Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes is highly unlikely to take charge of Oldham following reports that he had met with the League One club.

BBC Sport understands the ex-England international spoke to the club purely in an advisory capacity and has no interest in the managerial vacancy.

The 42 year old is a boyhood Oldham fan but has not managed at senior level.

Oldham have been without a manager since John Sheridan left in September with the Latics bottom of League One.