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12/05/2015
Oldham Manager Receives Death Threats
Oldham manager Darren Kelly has received a death threat, the football club have confirmed.
The Northern Ireland man was appointed as the Latics manager week.
Supporters are not happy after he appeared to praise First Minister Martin McGuiness as a "legend" on Twitter.
In a statement the club said: "Oldham Athletic AFC are aware of threats made against individuals connected with the club.
"These matters have been passed to the police and the club will be making no further comments on this subject."
(CD/MH)
The Northern Ireland man was appointed as the Latics manager week.
Supporters are not happy after he appeared to praise First Minister Martin McGuiness as a "legend" on Twitter.
In a statement the club said: "Oldham Athletic AFC are aware of threats made against individuals connected with the club.
"These matters have been passed to the police and the club will be making no further comments on this subject."
(CD/MH)
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