Latics boss Kelly fired after 5-1 home hiding

KELLY applauds the fans as he makes the lonely walk back to the dressing room following Saturday’s 5-1 defeat. Pictures by ALAN HOWARTH

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DAVID Dunn has been handed charge of Oldham Athletic following the sacking of manager Darren Kelly.

Kelly was dismissed in the aftermath of a 5-1 home loss to Peterborough on Saturday. The following morning, the club announced ex-Blackburn and Birmingham midfield man Dunn (35), previously a member of the team, will be interim manager.

Kelly had endured a mixed start to his career as a manager with Athletic. Latics went on an unbeaten five game run at the start of the season — but won only once in nine games.