Sunday 13 September 2015 09:30, UK
Oldham have sacked their manager Darren Kelly following Saturday's 5-1 home defeat to Peterborough.
Kelly has paid the price for the Latics' poor start to their Sky Bet League One campaign which sees them sitting in 19th place with seven points from seven matches.
Their only win was a 1-0 home victory over Fleetwood on August 15, which was followed by three draws and two successive defeats at Boundary Park, to Bradford and Peterborough.
Northern Irishman Kelly, 36, was only appointed manager on May 4 on a two-year contract, with Dean Holden, who had been in charge since the departure of Lee Johnson to Barnsley in February, as his assistant.
It was a surprise first managerial role for Kelly who had previously been a coach at Sunderland after a playing career which included spells as a central defender with Derry City, Carlisle, Portadown and York City.
A statement on Oldham's official website read: "Oldham Athletic (2004) AFC Limited can confirm that first-team manager, Darren Kelly, is no longer in charge of first-team affairs at the club.
"The board of directors would like to place on record their thanks to Darren for his contribution to the development of the club during his tenure and wish him well for the future.
"The club will not be seeking any applications for the role of first-team manager at this time and can also confirm that all the current coaching staff will remain in their respective roles."
Holden conducted post-match press duties following the Peterborough defeat.
"What the board decide is up to them, but all the staff will keep giving everything and I don't think our commitment can be questioned," he said.
"We've spoken to the players in no uncertain terms because that game was a good thrashing, there's no getting away from it.
"This isn't a time for finger pointing, it's a time for everyone to look themselves in the mirror and ask whether they are doing enough."
Oldham chairman Simon Corney has previously said Holden would be a boss again one day while Paul Scholes, who the Latics sounded out over his managerial aspirations prior to hiring Kelly, has recently hinted he could be tempted to turn his hand to coaching.
