'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 Viewcomments 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 'I was away for 21 days, how could I interfere with his job?' he told Sky Sports News. 'It is not true. I never spoke to him about who was going to play and who was not going to play. 'As a chairman or owner I ask who is going to play, which is normal in football. 'The only time I talked with him was about one player when I asked him if he wanted to keep a player and he said he was happy for me to let him go. 'I don't speak to any players. If I speak to anyone it is the manager.' Scholes quit the club last week after only 31 days in charge due to claims of owner interference The former Manchester United star told Abdallah Lemsagam he was leaving via WhatsApp Scholes reportedly quit via a WhatsApp message but Lemsagam claims he tried unsuccessfully to get the former Manchester United midfielder to return. 'How he left is not an easy question. It is a pity because he left in a difficult situation,' he added. 'I gave him a contract for 18 months and the first thing I told him was "You're not under pressure". It's a pity he just left. 'To send it just a WhatsApp message was a little bit hard. It hurt but it is part of life. Pete Wild has been appointed as Oldham Athletic head coach for the rest of the season 'We tried to convince him to come back. I tried to call him many times but he didn't answer.' Oldham have brought back former caretaker manager Pete Wild as head coach for the remainder of the season. Wild was temporary boss prior to Scholes' appointment, overseeing four wins - including an FA Cup victory over Premier League Fulham - a draw and three defeats having replaced previous manager Frankie Bunn. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility