By Staff
Socceroos great Harry Kewell has been sacked as coach of Oldham Athletic in England’s fourth tier.
The former Liverpool and Leeds star, who was appointed to the role at Oldham just over seven months ago, was dismissed after the side’s draw with League Two strugglers Southend United on Saturday. The result left the Lancashire club in 16th position after a run of one win in six games.
Harry Kewell took charge of Oldham Athletic last August.Credit: Getty
Kewell, 42, said on Twitter he left with no regrets.
“I honestly felt we were making good progress despite the inconsistency at times,” he posted. “I knew coming into this job that I wouldn’t have a budget to work with and that time wouldn’t be on my side.”
Kewell took charge of the club last August after spells at Notts County and Crawley Town. His assistant Alan Maybury has also been relieved.
The struggling Latics issued a brief statement on Sunday.
“We would like to thank both for their efforts this season and wish them well in the future,” the statement read.
“An announcement on a replacement will be communicated in due course with no further comment made until then.”