sport news Oldham owner claims former boss Paul Scholes never picked up the phone

'I tried to call him many times but he didn't answer': Oldham owner denies interfering in team affairs after Paul Scholes quit after 31 DAYS in charge Paul Scholes quit Oldham saying he could not lead the club as he wanted Club owner denies interfering in Scholes' management of the club They have brought back former caretaker manager Pete Wild as head coach 

By Carl Markham, Press Association Sport

Published: 13:44 GMT, 22 March 2019 | Updated: 13:48 GMT, 22 March 2019

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Oldham owner Abdallah Lemsagam claims Paul Scholes never picked up the phone to him after walking out of the club after just 31 days as manager. 

Scholes quit the club last week stating it 'became clear that I would not be able to operate as I intended and was led to believe prior to taking on the role'.

Rumours of interference from board level have dogged the League Two club during Lemsagam's tenure but he rejected claims that was what forced Scholes to leave.

Oldham owner Abdallah Lemsagam claims Paul Scholes never picked up the phone to him

Oldham owner Abdallah Lemsagam claims Paul Scholes never picked up the phone to him

'I was away for 21 days, how could I interfere with his job?' he told Sky Sports

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