help themselves by getting in touch with us and finding out how we can support them, both on and off the pitch.

“There is so much the PFA can do to help players throughout their careers and also as they look to transition away from professional football and towards whatever future career follows.”

Founded in 1907, the PFA is the independent trade union for professional footballers in England. The PFA represents and provides independent support to all current and former professional footballers and scholars across the Premier League, EFL and Women’s Super League.

The union’s Player Services department supports players from all clubs across the men and women’s professional leagues, directing members towards support services and personal and professional development opportunities.

A former PFA Team of the Year member and PFA League One Fans’ Player of the Year, Clarke still continues to play regular football for non-league side Warrington Town while working at the players’ union.