File photo dated 21-05-2016 of Paul Scholes. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Monday February 11, 2019. Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes is set to be appointed as Oldham's new manager. See PA story SOCCER Oldham. Photo
FOREST Green's League Two rivals Oldham Athletic have appointed Paul Scholes as their new manager.
The former England and Manchester United midfielder, 44, has signed an 18-month contract to take up his first job in management, the Sky Bet League Two club announced on Monday.
Oldham are 14th in League Two, nine points behind Rovers and the play-off places.
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