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Pete Wild returns as manager of Oldham Athletic

Pete Wild has returned as manager of Oldham Athletic.

Oldham have appointed former caretaker manager Wild as head coach for the rest of the season as they move on from Paul Scholes.

Scholes quit the League Two club last week just 31 days into an 18-month contract.

The Manchester United great had replaced Wild after the ex-academy coach had overseen four wins - including an FA Cup victory over Premier LeagueFulham - having replaced previous manager Frankie Bunn on a temporary basis.

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