Club broke promises, says ‘gutted’ Scholes

at the very least see out my initial term of 18 months as the manager of a club I’ve supported all my life. ‘The fans, players, my friends and family all knew how proud and excited I was to take this role. ‘In the short period since I took on the role, it unfortunately became clear that I would not be able to operate as I intended and was led to believe prior to taking on the role. ‘I wish the fans, the players and the staff — who have been tremendous — all the best for the rest of the season and I will continue to watch and support the club.’ Sources revealed that Lemsagam — a former agent who has bought several players since taking over in January 2018 — does not respond well to criticism. They also say he has a blind spot regarding a number of players he has signed. An Oldham statement said last night: ‘We would like to place on record our thanks to Paul for his efforts during his spell in charge of the club and wish him well for the future.’

PAUL SCHOLES sensationally quit as manager of League Two side Oldham last night after just 31 days in charge.

The Manchester United legend resigned following a series of broken promises from owner Abdallah Lemsagam.

Sportsmail revealed in January that Scholes had warned Lemsagam any interference in first- team activities would result in his departure.

The 44-year- old made good on that yesterday when he walked out on his boyhood club amid serious problems with the board.

A guarantee of no intrusion in team matters was written into his contract.

‘It is with great regret that I have decided to leave the club with immediate effect,’ Scholes said. ‘ I hoped to