COLCHESTER United's League Two rivals Oldham Athletic have appointed John Sheridan as their new head coach.

Latics interim boss Selim Benachour, who replaced Keith Curle at the end of November, has left his role.

Oldham have made their change following their 3-0 defeat at Harrogate, which left them bottom of League Two - seven points adrift from safety.

Former Oldham midfielder Sheridan previously had five spells, including two caretaker stints, as manager at Boundary Park, the last during 2017.

A brief club statement read: "Oldham Athletic can confirm that this evening John Sheridan has agreed to return as Head Coach with immediate effect.

"More details will follow next week but the club would like to thank Selim Benachour for his time in interim charge."

Former Paris St Germain midfielder and Tunisia international Benachour leaves the job without a league win since his promotion from an academy coaching role following Curle's departure in November.

Speaking after the defeat to Harrogate, Benachour said: "I have read that he (Sheridan) wants to come back and help and I would welcome that, no problem.

"I will sit down with the owners and see what's happening. I will never hide, but I can go back to the youth team, no problem."