article_snippet: Lee Johnson left League One side Oldham Athletic to become manager of Barnsley .
article_snippet: Former Oldham Athletic boss Iain Dowie is the fans' favourite for the manager's job and is expected to meet chairman Simon Corney this weekend although whether the club can give Former Oldham boss Iain Dowie assurances over the availability of funds to strengthen the squad is unclear.
article_snippet: Others linked with the post include ex-Chelsea defender Winston Bogarde, former Oldham Athletic striker Shefki Kuqi and Huddersfield Town coach Steve Eyre.
article_snippet: Oldham, who go to Huddersfield Town on Saturday, are three points outside the play-offs with a game in hand on many of Oldham, who go to Yeovil Town on Saturday rivals.
article_snippet: Coach Dean Holden is currently in charge, assisted by experienced defender Adam Lockwood.