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Oldham Athletic have signed Barnsley striker James Norwood for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.

The 32-year-old scored 11 goals in 42 League One appearances for the Tykes last season.

He has now dropped two divisions to a level he won promotion from before during his time with Tranmere.

Norwood is the Latics' second signing of the day after they added former Carlisle midfielder Brennan Dickenson on a one-year deal

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Oldham Athletic interim boss Steve Thompson and assistant Neil Redfearn have left the club with the Latics set to appoint a new manager.

The pair took charge of the National League side following David Unsworth's sacking in September.

Since then, they have overseen three wins and three draws after Unsworth had won just once in nine games.

Academy manager Paul Murray will take charge for Saturday's FA Cup tie against Altrincham.

"We would like to place on record our thanks to Steve and Neil for their work in taking charge of the first team during recent weeks," a Latics statement said.

"An announcement in relation to the managerial position will be made in due course."

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Oldham Athletic have signed former Hull City, Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland midfielder Corry Evans on a deal until the end of the season.

The 34-year-old former Northern Ireland international was a free agent after his short-term deal with Bradford City came to an end earlier this month.

Evans could make his debut for the Latics, who are fifth in the National League but have three games in hand on table-toppers Forest Green, in Saturday's home game against Aldershot.

"We're in a good position in the league so I'm coming in at a good time, the quality in the squad is there to see, so this is an exciting project," he told the club website.

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Oldham Athletic have released Shaun Hobson, Kofi Moore, Alex Reid, Otis Khan, Joe Nuttall and Kurt Willoughby following the end of the 2024-25 season.

Hobson made 22 appearances last season including in their victorious National League promotion final win against Southend United at Wembley last week.

A total of 15 players are out of contract at the end of the season including Mathew Hudson, Mark Kitching, Josh Lundstram, Joe Garner, Charlie Raglan, Mike Fondop, Jesurun Uchegbulam, Dan Gardner, Will Sutton, Corry Evans, Oliver Hammond, Joe Pritchard, James Norwood, Tom Donaghy and Scott Moloney.

The Latics say they are in discussions with the group over new deals with the club.

"We would like to place on record our thanks to those players departing this summer, and we wish them all the best in their future careers," a club statement said.

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Oldham Athletic have signed Cheltenham Town midfielder Tom Pett on a two-year deal following his successful loan spell at Boundary Park last season.

The 33-year-old signed midway through last season to help Oldham win promotion to League Two via the National League play-offs.

His new deal begins at the start of July.

Pett made 24 appearances in all competitions for Micky Mellon's side, and he told the club website, external it was a "no-brainer" to return to the north west following the end of his contract at Cheltenham.

"I really enjoyed my time here last season. From the moment I arrived, I felt settled and part of something," he said.

"I think we can achieve great things together this season it's a great place and really it was a no-brainer to sign for another two years."

Oldham Athletic have signed forward Kane Drummond on a one-year contract as they prepare for their return to the English Football League.

Drummond, 24, leaves Chesterfield after a season in which he made 19 appearances for the Spireites.

He returns to Boundary Park, having played nine games for the Latics in a loan spell last autumn.

"I loved my time here so when the opportunity came around to join again, it was an easy decision for me," Drummond told the club's website, external.

Oldham beat Southend United earlier this month in the National League play-off final to return to League Two after three years.

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Oldham Athletic goalkeepers Mathew Hudson and Tom Donaghy have signed new deals.

Hudson, 26, has signed a three-year contract after making 40 appearances as the Latics won promotion back to the Football League last season.

Donaghy, 22, who joined from Fleetwood Town in February and played 10 times for Oldham in the 2024-25 campaign, has signed a two-year deal.

"I'm really proud to be staying at Oldham. This club means a lot to me and I've enjoyed every minute here," Hudson told the club website.

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Oldham Athletic have continued to prepare for their return to the EFL by signing experienced trio Luke Hannant, Kieron Morris and Donervon Daniels.

Hannant, 31, who has signed a two-year deal, was named as Gateshead's Player of the Year last season as they reached the National League play-offs, which were eventually won by the Latics.

The midfielder also helped Cambridge United to League Two promotion in 2020-21 and has further experience in the fourth tier with Port Vale and Colchester United
Kieron Morris made 162 appearances in all competitions for Walsall, scoring 19 goals.

Morris has made more than 350 senior appearances in spells with Walsall and Tranmere and loan moves to Worcester City, Leamington and Wrexham.

The midfielder arrives on a one-year deal following the end of his contract at Prenton Park.

The 31-year-old enjoyed success under Mellon as part of Tranmere's League Two play-off winning side in 2019.

Defender Daniels has agreed a two-year deal after his contract expired at Walsall.

The 31-year-old came through the West Brom academy and has made more than 260 senior appearances across the EFL and the Scottish Premiership.

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Three members of Oldham Athletic's National League promotion-winning squad have signed new contracts.

Forward Joe Garner, midfielder Oli Hammond and defender Will Sutton have agreed new deals to remain at the club following their return to the EFL.

While defender Jake Leake is rejoining the Latics on a permanent basis after a loan spell last season.

Leake made 16 appearances before picking up an injury, but he has now agreed a one-year contract at Boundary Park after leaving Hull City.

Garner, 37, has signed a six-month contract having scored five goals in 17 appearances last season, including one from the penalty spot in the 3-2 National League promotion final win over Southend United at Wembley earlier this month.

Hammond, 22, arrived from Nottingham Forest in January 2024, and featured in eight of Oldham's National League games last season. He has signed a two-year contract.

Sutton has also agreed a two-year deal having come through the Latics academy, with the 22-year-old making more than 50 appearances.

"Each of them brings something important to the squad, Oli with his energy and potential, Joe with his experience and leadership, and Will with his strength and commitment," Oldham boss Micky Mellon told the club website., external

Oldham open their first EFL season in three years at MK Dons on 2 August.