Oldham are delighted that on-loan Blackburn youngster Alex Marrow has agreed to stay at Boundary Park until the end of the season. The 19-year-old midfielder has so far made 12 starts for the Latics since joining the club on an initial one-month loan deal in August.

Latics boss Dave Penney said: "We're absolutely delighted both with the way Alex has played and to have him here until the end of the season.

"Alex has done really well since he came in. He's showed his versatility by not only playing in his more natural position in the centre of midfield but also at right-back for us."